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Joseph Seymour Benjamin II 1673–1738

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 Joseph II in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 29 Apr 1673 · Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, American Colonies
Died 27 Jun 1738 · Preston City, New London, Connecticut, American Colonies
Spouse Elizabeth Cooke Benjamin Clark
Children Joseph Seymour Benjamin Iii

Researchers connected through Joseph II 1673–1738

and 1 more tree owner connected with Joseph II 1673–1738

Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Joseph Seymour Benjamin II began in 1673 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, American Colonies. Joseph Seymour Benjamin II married elizabeth cooke benjamin clark, and had children including joseph seymour benjamin iii. Joseph Seymour Benjamin II passed away in 1738 in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, American Colonies.

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Life Timeline

1673
Birth of Joseph Seymour Benjamin II in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, American Colonies
Birth
1738
Death of Joseph Seymour Benjamin II in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, American Colonies
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph II (1673–1738) was born in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, American Colonies and died in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, American Colonies. 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 Joseph 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 1 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.

Related Records

Joseph II's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Seymour Benjamin II PTP
1673–1738
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, American Colonies
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joseph II's Descendants

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Joseph Seymour Benjamin II PTP 1673–1738