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Benjamin Moody 1708–1781

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 1 Jul 1708 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 2 Nov 1781 · Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father Deacon Caleb Moody Jr

Mother Ruth Morse

Siblings Abigail Moody, Caleb Moody Iii, Eleanor Moody, Hannah Moody, Judith Moody, Mary Moody, Ruth Moody

Records

Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Essex, Massachusetts Probate Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records U.S., Craftperson Files

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Immediate Family

Parents

Deacon Caleb Moody Jr

Ruth Morse

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1708, Benjamin Moody entered the world in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to deacon caleb moody jr and ruth morse. Benjamin Moody passed away in 1781 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

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Burial Records Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Probate/Wills Essex, Massachusetts Probate Records
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages
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Probate/Wills Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records
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Record U.S., Craftperson Files

Life Timeline

1708

Birth of Benjamin Moody in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1781

Death of Benjamin Moody in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Moody

This ancestor line traces from Neufmarche, Seine Inferieure, Normandy, France (1000) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1708) across 22 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Benjamin Moody (1708–1781) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 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 22 generations of this lineage geographically.
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