Who was Catherine Elrod?

Catherine Elrod (1750–1804) was born in Conewago Creek, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Owen, Kentucky, USA. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Catherine Elrod 1750–1804

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 12 Feb 1750 · Conewago Creek, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

Died 17 Sep 1804 · Owen, Kentucky, USA

Father Christopher Abraham Elrod Sr

Mother Aaltje Aletha Soelle

Siblings Aaltje Glory Elrod, Adam Abraham Elrod Sr, Christopher Elrod Jr, Elizabeth Elrod, Elrod , Jeremias Joseph Elrod, John Bates Elrod, Lydia Elrod, Margaretha Elrod, Mary B Elrod, Robert Elrod Sr, Sarah B Elrod, Stillborn Elrod

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Immediate Family

Parents

Christopher Abraham Elrod Sr

Aaltje Aletha Soelle

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Children

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Biography

Catherine Elrod was born in 1750 in Conewago Creek, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of christopher abraham elrod sr and aaltje aletha soelle. Catherine Elrod passed away in 1804 in Owen, Kentucky, USA.

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Birth of Catherine Elrod in Conewago Creek, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

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Death of Catherine Elrod in Owen, Kentucky, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Catherine Elrod

This ancestor line traces from Arnhem, Gelderland, Nederland (1639) to Conewago Creek, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA (1750) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Catherine Elrod (1750–1804) was born in Conewago Creek, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Owen, Kentucky, USA. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Catherine 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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