Benjamin Dana 1660–1738
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- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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8 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Dana 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: A — verified across 8 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Benjamin Dana 1660–1738
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Benjamin Dana began in 1660 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts. Benjamin Dana married mary buckminister, and had children including ann dana, benjamin dana, isaac dana, jedidiah dana, john dana, jonathan dana, joseph dana, mary dana, sarah dana, william dana. Benjamin Dana passed away in 1738 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts.
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1Record Family Data Collection - Births
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2Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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3Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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4Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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5Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages
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6Record Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Dana
This ancestor line traces from Barnham, St Edmundsbury Borough, Suffolk, England (1562) to Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1660) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Benjamin Dana (1660–1738) was born in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts. 8 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, 8 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.
Related Records
Benjamin Dana's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record