Rebecca Esten 1695–1787
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca Esten in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Rebecca Esten 1695–1787
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Rebecca Esten began in 1695 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Rebecca Esten married peter ballou, and had children including hannah ballou, hopestill ballou, maturin ballou, mercy ballou, olney ballou, peter ballou, sarah abigail ballou. Rebecca Esten passed away in 1787 in Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.
Sources
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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3Record Millennium File
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4Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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5Record North America, Family Histories
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6Vital Records Rhode Island, Vital Extracts
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Rebecca Esten
This ancestor line traces from Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA (1651) to Providence, Rhode Island, USA (1695) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Rebecca Esten (1695–1787) was born in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States and died in Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca 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 2 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.
Related Records
Rebecca Esten's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record