Who was Benjamin Miller?

Benjamin Miller (1681–1750) was born in Cape Porpoise, Kennebunk, ME, USA and died in Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Benjamin Miller 1681–1750

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 27 Dec 1681 · Cape Porpoise, Kennebunk, ME, USA

Died 30 May 1750 · Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA

Father John Miller

Mother Hannah Chater

Siblings Andrew Miller, Hannah Miller, Jeremiah Miller, John Miller, Susanna Miller, Susannah Miller

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Miller

Hannah Chater

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Children

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Biography

Benjamin Miller was born in 1681 in Cape Porpoise, Kennebunk, ME, USA, the child of john miller and hannah chater. Benjamin Miller passed away in 1750 in Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA.

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Birth of Benjamin Miller in Cape Porpoise, Kennebunk, ME, USA

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Death of Benjamin Miller in Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Miller

This ancestor line traces from Romsey, Hampshire, England (1598) to Cape Porpoise, Kennebunk, York, Maine, United States (1681) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Benjamin Miller (1681–1750) was born in Cape Porpoise, Kennebunk, ME, USA and died in Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA. 4 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, 4 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.
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