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Eli Turner Sanderson 1849–1923

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Eli Sanderson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 14 Aug 1849 · Hayesville, Clay, NC
Died 25 Apr 1923 · San Saba, Texas
Spouse Georgia Susan Carter
Children Clara Belle Sanderson, George Thomas Sanderson, William Mitchell Mitch Sanderson

Researchers connected through Eli Sanderson 1849–1923

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Biography

In 1849, Eli Turner Sanderson entered the world in Hayesville, Clay, NC. Eli Turner Sanderson married georgia susan carter, and had children including clara belle sanderson, george thomas sanderson, william mitchell mitch sanderson. Eli Turner Sanderson passed away in 1923 in San Saba, Texas.

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Life Timeline

1849
Birth of Eli Turner Sanderson in Hayesville, Clay, NC
Birth
1923
Death of Eli Turner Sanderson in San Saba, Texas
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Eli Sanderson

This ancestor line traces from Kilham, Yorkshire, England (1610) to Hayesville, Clay, North Carolina, USA (1849) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Eli Sanderson (1849–1923) was born in Hayesville, Clay, NC and died in San Saba, Texas. 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 Eli 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 8 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.

Eli Sanderson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Eli Turner Sanderson PTP
1849–1923
Hayesville, Clay, NC
Parents
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Grandparents
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Eli Sanderson's Descendants

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Eli Turner Sanderson PTP 1849–1923