Who was Elizabeth Poor?

Elizabeth Poor (1698–1785) was born in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 7 generations of this lineage.

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Elizabeth Poor 1698–1785

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 9 Apr 1698 · Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 12 Jan 1785 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Father Henry Poore

Mother Abigail Hale

Siblings Abigail Poor, Benjamin Poore, Daniel Poore, Gnu Poore, Hannah Poore, Henry Poore, Hepzibah Poor, Jeremiah Poore, Lydia Poore, Mary Poore, Samuel Poore, Sarah Poore

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Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Poore

Abigail Hale

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Elizabeth Poor began in 1698 in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Elizabeth Poor passed away in 1785 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1698

Birth of Elizabeth Poor in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1785

Death of Elizabeth Poor in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Poor

This ancestor line traces from Amesbury, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom (1496) to Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1698) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elizabeth Poor (1698–1785) was born in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, 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 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.
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