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Mark Benjamin's marriage in 1884 indicates he was born in Uxbridge Township, the son of Joseph & Elizabeth. If he was born in Uxbridge, there will be no birth record as civil registration did not begin until 1869.
1871 Census indicates he was 9 years of age, born in England, along with his sister, Ann Sarah, aged 18. Joseph indicates he is 87 years of age?? Elizabeth is 46.
I'm seeing a marriage of Joseph & Elizabeth (nee Slater) in 1846 in All Saints, Norwich. Joseph is shown as a widower. Joseph dies in 1886, aged 89, which is likely closer to his actual age.
1861 Census has the family in Uxbridge, but Mark is not shown with them, so this would seem to indicate that he was likely born there. Two older sisters, Hannah M., aged 12, and Sarah A., aged 8, both born in England.