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Benjamin Mills 1737–1829

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Mills in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 13 Feb 1737 · Meadow Plain, Hartford, Connecticut
Died 4 Oct 1829 · Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut
Father Joseph Benjamin Mills Sr
Mother Hannah Adams (1709–1776)
Siblings Amasa Mills, Andrew Mills, Daniel Mills, Ephraim Mills, Ezekiel Mills, Hannah Mills, Joseph Benjamin Mills Jr, Michael Mills, Ruth Mills, Samuel Mills, Sarah Mills, Simeon Mills, Thankful Mills
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Benjamin Mills was born in 1737 in Meadow Plain, Hartford, Connecticut, the child of joseph benjamin mills sr and hannah adams. Benjamin Mills passed away in 1829 in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut.

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Life Timeline

1737
Birth of Benjamin Mills in Meadow Plain, Hartford, Connecticut
Birth
1829
Death of Benjamin Mills in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Mills

This ancestor line traces from Barton, Lancashire, England (1555) to Meadow Plain, Hartford, Connecticut (1737) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Mills (1737–1829) was born in Meadow Plain, Hartford, Connecticut and died in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut. 3 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, 3 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 7 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.

Related Records

Joseph Benjamin Mills Sr
Father
Hannah Adams
1709–1776 · Mother

Benjamin Mills's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Mills PTP
1737–1829
Meadow Plain, Hartford, Connecticut
Parents
Unknown
Hannah Adams PTP
1709–1776
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Benjamin Mills's Descendants

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Benjamin Mills PTP 1737–1829