Who was Benjamin Bailey?

Benjamin Bailey (1797–1864) was born in Tewksbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Indiana, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Benjamin W Bailey 1797–1864

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 16 Dec 1797 · Tewksbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 27 Mar 1864 · Indiana, USA

Father James Bailey

Mother Dorothea Dolly Worcester

Spouse Benjamin Bailey

Children Harriet Jane Bailey

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Bailey

Dorothea Dolly Worcester

Spouse(s)

Benjamin Bailey

Children

Harriet Jane Bailey

Biography

Benjamin W Bailey was born in 1797 in Tewksbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, the child of james bailey and dorothea dolly worcester. Benjamin W Bailey married benjamin bailey, and had children including harriet jane bailey. Benjamin W Bailey passed away in 1864 in Indiana, USA.

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1797

Birth of Benjamin W Bailey in Tewksbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

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1864

Death of Benjamin W Bailey in Indiana, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Bailey

This ancestor line traces from Soissons, Bourgogne, France (1000) to Tewksbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1797) across 18 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Benjamin Bailey (1797–1864) was born in Tewksbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Indiana, USA. 3 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 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 18 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.
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