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Willard Benjamin 1850–1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Oct 1850

Birth Location: Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 1902

Death Location: Black River, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father: William Benjamin

Mother: Mary Nowlan

Spouse(s): Sophia DeMont

Children(s): Susie Benjamin, Willard Benjamin, Albert Benjamin, James Benjamin, Fred Benjamin, Annie Benjamin, William Benjamin

The story of Willard Benjamin began in 1850 in Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1871, Willard Benjamin resided in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1881, Willard Benjamin resided in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. Willard Benjamin married Sophia Mary Ann Demont, and had children including Albert Benjamin, Annie Bella Benjamin, Fred Benjamin, James Benjamin, Susie Benjamin, Willard Burton Benjamin, William Kinsman Benjamin. Willard Benjamin passed away in 1902 in Black River, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of Willard Benjamin began in 1850 in Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • In 1871, Willard Benjamin resided in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • In 1881, Willard Benjamin resided in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • Willard Benjamin married Sophia Mary Ann Demont, and had children including Albert Benjamin, Annie Bella Benjamin, Fred Benjamin, James Benjamin, Susie Benjamin, Willard Burton Benjamin, William Kinsman Benjamin.
  • Willard Benjamin passed away in 1902 in Black River, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willard Benjamin's Ancestors

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Willard Benjamin
1850–1902
Birth Place: Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
William Benjamin
1808–1883
Gaspereaux, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Mary Nowlan
1813–
Gaspereaux Mountain, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Grandparents
Ebenezer Benjamin
1785–1853
Horton, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Elizabeth Pineo
1786–1823
Cornwallis, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Patrick Nowlin
1784–
Bunclody, Wexford, Ireland
Sarah Eagles
1784–
Horton, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Great-Grandparents
Caleb Benjamin
1759–1867
Lucy Coldwell
1765–1788
Daniel Pineo
1749–1843
Keziah Cox
1742–1789
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Obed Benjamin
1729–1806
Mary Herd
1731–1786
John Coldwell
1736–1763
Eleanor Hackett
1740–1789
Peter Pineo
1723–1810
Elizabeth Sampson
1727–1772

Willard Benjamin's Descendants

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Willard Benjamin (30 Oct 1850–1902) m. Sophia (Mary Ann) DeMont (1864–27 Apr 1919)
  1. 1. Susie Benjamin 1900–1900
  2. 2. Willard (Burton) Benjamin 1897–1944 m. Margaret (E) Brown 1900–
    1. 1. Charles Benjamin –2012
  3. 3. Albert Benjamin 1893–1916
  4. 4. James Benjamin 1892–1978 m. Bessie 1895–
  5. 5. Fred Benjamin 1889–1916
  6. 6. Annie (Bella) Benjamin 1887–1977 m. Adelburt (Alonzo) Schofield 1885–1975
    1. 1. Rachel (Eugenie) Schofield 1916–1988
    2. 2. Frederick (Howard) Schofield 1913–1974 m. Dorothy (May) Keddy 1913–1989
      1. 1. Marion (Lavaughn) Schofield 1934–1935
    3. 3. Walter (Freeman) Schofield 1911–1992
    4. 4. Ethel (Beatrice) Schofield 1907–
      1. 1. Elizabeth (I) Harris 1934–2006
      2. 2. Frances (Kathleen) Harris 1928–2004
    5. 5. Parker (Kinsman) Schofield 1904–1928
  7. 7. William (Kinsman) Benjamin 1886–1942 m. Annie (Mariah) Jessop 1876–1947 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Spinney 1879–1911
    1. 1. Annie (May) Benjamin 1918–1992 m. Almer (Percy) Atwell 1903–1983
    2. 2. William (Kinsman) Benjamin 1916–1987 m. Florence (Gertrude) Spinney 1918–1984
    3. 3. Rowena Benjamin 1911–

Willard Benjamin's Timeline

5 Records

1850
30 Oct 1850
Birth of Willard Benjamin in Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
1871
1871
Age 21
Willard Benjamin resided here in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
1881
abt 1881
Age 31
Willard Benjamin resided here in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
1901
1901
Age 51
Willard Benjamin resided here in Ward 7, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Ward 7, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
1902
1902
Age 52
Death of Willard Benjamin in Black River, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Black River, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1850
    Event Place: Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1881 Census of Canada
    [2] 1871 Census of Canada
    [3] 1901 Census of Canada

    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: abt 1881
    Event Place: Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Ward 7, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1902
    Event Place: Black River, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada

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