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Benjamin Humphrey 1701–1772

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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B Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Humphrey in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 20 Dec 1701 · Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut
Died 4 Aug 1772 · Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut
Father John Humphrey (1671–1732)
Mother Sarah Pettibone (1667–1748)
Siblings Daniel Humphrey, Hannah Humphrey, John Pettibone Humphrey, Michael Humphrey

Researchers connected through Benjamin Humphrey 1701–1772

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Benjamin Humphrey began in 1701 in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut. Benjamin Humphrey passed away in 1772 in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut.

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Life Timeline

1701
Birth of Benjamin Humphrey in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut
Birth
1772
Death of Benjamin Humphrey in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Humphrey

This ancestor line traces from Settrington, Yorkshire, England (1586) to Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut (1701) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Humphrey (1701–1772) was born in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut and died in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut. 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 4 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 Humphrey's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Humphrey PTP
1701–1772
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut
Parents
John Humphrey PTP
1671–1732
Simsbury, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA
Sarah Pettibone PTP
1667–1748
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Benjamin Humphrey's Descendants

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Benjamin Humphrey PTP 1701–1772