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Benjamin ("Cornet Benjamin") Kimball 1637–1695

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Kimball 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 12 May 1637 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died 11 Jun 1695 · Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts, Colonial America
Father Richard Kimball Sr
Mother Ursula North Of Ramsey
Siblings Abigail Ursula Kimball, Benjamin Kimball, Caleb Kimball, Elizabeth Kimball, Henry Kimball, John Kimball, Martha Fowler, Mary Knowlton Kimball, Richard Kimball Ii, Sarah Kimball, Thomas Kimball I

Researchers connected through Benjamin Kimball 1637–1695

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

In 1637, Benjamin ("Cornet Benjamin") Kimball entered the world in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, born to richard kimball sr and ursula north of ramsey. Benjamin ("Cornet Benjamin") Kimball passed away in 1695 in Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts, Colonial America.

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Life Timeline

1637
Birth of Benjamin ("Cornet Benjamin") Kimball in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Birth
1695
Death of Benjamin ("Cornet Benjamin") Kimball in Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts, Colonial America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Kimball

This ancestor line traces from Hitcham, Suffolk, England (1466) to Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony (1637) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Kimball (1637–1695) was born in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony and died in Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts, Colonial America. 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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 Kimball's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin ("Cornet Benjamin") Kimball PTP
1637–1695
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony
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Benjamin Kimball's Descendants

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