Who was Benjamin Offen?

Benjamin Offen (1771–1810) was born in Smarden, Kent, England and died in Smarden, Kent, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Benjamin Offen 1771–1810

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 2 Jun 1771 · Smarden, Kent, England

Died 25 Jun 1810 · Smarden, Kent, England

Father John Offen

Mother Margaret Kingsnorth

Siblings Elizabeth Ann Offen, Essex Offen, George Offen, Grace Sarah Offen, Henry Offen, John William Offen, Margaret Offen, Mary Offen, Phillis Offen, Richard Offen, Susannah Offen, Thomas Kingsnorth Offen, Wilkins Offen, William Offen, Winifred Offen

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Offen

Margaret Kingsnorth

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Children

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Biography

Benjamin Offen was born in 1771 in Smarden, Kent, England, the child of john offen and margaret kingsnorth. Benjamin Offen passed away in 1810 in Smarden, Kent, England.

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1771

Birth of Benjamin Offen in Smarden, Kent, England

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1810

Death of Benjamin Offen in Smarden, Kent, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Offen

This ancestor line traces from Sussex, England (1578) to Smarden, Kent, England (1771) across 7 generations.

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: Benjamin Offen (1771–1810) was born in Smarden, Kent, England and died in Smarden, Kent, England. 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Benjamin Offen PTP

1771–1810

Smarden, Kent, England