Mariner Wilson Benjamin 1858–1879
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mariner Benjamin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 27 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Mariner Wilson Benjamin began in 1858 in Black River, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1871, Mariner Wilson Benjamin resided in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. Mariner Wilson Benjamin married naomi blair, and had children including armedia anna amaelia scott. Mariner Wilson Benjamin passed away in 1879 in Drowned while trouting.
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1Census 1871 Census of Canada
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2Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriage Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Mariner Benjamin
This ancestor line traces from Eure, Loire, Rhone-Alpes, France (1000) to Black River, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada (1858) across 27 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Mariner Benjamin (1858–1879) was born in Black River, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada and died in Drowned while trouting. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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Mariner Benjamin's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record