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Elizabeth Durkee 1737–1826

Public Tree Person

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Durkee in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 3 independent trees

Born 28 Nov 1737 · Windham, Windham County, Connecticut, USA
Died 6 Dec 1826 · Ludlow City, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Father William Durkee (1699–1753)
Mother Elizabeth Ford (1712–1757)
Spouse Zebediah Colborn
Children Olive Coburn

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Durkee 1737–1826

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Biography

The story of Elizabeth Durkee began in 1737 in Windham, Windham County, Connecticut, USA. Elizabeth Durkee married zebediah colborn, and had children including olive coburn. Elizabeth Durkee passed away in 1826 in Ludlow City, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1737
Birth of Elizabeth Durkee in Windham, Windham County, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1826
Death of Elizabeth Durkee in Ludlow City, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Durkee

This ancestor line traces from Loddiswell, Devonshire, England (1630) to Windham, Windham County, Connecticut, USA (1737) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Durkee (1737–1826) was born in Windham, Windham County, Connecticut, USA and died in Ludlow City, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 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 4 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.
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.

Elizabeth Durkee's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Durkee PTP
1737–1826
Windham, Windham County, Connecticut, USA
Parents
William Durkee PTP
1699–1753
Gloucester, Massachusetts
Elizabeth Ford PTP
1712–1757
Windham, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Elizabeth Parsons PTP
1669–1711
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Elizabeth Hovey PTP
1681–1754
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Elizabeth Durkee's Descendants

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Elizabeth Durkee PTP 1737–1826