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Peter Franklin 1692–1766

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
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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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5 researchers on YourRoots have Peter Franklin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 22 Nov 1692 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 1 Jul 1766 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father Josiah FRANKLIN (1657–1745)
Mother Abiah Folger
Siblings Benjamin Franklin, Ebenezer Franklin, James Franklin, Jane Franklin, John Franklin, Lydia Franklin, Mary Franklin, Thomas Franklin

Researchers connected through Peter Franklin 1692–1766

and 4 more tree owners connected with Peter Franklin 1692–1766

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Peter Franklin was born in 1692 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States, the child of josiah franklin and abiah folger. Peter Franklin passed away in 1766 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1692
Birth of Peter Franklin in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1766
Death of Peter Franklin in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Franklin

This ancestor line traces from Of Cockington, Devon, England (1536) to Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1692) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Peter Franklin (1692–1766) was born in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Peter 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 5 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.

Peter Franklin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Peter Franklin PTP
1692–1766
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Josiah FRANKLIN PTP
1657–1745
Ecton, Northamptonshire, , England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Peter Franklin's Descendants

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Peter Franklin PTP 1692–1766