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Benjamin Hale 1699–1770

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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: B
Medium — 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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Hale in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 24 Mar 1699 · Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
Died 29 Jul 1770 · Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Jr Hale
Mother Sarah Jaques Hale
Siblings Anne Hale, Benjamin Hale, Daniel Hale, Henry Hale, John Hale Iii, Margaret Hale, Mary Hale, Mary Hale Dole, Rebecca Hale Poor, Richard Hale, Ruth Hale Pearson, Samuel Hale, Sarah Hale, Stephen Hale

Researchers connected through Benjamin Hale 1699–1770

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1699, Benjamin Hale entered the world in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA, born to john jr hale and sarah jaques hale. Benjamin Hale passed away in 1770 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

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

  4. 4
    Newspaper/Obituary U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast

Life Timeline

1699
Birth of Benjamin Hale in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1770
Death of Benjamin Hale in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Hale

This ancestor line traces from Kelvedon Hatch, Essex, England (1480) to Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA (1699) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Hale (1699–1770) was born in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA and died in Newbury, Essex County, 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 (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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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 Hale's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Hale PTP
1699–1770
Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Benjamin Hale's Descendants

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Benjamin Hale PTP 1699–1770