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Benjamin Wellington 1676–1738

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Wellington in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 21 Jun 1676 · Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Died 15 Nov 1738 · Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Father Benjamin Wellington
Mother Elizabeth Sweetman
Siblings Elizabeth Wellington, John Wellington, Mehitable Wellington, Ruhamah Wellington

Researchers connected through Benjamin Wellington 1676–1738

and 1 more tree owner connected with Benjamin Wellington 1676–1738

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1676, Benjamin Wellington entered the world in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, born to benjamin wellington and elizabeth sweetman. Benjamin Wellington passed away in 1738 in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1676
Birth of Benjamin Wellington in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Birth
1738
Death of Benjamin Wellington in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Wellington

This ancestor line traces from Great Glemham, Suffolk, England (1410) to Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1676) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Wellington (1676–1738) was born in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts. 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 9 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 Wellington's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Wellington PTP
1676–1738
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Parents
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Grandparents
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Benjamin Wellington's Descendants

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Benjamin Wellington PTP 1676–1738