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Benjamin Alden 1757–1825

Public Tree Person

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Alden in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 4 independent trees

Born 1 Dec 1757 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 13 Dec 1825 · Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, USA
Father John Alden
Mother Rebecca Nightingale
Siblings Adam Alden, Esther Alden, James Alden, John Alden, Joseph Alden, Rebecca Alden

Researchers connected through Benjamin Alden 1757–1825

and 3 more tree owners connected with Benjamin Alden 1757–1825

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Benjamin Alden was born in 1757 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, the child of john alden and rebecca nightingale. Benjamin Alden passed away in 1825 in Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, USA.

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Life Timeline

1757
Birth of Benjamin Alden in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1825
Death of Benjamin Alden in Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Alden

This ancestor line traces from England (1600) to Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1757) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Alden (1757–1825) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, USA. 4 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, 4 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 6 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.

Benjamin Alden's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Alden PTP
1757–1825
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Benjamin Alden's Descendants

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Benjamin Alden PTP 1757–1825