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Benjamin Burson 1735–1790

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Burson 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 6 Aug 1735 · North Wales, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Died 22 Dec 1790 · South Fork, Loudoun County, Virginia, USA
Father George Burson Ii
Mother Sarah Potts Cox
Spouse Hannah Young
Children Margaret Burson

Researchers connected through Benjamin Burson 1735–1790

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Biography

In 1735, Benjamin Burson entered the world in North Wales, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA, born to george burson ii and sarah potts cox. Benjamin Burson married hannah young, and had children including margaret burson. Benjamin Burson passed away in 1790 in South Fork, Loudoun County, Virginia, USA.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1735
Birth of Benjamin Burson in North Wales, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Birth
1790
Death of Benjamin Burson in South Fork, Loudoun County, Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Burson

This ancestor line traces from Scarborough, Yorkshire, England (1662) to North Wales, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA (1735) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Burson (1735–1790) was born in North Wales, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA and died in South Fork, Loudoun County, Virginia, 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 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 Burson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Burson PTP
1735–1790
North Wales, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Benjamin Burson's Descendants

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Benjamin Burson PTP 1735–1790