Who was Benjamin Powers?

Benjamin Powers (1747–1813) was born in Littleton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Croydon, New Hampshire, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Benjamin Powers 1747–1813

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

Born 4 Jun 1747 · Littleton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 10 Mar 1813 · Croydon, New Hampshire, USA

Father David Deacon Powers

Mother Martha Glazier

Siblings Abel Powers, Abijah Powers, David William Powers, Ezekiel Powers, Nahum Powers, Rebecca Powers Lawrence, Sarah Powers, Walter Powers

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Immediate Family

Parents

David Deacon Powers

Martha Glazier

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

In 1747, Benjamin Powers entered the world in Littleton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, born to david deacon powers and martha glazier. Benjamin Powers passed away in 1813 in Croydon, New Hampshire, USA.

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Life Timeline

1747

Birth of Benjamin Powers in Littleton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1813

Death of Benjamin Powers in Croydon, New Hampshire, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Powers

This ancestor line traces from Westhall, Suffolk, England (1562) to Littleton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1747) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Benjamin Powers (1747–1813) was born in Littleton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Croydon, New Hampshire, 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 (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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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