Benjamin Negus 1727–1797
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Negus in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Benjamin Negus began in 1727 in Freetown, Massachusetts, USA. Benjamin Negus married isabella sheldon, and had children including benjamin negus jr, henry negus, johnathan negus, knowles negus, patience francis, patience negus, ruth negus, samuel negus, thomas negus. Benjamin Negus passed away in 1797 in Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
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1Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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2Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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3Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Negus
This ancestor line traces from France (1085) to Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (1727) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Benjamin Negus (1727–1797) was born in Freetown, Massachusetts, USA and died in Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Benjamin Negus's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record