Who was Benjamin Dunham?

Benjamin Dunham (1681–1715) was born in Woodbridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Benjamin Dunham 1681–1715

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 22 Aug 1681 · Woodbridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA

Died 31 Dec 1715 · Woodbridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA

Father Jonathan Alias Singletary Dunham

Mother Mary Bloomfield

Siblings David Dunham, Esther Dunham, Eunice Dunham, Joanna Dunham, John Singletery, Jonathan Dunham, Mary Dunham, Nathaniel Dunham, Ruth Dunham, Sarah Dunham

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Immediate Family

Parents

Jonathan Alias Singletary Dunham

Mary Bloomfield

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Benjamin Dunham began in 1681 in Woodbridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA. Benjamin Dunham passed away in 1715 in Woodbridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA.

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Life Timeline

1681

Birth of Benjamin Dunham in Woodbridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA

Birth

1715

Death of Benjamin Dunham in Woodbridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Dunham

This ancestor line traces from Lincolnshire, England (1559) to Woodbridge, New Jersey (Middlesex) (1681) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Benjamin Dunham (1681–1715) was born in Woodbridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA. 7 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, 7 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.
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