Who was Benjamin Thompson?

Benjamin Thompson (1703–1786) was born in MEDFIELD, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS and died in BELLINGHAM, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Benjamin Thompson 1703–1786

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 28 Apr 1703 · MEDFIELD, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS

Died 04 Jul 1786 · BELLINGHAM, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS

Father John Thompson

Mother Hannah Wight

Spouse Martha Darling

Children Benjamin Thompson, Benoni Thompson, Elizabeth Thompson, Martha Thompson, Mary Thompson, Samuel Thompson, Tamer Thompson, Timothy Thompson

Siblings Hannah Thompson, John Thompson, Jonathan Thompson, Joseph Thompson, Martha Thompson, Mary Thompson, Peter Thompson, Samuel Thompson

Records

North America, Family Histories 3903113.FTW

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Biography

In 1703, Benjamin Thompson entered the world in MEDFIELD, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS, born to john thompson and hannah wight. Benjamin Thompson married martha darling, and had children including benjamin thompson, benoni thompson, elizabeth thompson, martha thompson, mary thompson, samuel thompson, tamer thompson, timothy thompson. Benjamin Thompson passed away in 1786 in BELLINGHAM, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS.

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Life Timeline

1703

Birth of Benjamin Thompson in MEDFIELD, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS

Birth

1786

Death of Benjamin Thompson in BELLINGHAM, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Thompson

This ancestor line traces from England (1545) to MEDFIELD, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS (1703) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Benjamin Thompson (1703–1786) was born in MEDFIELD, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS and died in BELLINGHAM, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS. 6 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, 6 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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