Who was Benjamin Parker?

Benjamin Parker (1636–1672) was born in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Benjamin Parker 1636–1672

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 6 Jun 1636 · Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 17 Jan 1672 · Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Father Robert Parker

Mother Judith Bugbee

Siblings Benjamin Parker, John Parker, Nathaniel Parker, Rachel Parker, Richard Parker, Sarah Parker

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Parker

Judith Bugbee

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

The story of Benjamin Parker began in 1636 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Benjamin Parker passed away in 1672 in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1636

Birth of Benjamin Parker in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1672

Death of Benjamin Parker in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Parker

This ancestor line traces from Browsholme, Yorks, England (1543) to Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1636) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Benjamin Parker (1636–1672) was born in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 5 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, 5 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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