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Benjamin Weaver 1689–1754

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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Weaver in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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 7 independent trees

Born 13 Aug 1689 · Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Died 2 Sep 1754 · Middletown, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Father Thomas Weaver
Mother Mary Vaughan (1658–1720)
Siblings Clement Weaver, Comfort Weaver, Elizabeth Weaver, John Weaver, Mary Weaver, Sarah Weaver, Thomas Weaver

Researchers connected through Benjamin Weaver 1689–1754

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1689, Benjamin Weaver entered the world in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, born to thomas weaver and mary vaughan. Benjamin Weaver passed away in 1754 in Middletown, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

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

  3. 3
    Marriage Records Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

Life Timeline

1689
Birth of Benjamin Weaver in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1754
Death of Benjamin Weaver in Middletown, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Weaver

This ancestor line traces from Elsing, Breckland Borough, Norfolk, England (n/a) to Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA (1689) across 13 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Weaver (1689–1754) was born in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA and died in Middletown, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. 7 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, 7 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 13 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 Weaver's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Weaver PTP
1689–1754
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Unknown
Mary Vaughan PTP
1658–1720
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Benjamin Weaver's Descendants

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Benjamin Weaver PTP 1689–1754