Who was Elizabeth Simpkins?

Elizabeth Simpkins (1726–1763) was born in Henrico, Virginia, United States and died in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elizabeth Simpkins 1726–1763

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 7 Jul 1726 · Henrico, Virginia, United States

Died 2 Feb 1763 · Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States

Father John Simpkins

Mother Elizabeth Rench

Siblings Mary Simpkins, Rachel Simpkins, Sarah Simpkins, Susanna Simpkins, Webbey Simpkins

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Immediate Family

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John Simpkins

Elizabeth Rench

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Children

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Biography

In 1726, Elizabeth Simpkins entered the world in Henrico, Virginia, United States, born to john simpkins and elizabeth rench. Elizabeth Simpkins passed away in 1763 in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States.

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1726

Birth of Elizabeth Simpkins in Henrico, Virginia, United States

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1763

Death of Elizabeth Simpkins in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Simpkins

This ancestor line traces from Henrico, Virginia, USA (1665) to Henrico, Virginia, United States (1726) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elizabeth Simpkins (1726–1763) was born in Henrico, Virginia, United States and died in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States. 4 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, 4 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.
: 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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