Benjamin Prescott 1687–1777
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Prescott in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Benjamin Prescott 1687–1777
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Benjamin Prescott began in 1687 in Concord, Mass. Benjamin Prescott married mercy gibbs. Benjamin Prescott passed away in 1777 in Salem.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Record North America, Family Histories
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3Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Prescott
This ancestor line traces from Sussex, England (1536) to Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1687) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Benjamin Prescott (1687–1777) was born in Concord, Mass and died in Salem. 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 6 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
Benjamin Prescott's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record