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Benjamin GARFIELD 1643–1717

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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.

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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: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin GARFIELD 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 18 Nov 1643 · Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 28 NOV 1717 · Watertown, Mass
Father Edward Garfield
Mother Rebecca Johnson
Spouse Elizabeth Bridge
Children Abigail Garfield, Anna Brown, Benjamin Garfield, Benoni Garfield, Elizabeth Garfield, Mary Garfield, Mehitabel Garfield, Samuel Garfield, Thomas Garfield
Siblings Abigail Garfield, Joseph Garfield, Rebecca Garfield, Samuel Garfield

Researchers connected through Benjamin GARFIELD 1643–1717

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Biography

The story of Benjamin GARFIELD began in 1643 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Benjamin GARFIELD married elizabeth bridge, elizabeth bridge jackie gm, and had children including abigail garfield, anna brown, benjamin garfield, benoni garfield, elizabeth garfield, mary garfield, mehitabel garfield, samuel garfield, thomas garfield. Benjamin GARFIELD passed away in 1717 in Watertown, Mass.

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Life Timeline

1643
Birth of Benjamin GARFIELD in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1717
Death of Benjamin GARFIELD in Watertown, Mass
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin GARFIELD

This ancestor line traces from Hillmorton, Warwickshire, England (1583) to Watertown, Middlesex Co., Ma., USA (1643) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin GARFIELD (1643–1717) was born in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Watertown, Mass. 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.
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Benjamin GARFIELD's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Benjamin GARFIELD PTP
1643–1717
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
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Benjamin GARFIELD's Descendants

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Benjamin GARFIELD PTP 1643–1717