Who was Caroline Clymer?

Caroline Clymer (1847–1926) was born in Ohio and died in East Saint Louis, St. Clair County, Illinois, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Caroline in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 12 generations of this lineage.

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Caroline Louisa Clymer 1847–1926

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Reliability Score: B

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Caroline Clymer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 6 Jul 1847 · Ohio

Died 13 Mar 1926 · East Saint Louis, St. Clair County, Illinois, USA

Father Wasseah Clymer

Mother Mary Ann Crist

Siblings Calvin Clymer, Daniel Hitt Clymer, Elizabeth Clymer, Hulda Taylor Clymer, Jefferson Clymer, John Clymer, Louisa Clymer, Margaret Clymer, Martha Clymer, Mary Ann Clymer, Melvina Celina Clymer, Nancy Clymer, Royal H Clymer, Sarah Sally Sallie Clymer

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Immediate Family

Parents

Wasseah Clymer

Mary Ann Crist

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Caroline Louisa Clymer was born in 1847 in Ohio, the child of wasseah clymer and mary ann crist. Caroline Louisa Clymer passed away in 1926 in East Saint Louis, St. Clair County, Illinois, USA.

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Life Timeline

1847

Birth of Caroline Louisa Clymer in Ohio

Birth

1926

Death of Caroline Louisa Clymer in East Saint Louis, St. Clair County, Illinois, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Caroline Clymer

This ancestor line traces from Sprengen, Schwalbach-Elm, Landkreis Saarlouis, Saarland, Deutschland (1470) to Ohio (1847) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Caroline Clymer (1847–1926) was born in Ohio and died in East Saint Louis, St. Clair County, Illinois, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Caroline in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.