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Sarah Benson 1715–1763

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Benson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 4 independent trees

Born 28 JUL 1715 · Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Died 28 APR 1763 · Douglas, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Father Benoni Benson
Mother Sarah Thayer
Spouse David Aldrich (1685–1771)
Children Noah Aldrich

Researchers connected through Sarah Benson 1715–1763

and 3 more tree owners connected with Sarah Benson 1715–1763

Immediate Family

Biography

In 1715, Sarah Benson entered the world in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, born to benoni benson and sarah thayer. Sarah Benson married david aldrich, and had children including noah aldrich. Sarah Benson passed away in 1763 in Douglas, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1715
Birth of Sarah Benson in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1763
Death of Sarah Benson in Douglas, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Benson

This ancestor line traces from Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1640) to Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA (1715) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Benson (1715–1763) was born in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA and died in Douglas, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah 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 3 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.

Sarah Benson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Benson PTP
1715–1763
Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Sarah Benson's Descendants

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Sarah Benson PTP 1715–1763 m. David Aldrich PTP 1685–1771