Who was Benjamin Brooks?

Benjamin Brooks (1685–1765) was born in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States and died in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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Benjamin Brooks 1685–1765

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Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 10 DEC 1685 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States

Died 03 MAY 1765 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States

Father William Brooks (1615–1688)

Mother Mary Burt

Siblings Abigail Brooks, Benjamin Brooks, Deliverance Brooks, Ebenezer Brooks, John Brooks, Jonathan Brooks, Joseph Brooks, Mary Brooks, Mercy Brooks, Nathaniel Brooks, Patience Brooks, Remembrance Brooks, Richard Brooks, Sarah Brooks, Thankful Brooks

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Brooks

1615–1688

Mary Burt

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Benjamin Brooks began in 1685 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. Benjamin Brooks passed away in 1765 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1685

Birth of Benjamin Brooks in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1765

Death of Benjamin Brooks in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Brooks

This ancestor line traces from Whitechurch, Hampshire, England (1525) to Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts (1685) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Benjamin Brooks (1685–1765) was born in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States and died in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. 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 5 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.
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