Benjamin Wilcox 1720–1765
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Wilcox in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Benjamin Wilcox began in 1720 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Benjamin Wilcox passed away in 1765 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Wilcox
This ancestor line traces from Kingstone, Kent, , England (1370) to Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States (1720) across 11 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Benjamin Wilcox (1720–1765) was born in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States and died in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. 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 11 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.
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Benjamin Wilcox's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record