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Benjamin Kimball 1637–1696

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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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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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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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 12 MAY 1637 · Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 11 Jun 1696 · Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts
Father Richard Kimball (1643–1715)
Mother Ursula Scott (1596–1676)
Spouse Mercy Hazeltine (1642–1708)
Children Samuel Kimball
Siblings Henry Kimball, John Kimball, Richard Kimball

Researchers connected through Benjamin Kimball 1637–1696

and 1 more tree owner connected with Benjamin Kimball 1637–1696

Biography

The story of Benjamin Kimball began in 1637 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Benjamin Kimball married mercy hazeltine, and had children including samuel kimball. Benjamin Kimball passed away in 1696 in Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1637
Birth of Benjamin Kimball in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1696
Death of Benjamin Kimball in Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Kimball

This ancestor line traces from Rattlesden, Suffolk, England (1480) to Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1637) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Kimball (1637–1696) was born in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts. 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.
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 Kimball's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Kimball PTP
1637–1696
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Richard Kimball PTP
1643–1715
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Ursula Scott PTP
1596–1676
Rattlesden, Suffolk, England
Grandparents
Henry Kimball PTP
1615–1676
Rattlesden, Suffolk, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Benjamin Kimball's Descendants

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Benjamin Kimball PTP 1637–1696 m. Mercy Hazeltine PTP 1642–1708