Who was Ebenezer Osgood?

Ebenezer Osgood (1678–1680) was born in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts Colony and died in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts Colony. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Ebenezer Osgood 1678–1680

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 4 Oct 1678 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts Colony

Died 18 Aug 1680 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts Colony

Father Capt John Lovejoy Osgood Jr

Mother Mary Clements

Siblings Clarence Osgood, Clemence Osgood, Elizabeth Osgood, Hannah Osgood, John Osgood Lieutenant, Lydia Osgood, Mary Osgood, Mehitable Osgood, Peter Osgood, Samuel Osgood Lt, Sarah Osgood, Timothie Osgood, Timothy Osgood, Willliam Osgood

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Immediate Family

Parents

Capt John Lovejoy Osgood Jr

Mary Clements

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

In 1678, Ebenezer Osgood entered the world in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts Colony, born to capt john lovejoy osgood jr and mary clements. Ebenezer Osgood passed away in 1680 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts Colony.

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1678

Birth of Ebenezer Osgood in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts Colony

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1680

Death of Ebenezer Osgood in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts Colony

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Ebenezer Osgood

This ancestor line traces from England (1420) to Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1678) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Ebenezer Osgood (1678–1680) was born in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts Colony and died in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts Colony. 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 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
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