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Elijah Combs 1770–1855

Public Tree Person

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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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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Elijah Combs in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 2 independent trees

Born 17 Mar 1770 · Warren, Virginia, United States
Died 12 Sep 1855 · Hazard, Perry, Kentucky, United States
Father John Combs
Mother Nancy Harding
Siblings Barbara Combs, Biram Combs, George Combs, Harrison Combs, Henry Harrison Combs, John Combs, Long Jerry, Mason Combs, Nicholas Danger Nick Combs, William Combs, Wilmouth Combs

Researchers connected through Elijah Combs 1770–1855

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Elijah Combs was born in 1770 in Warren, Virginia, United States, the child of john combs and nancy harding. Elijah Combs passed away in 1855 in Hazard, Perry, Kentucky, United States.

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Life Timeline

1770
Birth of Elijah Combs in Warren, Virginia, United States
Birth
1855
Death of Elijah Combs in Hazard, Perry, Kentucky, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elijah Combs

This ancestor line traces from Overwharton Parish, Stafford, Virginia, USA (1735) to , Warren, Virginia, USA (1770) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elijah Combs (1770–1855) was born in Warren, Virginia, United States and died in Hazard, Perry, Kentucky, United States. 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 Elijah 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 2 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.

Elijah Combs's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elijah Combs PTP
1770–1855
Warren, Virginia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Elijah Combs's Descendants

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Elijah Combs PTP 1770–1855