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Benjamin Preston 1762–1827

✓ Public Tree Person

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Birth Date: August 31, 1762

Birth Location: Killingly, Windham, Connecticut

Death Date: August 17, 1827

Death Location: Haldimand Township, Northumberland, Ontario, Canada

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The story of Benjamin Preston began in 1762 in Killingly, Windham, Connecticut. In 1776, Benjamin Preston established residence. Benjamin Preston married Dorcas Brown, and had children including Ebenezer Preston, Martha Preston, Syrene Preston, William Preston. Benjamin Preston passed away in 1827 in Haldimand Township, Northumberland, Ontario, Canada.

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

No immediate family data available.

Biography

Early Life

The story of Benjamin Preston began in 1762 in Killingly, Windham, Connecticut.

In 1776, Benjamin Preston established residence.

Family

Benjamin Preston married Dorcas Brown, and had children including Ebenezer Preston, Martha Preston, Syrene Preston, William Preston.

Later Years

Benjamin Preston passed away in 1827 in Haldimand Township, Northumberland, Ontario, Canada.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920
  2. 2
    Family Tree Ancestry Family Trees

Life Timeline

1762
Born in Killingly, Windham, Connecticut
1776
Resided in
1827
Died in Haldimand Township, Northumberland, Ontario, Canada

Found in 3 Family Trees

Each researcher's tree may show different family connections for this ancestor.