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Sign up freeBenjamin Fish 1716–1798
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Using our proprietary algorithm and AI tools, we evaluate Public Tree Person matching based on name, birth date/location, death date/location, and parents/descendants matching.
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Birth Date: April 14, 1716
Birth Location: PORTSMOUTH, NEWPORT CO., RHODE ISLAND
Death Date: October 23, 1798
Death Location: PORTSMOUTH, NEWPORT CO., MASSACHUSETTS
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Spouse(s): Priscilla Arthur
Benjamin Fish was born in 1716 in PORTSMOUTH, NEWPORT CO., RHODE ISLAND, the child of Preserved Fish And Ruth Cooke. Benjamin Fish married Priscilla Arthur, and had children including Artemas Fish, Elijah Fish, Elisha Fish, Gardiner Fish, Gilbert Fish, John Fish, Peace Fish, Preserved Fish, Rhoda Fish, Sarah Fish, Stephen Fish. Benjamin Fish passed away in 1798 in PORTSMOUTH, NEWPORT CO., MASSACHUSETTS.
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.
Reliability Score
This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.
- 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
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Biography
Early Life
Benjamin Fish was born in 1716 in PORTSMOUTH, NEWPORT CO., RHODE ISLAND, the child of Preserved Fish And Ruth Cooke.
Family
Benjamin Fish married Priscilla Arthur, and had children including Artemas Fish, Elijah Fish, Elisha Fish, Gardiner Fish, Gilbert Fish, John Fish, Peace Fish, Preserved Fish, Rhoda Fish, Sarah Fish, Stephen Fish.
Later Years
Benjamin Fish passed away in 1798 in PORTSMOUTH, NEWPORT CO., MASSACHUSETTS.
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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Military U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record 3903113.FTW
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Family Tree Ancestry Family Trees
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Land Records Portsmouth, Newport Co., Rhode Island Vital Records
Life Timeline
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Found in 4 Family Trees
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