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Joseph Benson 1640–1705

✓ Public Tree Person

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Birth Date: August 9, 1640

Birth Location: Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: January 2, 1705

Death Location: Hull, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Father:

Mother:

Joseph Benson was born in 1640 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, the child of John Benson And Mary Marah Williams. Joseph Benson married Sarah Bass, and had children including Benjamin Benson, Benoni Benson, Experience Benson, John Benson, Mary Benson, Sarah Benson, Susanna Benson. Joseph Benson passed away in 1705 in Hull, Plymouth, 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

No immediate family data available.

Biography

Early Life

Joseph Benson was born in 1640 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, the child of John Benson And Mary Marah Williams.

Family

Joseph Benson married Sarah Bass, and had children including Benjamin Benson, Benoni Benson, Experience Benson, John Benson, Mary Benson, Sarah Benson, Susanna Benson.

Later Years

Joseph Benson passed away in 1705 in Hull, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
  3. 3
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
  5. 5
    Census Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
  6. 6
    Record Massachusetts Applications of Freemen, 1630-91
  7. 7
    Family Tree Ancestry Family Trees

Life Timeline

1640
Born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
1678
Resided in Massachusetts, USA
1705
Died in Hull, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Found in 3 Family Trees

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