Elisha
STORY
Born
3 December 1743
,
Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died
27 August 1805
,
Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA
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Born: 3 December 1743 in Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Father:
William STORY
Mother:
Elizabeth MARION
Elisha was a participant in the Boston Tea Party.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Elisha married Ruth RUDDOCK 14 May 1767 in Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay . The couple had (at least) 7 children.
Ruth RUDDOCK was born 5 March 1745 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale). Ruth died 21 March 1778 in Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA.
Elisha STORY died 27 August 1805 in Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA.
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Recorded occupation: doctor
Spouse & Children of Elisha STORY
Elisha STORY married 
Ruth RUDDOCK
Marriage date: 14 May 1767
Marriage place: Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Ruth RUDDOCKMarriage date: 14 May 1767
Marriage place: Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Children of Elisha STORY and Ruth RUDDOCK
John Ruddock STORYBorn: 8 September 1769, Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 1 November 1846, Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 1 November 1846, Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA
Tabitha STORYBorn: 8 March 1770, Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 19 February 1852, Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 19 February 1852, Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA
Abiel Ruddock STORYBorn: 5 April 1772, Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 2 December 1829, Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 2 December 1829, Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA
Elisha Marion STORYBorn: 5 April 1772, Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: ,
Died: ,
Rebecca STORYBorn: 18 July 1773, Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: ,
Died: ,
William STORYBorn: 18 August 1774, Malden, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 17 March 1864, Salem, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 17 March 1864, Salem, Massachusetts, USA
Eleanor Marion STORYBorn: 8 October 1775, Malden, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 9 August 1821, Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 9 August 1821, Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA
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Birth — 17433 December 1743
Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
1767 Marriage / PartnerElisha STORY and Ruth RUDDOCK 14 May 1767, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)
He was 23 years old.
1769 Birth of ChildJohn Ruddock STORY was born 8 September 1769, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)
Elisha was 25 years old.
1770 Birth of ChildTabitha STORY was born 8 March 1770, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)
Elisha was 26 years old.
1772 Birth of ChildAbiel Ruddock STORY was born 5 April 1772, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)
Elisha was 28 years old.
1772 Birth of ChildElisha Marion STORY was born 5 April 1772, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)
Elisha was 28 years old.
1773 Birth of ChildRebecca STORY was born 18 July 1773, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)
Elisha was 29 years old.
1774 Birth of ChildWilliam STORY was born 18 August 1774, Malden, Massachusetts, USA
Elisha was 30 years old.
1775 Birth of ChildEleanor Marion STORY was born 8 October 1775, Malden, Massachusetts, USA
Elisha was 31 years old.
1778 Death of Spouse/PartnerRuth RUDDOCK died 21 March 1778, Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
Death — 180527 August 1805
Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA
He died at the age of 61.
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Last updated: 2/7/2026 3:38:07 PM
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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)1620 - 1627 - Plymouth Colony, New England
1628 - 1686 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1689 - 1692 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1692 - 1775 - Province of Massachusetts Bay
1776 - 1788 - Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
February 6, 1788 - Massachusetts becomes 6th U.S. state
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