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BENJAMIN HardY 1679–1763

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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 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
Strong — 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have BENJAMIN HardY in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 Sep 1679 · Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 19 Aug 1763 · Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Mary Mercy Tenney
Spouse Rebecca Bond
Children Benjamin Hardy, Jerusha Hardy, Philip Hardy, Priscilla Hardy, Rebecca Hardy, Susannah Hardy
Siblings Anne Hardy, Daniel Hardy Captain, Ebenezer Hardy, Hannah Hardy, Isaac Hardy, Jacob Hardy, James Hardy, Sarah Hardy, Thomas Hardy Iii, William Hardy

Researchers connected through BENJAMIN HardY 1679–1763

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Biography

BENJAMIN HardY was born in 1679 in Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of mary mercy tenney. BENJAMIN HardY married rebecca bond, and had children including benjamin hardy, jerusha hardy, philip hardy, priscilla hardy, rebecca hardy, susannah hardy. BENJAMIN HardY passed away in 1763 in Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  3. 3
    Record Millennium File

  4. 4
    Record Bassett-Preston Ancestors

Life Timeline

1679
Birth of BENJAMIN HardY in Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1763
Death of BENJAMIN HardY in Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from BENJAMIN HardY

This ancestor line traces from Milton, Devon, , England (1533) to Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America (1679) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

BENJAMIN HardY (1679–1763) was born in Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 5 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 HardY's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
BENJAMIN HardY PTP
1679–1763
Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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BENJAMIN HardY's Descendants

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BENJAMIN HardY PTP 1679–1763