The 1895 Minnesota Census shows a Millana Hill, who was the same age as Birdie. I thought that might be Birdie's proper name, but she was married in 1894, becoming Birdie Benjamin.
Sources
"Minnesota, Births and Christenings, 1840-1980," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F81Z-YR8 : accessed 15 Apr 2014), Hill, 26 Jul 1874; citing Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota, reference v 1 p 57; FHL microfilm 1769607.
"United States Census, 1880," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MZ9R-M6J : accessed 14 Apr 2014), Birdie L Hill in household of Wm Henry Hill, Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota, United States; citing sheet 73C, NARA microfilm publication T9.
"Minnesota, State Census, 1885," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MQFN-GLJ : accessed 15 Apr 2014), Bertie L Hill in household of William H Hill, Owatonna Ward 03, Steele, Minnesota; citing p. 53, volume Steele, State Library and Records Service, St.Paul; FHL microfilm 000565756.
"Minnesota, Marriages, 1849-1950 ," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FDXF-8M8 : accessed 14 Apr 2014), Frank Benjamin and Birdie L. Hill, 26 Dec 1894; citing FHL microfilm 1379175.
"Minnesota, State Census, 1895," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MQ66-JZ5 : accessed 14 Apr 2014), Birdie L Benjamin, Minneapolis city, Ward 11, Hennepin, Minnesota; citing p. 62, line 37, State Library and Records Service, St.Paul; FHL microfilm 000565782.
"United States Census, 1900," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M9S3-BJT : accessed 14 Apr 2014), Birdie L Benjiman in household of Frank Benjiman, Garrison Township & Twp.45/R.28, Crow Wing, Minnesota, United States; citing sheet 4A, family 67, NARA microfilm publication T623, FHL microfilm 1240761.
"United States Census, 1910," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M2LL-4KW : accessed 14 Apr 2014), Birdie L Benjamin in household of Frank P Benjamin, Garrison, Crow Wing, Minnesota, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 29, sheet 4A, family 79, NARA microfilm publication T624, FHL microfilm 1374707.
"United States Census, 1930," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X3ZM-RTK : accessed 14 Apr 2014), Birdie L Benjaman in household of Frank, Garrison, Crow Wing, Minnesota, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 0024, sheet 5A, family 107, NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 1084.
"United States Census, 1940," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KSKF-DSP : accessed 14 Apr 2014), Birdie Benjamin, Garrison, Garrison Village, Crow Wing, Minnesota, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 18-27, sheet 2B, family 44, NARA digital publication of T627, roll 1916.
"Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2002," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V4Q7-83D : accessed 14 Apr 2014), Birdie L. Benjamin, 09 Jan 1958; citing "Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2002," Ancestry.com; Crow Wing, Minnesota, record 1357707, certificate number 003538, Department of Health, Minneapolis.
Hill, "Minnesota, Births and Christenings, 1840-1980"
Name: Hill
Gender: Female
Christening Date:
Christening Place:
Birth Date: 26 Jul 1874
Birthplace: Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race: White
Father's Name: William Henry Hill
Father's Birthplace: New York
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Carrie Hill
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Age:
Birdie L Hill in household of Wm Henry Hill, "United States Census, 1880"
Name: Birdie L Hill
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1880
Event Place: Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota, United States
District: 245
Gender: Female
Age: 5
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Race (Original): W
Occupation: At School
Relationship to Head of Household: Daughter
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Dau
Birth Year (Estimated): 1875
Birthplace: Minnesota, United States
Father's Birthplace: New York, United States
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Self Wm Henry Hill M 37 New York, United States
Daughter Birdie L Hill F 5 Minnesota, United States
Daughter Lotta D Hill F 3 Minnesota, United States
Son Harry G Hill M 8 Minnesota, United States
Wife Carrie Hill F 36 Germany
Bertie L Hill in household of William H Hill, "Minnesota, State Census, 1885"
Name: Bertie L Hill
Event Place: Owatonna Ward 03, Steele, Minnesota
Age (Expanded): 11 years
Birth Year (Estimated): 1874
Birthplace: Minnesota
Race: White
Gender: Female
Household Gender Age Birthplace
William H Hill M 42y New York
William H G Hill M 13y Minnesota
Bertie L Hill F 11y Minnesota
Lottie D Hill F 9y Minnesota
May Dyke F 22y Wisconsin
Emma Dyke F 21y Wisconsin
Birdie L. Hill, "Minnesota, Marriages, 1849-1950"
Name: Frank Benjamin
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Age:
Spouse's Name: Birdie L. Hill
Spouse's Birth Date:
Spouse's Birthplace:
Spouse's Age:
Event Date: 26 Dec 1894
Event Place: St. Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota
Birdie L Benjamin, "Minnesota, State Census, 1895"
Name: Birdie L Benjamin
Titles and Terms:
Event Place: Minneapolis city, Ward 11, Hennepin, Minnesota
Age (Original): 21y
Birth Year (Estimated): 1874
Birthplace: Minnesota
Race (Original): W
Gender: Female
Birdie L Benjiman in household of Frank Benjiman, "United States Census, 1900"
Name: Birdie L Benjiman
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1900
Event Place: Garrison Township & Twp.45/R.28, Crow Wing, Minnesota, United States
District: 63
Gender: Female
Age: 26
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race (Original): W
Relationship to Head of Household: Wife
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Wife
Number of Living Children: 3
Years Married: 7
Birth Date: Jul 1874
Birthplace: MInnesota
Marriage Year (Estimated): 1893
Immigration Year:
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Mother of how many children: 3
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Frank Benjiman M 38 Iowa
Wife Birdie L Benjiman F 26 MInnesota
Daughter Florence Benjiman F 6 MInnesota
Daughter Carrie Benjiman F 4 MInnesota
Son Lloyde Benjiman M 2 MInnesota
Birdie L Benjamin in household of Frank P Benjamin, "United States Census, 1910"
Name: Birdie L Benjamin
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1910
Event Place: Garrison, Crow Wing, Minnesota, United States
District: 29
Gender: Female
Age: 35
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Relationship to Head of Household: Wife
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Wife
Birth Year (Estimated): 1875
Birthplace: Minnesota
Immigration Year:
Father's Birthplace: Wisconsin
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Frank P Benjamin M 51 Iowa
Wife Birdie L Benjamin F 35 Minnesota
Daughter Florence Benjamin F 15 Minnesota
Daughter Carrie L Benjamin F 14 Minnesota
Son Loyd F Benjamin M 12 Minnesota
Son Frank H Benjamin M 8 Minnesota
Birdie L Benjaman in household of Frank, "United States Census, 1930"
Name: Birdie L Benjaman
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1930
Event Place: Garrison, Crow Wing, Minnesota, United States
District: 0024
Gender: Female
Age: 55
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Relationship to Head of Household: Wife
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Wife
Birth Year (Estimated): 1875
Birthplace: Minnesota
Immigration Year:
Father's Birthplace: United States
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Frank M 71 Iowa
Wife Birdie L Benjaman F 55 Minnesota
Birdie Benjamin, "United States Census, 1940"
Name: Birdie Benjamin
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Garrison, Garrison Village, Crow Wing, Minnesota, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 65
Marital Status: Widowed
Race (Original): White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Birthplace: Minnesota
Birth Year (Estimated): 1875
Last Place of Residence: Same Place
Birdie L. Benjamin, "Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2002"
Name: Birdie L. Benjamin
Name Suffix:
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 09 Jan 1958
Event Place: Crow Wing, Minnesota
Birth Date: 26 Jul 1874
Birthplace:
Born in Minnesota: Y
(mother: Sahlor)
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