Philomene
BOUCHER
Born
13 May 1841
,
Saint-Luc, Canada East
Died
20 December 1883
,
Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
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Born: 13 May 1841 in Saint-Luc, Canada East
Father:
Jean Baptiste David BOUCHER
Mother:
Rose DEMERS
Paternal grandparents:
Jean-Louis BOUCHER
, Marie-Louise LAREAU
Maternal grandparents:
Joseph DEMERS
, Marie-Thecle FRECHETTE
Philomene was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1868.
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Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Philomene married Pierre BENJAMIN 10 May 1858 in Saint-Alexandre, Iberville, Canada East . The couple had (at least) 12 children.
Pierre BENJAMIN was born abt. 1835 in Canada. Pierre died abt. 1880 Pierre was the child of Jean Baptiste BENJAMIN dit ST-AUBIN and Marie-Josephe CYR.
Philomene BOUCHER died 20 December 1883 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA .
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Spouse & Children of Philomene BOUCHER
Philomene BOUCHER married 
Pierre BENJAMIN
Marriage date: 10 May 1858
Marriage place: Saint-Alexandre, Iberville, Canada East
Pierre BENJAMIN was the child of Jean Baptiste BENJAMIN dit ST-AUBIN and Marie-Josephe CYR
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Pierre BENJAMINMarriage date: 10 May 1858
Marriage place: Saint-Alexandre, Iberville, Canada East
Pierre BENJAMIN was the child of Jean Baptiste BENJAMIN dit ST-AUBIN and Marie-Josephe CYR
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Children of Pierre BENJAMIN and Philomene BOUCHER
Philomene BENJAMINBorn: 4 April 1859, Saint-Alexandre, Iberville, Canada East
Died: 22 June 1935, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 22 June 1935, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Married: François GAUMOND 1876
Peter-J BENJAMINBorn: abt. 1860, Saint-Alexandre, Iberville, Canada East
Died: abt. 1931,
Died: abt. 1931,
Rosella BENJAMINMarried: Joseph DESPARDINES 6 April 1883 Place: Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Peter Francis BENJAMIN Jacob Noel BENJAMINBorn: 25 December 1865,
Died: ,
Died: ,
Amelia (Emily) BENJAMINMarried: David BERCUME 26 July 1891 Place: Spencer, Massachusetts, USA
Clara BENJAMIN Francis BENJAMINBorn: 16 May 1870, , New York, USA
Died: ,
Died: ,
Marie Caroline BENJAMIN David BENJAMIN 
Mary BENJAMINBorn: abt. 1876, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 5 August 1876, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 5 August 1876, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Marie Mathilde BENJAMINBorn: 29 June 1877, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Died: abt. 1880,
Died: abt. 1880,
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Birth — 184113 May 1841
Saint-Luc, Canada East
Baptism
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1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1851 Canadian Census
David Boucher, male, age 46, b. abt 1806 in Bas Canada, living in St Alexandre, Rouville County, Quebec with his wife Rosalie Demers, age 41. Children: Rosalie, age 20; Euphasine, age 19; Moyse, age 17; Alfred, age 14; Philomene, age 11; Sophie, age 9; Eubert?, age 6; Anastasie, age 4; Josephine, age 1. David is a Journalier (Day Laborer). Living nearby is their son, David Boucher, age 26 with his wife, Julie Moreau, age 22. There are also many other members of the Demers and Boucher families nearby.
1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia
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David Boucher, male, age 46, b. abt 1806 in Bas Canada, living in St Alexandre, Rouville County, Quebec with his wife Rosalie Demers, age 41. Children: Rosalie, age 20; Euphasine, age 19; Moyse, age 17; Alfred, age 14; Philomene, age 11; Sophie, age 9; Eubert?, age 6; Anastasie, age 4; Josephine, age 1. David is a Journalier (Day Laborer). Living nearby is their son, David Boucher, age 26 with his wife, Julie Moreau, age 22. There are also many other members of the Demers and Boucher families nearby.
1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia
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1858 Marriage / PartnerPhilomene BOUCHER and Pierre BENJAMIN 10 May 1858, Saint-Alexandre, Iberville, Québec, Canada
She was 17 years old.
1858 marriage
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1859 Birth of ChildPhilomene BENJAMIN was born 4 April 1859, Saint-Alexandre, Iberville, Québec, Canada
Philomene was 17 years old.
1865 Birth of ChildAmelia (Emily) BENJAMIN was born July 1865, , Québec Province, Canada (Quebec)
Philomene was 24 years old.
1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1868 Birth of ChildClara BENJAMIN was born 29 May 1868, , New York, USA
Philomene was 27 years old.
1870 Ellenburg, Clinton, New York
Name: Philomon Benjamin
Birth Year (Estimated): 1842
Gender: Female
Age (Original): 28y
Race: White
Birthplace: Canada
Event Place: New York, United States
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Peter Benjamin M 30y Canada
Philomon Benjamin F 28y Canada
Philomon Benjamin F 11y Canada
Rosella Benjamin F 9y New York
Amelia Benjamin F 8y Canada
Peter Benjamin M 6y Canada
Clara Benjamin F 2y New York
Frank Benjamin M 1m New York
1870 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Name: Philomon Benjamin
Birth Year (Estimated): 1842
Gender: Female
Age (Original): 28y
Race: White
Birthplace: Canada
Event Place: New York, United States
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Peter Benjamin M 30y Canada
Philomon Benjamin F 28y Canada
Philomon Benjamin F 11y Canada
Rosella Benjamin F 9y New York
Amelia Benjamin F 8y Canada
Peter Benjamin M 6y Canada
Clara Benjamin F 2y New York
Frank Benjamin M 1m New York
1870 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1870 Birth of ChildFrancis BENJAMIN was born 16 May 1870, , New York, USA
Philomene was 29 years old.
1871 Birth of ChildMarie Caroline BENJAMIN was born 19 July 1871, , New York, USA
Philomene was 30 years old.
1873 Birth of ChildDavid BENJAMIN was born 25 August 1873, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Philomene was 32 years old.
1876 Death of ChildMarie Caroline BENJAMIN died 19 April 1876, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Philomene was 34 years old.
1877 Birth of ChildMarie Mathilde BENJAMIN was born 29 June 1877, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Philomene was 36 years old.
Death
Name: Philamine Benjamin
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Event Type: Death
Event Date: 20 Dec 1883
Event Place: Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
Residence Place: Southbridge
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Gender: Female
Age: 42
Marital Status: Married
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Birthplace: Canada
Birth Year (Estimated): 1841
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Father's Name: David
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Father's Birthplace: Canada
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Reference ID: v 348 p 456
GS Film number: 960225
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Digital Folder Number: 4223249
Image Number: 493
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Name: Philamine Benjamin
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Event Type: Death
Event Date: 20 Dec 1883
Event Place: Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
Residence Place: Southbridge
Address:
Gender: Female
Age: 42
Marital Status: Married
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Birthplace: Canada
Birth Year (Estimated): 1841
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Father's Name: David
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Father's Birthplace: Canada
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Reference ID: v 348 p 456
GS Film number: 960225
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Digital Folder Number: 4223249
Image Number: 493
'Massachusetts, Deaths, 1841-1915,' index and images, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ pal:/ MM9.1.1/ N7GR-WF9 : accessed 03 Apr 2013), Philamine Benjamin, 1883.
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