The name Benson has appeared in my research before. (see ‘Kane cluster’ and ‘Able to find Kane’) Jane Kane was the mother of George Benson who was born in Ireland in (approximately) 1816. I have followed the Kane name via DNA and the published trees of those linked to me. There appear to be connections…
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Able to find Kane
In ‘Kane cluster’ I remarked on the fact that the surname Kane appeared in three family trees in one cluster where DNA is shared. I have revisited the search, and delved more deeply. I am presenting the findings in date order. These people were all born in Ireland. Jane Kane married Patrick Benson. Their son,…
Kane cluster
I have been examining the family trees of people in one of the DNA clusters that I have accessed from Ancestry. The fact that there is a cluster tells me that there should be a common ancestor. I do not know where. I do not know how far back in history to look. Geography helps…