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Elizabeth Meriwether 1744–1812

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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Meriwether in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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 3 Mar 1744 · Albemarle, Virginia, United States
Died 1 Sep 1812 · Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
Father Thomas MERIWETHER (1755–1755)
Mother Elizabeth Thornton
Siblings Anne Meriwether, David Meriwether, Elizabeth Thornton, Francis Meriwether, Jane Meriwether, Lucy Meriwether, Mary Meriwether, Mildred Thornton Meriwether, Nicholas Meriwether, Sarah Meriwether, Thomas Meriwether

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Meriwether 1744–1812

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1744, Elizabeth Meriwether entered the world in Albemarle, Virginia, United States, born to thomas meriwether and elizabeth thornton. Elizabeth Meriwether passed away in 1812 in Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1744
Birth of Elizabeth Meriwether in Albemarle, Virginia, United States
Birth
1812
Death of Elizabeth Meriwether in Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Meriwether

This ancestor line traces from Derby, Derbyshire, England (1400) to Albemarle, Virginia, United States (1744) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Meriwether (1744–1812) was born in Albemarle, Virginia, United States and died in Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States. 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 12 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 Meriwether's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Meriwether PTP
1744–1812
Albemarle, Virginia, United States
Parents
Thomas MERIWETHER PTP
1755–1755
Albermarle County, Virginia, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Elizabeth Meriwether's Descendants

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Elizabeth Meriwether PTP 1744–1812