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Benjamin Spear 1698–1775

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
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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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Spear 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 4 independent trees

Born 12 Feb 1698 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 03 Mar 1775 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father Ebenezer Spear
Mother RACHEL DEERING (1659–1717)
Siblings Abigail Spear, Deering Spear, Ebenezer Spear, Joseph Spear, Mary Spear, Nathaniel Spear, Rachel Spear, Samuel Spear
Records
Family Data Collection - Individual … U.S., Sons of the American …
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Researchers connected through Benjamin Spear 1698–1775

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Benjamin Spear began in 1698 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. Benjamin Spear passed away in 1775 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  2. 2
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1698
Birth of Benjamin Spear in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1775
Death of Benjamin Spear in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Spear

This ancestor line traces from Sheffield, Yorkshire, , England (1613) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States (1698) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Spear (1698–1775) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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, 4 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.

Related Records

Ebenezer Spear
Father
RACHEL DEERING
1659–1717 · Mother

Benjamin Spear's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Spear PTP
1698–1775
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
RACHEL DEERING PTP
1659–1717
Braintree, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Benjamin Spear's Descendants

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Benjamin Spear PTP 1698–1775