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Benjamin John Mosher 1844–1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1844

Birth Location: Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 11 Apr 1896

Death Location: Western Shore, Lunenburg County Nova Scotia, Canada

Father: Johan Mosher

Mother: Sophia Rafuse

Spouse(s): Louisa Bachman, Rebecca Ewald\Awalt, Ann Graves

Children(s): Noah Mosher, Sophia Mosher, Clara Mosher, Hannah Mosher, Helen Mosher, Oscar MOSHER, Mary Mosher, Isabella MOSHER, Geneva MOSHER, Susan DOREY, Stephen Mosher, Thomas MOSHER, Alfred MOSHER, Stephen MOSHER, Rachel MOSHER, Elizabeth MOSHER, Sophia MOSHER, Kezia MOSHER

Benjamin John Mosher was born in 1844 in Nova Scotia, Canada, the child of Johan Jacob Mosher And Sophia Rafuse. Benjamin John Mosher married Ann Elizabeth Graves, Louisa Agnes Bachman, Rebecca Ewald Awalt, and had children including Alfred Mosher, Clara Mosher, Elizabeth Hannah Harriet Mosher, Geneva Jennie Mosher, Hannah Maria Sophia Mosher, Helen Victoria Mosher, Isabella Bernice Mosher, Kezia Mosher, Mary Alice Mosher, Noah Fenwick Mosher, Oscar Pierson Mosher, Rachel Josephine Mosher, Sarah Mosher, Sophia Laura Mosher, Sophia Loraine Twin Mosher, Stephen Mosher, Susan Clara Mosher Dorey, Thomas Mosher. Benjamin John Mosher passed away in 1896 in Western Shore, Lunenburg County Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Biography

  • Benjamin John Mosher was born in 1844 in Nova Scotia, Canada, the child of Johan Jacob Mosher And Sophia Rafuse.
  • Benjamin John Mosher married Ann Elizabeth Graves, Louisa Agnes Bachman, Rebecca Ewald Awalt, and had children including Alfred Mosher, Clara Mosher, Elizabeth Hannah Harriet Mosher, Geneva Jennie Mosher, Hannah Maria Sophia Mosher, Helen Victoria Mosher, Isabella Bernice Mosher, Kezia Mosher, Mary Alice Mosher, Noah Fenwick Mosher, Oscar Pierson Mosher, Rachel Josephine Mosher, Sarah Mosher, Sophia Laura Mosher, Sophia Loraine Twin Mosher, Stephen Mosher, Susan Clara Mosher Dorey, Thomas Mosher.
  • Benjamin John Mosher passed away in 1896 in Western Shore, Lunenburg County Nova Scotia, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Johan Mosher
1803–1853
Birth Location: Oakland, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Sophia Rafuse
1805–1874
Birth Location: Northwest Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Spouses(s)

Louisa Bachman
1850–1921
Birth Location: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Rebecca Ewald\Awalt
1836–1876
Birth Location: –
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Ann Graves
1844–1873
Birth Location: Oak Island, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Children(s)

Noah Mosher
1878–1960
Birth Location: Western Shore, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Sophia Mosher
1868–
Birth Location: –
SM
Clara Mosher
1872–
Birth Location: –
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Hannah Mosher
1802–1871
Birth Location: Lunenburg, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Helen Mosher
1893–1980
Birth Location: Gold River, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada
HM
Oscar MOSHER
1877–1951
Birth Location: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
OM
Mary Mosher
1880–1948
Birth Location: Western Shore, Lunenburg County Nova Scotia, Canada
MM
Isabella MOSHER
1883–
Birth Location: Western Shore, Lunenburg County Nova Scotia, Canada
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Geneva MOSHER
1885–1915
Birth Location: Western Shore, Lunenburg County Nova Scotia, Canada
GM
Susan DOREY
1887–1948
Birth Location: Western Shore, Lunenburg County Nova Scotia, Canada
SD
Stephen Mosher
1872–
Birth Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
SM
Thomas MOSHER
1864–1932
Birth Location: Oak Island, Lunenburg County Nova Scotia
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Alfred MOSHER
1866–1893
Birth Location: Western Shore, Lunenburg County Nova Scotia, Canada
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Stephen MOSHER
1872–
Birth Location: Western Shore, Lunenburg County Nova Scotia, Canada
SM
Rachel MOSHER
1870–
Birth Location: Western Shore, Lunenburg County Nova Scotia, Canada
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Elizabeth MOSHER
1868–1883
Birth Location: Western Shore, Lunenburg County Nova Scotia, Canada
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Sophia MOSHER
1868–1892
Birth Location: Western Shore, Lunenburg County Nova Scotia, Canada
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Kezia MOSHER
1872–
Birth Location: Western Shore, Lunenburg County Nova Scotia, Canada
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Benjamin Mosher's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Mosher
1844–1896
Birth Place: Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
Johan Jacob Mosher
1803–1853
Oakland, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sophia Rafuse
1805–1874
Northwest Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Grandparents
George (Peter) Moser
1764–1846
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Mary (Catherine) Weinacht
1765–1811
Mahone Bay, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Johann (Valentine) Rafuse
1781–1853
Northwest, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Mary (Magdalene) Schweinheimer
1785–1857
Oakland, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Great-Grandparents
Johann Mosher
1729–1796
Anna WENTZELL
1740–1784
Johannes RAFUSE
1767–1848
Catherine Clattenburg
1772–1836
Johann Schweinheimer
1757–1833
Anna Knickle
1758–1834
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hans Mosher
1711–1779
Anna Zuiflower
1714–1771
Johann Wentzell
1705–1761
Ann Conrad
1720–1784
Johannes Rafuse
1720–1798
Anna Raab
1722–1809
Johann Jr.
1730–1788
Anna Wagner
1731–1792

Benjamin Mosher's Descendants

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Benjamin (John) Mosher (1844–11 Apr 1896) m. Louisa (Agnes) Bachman (07 Mar 1850–23 Mar 1921) m. Rebecca Ewald\Awalt (1836–24 Jan 1876) m. Ann (Elizabeth) Graves (26 Oct 1844–23 Dec 1873)
  1. 1. Noah (Fenwick) Mosher 1878–1960 m. Alma (Jane) Hatt 1880–1942
    1. 1. Blanch (Edith) Mosher 1914–1989 m. Donald (Howard) Zwicker 1921–2000
      1. 1. Albert (Perry) Zwicker 1949–1950
    2. 2. Nellie (Jane) Mosher 1910–1948 m. Paul (St Clair) Mosher 1913–2002
    3. 3. Ada (Muriel) Mosher 1917–2005 m. Charles (Leverett) Baroni 1918–2008
      1. 1. Betty Baroni 1946–2011 m. Edward (John "Ed") Harding 1945–2006
      2. 2. Charles (Carroll) Baroni 1943–2008
    4. 4. Ferne (Alberta) Mosher 1921–2006 m. Donald (Brenton) Veinotte 1921–1981
    5. 5. Carrol (Alfred Parker) Mosher 1904–1989
    6. 6. Violet (Verlean) Mosher 1901–1993
    7. 7. Margaret (Louise) Mosher 1910–1989 m. Donald (Ray) Hatt 1901–1989
  2. 2. Sophia (Loraine (twin)) Mosher 1868–
  3. 3. Clara Mosher 1872–
  4. 4. Hannah (Maria Sophia) Mosher 1802–1871 m. Peter Hatt 1798–1854 m. Leonard (M) Chase 1821–1892
    1. 1. John (Simon) Hatt 1822–1904 m. Sarah Hatt 1830–1871 m. Tamara (A.) Croft 1849–1932
      1. 1. Ainsley (Richard) Hatt 1859–1890
      2. 2. John (Lemuel) Hatt 1853–1922
      3. 3. Hannah (L.) Hatt 1866–
      4. 4. Vondora ((Dora)) Hatt 1868–
      5. 5. Lewis (L.) Hatt 1879–1937
      6. 6. Sara (Sadie J) Hatt 1870–1950 m. Herbert (E) Kendall 1864–
        1. 1. Herbert (E Kendall) Jr. 1909–
        2. 2. Sharon (E) Kendall 1911–
        3. 3. Leaon (Aubrey) Kendall 1892–
        4. 4. Clarence (W) Kendall 1900–
        5. 5. Lillian (Belle) Kendall 1903–1903
        6. 6. Ethel (V) Kendall 1889–
        7. 7. Lester (F) Kendall 1896–1895
      7. 7. Jerusha Hatt 1861–
      8. 8. Peter Hatt 1856–1891 m. Ada (C) Wyman 1860–
        1. 1. Mabel (Dow) Hatt 1887–
      9. 9. Stclair Hatt 1873–1943
      10. 10. Joseph (William) Hatt 1861–1947
      11. 11. Merton (B.) Hatt 1876–1959 m. Ada (Jane) Croft 1892–1959
      12. 12. Norman Hatt 1872–1881
      13. 13. William (Alden) Hatt 1881–1951
      14. 14. John (Spurgeon) Hatt 1886–1972
      15. 15. Thomas Hatt 1867–
      16. 16. Ida (Lyola) Hatt 1889–1985 m. Levi (Miles) Hatt 1883–1943
        1. 1. Perry (Dean) Hatt 1921–
      17. 17. Etta (May) Hatt 1891–1982 m. Locklan (Albert) Croft 1888–1984
      18. 18. Emma Hatt 1884–1966 m. Albert (Edward) Veinotte 1867–1945
      19. 19. Nelson (William) Hatt 1853–1931 m. Elizabeth ("Eliza" Agnes) Veinotte 1857–1953
        1. 1. Lottie (Leona) Hatt 1887–1981
        2. 2. Howard (O) Hatt 1880–1932
        3. 3. Carrie (Belle) Hatt 1885–1976
        4. 4. Margaret (Ellen) Hatt 1894–1979
        5. 5. Annie Hatt 1883–1981
      20. 20. Thomas (Edward) Hatt 1865–1941 m. Cerilla (Euphemia) Mosher 1876–1961
        1. 1. Donald (Ray) Hatt 1901–1989 m. Margaret (Louise) Mosher 1910–1989
        2. 2. Dorothy (Kathleen) Hatt 1904–1942 m. Claude (Henry Edward) Frere 1900–
        3. 3. Lionel (MacDougall) Hatt 1914–1994 m. Hattie (Elizabeth) Eldridge 1925–2003
        4. 4. Lewis (St. Clair) Hatt 1911–1997 m. Agnes (Thelma La) Croutes 1919–2011
        5. 5. Edmund Hatt 1907–1936 m. Margaretta (Victoria) Corbin 1910–1996
        6. 6. Eliza (Eleda) Hatt 1899–1994
        7. 7. Andrew (Kinley) Hatt 1913–2001 m. Beatrice (Hilda) Spidell 1915–1991
        8. 8. Harold ("Hal" Gray) Hatt 1897–1984 m. Beatrice Baker 1894–1988
        9. 9. Phyllis (Constance) Hatt 1905–1973 m. William Cleveland 1900–
        10. 10. Iris (Clare) Hatt 1918–2001 m. Lionel (William) Hiltz 1917–2000
        11. 11. Shirley (Evelyn) Hatt 1921–2007 m. John ("Jack") Gardiner 1915–1999
        12. 12. Marjorie (Athelia) Hatt 1902–1939 m. John (Murdoch) MacQuarrie 1894–1985
      21. 21. Allain (Austin St. Clair) Hatt 1874–1943
    2. 2. Edward (B) Hatt 1826–1912 m. Mary (Catherine) Parnell 1834–1894
    3. 3. Alfred (David) Hatt 1830–1878
    4. 4. Hannah Hatt 1831–1920
    5. 5. Silas Hatt 1836–1909 m. Harriet (Augusta Ann Harman) Harmon 1843–
      1. 1. Addie Hatt 1883–
      2. 2. James (Freeman) Hatt 1876–1963
      3. 3. Rosella (Roselie Virginia) Hatt 1866–1893
      4. 4. Howard (Blois) Hatt 1879–1948
      5. 5. Lavenia (Levina Sophia) Hatt 1869–
      6. 6. Ella (May) Hatt 1871–
    6. 6. William (Duncan) Hattie 1836–1919 m. Christina (Jane) Robertson 1844–1901
      1. 1. Libbie Hattie 1871–
      2. 2. James (A) Hattie 1874–
      3. 3. William (W) Hattie 1876–
      4. 4. Macintosh Hattie 1881–
      5. 5. Alene (G) Hattie 1867–
      6. 6. Ethel Hattie 1884–1946
      7. 7. Daniel (Robertson) Hattie 1869–1958
    7. 7. Hanah 1831–1920 m. Benjamin (James) Hatt 1821–1902
      1. 1. Levi (Miles) Hatt 1883–1943 m. Ida (Lyola) Hatt 1889–1985
      2. 2. Margaret Hatt 1869–1870
      3. 3. Richard Hatt 1860–1916
      4. 4. Freeman Hatt 1864–1889
      5. 5. Willis Hatt 1861–
      6. 6. Eunice (Maude) Hatt 1859–1921
      7. 7. Esther (Sophia) Hatt 1856–1895
      8. 8. Benjamin Hatt 1871–
      9. 9. Jonah Hatt 1871–
      10. 10. John (Bunyon) Hatt 1871–1954 m. Mary (Amanda) Meisner 1884–1949
        1. 1. Effie (Leola) Hatt 1905–1991
        2. 2. Helen (Alice) Hatt 1906–
        3. 3. Lillie (May) Hatt 1910–1990
        4. 4. Mary (Clementine) Hatt 1912–
        5. 5. Robert (Laurence) Hatt 1914–1995
        6. 6. Constance (Aldora) Hatt 1904–1935
        7. 7. Daniel (Edward) Hatt 1915–1915
        8. 8. Cecil (John) Hatt 1908–1988
        9. 9. James (ROY) Hatt 1920–2009
      11. 11. Joseph (H) Hatt 1873–
      12. 12. Isaiah Hatt 1871–
      13. 13. Charles (Tupper) Hatt 1882–1969
      14. 14. Gene Hatt 1882–
      15. 15. Annie Hatt 1880–
      16. 16. Moren (Ellis) Hatt 1870–1927 m. Hattie (Florence) Hatt 1871–1963
        1. 1. Moran (S.) Hatt 1895–1895
        2. 2. Stanley (M.) Hatt 1897–1897
        3. 3. Arthur (Gordon) Hatt 1899–1985
        4. 4. Willoughby (S) Hatt 1900–1974
        5. 5. Ann (Laura) Hatt 1902–1993
        6. 6. Ephraim (Edward) Hatt 1903–1991
        7. 7. Elsie Hiltz 1904–1965 m. Ellard (James) Hiltz 1902–1974
        8. 8. Carl (Lester) Hatt 1910–1992
        9. 9. Murray (Alton) Hatt 1908–1977
        10. 10. Glennis (B) Hatt 1896–1993 m. Charles (I) Mcginn 1891–
      17. 17. Sarah (Jane B) Hatt 1869–1955
      18. 18. Annie Hatt 1877–
      19. 19. Moran (E.) Hatt 1875–1927
      20. 20. Jessie Hatt 1871–
      21. 21. Alice Hatt 1874–
      22. 22. Elizabeth (Bessie Hatt) Rafuse 1858–
      23. 23. Evinad Hatt 1860–
      24. 24. Rachel Hatt 1863–
      25. 25. Elkanah Hatt 1864–1941
    8. 8. Stephen (Joseph) Hatt 1836–1906
    9. 9. William Hatt 1841–1881
  5. 5. Helen (Victoria) Mosher 1893–1980 m. Percy (Freeman) Demont 1880–
    1. 1. Ira (Benjamin) DeMont 1913–1973 m. Golda (Ethel) Brenton 1918–1998
    2. 2. Harriett (Leona) DeMont 1915–2010
    3. 3. Vera (Bernice) Demont 1918–1984
  6. 6. Oscar (Pierson) MOSHER 1877–1951
  7. 7. Mary (Alice) Mosher 1880–1948 m. Philip (R.) Kaizer 1868–1938
    1. 1. Robie (St. Clair) Kaizer 1898–1964 m. Margaret (Ann) Kennedy 1902–1948
    2. 2. Susie Keyser 1887–
    3. 3. Rachael (L.) Keyser 1903–1971
    4. 4. Ola Keyser 1906–
  8. 8. Isabella (Bernice) MOSHER 1883–
  9. 9. Geneva (Jennie) MOSHER 1885–1915
  10. 10. Susan (Clara Mosher) DOREY 1887–1948
  11. 11. Stephen Mosher 1872–
  12. 12. Thomas MOSHER 1864–1932
  13. 13. Alfred MOSHER 1866–1893
  14. 14. Stephen MOSHER 1872–
  15. 15. Rachel (Josephine) MOSHER 1870–
  16. 16. Elizabeth (Hannah 'Harriet') MOSHER 1868–1883
  17. 17. Sophia (Laura) MOSHER 1868–1892
  18. 18. Kezia MOSHER 1872–

Benjamin Mosher's Timeline

8 Records

1842
14 Aug 1842
Birth of Benjamin John Mosher in Western Shore, Lunenburg County Nova Scotia, Canada
Western Shore, Lunenburg County Nova Scotia, Canada
1842
17 Aug 1842
Benjamin John Mosher was baptized in St. Stephen's Anglican, Chester, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
St. Stephen's Anglican, Chester, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
1844
1844
Birth of Benjamin John Mosher in Nova Scotia, Canada
Nova Scotia, Canada
1871
1871
Age 27
Benjamin John Mosher resided here in Nova Scotia, Canada
Nova Scotia, Canada
1881
1881
Age 37
Benjamin John Mosher resided here in Chester, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Chester, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada
1891
1891
Age 47
Benjamin John Mosher resided here in Chester, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Chester, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada
1891
1891
Age 47
Benjamin John Mosher resided here in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
1896
11 Apr 1896
Age 52
Death of Benjamin John Mosher in Western Shore, Lunenburg County Nova Scotia, Canada
Western Shore, Lunenburg County Nova Scotia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1842
    Event Place: Western Shore, Lunenburg County Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] 1891 Census of Canada
    [3] 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Chester, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia; Roll: C_13170; Page: 35; Family No: 155
    [4] 1871 Census of Canada
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [6] Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1844
    Event Place: Nova Scotia, Canada

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1842
    Event Place: St. Stephen's Anglican, Chester, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Chester, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Chester, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia; Roll: C_13170; Page: 35; Family No: 155

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Chester, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: M-886

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Apr 1896
    Event Place: Western Shore, Lunenburg County Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [3] Public Member Trees, Database online.
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