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Benjamin Carpenter 1657–1727

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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B Reliability
B
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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Carpenter in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 2 independent trees

Born 15 Jan 1657 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Died 22 May 1727 · Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Father Joseph Carpenter
Mother Priscilla Bennett (1631–1663)
Siblings Priscilla Carpenter, William Carpenter

Researchers connected through Benjamin Carpenter 1657–1727

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1657, Benjamin Carpenter entered the world in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, born to joseph carpenter and priscilla bennett. Benjamin Carpenter passed away in 1727 in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  4. 4
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  5. 5
    Vital Records Rehoboth, Massachusetts, Vital Records

Life Timeline

1657
Birth of Benjamin Carpenter in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Birth
1727
Death of Benjamin Carpenter in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Carpenter

This ancestor line traces from Chesham, Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire, England, UK (1450) to Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts (1657) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Carpenter (1657–1727) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts and died in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts, 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 7 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 Carpenter's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Carpenter PTP
1657–1727
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Priscilla Bennett PTP
1631–1663
Weymouth, Dorset, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Benjamin Carpenter's Descendants

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Benjamin Carpenter PTP 1657–1727