Who was Rachel Benjamin?

Rachel Benjamin (1871–1872) was born in Black River, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada and died in Gaspereau Mountain, Nova Scotia, Canada. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Rachel in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 27 generations of this lineage.

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Rachel Jane Benjamin 1871–1872

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 8 JUN 1871 · Black River, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada

Died 15 Sep 1872 · Gaspereau Mountain, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father Allen Elijah Benjamin

Mother Mary Elizabeth Lawson Pick

Siblings Annie Vietta Benjamin, Arthur Grant Benjamin, Emily Benjamin, Erdley Alster Benjamin, Frank Currier Benjamin, Laura Benjamin, Lewis Melvin Benjamin, Mariner Wilson Benjamin, Maynard Wylie Forrester Benjamin, Minnie Delight Benjamin, Nancy M Benjamin, Sarah Sadie Benjamin, Sophia Benjamin, Sydney Elijah Benjamin

Records

Nova Scotia, Canada, Births, 1836-1907 Nova Scotia, Canada, Deaths, 1864-1877, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Allen Elijah Benjamin

Mary Elizabeth Lawson Pick

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Rachel Jane Benjamin began in 1871 in Black River, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. Rachel Jane Benjamin passed away in 1872 in Gaspereau Mountain, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Record Nova Scotia, Canada, Births, 1836-1907
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Record Nova Scotia, Canada, Deaths, 1864-1877, 1890-1957

Life Timeline

1871

Birth of Rachel Jane Benjamin in Black River, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada

Birth

1872

Death of Rachel Jane Benjamin in Gaspereau Mountain, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rachel Benjamin

This ancestor line traces from Eure, Loire, Rhone-Alpes, France (1000) to Black River, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada (1871) across 27 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Rachel Benjamin (1871–1872) was born in Black River, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada and died in Gaspereau Mountain, Nova Scotia, Canada. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Rachel in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 27 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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