YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Benjamin (Lieutenant) Parsons 1723–1777 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 October 1723

Birth Location: Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 1 April 1777

Death Location: Goshen, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father:

Mother:

Spouse(s): Rebecca Sheldon

Children(s): Rev. Esq., Silas Parsons, Justin Parsons, Rebecca Parsons, Hannah Parsons, Mercy Parsons, Solomon Parsons, Jerusha Parsons, Susan Parsons, Ebenezer Parsons

Benjamin (Lieutenant) Parsons was born in 1723 in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA, the child of Ebenezer Parsons And Mercy. Benjamin (Lieutenant) Parsons married Rebecca Sheldon, and had children including Ebenezer Parsons, Hannah Parsons, Jerusha Parsons, Justin Sheldon Parsons, Mercy Parsons, Rebecca Parsons, Rev Benjamin Parsons Esq, Silas Parsons, Solomon Parsons, Susan Parsons. Benjamin (Lieutenant) Parsons passed away in 1777 in Goshen, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Find more search results for Benjamin Parsons
BP

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)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Benjamin (Lieutenant) Parsons was born in 1723 in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA, the child of Ebenezer Parsons And Mercy.
  • Benjamin (Lieutenant) Parsons married Rebecca Sheldon, and had children including Ebenezer Parsons, Hannah Parsons, Jerusha Parsons, Justin Sheldon Parsons, Mercy Parsons, Rebecca Parsons, Rev Benjamin Parsons Esq, Silas Parsons, Solomon Parsons, Susan Parsons.
  • Benjamin (Lieutenant) Parsons passed away in 1777 in Goshen, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Parsons's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Parsons
1723–1777
Birth Place: Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Parsons's Descendants

1.
BP
Benjamin ((Lieutenant)) Parsons (21 October 1723–1 April 1777) m. Rebecca Sheldon (6 December 1727–28 October 1811)
  1. 1. Rev. (Benjamin Parsons) Esq. 1769–1857 m. Lovisa Stebbins 1768–1807
    1. 1. Julia Parsons 1800–1840 m. John (Neatby) Todd 1794–1849
      1. 1. Julia Todd 1821–1908 m. Gustavus (Hall Scott) Jr 1812–1882
        1. 1. Douglas (Marshall) Scott 1847–1904
        2. 2. David Scott 1846–
        3. 3. G (H) Scott 1846–
  2. 2. Silas Parsons 1761–1839
  3. 3. Justin (Sheldon) Parsons 1759–1847
  4. 4. Rebecca Parsons 1765–
  5. 5. Hannah Parsons 1755–
  6. 6. Mercy Parsons 1753–
  7. 7. Solomon Parsons 1763–
  8. 8. Jerusha Parsons 1746–
  9. 9. Susan Parsons 1757–
  10. 10. Ebenezer Parsons 1751–

Benjamin Parsons's Timeline

2 Records

1723
21 October 1723
Birth of Benjamin (Lieutenant) Parsons in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
1777
1 April 1777
Age 54
Death of Benjamin (Lieutenant) Parsons in Goshen, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Goshen, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 October 1723
    Event Place: Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 124
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [3] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 131
    [4] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Hinsdale Genealogy : Descendants of Robert Hinsdale of Dedham Medfield Hadley and Deerfield with an
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 April 1777
    Event Place: Goshen, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 124
    [2] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Hinsdale Genealogy : Descendants of Robert Hinsdale of Dedham Medfield Hadley and Deerfield with an
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Goshen, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE