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Elizabeth Perkins 1759–1818

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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)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Perkins in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 1 May 1759 · Virginia, United States
Died 7 Jan 1818 · Henry, Virginia, United States
Father Nicholas Perkins
Mother Bethenia Harding
Spouse Nicholas Scales
Children Ann Perkins Scales, Joseph Henry Scales, Leah Pryor Scales, Margaret Gaines Scales, Peter Perkins Scales, Robert Henry Scales, Thomas Harden Scales
Siblings Anna G Perkins, Bethenia Perkins, Charles Perkins, Constantine Perkins, Mary Hardin Perkins, Mary Perkins, Michael Perkins, Nicholas Perkins, Peter Perkins, Susannah Perkins, Thomas Hardin Perkins

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Perkins 1759–1818

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Biography

Elizabeth Perkins was born in 1759 in Virginia, United States, the child of nicholas perkins and bethenia harding. Elizabeth Perkins married nicholas scales, and had children including ann perkins scales, joseph henry scales, leah pryor scales, margaret gaines scales, peter perkins scales, robert henry scales, thomas harden scales. Elizabeth Perkins passed away in 1818 in Henry, Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1759
Birth of Elizabeth Perkins in Virginia, United States
Birth
1818
Death of Elizabeth Perkins in Henry, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Perkins

This ancestor line traces from Henrico, Virginia, United States (1682) to Virginia, United States (1759) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Perkins (1759–1818) was born in Virginia, United States and died in Henry, 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Elizabeth Perkins's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Elizabeth Perkins PTP
1759–1818
Virginia, United States
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Elizabeth Perkins's Descendants

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Elizabeth Perkins PTP 1759–1818