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Elizabeth Ballard 1687–1745

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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 11 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 11 trees
Death year and location consistent across 11 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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  • Descendant's record available
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11 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Ballard in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 11 independent trees, with linked records

Born 31 Dec 1687 · Gloucester, Virginia, British Colonial America
Died 16 Sep 1745 · Spotsylvania, Virginia, British Colonial America
Spouse Ambrose Joshua Smythe
Children Katherine S Smith
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index London, England, Church of England … Ancestry Family Tree
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Biography

Elizabeth Ballard was born in 1687 in Gloucester, Virginia, British Colonial America. Elizabeth Ballard married ambrose joshua smythe, and had children including katherine s smith. Elizabeth Ballard passed away in 1745 in Spotsylvania, Virginia, British Colonial America.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1687
Birth of Elizabeth Ballard in Gloucester, Virginia, British Colonial America
Birth
1745
Death of Elizabeth Ballard in Spotsylvania, Virginia, British Colonial America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Ballard

This ancestor line traces from Chevening, Kent, England (1487) to Gloucester, Virginia, British Colonial America (1687) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Ballard (1687–1745) was born in Gloucester, Virginia, British Colonial America and died in Spotsylvania, Virginia, British Colonial America. 11 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, 11 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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 8 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.

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Elizabeth Ballard's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Elizabeth Ballard PTP
1687–1745
Gloucester, Virginia, British Colonial America
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Elizabeth Ballard's Descendants

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Elizabeth Ballard PTP 1687–1745