Who was Benjamin Ellsworth?

Benjamin Ellsworth (1676–1690) was born in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 14 generations of this lineage.

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Benjamin Ellsworth 1676–1690

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

Born 16 Jan 1676 · Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Died 14 Apr 1690 · Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Father Josiah Ellsworth

Mother Elizabeth Holcomb

Siblings Elizabeth Ellsworth, George Ellsworth, Jonathan Ellsworth, Josiah Ellsworth Jr, Martha Ellsworth, Mary Ellsworth, Thomas Ellsworth

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Immediate Family

Parents

Josiah Ellsworth

Elizabeth Holcomb

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

Benjamin Ellsworth was born in 1676 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, the child of josiah ellsworth and elizabeth holcomb. Benjamin Ellsworth passed away in 1690 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

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Birth of Benjamin Ellsworth in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

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1690

Death of Benjamin Ellsworth in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Ellsworth

This ancestor line traces from Down Ralph, Devonshire, ENGLAND (1156) to Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA (1676) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Benjamin Ellsworth (1676–1690) was born in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 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 14 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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