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Ebenezer Johnson 1745–1774

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Ebenezer Johnson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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

Born 16 Jul 1745 · Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Died 8 Oct 1774 · Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Father Capt Obadiah E Johnson
Mother Lydia Cleveland (1704–1775)
Siblings Abigail Johnson, Jacob Johnson, Jedediah Johnson, John Johnson, Lt Col Obadiah Johnson, Lydia Johnson, Olive Johnson, Samuel Johnson, William Johnson
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Ebenezer Johnson was born in 1745 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, the child of capt obadiah e johnson and lydia cleveland. Ebenezer Johnson passed away in 1774 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.

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Life Timeline

1745
Birth of Ebenezer Johnson in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Birth
1774
Death of Ebenezer Johnson in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ebenezer Johnson

This ancestor line traces from West Riding, Yorkshire, England (1556) to Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut (1745) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ebenezer Johnson (1745–1774) was born in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut and died in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut. 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 7 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Capt Obadiah E Johnson
Father
Lydia Cleveland
1704–1775 · Mother
Johnson US Census Records
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Ebenezer Johnson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ebenezer Johnson PTP
1745–1774
Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Parents
Unknown
Lydia Cleveland PTP
1704–1775
Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Josiah Cleveland PTP
1690–1750
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Unknown

Ebenezer Johnson's Descendants

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Ebenezer Johnson PTP 1745–1774