Samuel Benjamin (1831–1905)
from Jewish Herald
The death of Mr. Samuel Benjamin, in his 74th year, took place on Saturday at his residence, "Waimea," Acland-street, St. Kilda. He arrived at Melbourne in 1852, and began business on the site of the Beehive Chambers, Elizabeth-street. He continued in business until 1880, when he engaged in financial pursuits. Mrs. Benjamin has survived her husband, and there is a family of seven daughters and three sons.
Original publication
Other Obituaries for Samuel Benjamin
- Geelong Advertiser (Vic), 11 July 1905, p 2
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Benjamin, Deborah (wife)
- Keesing, Hannah Rachel (daughter)
- Keesing, Henry Albert (son-in-law)
- Marks, Mark (father-in-law)
- Keesing, Gordon Samuel (grandson)
Citation details
'Benjamin, Samuel (1831–1905)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/benjamin-samuel-20136/text31226, accessed 10 December 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
1831
London,
Middlesex,
England
Death
8 July,
1905
(aged ~ 74)
St Kilda, Melbourne,
Victoria,
Australia
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