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Benjamin Breed 1715–1798

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Breed in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 4 Jul 1715 · Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 7 Jun 1798 · Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father (1669–1755)
Mother Anna Hood
Siblings Abigail Breed, Amos Breed, Anna Breed, Ebenezer Breed, Jabez Breed, Keziah Breed, Nathan Breed, Nehemiah Breed, Ruth Breed, Samuel Breed
Records
North America, Family Histories William Richard Cutter, A. M., … William Richard Cutter, A. M., …

Researchers connected through Benjamin Breed 1715–1798

and 2 more tree owners connected with Benjamin Breed 1715–1798

Immediate Family

Parents
Anna Hood
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Benjamin Breed began in 1715 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Benjamin Breed passed away in 1798 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record North America, Family Histories

  2. 2
    Record William Richard Cutter, A. M., <i>Genealogy - Boston and Eastern Massac

  3. 3
    Record William Richard Cutter, A. M., <i>Genealogy - Boston and Eastern Massachusetts</i> (Lewis Historical Publishing Company, New York, 1908)

Life Timeline

1715
Birth of Benjamin Breed in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1798
Death of Benjamin Breed in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Breed

This ancestor line traces from Benwick, Cambridge, England (1496) to Lynn, Massachusetts (Essex) (1715) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Breed (1715–1798) was born in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 3 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, 3 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 8 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

Anna Hood
Mother

Benjamin Breed's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Breed PTP
1715–1798
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
PTP
1669–1755
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Benjamin Breed's Descendants

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Benjamin Breed PTP 1715–1798