Elisha Battle 1723–1799
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Elisha Battle 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1723, Elisha Battle entered the world in Nansemond, Suffolk City, Virginia, USA, born to william battle and sarah hunter. Elisha Battle married elizabeth ruth sumner, and had children including demacy battle, elisha battle, elizabeth battle, jacob smith battle, jethro battle, john battle, polly battle, sarah sumner battle, william battle. Elisha Battle passed away in 1799 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA.
Sources
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1Census 1790 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1800 United States Federal Census
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3Record Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography, Vol. I
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4Record Family Data Collection - Births
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5Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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6Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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7Record The Battle book : a genealogy of the Battle family in America, with chapters illustrating certain phases of its history
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8Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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9Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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10Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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11Burial Records Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012
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12Record North America, Family Histories
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13Record Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI)
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14Record Alabama, Surname Files Expanded
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15Probate/Wills North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records
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16Land Records North Carolina, Land Grant Files
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17Probate/Wills North Carolina, Will Abstracts
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18Record Battle Book
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19Record North Carolina, Revolutionary War Soldiers, 1776-1783
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20Record Reminiscences and memoirs of North Carolina and eminent North Carolinians
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21Record U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Elisha Battle
This ancestor line traces from Kent, England (1530) to Nansemond, Suffolk City, Virginia, USA (1723) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Elisha Battle (1723–1799) was born in Nansemond, Suffolk City, Virginia, USA and died in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA. 3 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Elisha 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.
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Related Records
Elisha Battle's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record