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Benjamin Weaver 1717–1796

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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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4 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Weaver in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 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 4 independent trees

Born 18 Jan 1717 · Newport,,Rhode Island,USA
Died 10 NOV 1796 · West Greenwich,,Rhode Island,USA
Father John Weaver (1694–1754)
Mother Avis Coggeshall
Siblings Edward Weaver, Elizabeth Weaver, Hannah Weaver, John Weaver
Records
Ancestry Family Tree GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 … GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen …
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Researchers connected through Benjamin Weaver 1717–1796

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1717, Benjamin Weaver entered the world in Newport,Rhode Island,USA, born to john weaver and avis coggeshall. Benjamin Weaver passed away in 1796 in West Greenwich,Rhode Island,USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  2. 2
    Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.

  3. 3
    Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.

Life Timeline

1717
Birth of Benjamin Weaver in Newport,Rhode Island,USA
Birth
1796
Death of Benjamin Weaver in West Greenwich,Rhode Island,USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Weaver

This ancestor line traces from Elsing, Breckland Borough, Norfolk, England (n/a) to Newport,,Rhode Island,USA (1717) across 14 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Weaver (1717–1796) was born in Newport,,Rhode Island,USA and died in West Greenwich,,Rhode Island,USA. 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 (B) 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 14 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.

Related Records

John Weaver
1694–1754 · Father
Avis Coggeshall
Mother

Benjamin Weaver's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Weaver PTP
1717–1796
Newport,,Rhode Island,USA
Parents
John Weaver PTP
1694–1754
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Mary Vaughan PTP
1658–1720
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Unknown
Unknown

Benjamin Weaver's Descendants

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Benjamin Weaver PTP 1717–1796