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Elias Stillwell 1741–1826

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
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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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4 researchers on YourRoots have Elias Stillwell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 4 independent trees

Born 9 Feb 1741 · Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
Died 5 Aug 1826 · Staunton, Miami, Ohio, USA
Father Nicholas Stillwell
Mother Mary Throckmorton
Siblings Joseph Stillwell, Lydia Stillwell, Martha Stillwell, Mary Stilwell, Obadiah Stillwell, Priscilla Stillwell, Rebecca Stillwell, William Stillwell
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) New Jersey Census
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1741, Elias Stillwell entered the world in Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA, born to nicholas stillwell and mary throckmorton. Elias Stillwell passed away in 1826 in Staunton, Miami, Ohio, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Census New Jersey Census

Life Timeline

1741
Birth of Elias Stillwell in Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
Birth
1826
Death of Elias Stillwell in Staunton, Miami, Ohio, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elias Stillwell

This ancestor line traces from England (1570) to Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States (1741) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elias Stillwell (1741–1826) was born in Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA and died in Staunton, Miami, Ohio, USA. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Elias 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.
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.

Related Records

Nicholas Stillwell
Father
Mary Throckmorton
Mother

Elias Stillwell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elias Stillwell PTP
1741–1826
Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Elias Stillwell's Descendants

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Elias Stillwell PTP 1741–1826