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Benjamin Brown 1720–1773

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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
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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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Brown in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 24 Jun 1720 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died Bef 19 Oct 1773 · Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Father James Brown Jr
Mother Ruth Snow (1644–1716)
Siblings George Brown, James Brown, Jane Brown, Jesse Brown, Joseph Brown, Rebecca Brown, Ruth Brown, Zilpha Brown
Records
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Researchers connected through Benjamin Brown 1720–1773

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Benjamin Brown was born in 1720 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, the child of james brown jr and ruth snow. Benjamin Brown passed away in 1773 in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1720
Birth of Benjamin Brown in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1773
Death of Benjamin Brown in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Brown

This ancestor line traces from Greystoke Manor, Northumberland, England (1438) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1720) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Brown (1720–1773) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Scituate, Plymouth, 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 10 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

James Brown Jr
Father
Ruth Snow
1644–1716 · Mother
Brown US Census Records
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Benjamin Brown's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Brown PTP
1720–1773
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Ruth Snow PTP
1644–1716
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Nicholas Snow PTP
1599–1676
Hoxton, Middlesex, England
Constance Hopkins PTP
1606–1677
Hursley, Hampshire, England

Benjamin Brown's Descendants

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Benjamin Brown PTP 1720–1773