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Benjamin Dutton 1696–1791

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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 11 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 11 trees
Death year and location consistent across 11 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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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  • Descendant's record available
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11 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Dutton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 11 independent trees, with linked records

Born 10 Oct 1696 · Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States
Died 27 Jan 1791 · Cheshire, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Father
Mother Mary Cutler (1663–1744)
Siblings , , , , , , , , , ,
Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … 366.FTW The Ancestry of Joseph Smith … World Family Tree Vol. 72, …

Researchers connected through Benjamin Dutton 1696–1791

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Immediate Family

Parents
Mary Cutler
1663–1744
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Benjamin Dutton began in 1696 in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States. Benjamin Dutton passed away in 1791 in Cheshire, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Record 366.FTW

  3. 3
    Record The Ancestry of Joseph Smith the Prophet

  4. 4
    Record World Family Tree Vol. 72, Ed. 1

Life Timeline

1696
Birth of Benjamin Dutton in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1791
Death of Benjamin Dutton in Cheshire, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Dutton

This ancestor line traces from Norfolk, Norfolk, England (1625) to Lyme, Connecticut, USA (1696) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Dutton (1696–1791) was born in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States and died in Cheshire, New Haven, Connecticut, United States. 11 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, 11 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 3 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

Mary Cutler
1663–1744 · Mother

Benjamin Dutton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Dutton PTP
1696–1791
Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Unknown
Mary Cutler PTP
1663–1744
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Benjamin Dutton's Descendants

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Benjamin Dutton PTP 1696–1791