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Joel Ballard 1780–1816

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Joel 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 2 independent trees

Born 1 Nov 1780 · Plainfield, Sullivan, New Hampshire, United States,
Died 9 Aug 1816 · Whitesboro, Oneida, New York, United States,
Father Israel Ballard
Mother Alice Elas Fuller
Siblings Alice Ballard, Alvan Ballard, Daniel Ballard, Ellis Ballard, Hannah Roberts Ballard, Israel Ballard, Jonathan Ballard, Lucy Ballard, Mary Ballard, Samuel Fuller Ballard

Researchers connected through Joel Ballard 1780–1816

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joel Ballard began in 1780 in Plainfield, Sullivan, New Hampshire, United States,. Joel Ballard passed away in 1816 in Whitesboro, Oneida, New York, United States,.

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Life Timeline

1780
Birth of Joel Ballard in Plainfield, Sullivan, New Hampshire, United States,
Birth
1816
Death of Joel Ballard in Whitesboro, Oneida, New York, United States,
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joel Ballard

This ancestor line traces from Hunsdon, Hertford, Hertfordshire, England (1500) to Plainfield, Sullivan, New Hampshire, United States, (1780) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joel Ballard (1780–1816) was born in Plainfield, Sullivan, New Hampshire, United States, and died in Whitesboro, Oneida, New York, United States,. 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 Joel 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.

Joel Ballard's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joel Ballard PTP
1780–1816
Plainfield, Sullivan, New Hampshire, United States,
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joel Ballard's Descendants

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Joel Ballard PTP 1780–1816