Who was Benjamin Ayers?

Benjamin Ayers (1703–1732) was born in Woodbridge/Basking Ridge, Somerset, New Jersey, USA and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex, NJ. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Benjamin Ayers 1703–1732

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 19 Jun 1703 · Woodbridge/Basking Ridge, Somerset, New Jersey, USA

Died 03 May 1732 · Woodbridge, Middlesex, NJ

Father John Lester Ayers

Mother Mary Walker

Siblings John H Ayers Ayres, Moses , Nathaniel Ayers, Obadiah Ayers Ayres Jr, Patience Ayres, Thomas M Ayers

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Lester Ayers

Mary Walker

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Benjamin Ayers began in 1703 in Woodbridge/Basking Ridge, Somerset, New Jersey, USA. Benjamin Ayers passed away in 1732 in Woodbridge, Middlesex, NJ.

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Life Timeline

1703

Birth of Benjamin Ayers in Woodbridge/Basking Ridge, Somerset, New Jersey, USA

Birth

1703

Birth of Benjamin Ayers

Birth

1732

Death of Benjamin Ayers in Woodbridge, Middlesex, NJ

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Ayers

This ancestor line traces from Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America (1662) to Woodbridge/Basking Ridge, Somerset, New Jersey, USA (1703) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Benjamin Ayers (1703–1732) was born in Woodbridge/Basking Ridge, Somerset, New Jersey, USA and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex, NJ. 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 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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