Who was Benjamin Wilson?

Benjamin Wilson (1615–1653) was born in Halifax, Yorkshire, England and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Benjamin Wilson 1615–1653

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 7 May 1615 · Halifax, Yorkshire, England

Died 18 May 1653 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts

Father Abraham Wylson

Mother Susan Holgate

Siblings Jacob Wilson Twin, John Wilson Twin, Nathaniel Wilson Wilsone Willson Wylson Iw Sh 1621 Engl Dna, Susan Wilson

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Immediate Family

Parents

Abraham Wylson

Susan Holgate

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Children

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Biography

Benjamin Wilson was born in 1615 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England, the child of abraham wylson and susan holgate. Benjamin Wilson passed away in 1653 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1615

Birth of Benjamin Wilson in Halifax, Yorkshire, England

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1653

Death of Benjamin Wilson in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Wilson

This ancestor line traces from Halifax, Yorkshire, England (1416) to Halifax, Yorkshire, England (1615) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Benjamin Wilson (1615–1653) was born in Halifax, Yorkshire, England and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts. 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 6 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.
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