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Benjamin Sanford 1732–1792

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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.

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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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Reliability Score: C
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Sanford in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 5 DEC 1732 · Newport, R.I.
Died 2 APR 1792 · New Haven, CT
Spouse Lucy Unknown
Children Anthony Perit Sanford, Benjamin Sanford, Betsey Sanford, Desire Sanford, Mary Sanford, Polly Sanford, Sarah Sanford
Records
"The Bulkeley Genealogy, Rev. Peter …
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Biography

Benjamin Sanford was born in 1732 in Newport, R.I.. Benjamin Sanford married lucy unknown, mary brown, and had children including anthony perit sanford, benjamin sanford, betsey sanford, desire sanford, mary sanford, polly sanford, sarah sanford. Benjamin Sanford passed away in 1792 in New Haven, CT.

Sources

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    Record "The Bulkeley Genealogy, Rev. Peter Bulkeley" Compiled by Donald Lines Jacobus, M.A., New Haven, Connecticut, 1933

Life Timeline

1732
Birth of Benjamin Sanford in Newport, R.I.
Birth
1792
Death of Benjamin Sanford in New Haven, CT
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Sanford

This ancestor line traces from Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island (1668) to Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA (1732) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Sanford (1732–1792) was born in Newport, R.I. and died in New Haven, CT. 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 (C) 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Benjamin Sanford's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Benjamin Sanford PTP
1732–1792
Newport, R.I.
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Benjamin Sanford's Descendants

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Benjamin Sanford PTP 1732–1792