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Joseph Seymour Benjamin Sr. 1633–1704

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
C
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 Sr. in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 16 Sep 1633 · Newtowne Settlement ( Cambridge ), Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died 27 Apr 1704 · New London, New London, Connecticut Colony
Children Jemima Benjamin

Researchers connected through Joseph Sr. 1633–1704

and 1 more tree owner connected with Joseph Sr. 1633–1704

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

Joseph Seymour Benjamin Sr. was born in 1633 in Newtowne Settlement ( Cambridge ), Massachusetts Bay Colony. Joseph Seymour Benjamin Sr. had children including jemima hananah benjamin. Joseph Seymour Benjamin Sr. passed away in 1704 in New London, New London, Connecticut Colony.

Sources

Life Timeline

1633
Birth of Joseph Seymour Benjamin Sr. in Newtowne Settlement ( Cambridge ), Massachusetts Bay Colony
Birth
1704
Death of Joseph Seymour Benjamin Sr. in New London, New London, Connecticut Colony
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Sr.

This ancestor line traces from Hailsham, Sussex, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom (1500) to Heathfield, Sussex, England (1585) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Sr. (1633–1704) was born in Newtowne Settlement ( Cambridge ), Massachusetts Bay Colony and died in New London, New London, Connecticut Colony. 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 4 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 Sr.'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Seymour Benjamin Sr. PTP
1633–1704
Newtowne Settlement ( Cambridge ), Massachusetts Bay Colony
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joseph Sr.'s Descendants

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Joseph Seymour Benjamin Sr. PTP 1633–1704
  1. 1. Jemima Hananah Benjamin PTP 1666–1732