Who was Ebenezer Dana?

Ebenezer Dana (1711–1762) was born in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Havana, Cuba. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Ebenezer Dana 1711–1762

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 12 Dec 1711 · Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Died 19 Aug 1762 · Havana, Cuba

Father Daniel Dana (1663–1749)

Mother Naomi Croswell

Siblings Caleb Dana, Daniel Dana, Hephzibah Dana Hastings, Naomi Dana, Priscilla Dana, Richard Henry Dana, Thomas Dana, Timothy Dana

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 … Connecticut Soldiers, French and Indian …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Dana

1663–1749

Naomi Croswell

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Ebenezer Dana was born in 1711 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, the child of daniel dana and naomi croswell. Ebenezer Dana passed away in 1762 in Havana, Cuba.

Sources

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections
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Probate/Wills Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records
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Death Records Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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Military Connecticut Soldiers, French and Indian War, 1755-62

Life Timeline

1711

Birth of Ebenezer Dana in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Birth

1762

Death of Ebenezer Dana in Havana, Cuba

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ebenezer Dana

This ancestor line traces from Barnham, St Edmundsbury Borough, Suffolk, England (1562) to Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1711) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Ebenezer Dana (1711–1762) was born in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Havana, Cuba. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Ebenezer in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Ebenezer Dana PTP

1711–1762

Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts