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Benjamin Hungerford 1705–1790

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Hungerford in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 26 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 6 independent trees

Born 15 Dec 1705 · East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Died 01 Feb 1790 · Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Father Thomas Hungerford
Mother Elizabeth Smith
Siblings David Hungerford, Elizabeth Hungerford, Hannah Hungerford, John Hungerford, Samuel Hungerford, Thomas Hungerford

Researchers connected through Benjamin Hungerford 1705–1790

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Benjamin Hungerford began in 1705 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States. Benjamin Hungerford passed away in 1790 in Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Birth Records Connecticut, U.S., Town Birth Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

  4. 4
    Church Records Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts

  5. 5
    Record Genealogical and Family History of the County of Jefferson, New York

  6. 6
    Record Additions and corrections for Thomas Hungerford of Hartford and New London, Conn.

  7. 7
    Record Hartford County, Connecticut: Memorial History 1633-1884,Volume I-II

Life Timeline

1705
Birth of Benjamin Hungerford in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1790
Death of Benjamin Hungerford in Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Hungerford

This ancestor line traces from France, Lot-et-Garonne, Aquitaine, France (1000) to East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States (1705) across 26 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Hungerford (1705–1790) was born in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States and died in Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 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 26 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 Hungerford's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Hungerford PTP
1705–1790
East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Benjamin Hungerford's Descendants

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Benjamin Hungerford PTP 1705–1790