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Benjamin Cleveland 1701–1776

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
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Cleveland in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 16 May 1701 · Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Colonial America
Died 16 Sep 1776 · Southold, Suffolk, New York, United States
Father Aaron Cleveland (1655–1716)
Mother Dorcas WILSON (1657–1714)
Siblings Aaron Cleveland Captain, Ann Cleveland, Benjamin Cleveland, Dorcas Cleveland, Hannah Cleveland, Isabel Cleveland, Miriam Cleveland, Moses Cleveland, Sarah Cleveland

Researchers connected through Benjamin Cleveland 1701–1776

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1701, Benjamin Cleveland entered the world in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Colonial America, born to aaron cleveland and dorcas wilson. Benjamin Cleveland passed away in 1776 in Southold, Suffolk, New York, United States.

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Life Timeline

1701
Birth of Benjamin Cleveland in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Colonial America
Birth
1776
Death of Benjamin Cleveland in Southold, Suffolk, New York, United States
Death
1784
Death of Benjamin Cleveland in Southold, Suffolk, New York, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Cleveland

This ancestor line traces from Wellsbourne, Lincolnshire, England (1542) to Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1701) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Cleveland (1701–1776) was born in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Colonial America and died in Southold, Suffolk, New York, United States. 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 4 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 Cleveland's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Cleveland PTP
1701–1776
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Colonial America
Parents
Aaron Cleveland PTP
1655–1716
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Dorcas WILSON PTP
1657–1714
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
John Wilson PTP
1639–1687
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown

Benjamin Cleveland's Descendants

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Benjamin Cleveland PTP 1701–1776