Who was Elijah George?

Elijah George (1832–1877) was born in Tennessee, USA and died in Henry, Missouri, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elijah Armstrong George 1832–1877

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

Born 5 Apr 1832 · Tennessee, USA

Died 23 Dec 1877 · Henry, Missouri, United States

Father Travis George Jr

Mother Elizabeth Johnston

Siblings Martha Jane George

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Immediate Family

Parents

Travis George Jr

Elizabeth Johnston

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Elijah Armstrong George began in 1832 in Tennessee, USA. Elijah Armstrong George passed away in 1877 in Henry, Missouri, United States.

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Life Timeline

1832

Birth of Elijah Armstrong George in Tennessee, USA

Birth

1877

Death of Elijah Armstrong George in Henry, Missouri, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elijah George

This ancestor line traces from St James Northam Parish, Goochland, Virginia, United States (1750) to Tennessee, USA (1832) across 4 generations.

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: Elijah George (1832–1877) was born in Tennessee, USA and died in Henry, Missouri, 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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