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Benjamin Studley 1661–1743

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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.

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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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Studley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 23 May 1661 · Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Died 13 Oct 1743 · Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father John Studley Jr
Mother Elizabeth Lapham
Spouse Mary Merritt
Children Mary Studley

Researchers connected through Benjamin Studley 1661–1743

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Biography

The story of Benjamin Studley began in 1661 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA. Benjamin Studley married mary merritt, and had children including mary studley. Benjamin Studley passed away in 1743 in Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1661
Birth of Benjamin Studley in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1743
Death of Benjamin Studley in Scituate, Plymouth, MA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Studley

This ancestor line traces from Clent, Worcestershire, England (1581) to Boston, Suffolk, MA (1661) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Studley (1661–1743) was born in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA and died in Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 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 (A) 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 4 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 Studley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Studley PTP
1661–1743
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Benjamin Studley's Descendants

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Benjamin Studley PTP 1661–1743