Who was Benjamin Russell?

Benjamin Russell (1677–1677) was born in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Benjamin Russell 1677–1677

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 2 Apr 1677 · Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 19 Apr 1677 · Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Father John Russell Of Cambridge

Mother Elizabeth Fiske

Siblings Abigail Russell, David Russell, Dr John Russell, Esther Russell, Jonathan Russell, Martha Russell, Mary Russell, Patience Russell, Thomas Russell, William James Russell

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Immediate Family

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John Russell Of Cambridge

Elizabeth Fiske

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Biography

In 1677, Benjamin Russell entered the world in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, born to john russell of cambridge and elizabeth fiske. Benjamin Russell passed away in 1677 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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

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Death of Benjamin Russell in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Russell

This ancestor line traces from Norfolk, England (1425) to Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1677) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Benjamin Russell (1677–1677) was born in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 6 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, 6 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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