Adrian John Ebell (September 20,1840-April 10,1877), was born in Jaffnapatam on the island of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), the son of Henry T. and Mary (Palm) Ebell, of English and Dutch ancestry.
Adrian John Ebell (September 20,1840-April 10,1877) was a doctor, photographer, and proponent of girls' education in nineteenth century United States. He was born in Jaffnapatam, Ceylon (now Jaffna, Sri Lanka), the son of Henry T. and Mary (Palm) Ebell, of English and Dutch ancestry.