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Benjamin Cave 1735–1832

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 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
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Cave in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 20 Dec 1735 · Montebello, Orange, Virginia, USA
Died 29 Mar 1832 · Gordonsville, Orange, Virginia, USA
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Researchers connected through Benjamin Cave 1735–1832

and 2 more tree owners connected with Benjamin Cave 1735–1832

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Biography

In 1735, Benjamin Cave entered the world in Montebello, Orange, Virginia, USA, born to benjamin cave and hannah bledsoe. Benjamin Cave married elizabeth belfield, and had children including belfield cave, benjamin cave iii, david cave, richard cave, sallie muse cave, sarah cave, william cave. Benjamin Cave passed away in 1832 in Gordonsville, Orange, Virginia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1735
Birth of Benjamin Cave in Montebello, Orange, Virginia, USA
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Benjamin Cave was married in Culpepper, VA, USA
Marriage
1832
Death of Benjamin Cave in Gordonsville, Orange, Virginia, USA
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Cave

This ancestor line traces from England (1590) to Montebello, Orange, Virginia, USA (1735) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Cave (1735–1832) was born in Montebello, Orange, Virginia, USA and died in Gordonsville, Orange, 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 5 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.

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Benjamin Cave's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Benjamin Cave PTP
1735–1832
Montebello, Orange, Virginia, USA
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Benjamin Cave's Descendants

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Benjamin Cave PTP 1735–1832