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Elizabeth Holt 1636–1710

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 11 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 11 trees
Death year and location consistent across 11 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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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11 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Holt 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: A — verified across 11 independent trees, with linked records

Born 30 MAR 1636 · Newbury, Massachusetts (Essex)
Died 14 OCT 1710 · Andover, Massachusetts (Essex)
Father Nicholas Holt (1683–1756)
Mother Elizabeth Short
Spouse Ralph Farnham
Children Ephraim Farnham, Hannah Farnham, Henry Farnham, James Farnham, John Farnham, Ralph Farnham, Sarah Farnham, Thomas Farnham
Siblings Anay Holt, Hannah Holt, Henry Holt, James Holt, Mary Holt, Nicholas Holt, Priscilla Holt, Samuel Holt, Sarah Holt

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Holt 1636–1710

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Biography

In 1636, Elizabeth Holt entered the world in Newbury, Massachusetts (Essex), born to nicholas holt and elizabeth short. Elizabeth Holt married ralph farnham, and had children including ephraim farnham, hannah farnham, henry farnham, james farnham, john farnham, ralph farnham, sarah farnham, thomas farnham. Elizabeth Holt passed away in 1710 in Andover, Massachusetts (Essex).

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

  3. 3
    Record George Thomas Little, A. M., Litt. D., <i>Genealogical and Family History of the State of Maine</i> (Lewis Historical Publishing Company, New York 1909)

  4. 4
    Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)

Life Timeline

1636
Birth of Elizabeth Holt in Newbury, Massachusetts (Essex)
Birth
1710
Death of Elizabeth Holt in Andover, Massachusetts (Essex)
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Holt

This ancestor line traces from England (1605) to Newbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1636) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Holt (1636–1710) was born in Newbury, Massachusetts (Essex) and died in Andover, Massachusetts (Essex). 11 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.
Right now, 11 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.
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 Holt's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Holt PTP
1636–1710
Newbury, Massachusetts (Essex)
Parents
Nicholas Holt PTP
1683–1756
Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Elizabeth Holt's Descendants

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Elizabeth Holt PTP 1636–1710