Who was Ephraim Ware?

Ephraim Ware (1659–1753) was born in Dedham and died in Needham. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Ephraim in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 2 generations of this lineage.

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Ephraim Ware 1659–1753

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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7 researchers on YourRoots have Ephraim Ware 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 5 Nov 1659 · Dedham

Died 26 Mar 1753 · Needham

Father Robert Ware Sr

Mother Margaret Hunting

Siblings Ebenezer Ware, Elisha Ware, Elizabeth Ware, Esther Man, Esther Ware, John Ware, Joseph Ware, Margaret Ware, Mary Ware, Nathaniel Ware, Robert Ware, Samuel Ware

Records

Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary … American Marriages Before 1699 Geneanet Community Trees Index Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Civil War Pension Index: … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service … North America, Family Histories The New England Historical & …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Ware Sr

Margaret Hunting

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Ephraim Ware began in 1659 in Dedham. Ephraim Ware passed away in 1753 in Needham.

Sources

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Burial Records Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots
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Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Military U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Military U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

Life Timeline

1659

Birth of Ephraim Ware in Dedham

Birth

1753

Death of Ephraim Ware in Needham

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ephraim Ware

This ancestor line traces from Suffolk, England (1611) to Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts (1659) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Ephraim Ware (1659–1753) was born in Dedham and died in Needham. 7 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, 7 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 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.
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