Benjamin Drake 1683–1763
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Drake 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 6 independent trees
Researchers connected through Benjamin Drake 1683–1763
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Immediate Family
Biography
Benjamin Drake was born in 1683 in Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA, the child of rev john a drake and rebecca g trotter drake. Benjamin Drake passed away in 1763 in Hopewell, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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3Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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4Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Drake
This ancestor line traces from Great Waltham, Chelmsford Borough, Essex, England (1529) to Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA (1683) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Benjamin Drake (1683–1763) was born in Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA and died in Hopewell, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA. 6 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, 6 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 Drake's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record