Who was Ephraim Chandler?

Ephraim Chandler (1696–1767) was born in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Ephraim Chandler 1696–1767

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 2 Oct 1696 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 10 May 1767 · Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Father Thomas Captain Chandler

Mother Mary Peters

Siblings Annis Chandler, David Chandler, Dorcas Chandler, Elizabeth Chandler, Hannah Chandler, Mary Chandler, Thomas Chandler, Timothy Chandler

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Captain Chandler

Mary Peters

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Children

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Biography

In 1696, Ephraim Chandler entered the world in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to thomas captain chandler and mary peters. Ephraim Chandler passed away in 1767 in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of Ephraim Chandler in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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1767

Death of Ephraim Chandler in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Ephraim Chandler

This ancestor line traces from Pebmarsh, Essex, England, United Kingdom (1578) to Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America (1696) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Ephraim Chandler (1696–1767) was born in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Ephraim 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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