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Benjamin Eaton 1664–1739

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Eaton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 23 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 29 Oct 1664 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Died 13 Apr 1739 · Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Father Benjamin Eaton
Mother Sarah Hoskins
Siblings Benjamin Eaton, Ebenezer Eaton, Ebenezer Edson, Experience Eaton, Mary Eaton, Rebecca Eaton, Sarah Eaton, Sarah Edson, William Eaton, William Edson

Researchers connected through Benjamin Eaton 1664–1739

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Benjamin Eaton began in 1664 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts. Benjamin Eaton passed away in 1739 in Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1664
Birth of Benjamin Eaton in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Birth
1739
Death of Benjamin Eaton in Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Eaton

This ancestor line traces from Boulogne, Picardie, France (1030) to Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1664) across 23 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Eaton (1664–1739) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts and died in Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 5 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, 5 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 23 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 Eaton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Eaton PTP
1664–1739
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Parents
Benjamin Eaton PTP
1664–1739
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Unknown
Grandparents
Benjamin Eaton PTP
1664–1739
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Benjamin Eaton's Descendants

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Benjamin Eaton PTP 1664–1739