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Benjamin Balch 1629–1715

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

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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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Balch 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 4 Jun 1629 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 31 Jan 1715 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Balch
Mother Margery Lovett
Spouse Sarah Gardner
Children Mary Balch

Researchers connected through Benjamin Balch 1629–1715

and 1 more tree owner connected with Benjamin Balch 1629–1715

Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Benjamin Balch began in 1629 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Benjamin Balch married sarah gardner, and had children including mary balch. Benjamin Balch passed away in 1715 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1629
Birth of Benjamin Balch in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1715
Death of Benjamin Balch in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Balch

This ancestor line traces from Horton, Somerset, England (1536) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1629) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Balch (1629–1715) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 3 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 Balch's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Balch PTP
1629–1715
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Benjamin Balch's Descendants

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Benjamin Balch PTP 1629–1715