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Ebenezer Short 1721–1822

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

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Ebenezer Short 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 3 independent trees

Born 21 MAR 1721 · Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Died 6 Jan 1822 · Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Father Matthew Short
Mother Margaret Freeman
Spouse Abigail Balcom (1726–1822)
Children Judith Short
Siblings Anna Short, Elizabeth Short, Glover Short, Judith Short, Lydia Short, Margaret Short, Mary Short, Matthew Short, Sarah Short

Researchers connected through Ebenezer Short 1721–1822

and 2 more tree owners connected with Ebenezer Short 1721–1822

Biography

Ebenezer Short was born in 1721 in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, the child of matthew short and margaret freeman. Ebenezer Short married abigail balcom, and had children including judith short. Ebenezer Short passed away in 1822 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1721
Birth of Ebenezer Short in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1822
Death of Ebenezer Short in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ebenezer Short

This ancestor line traces from Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1687) to Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1721) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ebenezer Short (1721–1822) was born in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States. 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 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.
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.

Ebenezer Short's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ebenezer Short PTP
1721–1822
Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Unknown
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Ebenezer Short's Descendants

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Ebenezer Short PTP 1721–1822 m. Abigail Balcom PTP 1726–1822