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Benjamin Dana 1660–1738

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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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A Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

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

Born 20 Feb 1660 · Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Died 13 Aug 1738 · Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Father Richard Dana (1617–1690)
Mother Anne Bullard
Spouse Mary Buckminister
Children Ann Dana, Benjamin Dana, Isaac Dana, Jedidiah Dana, John Dana, Jonathan Dana, Joseph Dana, Mary Dana, Sarah Dana, William Dana
Siblings Abiah Dana, Daniel Dana, Deliverance Dana, Elizabeth Dana, Hannah Anne Dana, Jacob Dana Sr, John Dana, Joseph Dana, Sarah Dana

Researchers connected through Benjamin Dana 1660–1738

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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.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1660
Birth of Benjamin Dana in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Birth
1688
Benjamin Dana was married in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Marriage
1738
Death of Benjamin Dana in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Death

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.

Direct Lineage
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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.

Benjamin Dana's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Dana PTP
1660–1738
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Parents
Richard Dana PTP
1617–1690
Manchester, Lancashire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Benjamin Dana's Descendants

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Benjamin Dana PTP 1660–1738
  1. 1. Isaac Dana PTP 1697–1767
  2. 2. Benjamin Dana PTP 1689–1751