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Sarah "Sadie" Benjamin 1866–1958

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 DEC 1866 · Black River, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died 15 APR 1958 · Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Allen Elijah Benjamin
Mother Mary Elizabeth Lawson Pick
Spouse Harvey P Coldwell
Children Carle Coldwell, Clifford M Coldwell, Earl Milfor Coldwell, Evelyn Regina Coldwell, Gladys Coldwell, Lola Fern Coldwell, Marjorie Coldwell
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, Rachel Jane Benjamin, Sophia Benjamin, Sydney Elijah Benjamin

Researchers connected through Sarah Benjamin 1866–1958

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Biography

In 1866, Sarah "Sadie" Benjamin entered the world in Black River, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to allen elijah benjamin and mary elizabeth lawson pick. In 1871, Sarah "Sadie" Benjamin resided in Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1881, Sarah "Sadie" Benjamin resided in Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. Sarah "Sadie" Benjamin married harvey p coldwell, and had children including carle coldwell, clifford m coldwell, earl milfor coldwell, evelyn regina coldwell, gladys coldwell, lola fern coldwell, marjorie coldwell. Sarah "Sadie" Benjamin passed away in 1958 in Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1871 Census of Canada

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    Census 1881 Census of Canada

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    Census 1891 Census of Canada

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    Census 1901 Census of Canada

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    Census 1911 Census of Canada

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    Census 1921 Census of Canada

Life Timeline

1866
Birth of Sarah "Sadie" Benjamin in Black River, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Birth
1871
Sarah "Sadie" Benjamin resided here in Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Residence
1881
Sarah "Sadie" Benjamin resided here in Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Residence
1891
Sarah "Sadie" Benjamin resided here in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Residence
1901
Sarah "Sadie" Benjamin resided here in Ward 7, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Residence
1911
Sarah "Sadie" Benjamin resided here in Kings, Nova Scotia
Residence
1921
Sarah "Sadie" Benjamin resided here in Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Residence
1958
Death of Sarah "Sadie" Benjamin in Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Benjamin

This ancestor line traces from Eure, Loire, Rhone-Alpes, France (1000) to Black River, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada (1866) across 27 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Benjamin (1866–1958) was born in Black River, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada and died in Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Sarah 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Sarah Benjamin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sarah "Sadie" Benjamin PTP
1866–1958
Black River, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Sarah Benjamin's Descendants

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Sarah "Sadie" Benjamin PTP 1866–1958