Ebenezer Webster
(1739–1806)
BIRTH
April 22, 1739
PLACE
Kingston, New Hampshire
DEATH
April 22, 1806
PLACE
Salisbury, New Hampshire
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CHILDREN
Daniel Webster
(1782-1852)
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Ebenezer Webster was a New Hampshire farmer, militia officer and judge, and father of statesman Daniel Webster. Abigail Eastman was his second wife.
EARLY LIFE
Ebenezer Webster farmed in Salisbury, New Hampshire, ran a sawmill, gristmill, cider mill and tavern at Elms Farm, and served as a militia captain during the American Revolution. He later held a judgeship. The New Hampshire state historic site places his grave with other family graves near the farm.
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DEATH
Ebenezer Webster died on April 22, 1806, aged 67. A published transcription of his gravestone gives this date. New Hampshire State Parks places his burial in the family cemetery near Elms Farm, now called Webster Place Cemetery.
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