Who was Elijah Cupples?

Elijah Cupples (1835–1907) was born in North Carolina and died in Hardin County, Tennessee. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elijah P. Cupples 1835–1907

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 Nov 1835 · North Carolina

Died 24 Apr 1907 · Hardin County, Tennessee

Father William Reuban Cupples

Mother Nancy Mamie Richardson

Siblings Annice Cupples, Enoch J Cupples, Mary Elizabeth Cupples, Rebecca Jane Cupples, Thomas Jefferson Cupples, William Andrew Cupples

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Immediate Family

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William Reuban Cupples

Nancy Mamie Richardson

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Children

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Biography

Elijah P. Cupples was born in 1835 in North Carolina, the child of william reuban cupples and nancy mamie richardson. Elijah P. Cupples passed away in 1907 in Hardin County, Tennessee.

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1835

Birth of Elijah P. Cupples in North Carolina

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1907

Death of Elijah P. Cupples in Hardin County, Tennessee

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Elijah Cupples

This ancestor line traces from Culworth, Northamptonshire, England (1449) to North Carolina (1835) across 14 generations.

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: Elijah Cupples (1835–1907) was born in North Carolina and died in Hardin County, Tennessee. 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 14 generations of this lineage geographically.
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