Who was Elisha Small?

Elisha Small (1758–1844) was born in Cape Elizabeth, Maine and died in Cherryfield, Maine, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Elisha in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 7 generations of this lineage.

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Elisha Small 1758–1844

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

Born 7 Apr 1758 · Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Died 6 Aug 1844 · Cherryfield, Maine, United States

Father John Small Smalley

Mother Sarah Hopkins

Siblings John Small

Records

U.S., Sons of the American …

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Small Smalley

Sarah Hopkins

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Elisha Small was born in 1758 in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, the child of john small smalley and sarah hopkins. Elisha Small passed away in 1844 in Cherryfield, Maine, United States.

Sources

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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1758

Birth of Elisha Small in Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Birth

1844

Death of Elisha Small in Cherryfield, Maine, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elisha Small

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Cape Elizabeth, Maine (1758) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elisha Small (1758–1844) was born in Cape Elizabeth, Maine and died in Cherryfield, Maine, 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 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 7 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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