Who was John Ballard?

John Ballard (1653–1715) was born in Andover and died in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 4 generations of this lineage.

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John Ballard 1653–1715

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

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6 researchers on YourRoots have John Ballard in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 6 independent trees

Born 17 Jan 1653 · Andover

Died 18 Dec 1715 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Father William Ballard Jr Immigrant

Mother Ann Grace Berwick Ballard Immigrant

Siblings Abigail Ballard, Ann Ballard, Ann Mercy Ballard, Elizabeth Ballard, Elizabeth Ballard Blunt, Ensign Joseph Ballard, Esther Ballard, Hannah Ann Ballard, Hannah Ballard, Henry Ballard, Isaac Ballard, John Ballard Immigrant, Joseph Ballard Ens, Josiah Ballard, Lydia Ballard, Mary Ann Ballard, Maryann Ballard, Nathaniel Ballard, Philip Ballard, Sarah Ballard, Thomas Ballard Immigrant, William Ballard, William Ballard 3Rd

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Immediate Family

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William Ballard Jr Immigrant

Ann Grace Berwick Ballard Immigrant

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Children

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Biography

The story of John Ballard began in 1653 in Andover. John Ballard passed away in 1715 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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1653

Birth of John Ballard in Andover

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1715

Death of John Ballard in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Ballard

This ancestor line traces from Bristol, England (1580) to Andover,Essex,Massachusetts,USA (1653) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Ballard (1653–1715) was born in Andover and died in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have John 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.
: 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.