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Born
2 September 1756 ,  Townsend, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died
5 December 1837 ,  Townsend, Massachusetts, USA
Ebenezer  married  Sarah SHATTUCK 13 December 1781 in Pepperell, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay .  The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Sarah SHATTUCK  was born 23 February 1755 in Pepperell, Province of Massachusetts Bay.  Sarah died 8 July 1785 in Townsend, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay . 
Ebenezer  married  Hannah SMITH 26 June 1786 in Townsend, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay .  The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Hannah SMITH  was born abt. 1759 in Mason, New Hampshire, New England.  Hannah died 4 April 1787 in Townsend, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay . 
Ebenezer  married  Phebe WESTON 4 November 1787 in Townsend, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay .  The couple had (at least) 10 children.
Phebe WESTON  was born 19 December 1767 in Townsend, Province of Massachusetts Bay .  Phebe died 2 November 1848 in Townsend, Massachusetts, USA . 
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Parents of Ebenezer BALL

Father
Ebenezer BALL
Mother
Rebecca BUTTERFIELD

Grandparents of Ebenezer BALL

Paternal grandparents
Jeremiah BALL Mary Townsend STEVENS
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Ebenezer had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Ebenezer  married  Sarah SHATTUCK 13 December 1781 in Pepperell, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay .  The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Sarah SHATTUCK  was born 23 February 1755 in Pepperell, Province of Massachusetts Bay.  Sarah died 8 July 1785 in Townsend, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay . 

Ebenezer  married  (2) Hannah SMITH 26 June 1786 in Townsend, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay .  The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Hannah SMITH  was born abt. 1759 in Mason, New Hampshire, New England.  Hannah died 4 April 1787 in Townsend, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay . 

Ebenezer  married  (3) Phebe WESTON 4 November 1787 in Townsend, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay .  The couple had (at least) 10 children.
Phebe WESTON  was born 19 December 1767 in Townsend, Province of Massachusetts Bay .  Phebe died 2 November 1848 in Townsend, Massachusetts, USA . 
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Spouses, Marriages & Children of Ebenezer BALL

Ebenezer BALL married flag female ancestor Sarah SHATTUCK
Marriage date: 13 December 1781
Marriage place: Pepperell, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay

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Ebenezer BALL married flag female ancestor Hannah SMITH
Marriage date: 26 June 1786
Marriage place: Townsend, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay

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Ebenezer BALL married flag female ancestor Phebe WESTON
Marriage date: 4 November 1787
Marriage place: Townsend, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay

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BirthBirth — 1756
2 September 1756
Townsend, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Revolutionary War
BALL, EBENEZER JR
Ancestor #: A106124
Service: MASSACHUSETTS Rank(s): PRIVATE
Birth: 9-2-1756 TOWNSEND MIDDLESEX CO MASSACHUSETTS
Death: 12-5-1837 TOWNSEND MIDDLESEX CO MASSACHUSETTS
Pension Number: S*W14232
Service Source: S*W14232
Service Description: 1) CAPT SHATTUCK, COL ROBINSON

RESIDENCE
1) City: TOWNSEND - County: MIDDLESEX CO - State: MASSACHUSETTS

SPOUSE
1) SARAH SHATTUCK
2) HANNAH SMITH
3) PHEBE WESTON
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News1775 - Paul Revere's famous ride (April 18)
News1775 - First shots of Revolutionary War fired in Lexington and Concord. (April 19)
News1776 - American Declaration of Independence (July 4)
News1776 - Congress renames the nation 'United States of America' (September 9)
News1777 - The Articles of Confederation Were Adopted (November 15)
marriage1781 Marriage / Partner
Ebenezer BALL and Sarah SHATTUCK 13 December 1781, Pepperell, Massachusetts, USA

He was 25 years old.
1782 Birth of Child
Sarah BALL was born 20 November 1782, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)

Ebenezer was 26 years old.
Invention 1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)

The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
News1784 - The Continental Congress Ratified the Treaty of Paris Ending the Revolutionary War (January 14)
1785 Death of Spouse/Partner
Sarah SHATTUCK died 8 July 1785, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)
marriage1786 Marriage / Partner
Ebenezer BALL and Hannah SMITH 26 June 1786, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)

He was 29 years old.
marriage1787 Marriage / Partner
Ebenezer BALL and Phebe WESTON 4 November 1787, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)

He was 31 years old.
1787 Birth of Child
Ebenezer BALL was born 2 April 1787, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)

Ebenezer was 30 years old.
1787 Death of Spouse/Partner
Hannah SMITH died 4 April 1787, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)
News1787 - U.S. Constitution ratified (September 17)
1788 Birth of Child
David BALL was born 7 November 1788, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)

Ebenezer was 32 years old.
U.S. President1789 - George Washington becomes the 1st President of the United States

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1790 Birth of Child
Levi BALL was born 7 July 1790, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)

Ebenezer was 33 years old.
News1791 - The Bill of Rights takes effect (December 15)
1792 Birth of Child
Hannah BALL was born 11 August 1792, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)

Ebenezer was 35 years old.
1792 Birth of Child
Hosea BALL was born 11 August 1792, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)

Ebenezer was 35 years old.
1792 Birth of Child
Moses BALL was born 11 August 1792, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)

Ebenezer was 35 years old.
Invention 1793 - The cotton gin is invented (Eli Whitney, United States)
1794 Birth of Child
Phebe BALL was born 4 August 1794, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)

Ebenezer was 37 years old.
1796 Birth of Child
Samuel Kent BALL was born 6 August 1796, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)

Ebenezer was 39 years old.
U.S. President1797 - John Adams becomes President of the United States

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Invention 1800 - Electric storage battery is invented (Alessandro Volta, Italy)
1800 Birth of Child
Hanna BALL was born 31 October 1800, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)

Ebenezer was 44 years old.
U.S. President1801 - Thomas Jefferson becomes President of the United States

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News1803 - Louisiana Purchase - The United States doubled its size by purchasing this territory from Spain. (October 20)
1804 Birth of Child
Roxana BALL was born 23 November 1804, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)

Ebenezer was 48 years old.
News1805 - Lewis and Clark reach Pacific (November 15)
1807 Birth of Child
Varnum BALL was born 30 June 1807, Townsend, Massachusetts, USA (Townsend Harbor)

Ebenezer was 50 years old.
U.S. President1809 - James Madison becomes President of the United States
NewsThe War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.
Invention 1817 - The bicycle is invented (Baron Karl de Drais de Sauerbrun, Germany)
U.S. President1817 - James Monroe becomes President of the United States
Invention 1824 - Portland cement is invented (Joseph Aspdin, England)
Invention 1825 - The locomotive is invented (George Stephenson, England)
U.S. President1825 - John Quincy Adams becomes President of the United States
Invention 1826 - The gas stove is invented (James Sharp, England)
News1826 - Former U.S. Presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both die on the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence.
Invention 1827 - Matches are invented (John Walker, England)
News1827 - The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is incorporated, becoming the first railroad in America offering commercial transportation of both people and freight.
Invention 1829 - The sewing machine is invented (Barthélemy Thimonnier, France)
U.S. President1829 - Andrew Jackson becomes President of the United States
News1830 - The Indian Removal Act marks the beginning of the forced relocation of five tribes of native Americans, known as Trail of Tears
Death
Name: Ebenezer Ball
Gender: Male
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Death Date: 05 Dec 1837
Death Place: Townsend, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Age: 81
Birth Date: 1756
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I01976-5
System Origin: Massachusetts-EASy
GS Film Number: 763905
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'Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:FHBC-WYK : 10 December 2014), Ebenezer Ball, 05 Dec 1837; citing Townsend, Middlesex, Massachusetts, reference ; FHL microfilm 763,905.'
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Old Burying Ground Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA PLOT Row 11 Left Headstone 19
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Did You Know?The name 'Massachusetts' originates with native Americans in the Massachusetts Bay area (from the language of the Algonquian nation). The name translates roughly as 'at or about the great hill.' (statesymbolsusa.org)

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February 6, 1788 - Massachusetts becomes 6th U.S. state

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