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Joel R. Ellis 1779–1828 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jan 1779

Birth Location: Walpole, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 10 Jan 1828

Death Location: Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USA

Father: Moses Ellis

Mother: Molly Richards

Spouse(s): Harriet Carter

Children(s): Julia Ellis

In 1779, Joel R. Ellis entered the world in Walpole, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, born to Moses Ellis And Molly Belcher Richards. In 1820, Joel R. Ellis resided in Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, USA. Joel R. Ellis married Harriet Whittemore Carter, and had children including Julia E Ellis. Joel R. Ellis passed away in 1828 in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1779, Joel R. Ellis entered the world in Walpole, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, born to Moses Ellis And Molly Belcher Richards.
  • In 1820, Joel R. Ellis resided in Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, USA.
  • Joel R. Ellis married Harriet Whittemore Carter, and had children including Julia E Ellis.
  • Joel R. Ellis passed away in 1828 in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joel Ellis's Ancestors

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Joel Ellis
1779–1828
Birth Place: Walpole, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Moses Ellis
1742–1823
Walpole, Massachusetts
Molly (Belcher) Richards
1758–1824
Dedham, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Moses Ellis
1703–1783
Dedham, MA
Sarah Dwight
1708–
Medfield, MA
Joseph Richards
–1885
Dedham, Norfolk County, MA
Rebecca Belcher
1732–1777
Dedham, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Ellis
1666–1721
Sarah Hemenway
1687–
John Dwight
1678–
Elizabeth
1678–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Ellis
1600–1694
Elizabeth French
1629–1697
John Hemenway
1660–
Mary
1666–

Joel Ellis's Descendants

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Joel (R.) Ellis (24 Jan 1779–10 Jan 1828) m. Harriet (Whittemore) Carter (15 Aug 1798–03 Sep 1875)
  1. 1. Julia (E.) Ellis 1817–1875 m. Francis Davis 1810–
    1. 1. Frank (Davis) Ulman 1837–1897 m. Mary (Eliza) Nichols 1842–1896
      1. 1. Frank (Elmer) Davis 1861–1949 m. Albertine Karl 1868–1932 m. Hattie (Baker) Mayo 1860–1930
        1. 1. Viola (Elizabeth) Davis 1898–1968 m. Mckinley Mclellan 1898–1970
        2. 2. Hazel (A) Davis 1904–1989 m. Edward (Burdick) Pratt 1902–1956
        3. 3. Maude (E) Davis 1883–1959 m. Charles (Ross) Urquhart 1880–
      2. 2. Selwin (B.) Davis 1870–
      3. 3. Charles (Melvin) Davis 1867–1947 m. Betsy (M) Davis 1873– m. Mabel (E.) Mills 1871–1900 m. Addie P. 1876–1954
        1. 1. Charles (E) Davis 1900–
        2. 2. Louisa (M) Davis 1903–
        3. 3. Frank (L) Davis 1902–
        4. 4. Florence (M) Davis 1894–
        5. 5. Florence (M.) Davis 1893–
        6. 6. Lillian (Frances) Davis 1890–1983
      4. 4. Lora (Mable) DAVIS 1875–1963
      5. 5. Fred (Cecil) DAVIS 1864–1932 m. Helen Cummins 1885– m. Annie (H) Mayo 1860–
        1. 1. Helen (Elizabeth) Davis 1916–
        2. 2. Chester (C) Davis 1888–1964 m. Florence (A) White 1888–
    2. 2. Annie Davis 1843–1875

Joel Ellis's Timeline

3 Records

1779
24 Jan 1779
Birth of Joel R. Ellis in Walpole, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Walpole, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
1820
1820
Age 41
Joel R. Ellis resided here in Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, USA
Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, USA
1828
10 Jan 1828
Age 49
Death of Joel R. Ellis in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USA
Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1779
    Event Place: Walpole, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Augusta, Kennebec, Maine; Page: 565; NARA Roll: M33_35; Image: 107

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Jan 1828
    Event Place: Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USA

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