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Elizabeth Eggleston 1723–1787

Public Tree Person

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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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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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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Eggleston in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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

Born 22 Apr 1723 · Powhatan Plantation, James City, Virginia, USA
Died 13 Jun 1787 · , Halifax, Virginia, USA
Father Joseph Eggleston
Mother Anne Pettus
Siblings Joseph Eggleston, Richard Eggleston, William Eggleston

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Eggleston 1723–1787

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1723, Elizabeth Eggleston entered the world in Powhatan Plantation, James City, Virginia, USA, born to joseph eggleston and anne pettus. Elizabeth Eggleston passed away in 1787 in, Halifax, Virginia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1723
Birth of Elizabeth Eggleston in Powhatan Plantation, James City, Virginia, USA
Birth
1787
Death of Elizabeth Eggleston in, Halifax, Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Eggleston

This ancestor line traces from Biddenden, Kent, England (1510) to Powhatan Plantation,James City,Virginia,USA (1723) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Eggleston (1723–1787) was born in Powhatan Plantation, James City, Virginia, USA and died in , Halifax, 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 (B) 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 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.
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 Eggleston's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Eggleston PTP
1723–1787
Powhatan Plantation, James City, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Eggleston's Descendants

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Elizabeth Eggleston PTP 1723–1787