YourRoots Logo SIGN UP
banner

Import your family tree

to get weekly genealogy reports and discover parents of your “end-of-line” ancestors — FREE with AI Ancestor Finder.

SIGN UP

Benjamin Ward 1744 – 1812 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Oct 1744

Birth Location: Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 18 April 1812

Death Location: Carver, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Ephraim Ward

Mother: Sarah Donham

Spouse(s): Mary Shaw

Children(s): Gizzeal WARD

The birth of Benjamin Ward took place in 1744 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA, to Ephraim Ward and Sarah Donham. Benjamin Ward married Mary "Molly"( Crossman?) Shaw, and together they had Gizzeal (Gilly) WARD. Benjamin Ward's death occurred in 1812 in Carver, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Find more search results for Benjamin Ward
BW

Family tree

Parents

Ephraim Ward
1720 – 1748
Birth Location: Plymouth, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts
EW
Sarah Donham
1725 – 1770
Birth Location: Plymouth, Plymouth County, Province of Massachusetts, Massachusetts, USA
SD

Spouses(s)

Mary Shaw
1750 – 1814
Birth Location: Easton, Bristol Co., Massachusetts
MS

Children(s)

Gizzeal WARD
1778 – 1828
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
GW

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 18 Oct 1744
    Event Place: Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 18 April 1812
    Event Place: Carver, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Carver
Find more search results for Benjamin Ward

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE