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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)
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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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 11 independent trees, with linked records

Born 25 Jul 1671 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Died 3 May 1755 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Father William Brooks
Mother Mary Burt (1635–1689)
Spouse Hannah Walker
Children Abigail Brooks, Abner Brooks, Benjamin Brooks, Benjamin Brooks Ii, Caleb Brooks, Elizabeth Brooks, Hannah Brooks, John Brooks, Joseph Brooks, Martin Brooks, Mary Brooks, Mercy Brooks, Noah Brooks, Phineas Brooks, Samuel Brooks, Sarah Brooks, Simeon Brooks, Thankful Brooks, William Brooks
Siblings Abigail Brooks, Benjamin Brooks, Deborah Brooks, Deliverance Twin Brooks, Deliverance Brooks, Ebenezer Brooks, Joanna Brooks, John Brooks, Jonathan Brooks, Joseph Brooks, Mary Brooks, Mercy Brooks, Nathaniel Brooks, Patience Brooks, Rememberance Brooks, Remembrance Brooks, Richard Brooks, Sarah Brooks, Thankful Twin Brooks, Thankful Brooks, Thomas Brooks, William Brooks

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Biography

Benjamin Brooks was born in 1671 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, the child of william brooks and mary burt. Benjamin Brooks married hannah walker, mary barnard, and had children including abigail brooks, abner brooks, benjamin brooks, benjamin brooks ii, caleb brooks, elizabeth brooks, hannah brooks, john brooks, joseph brooks, martin brooks, mary brooks, mercy brooks, noah brooks, phineas brooks, samuel brooks, sarah brooks, simeon brooks, thankful brooks, william brooks. Benjamin Brooks passed away in 1755 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.

Sources

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

  7. 7
    Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

  8. 8
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

Life Timeline

1671
Birth of Benjamin Brooks in Springfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay
Birth
1671
Birth of Benjamin Brooks in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Birth
1755
Death of Benjamin Brooks in Springfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay
Death
1755
Death of Benjamin Brooks in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Brooks (1671–1755) was born in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts and died in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. 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.

Benjamin Brooks's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Brooks PTP
1671–1755
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Mary Burt PTP
1635–1689
Harberton, Devon, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Eulalia Marche PTP
1609–1690
Sherford, Devon, , England

Benjamin Brooks's Descendants

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Benjamin Brooks PTP 1671–1755
  1. 1. Thankful Brooks PTP 1679–1733
  2. 2. Joseph Brooks PTP 1641–1642