YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Mary Eleanor Benson 1866 – 1882 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 09 AUG 1866

Birth Location: Laxton Twp., Victoria Co. ON

Death Date: 25 AUG 1882

Death Location: Died at age 16. Buried at Bolsover Cemetery, Eldon Twp.

Father: George Benson

Mother: Sarah Graves

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1866, Mary Eleanor Benson entered the world in Laxton Twp., Victoria Co. ON, born to George Benson and Sarah Graves. Mary Eleanor Benson passed away in 1882 in Died at age 16. Buried at Bolsover Cemetery, Eldon Twp..

Find more search results for Mary Benson
MB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1866, Mary Eleanor Benson entered the world in Laxton Twp., Victoria Co. ON, born to George Benson and Sarah Graves.
  • Mary Eleanor Benson passed away in 1882 in Died at age 16. Buried at Bolsover Cemetery, Eldon Twp..

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mary Benson's Ancestors

Self
Mary Benson
1866 – 1882
Birth Place: Laxton Twp., Victoria Co. ON
Parents
George Benson
1835 – 1917
Penrith or Cockersmouth, Cumberland, EN
Sarah Graves
1840 – 1912
Bassenthwaite, Cumberland, EN
Grandparents
John Benson
– 1859
Cumberland, EN
Martha Bell
– 1854
Cumberland, EN
Simeon Graves
1816 – 1880
Cumberland, England
Dinah Harrison
1814 –
Great-Grandparents
Stephen Grave
1773 – 1853
Mary Thornthwaite
1775 – 1846
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Reuben Grave
1740 – 1822
Mary Cowper
1745 – 1811
William Thornthwaite
1748 – 1844
Elizabeth Bewley
1754 –

Mary Benson's Timeline

2 Records

1866
09 AUG 1866
Birth of Mary Eleanor Benson in Laxton Twp., Victoria Co. ON
Laxton Twp., Victoria Co. ON
1882
25 AUG 1882
Age 16
Death of Mary Eleanor Benson in Died at age 16. Buried at Bolsover Cemetery, Eldon Twp.
Died at age 16. Buried at Bolsover Cemetery, Eldon Twp.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 09 AUG 1866
    Event Place: Laxton Twp., Victoria Co. ON

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 AUG 1882
    Event Place: Died at age 16. Buried at Bolsover Cemetery, Eldon Twp.

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE