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Benjamin Spalding 1685–1712

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Spalding in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 2 independent trees

Born 6 JUL 1685 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died 17 Sep 1712 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Father Benjamin Spaulding
Mother Olive Farwell
Siblings Edward Spalding Ll, Elizabeth Spaulding, Mary Spalding, Mary Spaulding

Researchers connected through Benjamin Spalding 1685–1712

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

Benjamin Spalding was born in 1685 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, the child of benjamin spaulding and olive farwell. Benjamin Spalding passed away in 1712 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony.

Sources

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    Probate/Wills Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1685
Birth of Benjamin Spalding in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Birth
1712
Death of Benjamin Spalding in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Spalding

This ancestor line traces from Holes Dunham, co. Chester Albrighton Grafton, Shropshire, England (1485) to Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony (1685) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Spalding (1685–1712) was born in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony and died in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony. 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Benjamin Spalding's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Benjamin Spalding PTP
1685–1712
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony
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Benjamin Spalding's Descendants

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Benjamin Spalding PTP 1685–1712