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Benjamin Turner 1660–1734

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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 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)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Turner 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 5 Mar 1660 · Scituate
Died 21 Feb 1734 · Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father John Turner The Elder
Mother Mary Brewster (1627–1698)
Siblings Amos Turner, Elisha Turner, Ezekiel Turner, Grace Turner, Isaac Rev Turner, John Turner, Jonathan Turner, Joseph Turner, Lydia Turner, Mary Turner, Ruth Turner
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

In 1660, Benjamin Turner entered the world in Scituate, born to john turner the elder and mary brewster. Benjamin Turner passed away in 1734 in Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Life Timeline

1660
Birth of Benjamin Turner in Scituate
Birth
1734
Death of Benjamin Turner in Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Turner

This ancestor line traces from Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (1525) to Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1627) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Turner (1660–1734) was born in Scituate and died in Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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

John Turner The Elder
Father
Mary Brewster
1627–1698 · Mother
Turner US Census Records
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Benjamin Turner's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Turner PTP
1660–1734
Scituate
Parents
Unknown
Mary Brewster PTP
1627–1698
Plymouth
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Jonathan Brewster PTP
1593–1659
Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England
Unknown

Benjamin Turner's Descendants

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Benjamin Turner PTP 1660–1734