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Elizabeth Britton 1783–1864

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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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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Britton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 17 Oct 1783 · Chatham Hill, Smyth, Virginia, USA
Died 21 Feb 1864 · Chatham Hill, Smyth, Virginia, USA
Spouse Robert Haines Young
Children Absalom Mcdonald Young

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Britton 1783–1864

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1783, Elizabeth Britton entered the world in Chatham Hill, Smyth, Virginia, USA. Elizabeth Britton married robert haines young, and had children including absalom mcdonald young. Elizabeth Britton passed away in 1864 in Chatham Hill, Smyth, Virginia, USA.

Sources

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    Marriage Records Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002

Life Timeline

1783
Birth of Elizabeth Britton in Chatham Hill, Smyth, Virginia, USA
Birth
1864
Death of Elizabeth Britton in Chatham Hill, Smyth, Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Britton

This ancestor line traces from Frederick County, Virginia, USA (1765) to Chatham Hill, Smyth, Virginia, USA (1783) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Britton (1783–1864) was born in Chatham Hill, Smyth, Virginia, USA and died in Chatham Hill, Smyth, Virginia, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Elizabeth Britton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Elizabeth Britton PTP
1783–1864
Chatham Hill, Smyth, Virginia, USA
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Grandparents
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Elizabeth Britton's Descendants

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Elizabeth Britton PTP 1783–1864