Who was Benjamin Lewis?

Benjamin Lewis (1671–1726) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Benjamin Lewis 1671–1726

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 Nov 1671 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Died 30 Apr 1726 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Father George Lewis Iv

Mother Mary Lombard

Siblings Bathsheba Lewis, George Lewis, Hannah Lewis, Jabez Lewis, John Lewis, Jonathan Lewis, Mary Lewis, Melatiah Lewis, Nathan Lewis, Ruth Lewis, Sarah Lewis, Thankful Lewis, Thomas Lewis

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index North America, Family Histories

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Immediate Family

Parents

George Lewis Iv

Mary Lombard

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Benjamin Lewis began in 1671 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. Benjamin Lewis passed away in 1726 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1671

Birth of Benjamin Lewis in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1726

Death of Benjamin Lewis in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Lewis

This ancestor line traces from Kent, England (1511) to Barnstable, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America (1671) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Benjamin Lewis (1671–1726) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 5 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, 5 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 4 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.
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