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Benjamin Gothard 1726–1811

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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.

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
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Gothard in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 3 Mar 1726 · Wentworth, Yorkshire, England
Died 16 Dec 1811 · Barrow, Yorkshire, England
Father Benjamin Gotherd
Spouse Susannah Goddard
Children Sarah Goddard

Researchers connected through Benjamin Gothard 1726–1811

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1726, Benjamin Gothard entered the world in Wentworth, Yorkshire, England, born to benjamin gotherd. Benjamin Gothard married susannah goddard, and had children including sarah goddard. Benjamin Gothard passed away in 1811 in Barrow, Yorkshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1726
Birth of Benjamin Gothard in Wentworth, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1811
Death of Benjamin Gothard in Barrow, Yorkshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Gothard

This ancestor line traces from Aldbourne, Wiltshire, England (1511) to Wentworth, Yorkshire, England (1726) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Gothard (1726–1811) was born in Wentworth, Yorkshire, England and died in Barrow, Yorkshire, England. 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 9 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.

Benjamin Gothard's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Gothard PTP
1726–1811
Wentworth, Yorkshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Benjamin Gothard's Descendants

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Benjamin Gothard PTP 1726–1811