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Benjamin Benson 1675–1710

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 Benson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 22 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 7 Feb 1675 · Hull, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 27 Aug 1710 · Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Benson
Mother Elizabeth Marsh (1638–1704)
Siblings Hannah Benson, Isaac Benson, John Benson, Joseph Benson, Martha Benson, William Benson

Researchers connected through Benjamin Benson 1675–1710

and 1 more tree owner connected with Benjamin Benson 1675–1710

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Benjamin Benson began in 1675 in Hull, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. Benjamin Benson passed away in 1710 in Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

Life Timeline

1675
Birth of Benjamin Benson in Hull, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1710
Death of Benjamin Benson in Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Benson

This ancestor line traces from Llandilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales (1000) to Hull, Plymouth, Massachusetts (1675) across 22 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Benson (1675–1710) was born in Hull, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Rochester, Plymouth, 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 22 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 Benson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Benson PTP
1675–1710
Hull, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth Marsh PTP
1638–1704
Hull, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Benjamin Benson's Descendants

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Benjamin Benson PTP 1675–1710