Who was Benjamin Palmer?

Benjamin Palmer (1642–1716) was born in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States. 13 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Benjamin Palmer 1642–1716

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 13 independent trees

Born 30 May 1642 · Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Died 10 Apr 1716 · Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States

Father Walter Palmer

Mother Rebecca Short

Siblings Elihu Palmer, George Palmer, Gershom Palmer, Moses Palmer, Nehemiah Palmer, Rebecca Palmer

Records

U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … North America, Family Histories

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Immediate Family

Parents

Walter Palmer

Rebecca Short

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1642, Benjamin Palmer entered the world in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States, born to walter palmer and rebecca short. Benjamin Palmer passed away in 1716 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States.

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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1642

Birth of Benjamin Palmer in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1716

Death of Benjamin Palmer in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Palmer

This ancestor line traces from Stoke Courcy, Somerset, England (1504) to Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States (1642) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Benjamin Palmer (1642–1716) was born in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States. 13 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, 13 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.
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