YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Benjamin Wilcox 1719–1813 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1719

Birth Location: Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA

Death Date: 6 July 1813

Death Location: Newport, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father: Stephen Wilcox

Mother: Alice Brownell

Spouse(s): Esther Sheffield

Children(s): Mehitable Wilcox

Benjamin Wilcox was born in 1719 in Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA, the child of Stephen Wilcox And Alice Brownell. Benjamin Wilcox married Esther Sheffield, and had children including Mehitable Hetty Wilcox. Benjamin Wilcox passed away in 1813 in Newport, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Find more search results for Benjamin Wilcox
BW

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)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

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

Biography

  • Benjamin Wilcox was born in 1719 in Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA, the child of Stephen Wilcox And Alice Brownell.
  • Benjamin Wilcox married Esther Sheffield, and had children including Mehitable Hetty Wilcox.
  • Benjamin Wilcox passed away in 1813 in Newport, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Stephen Wilcox
1694–1766
Birth Location: Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
SW
Alice Brownell
1695–1744
Birth Location: Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
AB

Spouses(s)

Esther Sheffield
1720–1813
Birth Location: Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
ES

Children(s)

Mehitable Wilcox
1750–1823
Birth Location: Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
MW

Benjamin Wilcox's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Wilcox
1719–1813
Birth Place: Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Stephen Wilcox
1694–1766
Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Alice Brownell
1695–1744
Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Grandparents
Stephen Wilcox
1670–1736
Westerly Rhode Island
Elizabeth Crandall
1672–1704
Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
William Brownell
1637–1715
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Mary Pearce
1654–1736
Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Wilcox's Descendants

1.
BW
Benjamin Wilcox (1719–6 July 1813) m. Esther Sheffield (3 Dec 1720–6 July 1813)
  1. 1. Mehitable ((Hetty)) Wilcox 1750–1823 m. Woodward Sanford 1750–1823
    1. 1. Encom SANFORD 1772–1865 m. Sarah Mann 1781–1820
      1. 1. John (Edward) Sanford 1798–1874 m. Elsie (Alice Harvey) SANFORD 1800–1871
        1. 1. Esther Sanford 1845–1909 m. John (Joseph) Macumber 1851–1929
    2. 2. Alice Sanford 1776–
    3. 3. Elizabeth Sanford 1781–
    4. 4. Esther Sanford 1786–1868
    5. 5. Frances Sanford 1778–
    6. 6. Joshua Sanford 1782–1845
    7. 7. Peleg Sanford 1774–1853
    8. 8. Phoebe Sanford 1788–
    9. 9. Sarah Sanford 1776–
    10. 10. Susannah Sanford 1784–
    11. 11. Thomas (Wilcox) Sanford 1792–

Benjamin Wilcox's Timeline

2 Records

1719
1719
Birth of Benjamin Wilcox in Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
1813
6 July 1813
Age 94
Death of Benjamin Wilcox in Newport, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada
Newport, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1719
    Event Place: Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 July 1813
    Event Place: Newport, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
Find more search results for Benjamin Wilcox

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