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Elisha Simpson 1787–1863

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What is a Public Tree Person?

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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Elisha Simpson 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Aug 1787 · Rowan, NC
Died 2 Nov 1863 · Lawrence Co. IN
Father Reuben Simpson
Mother Sarah Sherrill (1746–1826)
Spouse Mary Davis
Siblings Agnes Anne Simpson, Arvilla Simpson, Arvington Wayne Simpson, Elizabeth Simpson, Joshua White Simpson, Mary Simpson, Moses Simpson, Reuben Simpson, Ruth Ann Simpson, Samuel Simpson, Sarah Simpson, William Simpson
Records
Ellis and Owens Families.FTW
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Mary Davis
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1787, Elisha Simpson entered the world in Rowan, NC, born to reuben simpson and sarah sherrill. Elisha Simpson married mary davis. Elisha Simpson passed away in 1863 in Lawrence Co. IN.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Ellis and Owens Families.FTW

Life Timeline

1787
Birth of Elisha Simpson in Rowan, NC
Birth
1863
Death of Elisha Simpson in Lawrence Co. IN
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elisha Simpson

This ancestor line traces from ST. GEORGE'S PARISH, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND (1623) to Rowan, NC (1787) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Elisha Simpson (1787–1863) was born in Rowan, NC and died in Lawrence Co. IN. 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 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.
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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.

Related Records

Reuben Simpson
Father
Sarah Sherrill
1746–1826 · Mother
Simpson US Census Records
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Elisha Simpson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elisha Simpson PTP
1787–1863
Rowan, NC
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Sherrill PTP
1746–1826
Augusta, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
William Sherrill PTP
1666–1719
Ermington Parish, Devon, , England
Unknown

Elisha Simpson's Descendants

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Elisha Simpson PTP 1787–1863