Who was Gideon Ellis?

Gideon Ellis (1701–1760) was born in Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Gideon in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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Gideon Ellis 1701–1760

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Reliability Score: B

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 05 FEB 1701 · Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Died 10 DEC 1760 · Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Father Freeman Ellis

Mother Mercy Mary Winslow

Siblings Dorothy Ellis, Ebenezer Ellis, Eleanor Ellis, Elizabeth Ellis, Joel Ellis, Mercy Ellis, Mordecai Ellis, Patience Ellis, Thankful Ellis

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Immediate Family

Parents

Freeman Ellis

Mercy Mary Winslow

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1701, Gideon Ellis entered the world in Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, born to freeman ellis and mercy mary winslow. Gideon Ellis passed away in 1760 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

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1701

Birth of Gideon Ellis in Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1760

Death of Gideon Ellis in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Gideon Ellis

This ancestor line traces from Droitwich, Worcester, England (1528) to Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1701) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Gideon Ellis (1701–1760) was born in Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Gideon 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 5 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.