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Elan James Lindley 1909–1929

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Elan Lindley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 Aug 1909 · Texas, United States
Died 2 Apr 1929 · McCamey, Upton, Texas, USA
Father George Lindley (1890–1946)
Mother Ellen Bessie Cryer
Siblings Eula Jane Lindly
Records
1910 United States Federal Census
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1909, Elan James Lindley entered the world in Texas, United States, born to george benjamin dock lindley and ellen bessie cryer. In 1910, Elan James Lindley resided in Justice Precinct 3, Coke, Texas, USA. Elan James Lindley passed away in 1929 in McCamey, Upton, Texas, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1909
Birth of Elan James Lindley in Texas, United States
Birth
1910
Elan James Lindley resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Coke, Texas, USA
Residence
1929
Death of Elan James Lindley in McCamey, Upton, Texas, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elan Lindley

This ancestor line traces from Limestone County, Texas (1857) to Texas, United States (1909) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elan Lindley (1909–1929) was born in Texas, United States and died in McCamey, Upton, Texas, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Elan 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

George Lindley
1890–1946 · Father
Ellen Bessie Cryer
Mother

Elan Lindley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elan James Lindley PTP
1909–1929
Texas, United States
Parents
George Benjamin "Dock" Lindley PTP
1890–1946
Robert Lee, Coke, Texas, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
James Nelson "Jim" Lindley PTP
1857–1915
Limestone County, Texas
Martha Jane Dunbar PTP
1861–1912
Anderson County, Texas, USA
Unknown
Unknown

Elan Lindley's Descendants

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Elan James Lindley PTP 1909–1929