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Elizabeth Mersey Olden 1687–1759

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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: 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 Olden in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 23 DEC 1687 · Woodbridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey, US
Died 29 OCT 1759 · Piscataway, Middlesex County, New Jersey, US
Father William Olden (1660–1718)
Mother Elizabeth Giles
Spouse William Augustus Harris
Children Stephen Harris

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Olden 1687–1759

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Biography

The story of Elizabeth Mersey Olden began in 1687 in Woodbridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey, US. Elizabeth Mersey Olden married william augustus harris, and had children including stephen harris. Elizabeth Mersey Olden passed away in 1759 in Piscataway, Middlesex County, New Jersey, US.

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Life Timeline

1687
Birth of Elizabeth Mersey Olden in Woodbridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey, US
Birth
1759
Death of Elizabeth Mersey Olden in Piscataway, Middlesex County, New Jersey, US
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Olden

This ancestor line traces from Bododern, Anglesey, Gwynedd, Wales (1480) to Woodbridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey, US (1687) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Olden (1687–1759) was born in Woodbridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey, US and died in Piscataway, Middlesex County, New Jersey, US. 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 9 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 Olden's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Mersey Olden PTP
1687–1759
Woodbridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey, US
Parents
William Henry Olden PTP
1660–1718
Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Elizabeth Olden's Descendants

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Elizabeth Mersey Olden PTP 1687–1759