Ebenezer Elmes 1743–1779
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Ebenezer Elmes in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Ebenezer Elmes began in 1743 in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Ebenezer Elmes married hannah pratt, and had children including rodolphus elms. Ebenezer Elmes passed away in 1779 in Middleboro, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.
Sources
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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3Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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4Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Ebenezer Elmes
This ancestor line traces from Middleborough, Plymouth, Provindence of Massachusetts Bay, Massachusetts, USA (1706) to Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1743) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Ebenezer Elmes (1743–1779) was born in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Middleboro, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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Related Records
Ebenezer Elmes's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record