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Benjamin Crossman 1708–1792

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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Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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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3 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Crossman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Researchers connected through Benjamin Crossman 1708–1792

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Biography

The story of Benjamin Crossman began in 1708 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. Benjamin Crossman married bethia haskins, and had children including abner crossman, asabel crossman, benjamin crossman, deborah crossman, elsa crossman, hannah crossman, priscilla crossman, prudence crossman, simeon crossman, susannah crossman, sylvia crossman, tabatha crosman. Benjamin Crossman passed away in 1792 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1790 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1800 United States Federal Census

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850

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    Military Massachusetts, U.S., Soldiers and Sailors in the Revolutionary War

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

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    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town Birth Records, 1620-1850

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    Death Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town Death Records, 1620-1850

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town Marriage Records, 1620-1850

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    Military U.S., Adjutant General Military Records, 1631-1976

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

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    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

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    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

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    Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

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    Birth Records Massachusetts, Town Birth Records

  21. 21
    Record History of Bristol County, Massachusetts : with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men

  22. 22
    Record The Refugees of 1776 from Long Island to Connecticut

Life Timeline

1708
Birth of Benjamin Crossman in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1792
Death of Benjamin Crossman in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Crossman

This ancestor line traces from Little Cornard, Suffolk, England (1385) to Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (1708) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Crossman (1708–1792) was born in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, 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 (A) 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 9 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 Crossman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Crossman PTP
1708–1792
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Benjamin Crossman's Descendants

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Benjamin Crossman PTP 1708–1792