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Benjamin Brownell 1684–1734

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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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4 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Brownell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 20 Oct 1684 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Died 10 Feb 1734 · Rhode Island, USA
Father William Brownell
Mother Sarah Smiton
Siblings Alice Brownell, Ann Brownell, George Brownell, Martha Brownell, Mary Brownell, Robert Brownell, Sarah Brownell, Smiton Brownell, Thomas Brownell, William Brownell
Records
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Researchers connected through Benjamin Brownell 1684–1734

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Benjamin Brownell was born in 1684 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, the child of william brownell and sarah smiton. Benjamin Brownell passed away in 1734 in Rhode Island, USA.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1684
Birth of Benjamin Brownell in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1734
Death of Benjamin Brownell in Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Brownell

This ancestor line traces from Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA (1648) to Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA (1684) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Brownell (1684–1734) was born in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA and died in Rhode Island, USA. 4 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, 4 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 2 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

William Brownell
Father
Sarah Smiton
Mother

Benjamin Brownell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Brownell PTP
1684–1734
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Benjamin Brownell's Descendants

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Benjamin Brownell PTP 1684–1734