Who was Elihu Messick?

Elihu Messick (1716–1788) was born in Stepney Parish, Somerset, Maryland, United States and died in Somerset, Maryland, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Elihu in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 9 generations of this lineage.

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Elihu Messick 1716–1788

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 24 Jun 1716 · Stepney Parish, Somerset, Maryland, United States

Died 26 Jul 1788 · Somerset, Maryland, United States

Father Jacob Messick

Mother Elizabeth Nelson

Spouse Sarah Fisher

Children Elizabeth Mezick

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The story of Elihu Messick began in 1716 in Stepney Parish, Somerset, Maryland, United States. Elihu Messick married sarah fisher, and had children including elizabeth mezick. Elihu Messick passed away in 1788 in Somerset, Maryland, United States.

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Birth of Elihu Messick in Stepney Parish, Somerset, Maryland, United States

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Death of Elihu Messick in Somerset, Maryland, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Elihu Messick

This ancestor line traces from Histon, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom (1470) to Stepney Parish, Somerset, Maryland, USA (1716) across 9 generations.

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: Elihu Messick (1716–1788) was born in Stepney Parish, Somerset, Maryland, United States and died in Somerset, Maryland, United States. 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 Elihu 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 9 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.
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