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Abel Benjamin 1668–1720

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Birth Date: May 20, 1668

Birth Location: Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: March 4, 1720

Death Location: Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Father:

Mother:

Spouse(s): Abigail Stimpson

Children: Abigail Benjamin, Jonathan Benjamin

In 1668, Abel Benjamin entered the world in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, born to John Benjamin And Lydia Allen. Abel Benjamin married Abigail Stimpson, and had children including Abel Benjamin, Abigail Benjamin, Ann Benjamin, Caleb Benjamin, Elizabeth Benjamin, Jonathan Benjamin, Mercy Benjamin, Rebecca Benjamin. Abel Benjamin passed away in 1720 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Why This Is a Public Tree Person

This person was detected across multiple family trees uploaded by different tree owners in the YourRoots network. Using our proprietary algorithm and AI tools, we evaluate matching based on name, birth/death dates and locations, and parents/descendants matching.

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

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouse(s)

Abigail Stimpson
1671–1755
AS

Children

Abigail Benjamin
1655–1686
AB
Jonathan Benjamin
1738–1841
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Biography

Early Life

In 1668, Abel Benjamin entered the world in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, born to John Benjamin And Lydia Allen.

Family

Abel Benjamin married Abigail Stimpson, and had children including Abel Benjamin, Abigail Benjamin, Ann Benjamin, Caleb Benjamin, Elizabeth Benjamin, Jonathan Benjamin, Mercy Benjamin, Rebecca Benjamin.

Later Years

Abel Benjamin passed away in 1720 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
  2. 2
    Death Records Family Data Collection - Deaths
  3. 3
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
  5. 5
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
  6. 6
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections
  7. 7
    Family Tree Ancestry Family Trees

Life Timeline

1668
Born in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
1720
Died in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Related Records

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Abigail Stimpson
1671–1755 · Spouse
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