Birth Record William Benson born Norway about 1822

William Benson born about 1822 Norway, died 30 July 1900 Karitane New Zealand, aged 79 years. William Benson’s death certificate records his parents as Abraham Benson and Sarah Benson and his father Abraham Benson’s profession as “sailor”. William Benson’s death certificate states he died 30 July 1900. William Benson was buried Karitane Cemetery New Zealand - 2 August 1900. The age recorded on his death certificate and his cemetery record - 79 years. Therefore William Benson was born about 1822. William Benson’s death certificate states that he was born in Norway, 40 years in New Zealand (therefore immigrated to New Zealand 1860). It is stated on William Benson’s cemetery record and death certificate that he was a “sailor” of Karitane. William Benson is my great grandfather.