Who was Benjamin Boyer?

Benjamin Boyer (1797–1855) was born in Frederick, Maryland, United States and died in Laurel, Kentucky, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Benjamin Burkhart Boyer 1797–1855

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Oct 1797 · Frederick, Maryland, United States

Died 18 Dec 1855 · Laurel, Kentucky, United States

Father John Boyer Long

Mother Mary Burkhart

Siblings Catherine Boyer, George Boyer, George Washington Bowers, Mary Margaret Bowyer, Peter Benjamin Long, Peter Boyer, Rebecca Boyer, Susanna Boyer

Records

Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965 Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1965

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Boyer Long

Mary Burkhart

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Benjamin Burkhart Boyer began in 1797 in Frederick, Maryland, United States. Benjamin Burkhart Boyer passed away in 1855 in Laurel, Kentucky, United States.

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Death Records Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
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Record Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1965

Life Timeline

1797

Birth of Benjamin Burkhart Boyer in Frederick, Maryland, United States

Birth

1855

Death of Benjamin Burkhart Boyer in Laurel, Kentucky, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Boyer

This ancestor line traces from Faumont, Glamorganshire, Wales (1375) to Frederick, Maryland, United States (1797) across 15 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Benjamin Boyer (1797–1855) was born in Frederick, Maryland, United States and died in Laurel, Kentucky, 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 15 generations of this lineage geographically.
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