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Benjamin F Cooley Ensign 1615–1684

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Ensign in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 25 Feb 1615 · St Albans, Bap Tring Per, Hertfordshire, England
Died 17 Aug 1684 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse Sarah Tremaine Colton
Children Sarah Cooley

Researchers connected through Benjamin Ensign 1615–1684

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Biography

The story of Benjamin F Cooley Ensign began in 1615 in St Albans, Bap Tring Per, Hertfordshire, England. Benjamin F Cooley Ensign married sarah tremaine colton, and had children including sarah cooley. Benjamin F Cooley Ensign passed away in 1684 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1615
Birth of Benjamin F Cooley Ensign in St Albans, Bap Tring Per, Hertfordshire, England
Birth
1684
Death of Benjamin F Cooley Ensign in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Ensign

This ancestor line traces from Tring, Hertfordshire, England (1589) to St Albans, Bap Tring Per, Hertfordshire, England (1615) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Ensign (1615–1684) was born in St Albans, Bap Tring Per, Hertfordshire, England and died in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA. 2 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 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 2 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.

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Benjamin Ensign's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin F Cooley Ensign PTP
1615–1684
St Albans, Bap Tring Per, Hertfordshire, England
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Grandparents
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Benjamin Ensign's Descendants

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Benjamin F Cooley Ensign PTP 1615–1684