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Phoebe Amelia Benson 1901–1991 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Feb 1901

Birth Location: Amabel, Bruce, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 21 Jan 1991

Death Location: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Father: William Benson

Mother: Margaret Taylor

Spouse(s): Kenneth Dewar

Children(s): Barbara Dewar, Amelia Dewar, Ida Dewar, Alexander Dewar, Leslie Dewar, Benson Dewar, Hubert Dewar, William Dewar, Lawrence Dewar

In 1901, Phoebe Amelia Benson entered the world in Amabel, Bruce, Ontario, Canada, born to William James Benson And Margaret Louise Taylor. In 1901, Phoebe Amelia Benson resided in Ontario, Canada. In 1911, Phoebe Amelia Benson resided in Bruce, Ontario, Canada. Phoebe Amelia Benson married Kenneth Dewar, and had children including Alexander Sandy Dewar, Amelia Grace Millie Dewar, Barbara Dewar, Benson Kenneth Ben Dewar, Hubert Gordon Dewar, Ida H Dewar, Lawrence Carl Dewar, Leslie Earl Dewar, William James Bill Dewar. Phoebe Amelia Benson passed away in 1991 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1901, Phoebe Amelia Benson entered the world in Amabel, Bruce, Ontario, Canada, born to William James Benson And Margaret Louise Taylor.
  • In 1901, Phoebe Amelia Benson resided in Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1911, Phoebe Amelia Benson resided in Bruce, Ontario, Canada.
  • Phoebe Amelia Benson married Kenneth Dewar, and had children including Alexander Sandy Dewar, Amelia Grace Millie Dewar, Barbara Dewar, Benson Kenneth Ben Dewar, Hubert Gordon Dewar, Ida H Dewar, Lawrence Carl Dewar, Leslie Earl Dewar, William James Bill Dewar.
  • Phoebe Amelia Benson passed away in 1991 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Phoebe Benson's Ancestors

Self
Phoebe Benson
1901–1991
Birth Place: Amabel, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
Parents
William James Benson
1863–1915
Pontypool, Victoria, Ontario, Canada
Margaret (Louise) Taylor
1860–1916
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
Lauchlin Taylor
1831–1913
Ordiquhill, Banffshire, Scotland
Agnes Gemmell
1823–1896
Dalmellington, Ayrshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
James Gemmel
1796–1866
Jannet Duff
1791–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Duff
1766–1847
Isabel Muckle
1762–1849

Phoebe Benson's Descendants

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Phoebe (Amelia) Benson (24 Feb 1901–21 Jan 1991) m. Kenneth Dewar (26 Jun 1891–05 SEP 1970)
  1. 1. Barbara Dewar 1921–2015 m. Andrew (Muir "Andy") Byers 1914–1990
  2. 2. Amelia (Grace "Millie") Dewar 1927–2012 m. William (Andrew) Ross 1926–1978
    1. 1. Ronald (W. "Ron") Ross 1950–2016
  3. 3. Ida (H) Dewar 1924–2012 m. William (Harold) Mathison 1924–2011
  4. 4. Alexander ("Sandy") Dewar 1930–2008 m. Mary (Beatrice) Doucette 1932–2008
  5. 5. Leslie (Earl) Dewar 1925–1993 m. Myrtle (May) Kellett 1911–1974 m. Clara (Marie) Villella 1930–2002
  6. 6. Benson (Kenneth "Ben") Dewar 1920–1999 m. Catherine (Mae) Mair 1912–2003
  7. 7. Hubert (Gordon) Dewar 1929–1998 m. Elizabeth (Maude "Betty") Long 1928–1994
  8. 8. William (James "Bill") Dewar 1922–1977 m. Muriel (B) Hayes 1924–2007
  9. 9. Lawrence (Carl) Dewar 1943–1943

Phoebe Benson's Timeline

7 Records

1901
24 Feb 1901
Birth of Phoebe Amelia Benson in Amabel, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
Amabel, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
1901
1901
Phoebe Amelia Benson resided here in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1911
1911
Age 10
Phoebe Amelia Benson resided here in Bruce, Ontario, Canada
Bruce, Ontario, Canada
1921
01 Jun 1921
Age 20
Phoebe Amelia Benson resided here in Derby, Grey, Ontario, Canada
Derby, Grey, Ontario, Canada
1972
1972
Age 71
Phoebe Amelia Benson resided here in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
1991
19 Jan 1991
Age 90
Death of Phoebe Amelia Benson in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
1991
21 Jan 1991
Age 90
Burial of Phoebe Amelia Benson
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1901
    Event Place: Amabel, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928, 1933-1934, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Registrations of Marriages, 1869-1928; Reel: 483
    [2] 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Amabel, Bruce (NorthNord), Ontario; Page: 11; Family No: 100
    [3] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 60; Census Place: Derby (Township), Grey North, Ontario; Page Number: 16

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Amabel, Bruce (NorthNord), Ontario; Page: 11; Family No: 100

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Bruce, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Derby, Grey, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 60; Census Place: Derby (Township), Grey North, Ontario; Page Number: 16

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1972
    Event Place: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Voters Lists, Federal Elections, 1935-1980

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 466 Donegal Street Peterborough
    Record Source: Canada, Newspapers.com Obituary Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Jan 1991
    Event Place: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 21 Jan 1991
    Record Source: Canada, Newspapers.com Obituary Index

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