Benjamin Leitch

M, #182, b. circa 17 February 1890, d. 23 June 1964
FatherSamuel Leitch b. 9 Nov 1840, d. 11 Mar 1923
MotherMartha Ann Phoenix b. 5 May 1852, d. 2 Dec 1934
     Benjamin Leitch was born circa 17 February 1890 at Zephyr, Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada. He appeared on the census of April 1901 in the household of Samuel Leitch at Scott Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada. He is recorded as: Leitch, Benjamin, male, white, son, single, age 11, born 17 Feb 1890 in Ontario, of Irish origin, Canadian nationality, Presb. religion, going to school 8 months, able to read, write and speak English. He appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Samuel Leitch at Scott Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada. He was listed as: Leitch, Benjamin, male, son, single, age 20, born Feb 1891 in Ontario, of Irish origin, Canadian, Presbyterian, farmer's son, able to read, write and speak English. He and Jessie Lavina Smart, daughter of Rodney Smart and Elizabeth Wilkinson, were married by Reverend R. Rimington (Mennonite Minister) on Wednesday, 24 February 1915 at the home of the minister, Zephyr, Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada. He was 24, born and living in Zephyr, bachelor, farmer, Presbyterian. She was 20, born and living in Vivian, spinster, Presbyterian.. Emily Leitch and William Percy Dyer witnessed the marriage. He was listed as the informant on the death registration of John Leitch. Benjamin died on Tuesday, 23 June 1964 at Cooper's Nursing Home, Mount Albert, York Co., Ontario, Canada. He was buried on Thursday, 25 June 1964 at Zion Cemetery, Zephyr, Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada.

Family

Jessie Lavina Smart b. c 1895, d. 1989
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