Benjamin Adkins 1682–1756
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Adkins in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Benjamin Adkins 1682–1756
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Benjamin Adkins began in 1682 in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. Benjamin Adkins married ann bacon, elizabeth barnes, jane stevens, and had children including benjamin adkins jr, jemima powell, rachal andrus, ruth powell. Benjamin Adkins passed away in 1756 in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America.
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1Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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2Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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3Record North America, Family Histories
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4Record Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Adkins
This ancestor line traces from Royden, Essex, England (1615) to Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, British Crown Colony (1682) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Benjamin Adkins (1682–1756) was born in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA and died in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Benjamin Adkins's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record