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Maria Ann Benjamin 1830–1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1830

Birth Location: Gaspereaux, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 30 Apr 1918

Death Location: Gaspereaux, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father: William Benjamin

Mother: Rebecca Davison

Spouse(s): Robert Westcott

Children(s): Winnifred Westcott, Archibald Westcott, Cassie Westcott, Rebecca Westcott, J Westcott, Elmina Westcott

In 1830, Maria Ann Benjamin entered the world in Gaspereaux, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to William Benjamin And Rebecca Davison. In 1871, Maria Ann Benjamin resided in Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1881, Maria Ann Benjamin resided in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. Maria Ann Benjamin married Robert Westcott, and had children including Archibald Westcott, Cassie Blanche Westcott, Elmina Elizabeth Westcott, J Eliplalet Westcott, Rebecca Delight Westcott, Winnifred Westcott. Maria Ann Benjamin passed away in 1918 in Gaspereaux, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1830, Maria Ann Benjamin entered the world in Gaspereaux, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to William Benjamin And Rebecca Davison.
  • In 1871, Maria Ann Benjamin resided in Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • In 1881, Maria Ann Benjamin resided in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • Maria Ann Benjamin married Robert Westcott, and had children including Archibald Westcott, Cassie Blanche Westcott, Elmina Elizabeth Westcott, J Eliplalet Westcott, Rebecca Delight Westcott, Winnifred Westcott.
  • Maria Ann Benjamin passed away in 1918 in Gaspereaux, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Maria Benjamin's Ancestors

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Maria Benjamin
1830–1918
Birth Place: Gaspereaux, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
William Benjamin
1788–1848
Gaspereau, Nova Scotia, Canada
Rebecca Davison
1798–1882
Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Grandparents
Stephen Benjamin
1757–1856
Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA
Molly Pyke
1762–1820
Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada
Nathan Davidson
1775–1854
Long Island, Nova Scotia, Canada
Martha (A) Fish
1776–1825
Newport, Nova Scotia, Canada
Great-Grandparents
Obed Benjamin
1729–1806
Mary Herd
1731–1786
David Pike
1726–1798
Abigail Hamlin
1730–1799
Thomas Davison
1753–1809
Anna Woodworth
1756–1836
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Obediah Benjamin
1701–1746
Mary Yarrington
1701–1755
Thomas Hurd
1690–1751
Lydia Bumpus
1692–1750
James Pike
1682–1762
Rebekah Woodruff
1692–1757
Hon. Hamlin
1709–1791
Mary Christophers
1714–1736
Andrew Davison
1727–1784
Eunice Kimball
1729–1784
Joseph Woodworth
1724–1794
Rebecca Wright
1728–1816

Maria Benjamin's Descendants

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Maria (Ann) Benjamin (1830–30 Apr 1918) m. Robert Westcott (7 Apr 1828–1915)
  1. 1. Winnifred Westcott 1875–1947 m. Emory (Stanley) Coldwell 1868–1961
    1. 1. Karl (Milton) Coldwell 1900–1971 m. Elsie (Maude) Duncan 1905–1944
      1. 1. Gerald (Emory) Coldwell 1928–1994
  2. 2. Archibald Westcott 1870–1936
  3. 3. Cassie (Blanche) Westcott 1868–1923
  4. 4. Rebecca (Delight) Westcott 1863–1932 m. Isaac (Newton) Coldwell 1853–1905
    1. 1. Delmar (Lee) Coldwell 1894–1977 m. Lova (Blossom) Gertridge 1897–1968
      1. 1. Neil (Elliott) Coldwell 1915–
      2. 2. Frances (Mary) Coldwell 1923–1985 m. John (Jasker) Granger 1918–1993
    2. 2. Blanche (Marguerite) Coldwell 1891–1963 m. Frank (Monroe) Carr 1881–1940
      1. 1. Marian Carr 1920–2016 m. Kenneth (Leslie) Thompson 1916–1998
    3. 3. Eldon Coldwell 1885–1908 m. Juliah (Shaw) Illsley 1892–
    4. 4. Howard (Alison) Coldwell 1880–1910
  5. 5. J (Eliplalet) Westcott 1858–1960
  6. 6. Elmina (Elizabeth) Westcott 1856–1969

Maria Benjamin's Timeline

6 Records

1830
1830
Birth of Maria Ann Benjamin in Gaspereaux, Nova Scotia, Canada
Gaspereaux, Nova Scotia, Canada
1871
1871
Age 41
Maria Ann Benjamin resided here in Nova Scotia, Canada
Nova Scotia, Canada
1881
abt 1881
Age 51
Maria Ann Benjamin resided here in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
1891
1891
Age 61
Maria Ann Benjamin resided here in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
1911
1911
Age 81
Maria Ann Benjamin resided here in Kings, Nova Scotia
Kings, Nova Scotia
1918
30 Apr 1918
Age 88
Death of Maria Ann Benjamin in Gaspereaux, Nova Scotia, Canada
Gaspereaux, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Gaspereaux, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada
    [2] 1881 Census of Canada
    [3] 1871 Census of Canada
    [4] 1911 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1881
    Event Place: Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Kings, Nova Scotia
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Apr 1918
    Event Place: Gaspereaux, Nova Scotia, Canada

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