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Benjamin Spear 1698–1775

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Birth Date: February 12, 1698

Birth Location: Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: March 3, 1775

Death Location: Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Father: EBENEZER SPEAR

Mother: RACHEL DEERING

The story of Benjamin Spear began in 1698 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. Benjamin Spear married Sarah Niles, and had children including Joseph Spear. Benjamin Spear passed away in 1775 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

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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:
A
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)

Children

Biography

Early Life

The story of Benjamin Spear began in 1698 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Family

Benjamin Spear married Sarah Niles, and had children including Joseph Spear.

Later Years

Benjamin Spear passed away in 1775 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
  2. 2
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
  3. 3
    Family Tree Ancestry Family Trees

Life Timeline

1698
Born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
1722
Married in Braintree
1775
Died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

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