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Benjamin Brooks 1671–1755

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 11 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 11 trees
Death year and location consistent across 11 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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11 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Brooks in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: A — verified across 11 independent trees, with linked records

Born 25 JUL 1671 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Died 3 MAY 1755 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
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Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … Ancestry Family Tree

Researchers connected through Benjamin Brooks 1671–1755

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Immediate Family

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Biography

Benjamin Brooks was born in 1671 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA, the child of william brook and mary brooks. Benjamin Brooks passed away in 1755 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1671
Birth of Benjamin Brooks in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1755
Death of Benjamin Brooks in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Brooks

This ancestor line traces from Norwich, Norfolk, England (1565) to Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA (1671) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Brooks (1671–1755) was born in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA and died in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA. 11 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 11 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 4 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

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Benjamin Brooks's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Benjamin Brooks PTP
1671–1755
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
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Benjamin Brooks's Descendants

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Benjamin Brooks PTP 1671–1755