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Benjamin Wheaton 1661–1726

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
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Wheaton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 28 Feb 1661 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Died 12 Aug 1726 · Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Father Robert Wheaton
Siblings Abigail Wheaton, Andrew Wheaton, Benjamin Wheaton, Bethia Wheaton, Bethiah Wheaton, Christopher Wheaton, Ephraim Wheaton, Hannah Wheaton, Jeremiah Wheaton, John Wheaton, Joseph Wheaton, Mary Wheaton, Obadiah Wheaton, Obediah Wheaton, Rebecca Wheaton, Samuel Wheaton

Researchers connected through Benjamin Wheaton 1661–1726

and 3 more tree owners connected with Benjamin Wheaton 1661–1726

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1661, Benjamin Wheaton entered the world in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, born to robert wheaton. Benjamin Wheaton passed away in 1726 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1661
Birth of Benjamin Wheaton in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1726
Death of Benjamin Wheaton in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Wheaton

This ancestor line traces from WA (1605) to Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1661) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Wheaton (1661–1726) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, 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 2 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

Benjamin Wheaton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Wheaton PTP
1661–1726
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Benjamin Wheaton's Descendants

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Benjamin Wheaton PTP 1661–1726