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Benjamin Severance 1654–1717

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Severance 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 13 Jan 1654 · Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 22 May 1717 · Long Island, Suffolk, New York, USA
Father John Severance
Mother Abigail Kimball (1617–1658)
Siblings Ephraim Severance, Samuel Severance

Researchers connected through Benjamin Severance 1654–1717

and 2 more tree owners connected with Benjamin Severance 1654–1717

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Benjamin Severance began in 1654 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Benjamin Severance passed away in 1717 in Long Island, Suffolk, New York, USA.

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Life Timeline

1654
Birth of Benjamin Severance in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1717
Death of Benjamin Severance in Long Island, Suffolk, New York, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Severance

This ancestor line traces from Powich, Worcestershire, England (1559) to Salisbury, MA (1654) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Severance (1654–1717) was born in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Long Island, Suffolk, New York, USA. 3 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, 3 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.
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 Severance's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Severance PTP
1654–1717
Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Abigail Kimball PTP
1617–1658
Rattlesden, Suffolk, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Benjamin Severance's Descendants

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Benjamin Severance PTP 1654–1717