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Benjamin Moss 1702–1761

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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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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Moss in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 10 Feb 1702 · Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Died 10 Jun 1761 · Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Father John Moss (1650–1717)
Mother Martha Lathrop (1657–1719)
Siblings Deacon Samuel Moss, Esther Moss, Isaac Moss, John Moss, Joseph Moss, Martha Moss, Mary Moss, Mercy Moss, Solomon Moss

Researchers connected through Benjamin Moss 1702–1761

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1702, Benjamin Moss entered the world in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, born to john moss and martha lathrop. Benjamin Moss passed away in 1761 in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

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Life Timeline

1702
Birth of Benjamin Moss in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1761
Death of Benjamin Moss in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Moss

This ancestor line traces from Wantage, Berkshire, England (1539) to Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (1702) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Moss (1702–1761) was born in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA and died in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, 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 (B) 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 5 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 Moss's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Moss PTP
1702–1761
Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Parents
John Moss PTP
1650–1717
New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Martha Lathrop PTP
1657–1719
New London, New London, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
John Moss PTP
1650–1717
New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Benjamin Moss's Descendants

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Benjamin Moss PTP 1702–1761