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Benjamin Lathrop 1721–1768

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Lathrop in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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, with linked records

Born 28 MAR 1721 · Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Died 23 JUN 1768 · Windham, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Father Benjamin Lathrop
Mother Mary Adgate (1694–1740)
Spouse Elizabeth Hyde
Children Mary Lathrop, Walter Lathrop

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Biography

Benjamin Lathrop was born in 1721 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States, the child of benjamin lathrop and mary adgate. Benjamin Lathrop married elizabeth hyde, and had children including mary lathrop, walter lathrop. Benjamin Lathrop passed away in 1768 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1721
Birth of Benjamin Lathrop in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1768
Death of Benjamin Lathrop in Windham, Windham, Connecticut, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Lathrop (1721–1768) was born in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States and died in Windham, Windham, Connecticut, United States. 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Benjamin Lathrop's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Lathrop PTP
1721–1768
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Unknown
Mary Adgate PTP
1694–1740
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States of America
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Benjamin Lathrop's Descendants

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Benjamin Lathrop PTP 1721–1768