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Sign up freeBenjamin Prescott 1687–1777
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Birth Date: September 16, 1687
Birth Location: Concord, Mass
Death Date: May 27, 1777
Death Location: Salem
Father: Capt Watertown
Mother:
Spouse(s): Elizabeth Higginson, Mercy Gibbs
Children: Hannah Prescott, Sarah Prescott
The story of Benjamin Prescott began in 1687 in Concord, Mass. Benjamin Prescott married Elizabeth Higginson, Mary Pepperell Colman, Mercy Gibbs, and had children including Benjamin Prescott, Elizabeth Anne Prescott, Hannah Prescott, Henry Prescott, John Prescott, Sarah Prescott. Benjamin Prescott passed away in 1777 in Salem.
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
The story of Benjamin Prescott began in 1687 in Concord, Mass.
Family
Benjamin Prescott married Elizabeth Higginson, Mary Pepperell Colman, Mercy Gibbs, and had children including Benjamin Prescott, Elizabeth Anne Prescott, Hannah Prescott, Henry Prescott, John Prescott, Sarah Prescott.
Later Years
Benjamin Prescott passed away in 1777 in Salem.
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Found in 3 Family Trees
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