YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Michael Leander Benjamin 1836–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 OCT 1836

Birth Location: White Rock, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 2 MAY 1916

Death Location: Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA

Father: Stephen Benjamin

Mother: Anna Schofield

Spouse(s): Annie Schofield

Children(s): Joseph Benjamin, Laura Benjamin, Emery Benjamin, Marchand Benjamin, Erastus Benjamin, Gideon Benjamin, Georgianna Benjamin

In 1836, Michael Leander Benjamin entered the world in White Rock, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to Stephen W Benjamin And Anna Schofield. In 1871, Michael Leander Benjamin resided in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1881, Michael Leander Benjamin resided in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. Michael Leander Benjamin married Annie Elizabeth Schofield, and had children including Emery Benjamin, Erastus Eugene Benjamin, Georgianna Mena Benjamin, Gideon H Benjamin, Joseph Benjamin, Laura Benjamin, Marchand Alston Benjamin. Michael Leander Benjamin passed away in 1916 in Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA.

Find more search results for Michael Benjamin
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:
A
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 1836, Michael Leander Benjamin entered the world in White Rock, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to Stephen W Benjamin And Anna Schofield.
  • In 1871, Michael Leander Benjamin resided in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • In 1881, Michael Leander Benjamin resided in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • Michael Leander Benjamin married Annie Elizabeth Schofield, and had children including Emery Benjamin, Erastus Eugene Benjamin, Georgianna Mena Benjamin, Gideon H Benjamin, Joseph Benjamin, Laura Benjamin, Marchand Alston Benjamin.
  • Michael Leander Benjamin passed away in 1916 in Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Stephen Benjamin
1805–1883
Birth Location: Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
SB
Anna Schofield
1805–1834
Birth Location: Grand Pre, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
AS

Spouses(s)

Annie Schofield
1846–
Birth Location: Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
AS

Children(s)

Joseph Benjamin
1880–
Birth Location: Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
JB
Laura Benjamin
1878–
Birth Location: Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
LB
Emery Benjamin
1873–
Birth Location: Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
EB
Marchand Benjamin
1871–
Birth Location: Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
MB
Erastus Benjamin
1871–1974
Birth Location: Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
EB
Gideon Benjamin
1866–1942
Birth Location: Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
GB
Georgianna Benjamin
1863–1927
Birth Location: Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
GB

Michael Benjamin's Ancestors

Self
Michael Benjamin
1836–1916
Birth Place: White Rock, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
Stephen W Benjamin
1805–1883
Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Anna Schofield
1805–1834
Grand Pre, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Grandparents
Stephen Benjamin
1757–1856
Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA
Molly Pyke
1762–1820
Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada
Great-Grandparents
Obed Benjamin
1729–1806
Mary Herd
1731–1786
David Pike
1726–1798
Abigail Hamlin
1730–1799
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

Michael Benjamin's Descendants

1.
MB
Michael (Leander) Benjamin (7 OCT 1836–2 MAY 1916) m. Annie (Elizabeth) Schofield (19 DEC 1846–)
  1. 1. Joseph Benjamin 1880–
  2. 2. Laura Benjamin 1878–
  3. 3. Emery Benjamin 1873– m. Clara Early 1873–
    1. 1. Muriel (May) Benjamin 1904– m. Roscoe (W) Goodale 1902–
      1. 1. Marjorie (Louise) Goodale 1923–2001 m. Theodore Rowman 1919–1944
  4. 4. Marchand (Alston) Benjamin 1871– m. Clara (M) Early 1887–
  5. 5. Erastus (Eugene) Benjamin 1871–1974 m. Catherine Corbin 1877–1974
    1. 1. Hattie (M C) Benjamin 1897–1938 m. Arthur (William) Lund 1889–1983
      1. 1. William (Kenneth) LUND 1916–1999 m. Hilda Hastings 1919–2007
    2. 2. Roxy Benjamin 1895–1977
    3. 3. James (Earl) Benjamin 1904–1971 m. Lena (Ardell) Steere 1905–1980
      1. 1. Curtis (Eugene) Benjamin 1927–1985 m. Jeanne (Adrienne) Caron 1925– m. Irene (Elizabeth) Raine 1925–1995
      2. 2. James (Earl Benjamin) Jr 1925–2009 m. Helen (Marie) Hamm 1926–1982
        1. 1. James (Earl Benjamin) III 1949–2007
    4. 4. Findley (L) Benjamin 1900– m. Anna L 1896–
      1. 1. Norma (L) Benjamin 1922–
      2. 2. Finley (E) Benjamin 1924–
      3. 3. Norman Benjamin 1922–
  6. 6. Gideon (H.) Benjamin 1866–1942 m. Christina McGilvery 1870–1954
    1. 1. Mary (A H) Benjamin 1912– m. David (S) Ford 1907–
    2. 2. Annie (Margaret) Benjamin 1910–1910
    3. 3. Kenneth (Eugene) Benjamin 1907–1908
    4. 4. Arthur (Brean) Benjamin 1905–1967 m. Gladys E 1904–
      1. 1. Donald Benjamin 1926–
    5. 5. John (Leander) Benjamin 1902–1920
    6. 6. George (Leon) Benjamin 1900–1989 m. Pearl (I) Barnes 1902–1988
      1. 1. Alva Benjamin 1925–
      2. 2. Mario Benjamin 1928–2001
    7. 7. William (H) Benjamin 1896–1908
    8. 8. Murdick (Alroy) Benjamin 1894– m. Marie (Eveline) Lampron 1889–
      1. 1. Roland (Wilfred) Benjamin 1926–1998 m. Doris (Rita) Theroux 1926–
      2. 2. Jennette (E) Benjamin 1909–
    9. 9. Adelbert (H) Benjamin 1888–1913 m. Annie 1890–
  7. 7. Georgianna (Mena) Benjamin 1863–1927 m. William (Henry) Corey 1858–1927
    1. 1. Blanche Corey 1899–1984 m. Walter (Leslie) Chick 1901–1981
      1. 1. Jennie (Frances) Chick 1927–2000 m. Lawrence (E) Gerry 1925–1986
    2. 2. Winnie (V) Corey 1890– m. Frank (A) Cheever 1883–1963
      1. 1. Frank (Alvin (Rev)) Cheever 1912–1988 m. Mildred O 1906–
    3. 3. John (Cecil) Corey 1894–1966 m. Mary (Ellen Ingoldsby) Kelley 1897–
      1. 1. John (Richard) Corey 1922–2001
      2. 2. Helen (Louise) Corey 1928–1976
    4. 4. Frederick (William) Corey 1897–1911
    5. 5. Emery Corey 1900–1973
    6. 6. Lorar Corey 1884–
    7. 7. Ralph (Lauren) Corey 1889–1967 m. Anna (Louise) Dinehart 1900–1957
    8. 8. Mary Corey 1903–1945 m. Frank Avalone 1894– m. Diamond (Louis) Nadeau 1892–1961

Michael Benjamin's Timeline

9 Records

1836
7 OCT 1836
Birth of Michael Leander Benjamin in White Rock, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
White Rock, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
1871
1871
Age 35
Michael Leander Benjamin resided here in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
1881
1881
Age 45
Michael Leander Benjamin resided here in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
1900
1900
Age 64
Michael Leander Benjamin resided here in Nashua City, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
Nashua City, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
1900
1900
Age 64
Michael Leander Benjamin resided here in Nashua Ward 3, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
Nashua Ward 3, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
1901
1901
Age 65
Michael Leander Benjamin resided here in Kentville, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Kentville, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
1910
1910
Age 74
Michael Leander Benjamin resided here in Nashua Ward 1, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA
Nashua Ward 1, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA
1911
1911
Age 75
Michael Leander Benjamin resided here in Nashua, New Hampshire, USA
Nashua, New Hampshire, USA
1916
2 MAY 1916
Age 80
Death of Michael Leander Benjamin in Nashua, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA
Nashua, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 OCT 1836
    Event Place: White Rock, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1881 Census of Canada
    [2] 1871 Census of Canada
    [3] New Hampshire, Death and Disinterment Records
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nashua Ward 3, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Nashua Ward 1, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: T624_863; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0161; FHL microfilm: 1374876
    [6] 1901 Census of Canada
    [7] New Hampshire, Find a Grave Index

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

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

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1890
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Nashua Ward 1, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: T624_863; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0161; FHL microfilm: 1374876

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1899
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nashua Ward 3, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: T623_948; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 119.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Nashua City, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nashua Ward 3, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Nashua Ward 3, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nashua Ward 3, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: T623_948; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 119.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Kentville, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Nashua Ward 1, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Nashua Ward 1, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: T624_863; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0161; FHL microfilm: 1374876

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Nashua, New Hampshire, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 MAY 1916
    Event Place: Nashua, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New Hampshire, Death and Burial Records Index
    [2] New Hampshire, Death and Disinterment Records
    [3] New Hampshire, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA
    Record Source: New Hampshire, Find a Grave Index
Find more search results for Michael Benjamin

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