YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Nelson Benjamin 1840–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Apr 1840

Birth Location: Bradford, Yorkshire, England

Death Date: 10 Mar 1929

Death Location: Onawa, Monona County, Iowa, USA

Father: John Benjamin

Mother: Betsey Bennett

Spouse(s): Margaret Benjamin

Children(s):

The story of Nelson Benjamin began in 1840 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England. In 1850, Nelson Benjamin resided in Durell, Bradford, Pennsylvania. In 1860, Nelson Benjamin resided in Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States. Nelson Benjamin married Margaret Benjamin. Nelson Benjamin passed away in 1929 in Onawa, Monona County, Iowa, USA.

Find more search results for Nelson Benjamin
NB

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

  • The story of Nelson Benjamin began in 1840 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England.
  • In 1850, Nelson Benjamin resided in Durell, Bradford, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1860, Nelson Benjamin resided in Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Nelson Benjamin married Margaret Benjamin.
  • Nelson Benjamin passed away in 1929 in Onawa, Monona County, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Nelson Benjamin's Ancestors

Self
Nelson Benjamin
1840–1929
Birth Place: Bradford, Yorkshire, England
Parents
John L. Benjamin
1813–1891
Pennsylvania, United States
Betsey (Elizabeth) Bennett
1817–1884
Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
John BENJAMIN
1784–1861
Wyalusing, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Patty (Martha) Vincent
1790–1859
Luzene, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Richard BENJAMIN
1740–1850
Martha Bennett
1765–1776
Shubael Vincent
1765–1826
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mary Reeve
1712–1782
Amos Bennett
1748–1813
Anna Bennett
1750–1814

Nelson Benjamin's Timeline

11 Records

1840
23 Apr 1840
Birth of Nelson Benjamin in Bradford, Yorkshire, England
Bradford, Yorkshire, England
1850
1850
Age 10
Nelson Benjamin resided here in Durell, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Durell, Bradford, Pennsylvania
1860
1860
Age 20
Nelson Benjamin resided here in Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
1880
1880
Age 40
Nelson Benjamin resided here in Lincoln, Monona, Iowa, United States
Lincoln, Monona, Iowa, United States
1885
1885
Age 45
Nelson Benjamin resided here in Lincoln
Lincoln
1900
1900
Age 60
Nelson Benjamin resided here in Lincoln, Monona, Iowa
Lincoln, Monona, Iowa
1910
1910
Age 70
Nelson Benjamin resided here in Onawa Ward 2, Monona, Iowa
Onawa Ward 2, Monona, Iowa
1915
1915
Age 75
Nelson Benjamin resided here in Onawa
Onawa
1920
1920
Age 80
Nelson Benjamin resided here in Franklin, Monona, Iowa
Franklin, Monona, Iowa
1925
01 Jan 1925
Age 85
Nelson Benjamin resided here in Onawa
Onawa
1929
10 Mar 1929
Age 89
Death of Nelson Benjamin in Onawa, Monona, Iowa, United States
Onawa, Monona, Iowa, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Se

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Apr 1840
    Event Place: Bradford, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Iowa, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012
    [2] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lincoln, Monona, Iowa; Roll: T623_31077_4120112; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0070; FHL microfilm: 1240449.
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lincoln, Monona, Iowa; Roll: 357; Family History Film: 1254357; Page: 57A; Enumeration District: 153; Image: 0115.
    [5] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: 720; Image: 15.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Onawa Ward 2, Monona, Iowa; Roll: T624_414; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0078; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1374427.
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Durell, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_757; Page: 262A; Image: .
    [9] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [10] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Franklin, Monona, Iowa; Roll: T625_503; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 90; Image: 534.
    [11] Web: Iowa, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] New York, CIVIL War Muster Roll Abstracts, New York State Archives, Cultural Education Center, Albany, New York; New York Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900; Archive Collection #: 13775-83; Box #: 860; Roll #: 516
    [14] Iowa, Select Deaths and Burials
    [15] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; DGS: 101713795

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Mar 1929
    Event Place: Onawa, Monona, Iowa, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Iowa, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012
    [2] Web: Iowa, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Onawa, Monona County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Iowa, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Franklin, Monona, Iowa
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Franklin, Monona, Iowa; Roll: T625_503; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 90; Image: 534.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Onawa, Monona County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Web: Iowa, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Onawa
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lincoln, Monona, Iowa
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lincoln, Monona, Iowa; Roll: T623_31077_4120112; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0070; FHL microfilm: 1240449.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lincoln, Monona, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lincoln, Monona, Iowa; Roll: 357; Family History Film: 1254357; Page: 57A; Enumeration District: 153; Image: 0115.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Lincoln
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: 720; Image: 15.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Onawa Ward 2, Monona, Iowa
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Onawa Ward 2, Monona, Iowa; Roll: T624_414; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0078; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1374427.

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Durell, Bradford, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Durell, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_757; Page: 262A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Onawa
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

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