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Benjamin Goodman 1639–1735

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Goodman 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: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 May 1639 · South Hill, Bedfordshire, England
Died 5 May 1735 · Hanover, Hanover County, Virginia, United States of America
Father Will Goodman
Mother Mary Archer (1610–1690)
Spouse Johanna W Webster
Children Benjamin Goodman, Henry Goodman
Siblings Christiana Goodman, Henry Goodman, John Goodman, Mary Goodman, Samuel William Goodman, Thomas Goodman

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Biography

In 1639, Benjamin Goodman entered the world in South Hill, Bedfordshire, England, born to will goodman and mary archer. Benjamin Goodman married johanna w webster, and had children including benjamin goodman, henry goodman. Benjamin Goodman passed away in 1735 in Hanover, Hanover County, Virginia, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  3. 3
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  4. 4
    Land Records Virginia Land Records

  5. 5
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  6. 6
    Record London, England, Freedom of the City Admission Papers

Life Timeline

1639
Birth of Benjamin Goodman in South Hill, Bedfordshire, England
Birth
1639
Benjamin Goodman was baptized in Southill,Bedford,England
Baptism
1735
Death of Benjamin Goodman in St Paul Parish, Hanover, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Goodman

This ancestor line traces from Bedfordshire, England (1586) to South Hill, Bedfordshire, England (1639) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Goodman (1639–1735) was born in South Hill, Bedfordshire, England and died in Hanover, Hanover County, Virginia, United States of America. 4 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 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.
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Benjamin Goodman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Goodman PTP
1639–1735
South Hill, Bedfordshire, England
Parents
Unknown
Mary Archer PTP
1610–1690
Southill, Bedfordshire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Benjamin Goodman's Descendants

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Benjamin Goodman PTP 1639–1735