Who was Benjamin Turner?

Benjamin Turner (1660–1748) was born in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 7 generations of this lineage.

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Benjamin Turner 1660–1748

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Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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Reliability Score: A

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Grade scale

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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6 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Turner 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: A — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 05 Mar 1660 · Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Died 12 Aug 1748 · Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Father John Turner

Mother Mary Brewster Turner

Siblings Amos Turner, Elisha Turner, Ezekiel Turner, Grace Turner, Isaac Turner, Jonathan Turner, Joseph Turner, Lydia Turner, Mary Turner, Ruth Turner

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Turner

Mary Brewster Turner

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1660, Benjamin Turner entered the world in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, born to john turner and mary brewster turner. Benjamin Turner passed away in 1748 in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1660

Birth of Benjamin Turner in Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1660

Birth of Benjamin Turner in Scituate

Birth

1660

Birth of Benjamin Turner in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1734

Death of Benjamin Turner in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Death

1748

Death of Benjamin Turner in Scituate

Death

1748

Death of Benjamin Turner in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Turner

This ancestor line traces from Drayton, Harborough District, Leicestershire, England (1400) to Plymouth, Plymouth, Bay Colony (1627) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Benjamin Turner (1660–1748) was born in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (A) 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 7 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.
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