Who was Benjamin Hawes?

Benjamin Hawes (1682–1722) was born in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 7 generations of this lineage.

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Benjamin Hawes 1682–1722

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Reliability Score: B

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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6 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Hawes 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 20 Mar 1682 · Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Died 28 Nov 1722 · Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA

Father Captain John Hawes

Mother Desire Gorham

Siblings Capt Ebenezer Hawes, Desire Hawes, Ebenezer Hawes, Edmund Hawes, Elizabeth Hawes, Experience Hawes, Gabis Hawes, Isaac Hawes, Jabez Hawes, James Hawes, John Hawes, Joseph Hawes, Mary Hawes, Samuel Hawes, Temperance Hawes

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and … Mayflower Deeds and Probates

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Immediate Family

Parents

Captain John Hawes

Desire Gorham

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1682, Benjamin Hawes entered the world in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, born to captain john hawes and desire gorham. Benjamin Hawes passed away in 1722 in Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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Probate/Wills Mayflower Deeds and Probates

Life Timeline

1682

Birth of Benjamin Hawes in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1722

Death of Benjamin Hawes in Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Hawes

This ancestor line traces from Middlesex, England (1511) to Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1682) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Benjamin Hawes (1682–1722) was born in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA. 6 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, 6 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.
: 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.