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Lieutenant Ebenezer Smith

Lieutenant Ebenezer Smith

Male 1668 - 1728  (60 years)


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  • Name Ebenezer Smith  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36] 
    Title Lieutenant 
    Birth 1668  Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [13, 15, 26] 
    Gender Male 
    FSID L8TK-8Z5 
    Burial 1728  Hartford, Connecticut, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [13, 15, 26] 
    Death 16 Sep 1728  Hartford, Connecticut, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [13, 14, 15, 18, 26, 29] 
    Person ID I5728  footsteps
    Last Modified 27 Nov 2025 

    Father Samuel Smith, Deacon,   b. 27 Jan 1638, Hartford, Connecticut, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Sep 1703, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 65 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Mary Ensign,   b. 1 Aug 1639, Connecticut, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Jul 1723, Connecticut, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 13 Dec 1659  Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Age at Marriage Samuel was 21 years and 11 months - Mary was 20 years and 4 months. 
    Family ID F4456  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Sarah Huxley,   b. 8 May 1675, Hartford, Connecticut, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 18 Aug 1749, Hartford, Connecticut, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years) 
    Marriage 10 Jan 1688  Hartford, Connecticut, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Age at Marriage Ebenezer was ~ 20 years and 1 month - Sarah was 12 years and 8 months. 
    Children 
    +1. Jonathan Smith,   b. 1 Aug 1705, Hartford, Connecticut, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1776, Hartford, Connecticut, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F2566  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 27 Nov 2025 

  • Notes 
    • Ebenezer was elected to many town offices over the years, first serving as a tithingman in 1700, a position he held again in 1710. A tithing man was elected "to preserve good order in the church" during meetings. He was "to make complaint of any disorderly conduct and to enforce the observance of the Sabbath. Tithing men were equipped with a two foot long black staff with a brass knob on one end and a foxtail or rabbit's foot on the other. The knob was used to awaken men by tapping them on the head and to correct wicked boys. Women were awakened by brushing the foxtail against their faces." Church attendance was compulsory and lasted all day long each Sunday - see First Parish History. On 14 Mar 1701 Ebenezer was chosen as a selectmen and was also named a town assessor that day; he also served as a selectman the following year, as well as in 1716 and 1718.

      Ebenezer was elected to many town offices over the years, first serving as a tithingman in 1700, a position he held again in 1710. A tithing man was elected "to preserve good order in the church" during meetings. He was "to make complaint of any d isorderly conduct and to enforce the observance of the Sabbath. Tithing men were equipped with a two foot long black staff with a brass knob on one end and a foxtail or rabbit's foot on the other. The knob was used to awaken men by tapping them o n the head and to correct wicked boys. Women were awakened by brushing the foxtail against their faces." Church attendance was compulsory and lasted all day long each Sunday - see First Parish History. On 14 Mar 1701 Ebenezer was chosen as a selec tmen and was also named a town assessor that day; he also served as a selectman the following year, as well as in 1716 and 1718.

  • Sources 
    1. [S360] Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915, "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915", databaseFamilySearch (https:///ark:/61903/1:1:4KCQ-QNZM : 15 January 2020), Ebinezer Smith in entry for Sarah Smith, 1694.

    2. [S360] Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915, "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915", databaseFamilySearch (https:///ark:/61903/1:1:FCQ4-NS3 : 14 January 2020), Ebinezer Smith in entry for Sarah , .

    3. [S360] Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915, "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915", databaseFamilySearch (https:///ark:/61903/1:1:FCQ4-NSW : 14 January 2020), Ebinezer Smith in entry for Dority , .

    4. [S360] Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915, "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915", databaseFamilySearch (https:///ark:/61903/1:1:FHGP-V22 : 14 January 2020), Ebinezer Smith in entry for Sarah Smith, 1694.

    5. [S350] Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906", databaseFamilySearch (https:///ark:/61903/1:1:F7WG-NJZ : 7 January 2020), Ebenezer Smith in entry for Elizabeth Smith, 1703.

    6. [S350] Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906", databaseFamilySearch (https:///ark:/61903/1:1:F74T-R6F : 7 January 2020), Ebenezer Smith in entry for Ebenezer Smith, 1699.

    7. [S350] Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906", databaseFamilySearch (https:///ark:/61903/1:1:F74Y-7PV : 7 January 2020), Ebenezer Smith in entry for Nathaniel Smith, 1701.

    8. [S350] Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906", databaseFamilySearch (https:///ark:/61903/1:1:F74Y-7LP : 7 January 2020), Ebenezer Smith in entry for Jonathan Smith, 1705.

    9. [S350] Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906", databaseFamilySearch (https:///ark:/61903/1:1:F7WG-176 : 7 January 2020), Ebenezer Smith in entry for Mary Smith, 1713.

    10. [S350] Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906", databaseFamilySearch (https:///ark:/61903/1:1:F7WG-17Z : 7 January 2020), Ebenezer Smith in entry for Mary Smith, 1710.

    11. [S350] Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906", databaseFamilySearch (https:///ark:/61903/1:1:F7WG-NVN : 7 January 2020), Ebenezer Smith in entry for Dorcas Smith, 1707.

    12. [S351] Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934, "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934", databaseFamilySearch (https:///ark:/61903/1:1:QLMW-FNPG : 22 July 2021), Ebenezer Smith in entry for Mary Smith, 1711.

    13. [S27] Find a Grave Index, "Find a Grave Index", (https://www./ark:/61903/1:1:QK1X-P8WY : Thu Apr 03 19:44:13 UTC 2025), Entry for Richard Ogden.
      https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK1X-P8WY

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      https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPQH-DKL1

    15. [S27] Find a Grave Index.
      "Find A Grave Index," databaseFamilySearch (https://www.family s e a r c h .org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q29T-8CWQ : 10 September 2021), Ebenezer Smit h , ; B u r i a l, Suffield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America, O l d C e n t e r Cemetery; citing record ID 152

    16. [S282] Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850.
      "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," databaseFamilySearch< / i > ( h t t ps://www./ark:/61903/1:1:QPSC-NNN6 : 15 April 2 0 2 2 ) , E benezer in e ntry for Mary Smith, ; citing Death, Suffield, Hartf o r d , C o nnecti cut, United States, Compiled

    17. [S282] Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850.
      "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," databaseFamilySearch< / i > ( h t t ps://www./ark:/61903/1:1:78X8-Y3MM : 7 February 2 0 2 3 ) , E benezer i n entry for Dorcas Smith, ; citing Birth, Suffield, Har t f o r d , Con necticut, United States, Compi

    18. [S282] Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850.
      "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," databaseFamilySearch< / i > ( h t t ps://www./ark:/61903/1:1:QPMH-BQHX : 7 February 2 0 2 3 ) , E benezer S mith, ; citing Death, Suffield, Hartford, Connecticut, U n i t e d S ta tes, Compiled by Lucius A. and

    19. [S282] Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850.
      "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," databaseFamilySearch< / i > ( h t t ps://www./ark:/61903/1:1:QPSC-NNNZ : 15 April 2 0 2 2 ) , E benezer in e ntry for Mary Smith, ; citing Birth, Suffield, Hartf o r d , C o nnecti cut, United States, Compiled

    20. [S282] Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850.
      "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," databaseFamilySearch< / i > ( h t t ps://www./ark:/61903/1:1:QPSC-NNNM : 15 April 2 0 2 2 ) , E benezer in e ntry for Mary Smith, ; citing Death, Suffield, Hartf o r d , C o nnecti cut, United States, Compiled

    21. [S282] Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850.
      "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," databaseFamilySearch< / i > ( h t t ps://www./ark:/61903/1:1:QPSC-NNFY : 15 April 2 0 2 2 ) , E benezer in e ntry for Mary Smith, ; citing Birth, Suffield, Hartf o r d , C o nnecti cut, United States, Compiled

    22. [S282] Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850.
      "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," databaseFamilySearch< / i > ( h t t ps://www./ark:/61903/1:1:QPSF-2T69 : 7 February 2 0 2 3 ) , E benezer i n entry for Elizabeth Smith, ; citing Birth, Suffield, H a r t f o rd, C onnecticut, United States, Co

    23. [S282] Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850.
      "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," databaseFamilySearch< / i > ( h t t ps://www./ark:/61903/1:1:QP39-42V4 : 7 February 2 0 2 3 ) , E benezer i n entry for Ebenezer Smith, ; citing Birth, Suffield, H a r t f o rd, C onnecticut, United States, Com

    24. [S282] Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850.
      "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," databaseFamilySearch< / i > ( h t t ps://www./ark:/61903/1:1:QPMC-H14Q : 15 April 2 0 2 2 ) , E benezer in e ntry for Jonathan Smith, ; citing Birth, Suffield, H a r t f o rd, Conn ecticut, United States, Compi

    25. [S282] Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850.
      "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," databaseFamilySearch< / i > ( h t t ps://www./ark:/61903/1:1:78X6-CQ6Z : 14 April 2 0 2 2 ) , E benezer in e ntry for Nathaniel Smith, ; citing Birth, Suffield, H a r t f o rd, Con necticut, United States, Comp

    26. [S27] Find a Grave Index.
      "Find A Grave Index," databaseFamilySearch (https://www.family s e a r c h . org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q29T-8CWQ : 10 September 2021), Ebenezer Smit h , ; B u r i a l , Suffield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America, O l d C e n t e r C emetery; citing record ID 152

    27. [S282] Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850.
      "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," databaseFamilySearch< / i > ( h t t p s://www./ark:/61903/1:1:QPSC-NNN6 : 15 April 2 0 2 2 ) , E benezer in e n try for Mary Smith, ; citing Death, Suffield, Hartf o r d , C o nnecti c ut, United States, Compiled

    28. [S282] Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850.
      "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," databaseFamilySearch< / i > ( h t t p s://www./ark:/61903/1:1:78X8-Y3MM : 7 February 2 0 2 3 ) , E benezer i n e ntry for Dorcas Smith, ; citing Birth, Suffield, Har t f o r d , Con ne cticut, United States, Compi

    29. [S282] Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850.
      "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," databaseFamilySearch< / i > ( h t t p s://www./ark:/61903/1:1:QPMH-BQHX : 7 February 2 0 2 3 ) , E benezer S m ith, ; citing Death, Suffield, Hartford, Connecticut, U n i t e d S ta t es, Compiled by Lucius A. and

    30. [S282] Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850.
      "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," databaseFamilySearch< / i > ( h t t p s://www./ark:/61903/1:1:QPSC-NNNZ : 15 April 2 0 2 2 ) , E benezer in e n try for Mary Smith, ; citing Birth, Suffield, Hartf o r d , C o nnecti c ut, United States, Compiled

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      "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," databaseFamilySearch< / i > ( h t t p s://www./ark:/61903/1:1:QPSC-NNNM : 15 April 2 0 2 2 ) , E benezer in e n try for Mary Smith, ; citing Death, Suffield, Hartf o r d , C o nnecti c ut, United States, Compiled

    32. [S282] Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850.
      "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," databaseFamilySearch< / i > ( h t t p s://www./ark:/61903/1:1:QPSC-NNFY : 15 April 2 0 2 2 ) , E benezer in e n try for Mary Smith, ; citing Birth, Suffield, Hartf o r d , C o nnecti c ut, United States, Compiled

    33. [S282] Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850.
      "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," databaseFamilySearch< / i > ( h t t p s://www./ark:/61903/1:1:QPSF-2T69 : 7 February 2 0 2 3 ) , E benezer i n e ntry for Elizabeth Smith, ; citing Birth, Suffield, H a r t f o rd, C o nnecticut, United States, Co

    34. [S282] Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850.
      "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," databaseFamilySearch< / i > ( h t t p s://www./ark:/61903/1:1:QP39-42V4 : 7 February 2 0 2 3 ) , E benezer i n e ntry for Ebenezer Smith, ; citing Birth, Suffield, H a r t f o rd, C on necticut, United States, Com

    35. [S282] Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850.
      "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," databaseFamilySearch< / i > ( h t t p s://www./ark:/61903/1:1:QPMC-H14Q : 15 April 2 0 2 2 ) , E benezer in e n try for Jonathan Smith, ; citing Birth, Suffield, H a r t f o rd, Conn e cticut, United States, Compi

    36. [S282] Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850.
      "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," databaseFamilySearch< / i > ( h t t p s://www./ark:/61903/1:1:78X6-CQ6Z : 14 April 2 0 2 2 ) , E benezer in e n try for Nathaniel Smith, ; citing Birth, Suffield, H a r t f o rd, Con n ecticut, United States, Comp


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