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Benjamin Benedict 1712–1797

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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B Reliability
B
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 Benedict in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 18 Jul 1712 · Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Died 22 May 1797 · Bethel, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Father James Benedict
Mother Sarah Hyatt (1686–1769)
Siblings Abigail Benedict, Comfort Benedict, Hannah Benedict, Hezekiah Benedict, James Benedict, John Benedict, Martha Benedict, Peter Benedict, Phoebe Benedict, Rebecca Benedict, Ruth Benedict, Sarah Benedict, Thomas Benedict

Researchers connected through Benjamin Benedict 1712–1797

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1712, Benjamin Benedict entered the world in Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States, born to james benedict and sarah hyatt. Benjamin Benedict passed away in 1797 in Bethel, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1712
Birth of Benjamin Benedict in Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1797
Death of Benjamin Benedict in Bethel, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Benedict

This ancestor line traces from St Margaret, Westminister, England (1601) to Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States (1712) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Benedict (1712–1797) was born in Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States and died in Bethel, Fairfield, Connecticut, 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 5 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 Benedict's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Benedict PTP
1712–1797
Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Hyatt PTP
1686–1769
Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, Colonial America
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Thomas Hyatt PTP
1650–1698
Stamford, Fairfield, CT
Unknown

Benjamin Benedict's Descendants

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Benjamin Benedict PTP 1712–1797