Seeking information on the parents, siblings, etc. of Benjamin Blanchard (b. 1792/1793). I have two sources for Benjamin's place of birth. One states he was born in Mansonville, Brome County, Quebec. The other states he was born in New Hampshire. Benjamin died in Shefford Twp., Missisquoi County, Quebec and was buried on 14 Jul 1878 in Mansonville. His burial record states his wife's name was Almira. I believe Benjamin to be related to the numerous Blanchards who settled in the Eastern Townships of Quebec. I think one of his brothers was Daniel Blanchard (b. 1804, NH). I also believe Benjamin is related somehow to Roswell Blanchard, one of the early settlers of Potton Twp. He's found there in the 1825 census. Benjamin doesn't show up (as a head of household) until the 1842 census for Potton (Mansonville). Benjamin married Palmyra (aka: Almira) Powell (b. 1807,??; Christened 1842, Potton, PQ). Palmyra died in 1854 in Mansonville. She was the daughter of William Powell and Pamelia Wadleigh. Children of Benjamin and Palmyra include: Augusta (b. ??) Benjamin, Jr. (b. c1829) Malvina (b. c1831) Amanda (b. ??) Hannah (b. 4 Mar 1841)* Elizabeth Jane "Betsey" (b. ??) *Hannah Blanchard is my 2nd Great-grandmother. She married Henry Bowen (b. 1838, NY) of Mansonville. >From census records alone, there is a great deal of Blanchard data for the Eastern Townships (Stanbridge, Shefford, Potton, Bolton, Mansonville, etc), but I have been unable to piece together the family with accuracy. Any insights would be greatly appreciated. Regi Milan