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Eliza Erialine Avans 1842–1916

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
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Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Eliza Avans in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 13 Jan 1842 · Tennessee
Died 12 Nov 1916 · , Monroe, Tennessee, USA
Father Isham Avans
Mother Mary Polly Clift
Spouse James Givens
Children James Turner Givens, Jasper Newton Givens, Martin Brownlow Givens, Mary Ellen Givens, Mattie Jane Givens, Mattie M Givens, Missouri Givens, Rachael Addy Givens, William Henderson Givens
Siblings Ammly Avans, Elizabeth Avans, Emiline Avans, John Houstin Avans, Lucinda Avans, Mary Caroline Avans, Mary Emeline Avans, Matilda Avans, William J Avans

Researchers connected through Eliza Avans 1842–1916

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Biography

In 1842, Eliza Erialine Avans entered the world in Tennessee, born to isham avans and mary polly clift. In 1900, Eliza Erialine Avans resided in Civil District 13, Monroe, Tennessee. Eliza Erialine Avans married james givens, and had children including james turner givens, jasper newton givens, martin brownlow givens, mary ellen givens, mattie jane givens, mattie m givens, missouri givens, rachael addy givens, william henderson givens. Eliza Erialine Avans passed away in 1916 in, Monroe, Tennessee, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1842
Birth of Eliza Erialine Avans in Tennessee
Birth
1900
Eliza Erialine Avans resided here in Civil District 13, Monroe, Tennessee
Residence
1916
Death of Eliza Erialine Avans in, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Eliza Avans

This ancestor line traces from SC (1755) to Tennessee (1842) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Eliza Avans (1842–1916) was born in Tennessee and died in , Monroe, Tennessee, USA. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Eliza Avans's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Eliza Erialine Avans PTP
1842–1916
Tennessee
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Eliza Avans's Descendants

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Eliza Erialine Avans PTP 1842–1916