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Benjamin Farmer 1738–1825

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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Farmer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 Jan 1738 · Hampshire, County, North Carolina, United States
Died 16 Mar 1825 · Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
Spouse Elizabeth Dew
Children Elizabeth Farmer

Researchers connected through Benjamin Farmer 1738–1825

and 1 more tree owner connected with Benjamin Farmer 1738–1825

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Elizabeth Dew

Biography

The story of Benjamin Farmer began in 1738 in Hampshire, County, North Carolina, United States. Benjamin Farmer married elizabeth dew, and had children including elizabeth farmer. Benjamin Farmer passed away in 1825 in Rutherford, North Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1738
Birth of Benjamin Farmer in Hampshire, County, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1825
Death of Benjamin Farmer in Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Farmer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Farmer (1738–1825) was born in Hampshire, County, North Carolina, United States and died in Rutherford, North Carolina, United States. 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 (B) 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 1 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

Benjamin Farmer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Farmer PTP
1738–1825
Hampshire, County, North Carolina, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Benjamin Farmer's Descendants

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Benjamin Farmer PTP 1738–1825