Who was Elisha Poole?

Elisha Poole (1829–1868) was born in Franklin, Georgia, USA and died in Hall, Georgia, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elisha W Poole 1829–1868

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 10 Oct 1829 · Franklin, Georgia, USA

Died 22 Sep 1868 · Hall, Georgia, USA

Father James S Poole

Mother Martha A Burton

Siblings Elvira Poole, Floyd Poole, Frances Poole, L Poole, Samuel B Poole, William Ryley Poole, William Young Jackson Poole, Zillah H Poole

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Immediate Family

Parents

James S Poole

Martha A Burton

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Elisha W Poole began in 1829 in Franklin, Georgia, USA. Elisha W Poole passed away in 1868 in Hall, Georgia, USA.

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1829

Birth of Elisha W Poole in Franklin, Georgia, USA

Birth

1868

Death of Elisha W Poole in Hall, Georgia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Elisha Poole

This ancestor line traces from Croydon, Surrey, England (1515) to Franklin, Georgia, United States (1829) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elisha Poole (1829–1868) was born in Franklin, Georgia, USA and died in Hall, Georgia, 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 (B) 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 10 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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