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Benham Jonathan Preston 1770–1835

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What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Benham Preston in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 24 Sep 1770 · Harwinton, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Died 21 Oct 1835 · Harwinton, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Father Jonathan T Preston
Mother Prudence Barber (1743–1812)
Siblings Asa Preston, Candace Preston, Child Preston, Jonathan T Preston, Mehitable Preston, Nancy Eleanor Preston, Sabra Preston
Records
1790 United States Federal Census 1800 United States Federal Census 1810 United States Federal Census 1820 United States Federal Census Canadian Genealogy Index, 1600s-1900s England, Select Births and Christenings Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Benham Jonathan Preston was born in 1770 in Harwinton, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA, the child of jonathan t preston and prudence barber. Benham Jonathan Preston passed away in 1835 in Harwinton, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1790 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1800 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1810 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1820 United States Federal Census

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    Record Canadian Genealogy Index, 1600s-1900s

  6. 6
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  7. 7
    Birth Records Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

Life Timeline

1770
Birth of Benham Jonathan Preston in Harwinton, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1835
Death of Benham Jonathan Preston in Harwinton, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benham Preston

This ancestor line traces from Trowbridge Wiltshire, England (1510) to Harwinton, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA (1770) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benham Preston (1770–1835) was born in Harwinton, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA and died in Harwinton, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Benham in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Jonathan T Preston
Father
Prudence Barber
1743–1812 · Mother

Benham Preston's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benham Jonathan Preston PTP
1770–1835
Harwinton, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Unknown
Prudence Barber PTP
1743–1812
Harwinton, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Comfort Merriman PTP
1720–1801
Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Benham Preston's Descendants

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Benham Jonathan Preston PTP 1770–1835