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Edward Benjamin Penn The Planter 1684–1741

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Planter in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 2 Feb 1684 · Hanbury, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom
Died 12 Aug 1741 · All Hollows Parish, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA
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Biography

The story of Edward Benjamin Penn The Planter began in 1684 in Hanbury, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom. Edward Benjamin Penn The Planter married judith holland deavour penn, and had children including benjamin penn, edward penn, james penn, jane penn, john penn, joseph c penn, mary penn cheney 6 dna matches. Edward Benjamin Penn The Planter passed away in 1741 in All Hollows Parish, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA.

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    Record Settlers of Maryland, 1679-1700

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    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Naturalization U.S., Naturalization Records Indexes, 1794-1995

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    Marriage Records Warwickshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials

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    Probate/Wills Maryland, Wills and Probate Records

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    Probate/Wills Maryland, U.S., Calendar of Wills

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    Marriage Records Maryland, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index

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    Record Settlers of Maryland, 1679-1783. Consolidated Edition

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    Record Worcestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

Life Timeline

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Edward Benjamin Penn The Planter was baptized in Harbury, Warwickshire, England
Baptism
1684
Birth of Edward Benjamin Penn The Planter in Hanbury, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom
Birth
1684
Edward Benjamin Penn The Planter was baptized in Hanbury, Worcestershire, England
Baptism
1741
Edward Benjamin Penn The Planter resided here in Anne Arundel, Maryland, British America
Residence
1741
Death of Edward Benjamin Penn The Planter in All Hollows Parish, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA
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Edward Benjamin Penn The Planter - Probate in Maryland, USA
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Planter

This ancestor line traces from Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England (1472) to Hanbury, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom (1684) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Planter (1684–1741) was born in Hanbury, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom and died in All Hollows Parish, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA. 3 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Edward 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 8 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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Edward Planter's Ancestors

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Edward Benjamin Penn The Planter PTP
1684–1741
Hanbury, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom
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Edward Planter's Descendants

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