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Benjamin Nurse 1666–1748

Public Tree Person

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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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
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Nurse 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 26 Jan 1666 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 13 Feb 1748 · Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Father (1618–1695)
Mother Rebecca Towne (1621–1692)
Siblings , , , , ,

Researchers connected through Benjamin Nurse 1666–1748

and 2 more tree owners connected with Benjamin Nurse 1666–1748

Immediate Family

Parents
Rebecca Towne
1621–1692
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1666, Benjamin Nurse entered the world in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to francis nurse and rebecca towne. Benjamin Nurse passed away in 1748 in Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

Life Timeline

1666
Birth of Benjamin Nurse in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1748
Death of Benjamin Nurse in Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Nurse

This ancestor line traces from Faversham, Kent, England (1500) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1666) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Nurse (1666–1748) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 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

Rebecca Towne
1621–1692 · Mother

Benjamin Nurse's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Nurse PTP
1666–1748
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Rebecca Towne PTP
1621–1692
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Benjamin Nurse's Descendants

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Benjamin Nurse PTP 1666–1748