Garland Genealogy by James Gray Garland, 1897

37. EBENEZER GARLAND, son of Jabez, (#9). Born in Dover, April 14, 1703-4; died about July, 1778; married March 2, 1720-1, Abigail Powell, daughter of Thomas, of Stratham ; died February 20, 1778. Lived in that part of Dover set off to form Somersworth, on the road from Cocheco to Fresh Creek. His will, dated Aug. 21, 1777, was probated July 8, 1778. Mentions Abigail, Dodivah, Rebecca and Margaret in his will, and gives the latter his "homestead, containing about forty acres." Names Ebenezer Roberts sole executor of his will.

THEIR CHILDREN (all born in Dover).

86 i. Dodivah, b. Dec. 6. 1722; d. April 19. 1798: m. Mary; res. Rochester.

87 ii. Abigail, b. Nov. 13. 1724; d. after 1777; m. Thomas Downs, Jr.

88 iii. Hannah b. Feb. 18, 1726; d. young.

89 iv. Rebecca, m. Alexander Roberts, b. 1725; res. Somersworth. Their children : i. George Roberts, b. 1752. ii. John, b. 1754. iii. James, b. 1757. iv. Thomas, b. 1760. v. Alexander, b. 1765. vi. Ebenezer, b. 1767. vii. Joshua, b. 1770. viii. Abigail, b. 1772.

90 v. Margaret, m. Job Clements; ch. o; res. Somersworth.