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Benjamin Hills 1684–1762

Public Tree Person

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Hills in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 3 independent trees

Born 16 Oct 1684 · Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Died 3 Nov 1762 · Chester, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Father Samuel Hills
Mother Abigail Wheeler
Siblings Abigail Hills 2 Yrs, Abigail Hills Townsend, Ann Hill, Daniel Capt Hills, David Hills, Hannah Hills, Henry Hills, James Twin Hills, James Hills, John Hills, Joseph Hills, Josiah Hills, Margaret Hill, Nathaniel Hills, Samuel Hills, Smith Hills, William Samuel Hills

Researchers connected through Benjamin Hills 1684–1762

and 2 more tree owners connected with Benjamin Hills 1684–1762

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1684, Benjamin Hills entered the world in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to samuel hills and abigail wheeler. Benjamin Hills passed away in 1762 in Chester, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America.

Sources

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    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1684
Birth of Benjamin Hills in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Birth
1762
Death of Benjamin Hills in Chester, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Hills

This ancestor line traces from Exeter, Devon, England (1440) to Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America (1684) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Hills (1684–1762) was born in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America and died in Chester, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America. 3 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, 3 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 8 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 Hills's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Hills PTP
1684–1762
Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
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Grandparents
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Benjamin Hills's Descendants

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Benjamin Hills PTP 1684–1762