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Benjamin Bird 1686–1757

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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 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
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Bird in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 27 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 7 independent trees

Born 13 Apr 1686 · Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Died 29 Mar 1757 · Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Father Thankful Atherton (1644–1719)
Siblings Anne Bird, Joseph Bird, Mary Bird, Mercy Bird, Patience Bird, Sarah Bird, Thankful Bird, Thomas Bird
Records
Mary Beth Wheeler, (http://www.thewheelers.com/)
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1686, Benjamin Bird entered the world in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA, born to thankful atherton. Benjamin Bird passed away in 1757 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Mary Beth Wheeler, (http://www.thewheelers.com/)

Life Timeline

1686
Birth of Benjamin Bird in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1757
Death of Benjamin Bird in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Bird

This ancestor line traces from Arras, Pas-de-Calais, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France (1000) to Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States (1686) across 27 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Bird (1686–1757) was born in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA and died in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA. 7 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, 7 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 27 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.

Related Records

Thankful Atherton
1644–1719 · Father

Benjamin Bird's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Bird PTP
1686–1757
Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Thankful Atherton PTP
1644–1719
Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Mary Wales PTP
1613–1672
Winwick, Lancashire, , England
Unknown
Unknown

Benjamin Bird's Descendants

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Benjamin Bird PTP 1686–1757