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Matthias Ellis 1657–1748

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Matthias Ellis in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 25 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 2 independent trees

Born 2 Jun 1657 · Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Died 3 Aug 1748 · Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Thomas Ellis
Mother Elizabeth Freeman (1624–1692)
Siblings Bennett Ellis, Deborah Ellis, Elizabeth Ellis, Freeman Ellis, Gideon Ellis, Joel Ellis, John Ellis, Manoah Ellis, Mordecai Ellis, Nathaniel Ellis, Samuel Ellis, William Ellis

Researchers connected through Matthias Ellis 1657–1748

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1657, Matthias Ellis entered the world in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States, born to john thomas ellis and elizabeth freeman. Matthias Ellis passed away in 1748 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  2. 2
    Record OneWorldTree

Life Timeline

1657
Birth of Matthias Ellis in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1748
Death of Matthias Ellis in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Matthias Ellis

This ancestor line traces from Lérida, Lleida, Catalonia, Spain (1000) to Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States (1657) across 25 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Matthias Ellis (1657–1748) was born in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, 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 Matthias 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 25 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Matthias Ellis's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Matthias Ellis PTP
1657–1748
Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth Freeman PTP
1624–1692
Billingshurst, Sussex, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Edmund Freeman PTP
1620–1673
Billingshurst, Sussex, England
Unknown

Matthias Ellis's Descendants

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Matthias Ellis PTP 1657–1748