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BENNETT TOMPKINS 1683–1739

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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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 BENNETT TOMPKINS 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 1 Mar 1683 · Gloucester Co or York, Virginia
Died 21 Mar 1739 · York County, Virginia
Father Samuel Tompkins (1658–1702)
Mother Elizabeth Tompkins
Spouse Mary Hope Tomey
Children Samuel Tompkins

Researchers connected through BENNETT TOMPKINS 1683–1739

and 1 more tree owner connected with BENNETT TOMPKINS 1683–1739

Biography

BENNETT TOMPKINS was born in 1683 in Gloucester Co or York, Virginia, the child of samuel tompkins and elizabeth tompkins. BENNETT TOMPKINS married mary hope tomey, and had children including samuel tompkins. BENNETT TOMPKINS passed away in 1739 in York County, Virginia.

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Life Timeline

1683
Birth of BENNETT TOMPKINS in Gloucester Co or York, Virginia
Birth
1739
Death of BENNETT TOMPKINS in York County, Virginia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from BENNETT TOMPKINS

This ancestor line traces from York County,VA (1658) to Gloucester Co or York, Virginia (1683) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

BENNETT TOMPKINS (1683–1739) was born in Gloucester Co or York, Virginia and died in York County, Virginia. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have BENNETT 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.

BENNETT TOMPKINS's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
BENNETT TOMPKINS PTP
1683–1739
Gloucester Co or York, Virginia
Parents
Samuel Tompkins PTP
1658–1702
York, Virginia, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

BENNETT TOMPKINS's Descendants

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BENNETT TOMPKINS PTP 1683–1739
  1. 1. Samuel Tompkins PTP 1658–1702