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Benjamin Cheney 1687–1744

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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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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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4 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Cheney in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 10 Oct 1687 · All Hallows Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Died 24 May 1744 · All Hallows Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Father Richard The Elder Cheney Iii 3 Dna Matches
Mother Mary Eleanor Pindell 2 Dna Matches Cheney
Spouse Ruth Cheney
Children Benjamin Cheney, Eleanor Cheney, Elizabeth Cheney, Greenberry Cheney, Jacob Cheney, John Cheney, Richard Cheney, Ruth Cheney, Sarah Cheney, Thomas Cheney
Siblings Anne Cheney, Elizabeth Cheney Phelps, Hannah Cheney Beard, John Cheney, Joseph Cheney, Mary Cheney 3 Dna Matches Phelps, Richard Cheney V, Samuel Cheney, Susannah Cheney Mackelfresh

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Biography

Benjamin Cheney was born in 1687 in All Hallows Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States, the child of richard the elder cheney iii 3 dna matches and mary eleanor pindell 2 dna matches cheney. Benjamin Cheney married ruth cheney, and had children including benjamin cheney, eleanor cheney, elizabeth cheney, greenberry cheney, jacob cheney, john cheney, richard cheney, ruth cheney, sarah cheney, thomas cheney. Benjamin Cheney passed away in 1744 in All Hallows Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Marriage Records Maryland, Marriages

Life Timeline

1687
Birth of Benjamin Cheney in All Hallows Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Birth
1744
Death of Benjamin Cheney in All Hallows Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Cheney

This ancestor line traces from Poss, England, United Kingdom (1552) to All Hallows Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA (1687) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Cheney (1687–1744) was born in All Hallows Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States and died in All Hallows Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States. 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Benjamin Cheney's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Benjamin Cheney PTP
1687–1744
All Hallows Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
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Benjamin Cheney's Descendants

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Benjamin Cheney PTP 1687–1744