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Benjamin Franklin BROWNING 1839–1905

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin BROWNING in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Aug 1839 · Jericho, Henry, Kentucky, USA
Died 27 Mar 1905 · Woodbine, Harrison, Iowa USA
Father Nathaniel Browning
Children Isaac Preston Browning

Researchers connected through Benjamin BROWNING 1839–1905

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

The story of Benjamin Franklin BROWNING began in 1839 in Jericho, Henry, Kentucky, USA. Benjamin Franklin BROWNING had children including isaac preston browning. Benjamin Franklin BROWNING passed away in 1905 in Woodbine, Harrison, Iowa USA.

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Life Timeline

1839
Birth of Benjamin Franklin BROWNING in Jericho, Henry, Kentucky, USA
Birth
1905
Death of Benjamin Franklin BROWNING in Woodbine, Harrison, Iowa USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin BROWNING

This ancestor line traces from Maryland, USA (1750) to Jericho, Henry, Kentucky, USA (1839) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin BROWNING (1839–1905) was born in Jericho, Henry, Kentucky, USA and died in Woodbine, Harrison, Iowa USA. 2 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, 2 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 3 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 BROWNING's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Franklin BROWNING PTP
1839–1905
Jericho, Henry, Kentucky, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Benjamin BROWNING's Descendants

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Benjamin Franklin BROWNING PTP 1839–1905