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Benjamin Meeker 1675–1750

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
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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 Meeker in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 Oct 1675 · Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Died 6 Feb 1750 · Elizabeth, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Father Benjamin Meeker
Mother Elizabeth Thompson
Spouse Phebe Clark
Children Benjamin B Meeker
Siblings Jonathan Meeker, Thomas Meeker, William Meeker

Researchers connected through Benjamin Meeker 1675–1750

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Biography

Benjamin Meeker was born in 1675 in Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, USA, the child of benjamin meeker and elizabeth thompson. Benjamin Meeker married phebe clark, and had children including benjamin b meeker. Benjamin Meeker passed away in 1750 in Elizabeth, Essex, New Jersey, USA.

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Life Timeline

1675
Birth of Benjamin Meeker in Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Birth
1750
Death of Benjamin Meeker in Elizabeth, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Meeker

This ancestor line traces from Leamington, Warwickshire, England (1570) to Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, USA (1675) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Meeker (1675–1750) was born in Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, USA and died in Elizabeth, Essex, New Jersey, 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 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.
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 Meeker's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Meeker PTP
1675–1750
Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Benjamin Meeker's Descendants

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Benjamin Meeker PTP 1675–1750