YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Benjamin Sweet 1690–1777 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 March 1690

Birth Location: East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, USA

Death Date: 9 April 1777

Death Location: East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, USA

Father: Henry Sweet

Mother: Mary Andrews

Spouse(s): Susannah Spencer

Children(s): Theodosia Sweet

Benjamin Sweet was born in 1690 in East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, USA, the child of Henry Sweet And Mary Andrews. Benjamin Sweet married Susannah Spencer, and had children including Theodosia Sweet. Benjamin Sweet passed away in 1777 in East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, USA.

Find more search results for Benjamin Sweet
BS

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 Sweet was born in 1690 in East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, USA, the child of Henry Sweet And Mary Andrews.
  • Benjamin Sweet married Susannah Spencer, and had children including Theodosia Sweet.
  • Benjamin Sweet passed away in 1777 in East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Sweet's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Sweet
1690–1777
Birth Place: East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Henry Sweet
1662–1749
Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island, USA
Mary Andrews
1663–1752
Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island, USA
Grandparents
John Sweet
1620–1677
Devon, England
Elizabeth (Scott) Wilson
1629–1684
England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Sweet's Descendants

1.
BS
Benjamin Sweet (29 March 1690–9 April 1777) m. Susannah Spencer (4 March 1698–1785)
  1. 1. Theodosia Sweet 1727–1755 m. Benjamin (Briggs) Jr 1723–1799
    1. 1. Ruth Briggs 1747–1785 m. Jeremiah Spencer 1742–1813
      1. 1. Ruth Spencer 1782–1818 m. Andrew Calkins 1761–1860
        1. 1. Charles Calkins 1813–1869 m. Mary (Ann) calkins 1812–1892
        2. 2. Stephen Calkins 1808–1887
        3. 3. Nancy Caulkins 1810–1891
        4. 4. Amanda Squire 1806–1867
      2. 2. Benjamin SPENCER 1765–
      3. 3. Peleg Spencer 1769–1836
      4. 4. Jeremiah SPENCER 1775–1837
      5. 5. Elizabeth Spencer 1772–1852
      6. 6. Elijah SPENCER 1779–1862
      7. 7. Daniel Spencer 1771–1837
    2. 2. Joseph Briggs 1749–1832
    3. 3. Rufus Briggs 1762–1833
    4. 4. Jeremiah Briggs 1753–1828
    5. 5. Elizabeth.. Briggs 1748–1749
    6. 6. Lydia (...) Briggs 1755–1755
    7. 7. Lt. (Michael ..) Briggs 1751–1828

Benjamin Sweet's Timeline

3 Records

1690
29 March 1690
Birth of Benjamin Sweet in East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, USA
East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, USA
1733
1733
Age 43
Benjamin Sweet was married in East Greenwich, Kent, RI
East Greenwich, Kent, RI
1777
9 April 1777
Age 87
Death of Benjamin Sweet in Glocester, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
Glocester, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 March 1690
    Event Place: East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1690; Birth city: North Kingston; Birth state: RI
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1733
    Event Place: East Greenwich, Kent, RI
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1690; Birth city: North Kingston; Birth state: RI

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 April 1777
    Event Place: Glocester, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1690; Birth city: North Kingston; Birth state: RI
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, USA
    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