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Benjamin Rice 1666–1748

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Rice in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 21 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 22 Dec 1666 · Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 22 Feb 1748 · Marlboro, Massachusetts, United States
Father Edwd Rice
Mother Agnes Bent (1582–1645)
Siblings Abigail Rice, Anna Rice, Benjamin Rice, Caleb Rice, Daniel Rice, Dorcas Rice, Edmund Rice, Edward Rice, Jacob Rice, James Ross, John Rice, Lydia Rice, Martha Rice

Researchers connected through Benjamin Rice 1666–1748

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1666, Benjamin Rice entered the world in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, born to edwd rice and agnes ann bent. Benjamin Rice passed away in 1748 in Marlboro, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1666
Birth of Benjamin Rice in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1748
Death of Benjamin Rice in Marlboro, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Rice

This ancestor line traces from Normandy, , , France (1000) to Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1666) across 21 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Rice (1666–1748) was born in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Marlboro, Massachusetts, United States. 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 21 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.

Benjamin Rice's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Rice PTP
1666–1748
Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Agnes Ann Bent PTP
1582–1645
Penton Grafton, Hamps, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Benjamin Rice's Descendants

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Benjamin Rice PTP 1666–1748