Who was Nathaniel Balch?

Nathaniel Balch (1717–1737) was born in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Maine, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 9 generations of this lineage.

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Nathaniel Balch 1717–1737

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Reliability Score: B

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

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3 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel Balch in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 3 independent trees

Born 13 Oct 1717 · Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 11 Apr 1737 · Maine, United States

Father Samuel Balch Ii

Mother Mary Baker Colburne

Siblings Abigail Balch, Ebenezer Balch, Hannah Balch, Israel Balch, John Balch, Jonathan Balch, Joshua Balch, Josiah Joseph Balch, Martha Balch, Rebecca Balch, Roger Balch, Ruth Balch, Veren Balch

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Balch Ii

Mary Baker Colburne

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Nathaniel Balch began in 1717 in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Nathaniel Balch passed away in 1737 in Maine, United States.

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Life Timeline

1717

Birth of Nathaniel Balch in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1737

Death of Nathaniel Balch in Maine, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathaniel Balch

This ancestor line traces from Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, East Yorkshire, England (1438) to Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1717) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Nathaniel Balch (1717–1737) was born in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Maine, United States. 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 Nathaniel 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 9 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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