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BENJAMIN JONES Jr 1683–1754

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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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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 Jr in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 10 Jun 1683 · Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 5 Feb 1754 · Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA
Children Hannah Jones

Researchers connected through BENJAMIN Jr 1683–1754

and 1 more tree owner connected with BENJAMIN Jr 1683–1754

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

BENJAMIN JONES Jr was born in 1683 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. BENJAMIN JONES Jr had children including hannah jones. BENJAMIN JONES Jr passed away in 1754 in Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

Life Timeline

1683
Birth of BENJAMIN JONES Jr in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1754
Death of BENJAMIN JONES Jr in Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from BENJAMIN Jr

This ancestor line traces from Brokston, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom (1484) to Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1683) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

BENJAMIN Jr (1683–1754) was born in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA. 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 (C) 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 6 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 Jr's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
BENJAMIN JONES Jr PTP
1683–1754
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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BENJAMIN Jr's Descendants

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BENJAMIN JONES Jr PTP 1683–1754