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Benjamin Wilson 1715–1774

Public Tree Person

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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
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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Wilson 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 18 Sep 1715 · Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 1 Jun 1774 · Townsend, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Wilson (1673–1735)
Mother Elizabeth Foster (1673–1742)
Siblings Alice Wilson, Dorcas Wilson, Elizabeth Wilson, Esther Wilson, Hannah Rockwell, Jacob Wilson, Joanna Wilson, John Wilson, Joseph Wilson, Mary Wilson, Rebecca Wilson, Samuel Wilson, Sarah Wilson, Seth Wilson

Researchers connected through Benjamin Wilson 1715–1774

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1715, Benjamin Wilson entered the world in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, born to john wilson and elizabeth foster. Benjamin Wilson passed away in 1774 in Townsend, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1715
Birth of Benjamin Wilson in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1774
Death of Benjamin Wilson in Townsend, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Wilson

This ancestor line traces from Cambrai, Nord, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France (1495) to Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1715) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Wilson (1715–1774) was born in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Townsend, Middlesex, Massachusetts, 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 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 Wilson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Wilson PTP
1715–1774
Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
John Wilson PTP
1673–1735
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Elizabeth Foster PTP
1673–1742
Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
John Wilson PTP
1673–1735
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Benjamin Wilson's Descendants

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Benjamin Wilson PTP 1715–1774