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Benjamin Bearse 1682–1755

Public Tree Person

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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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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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Bearse in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 21 Jun 1682 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Died 16 Oct 1755 · Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Father Benjamin Bearse
Mother Sarah Cobb (1681–1742)
Spouse Elizabeth Godfrey
Children Sarah Bearse

Researchers connected through Benjamin Bearse 1682–1755

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Biography

In 1682, Benjamin Bearse entered the world in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States, born to benjamin bearse and sarah cobb. Benjamin Bearse married elizabeth godfrey, jane collins, and had children including sarah bearse. Benjamin Bearse passed away in 1755 in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1682
Birth of Benjamin Bearse in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1755
Death of Benjamin Bearse in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Bearse

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Bearse (1682–1755) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Chatham, Barnstable, 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 1 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 Bearse's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Bearse PTP
1682–1755
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Cobb PTP
1681–1742
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Samuel Cobb PTP
1691–1786
Barnstable, Mass
Unknown

Benjamin Bearse's Descendants

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Benjamin Bearse PTP 1682–1755