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Ebenezer JENCKES 1669–1726

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Ebenezer JENCKES in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 17 Sep 1669 · Pawtucket, Providence, RI, (USA)
Died 14 Aug 1726 · Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Father Joseph Jenks
Mother Esther Ballard (1632–1717)
Spouse Mary Butterworth
Siblings Abigail Jencks, Elizabeth Jenks, Esther Jencks, Honorable Judge William Thompson Jenckes Jenks Jfa12, Joanna Jenckes, Joseph Jenckes, Major Deputy Nathaniel Jencks, Sarah Jencks

Researchers connected through Ebenezer JENCKES 1669–1726

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Immediate Family

Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Ebenezer JENCKES began in 1669 in Pawtucket, Providence, RI, (USA). Ebenezer JENCKES married mary butterworth. Ebenezer JENCKES passed away in 1726 in Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America.

Sources

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1669
Birth of Ebenezer JENCKES in Pawtucket, Providence, RI, (USA)
Birth
1726
Death of Ebenezer JENCKES in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ebenezer JENCKES

This ancestor line traces from St Anne, London, , England (1599) to Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, USA (1669) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ebenezer JENCKES (1669–1726) was born in Pawtucket, Providence, RI, (USA) and died in Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America. 3 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, 3 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Ebenezer JENCKES's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ebenezer JENCKES PTP
1669–1726
Pawtucket, Providence, RI, (USA)
Parents
Unknown
Esther Ballard PTP
1632–1717
Lynn, Massachusetts (Essex)
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Ebenezer JENCKES's Descendants

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Ebenezer JENCKES PTP 1669–1726