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Elizabeth Terrell 1757–1826

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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Terrell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 5 Jun 1757 · Bedford, Virginia
Died 8 Feb 1826 · Lynchburg, Campbell, Virginia, USA
Father Micajah Terrell Jr Signer Of The Declaration Of Independence
Mother Sarah Lynch
Siblings Agatha Terrell, Anna Terrell, Charles Lynch Terrell, Mary Terrell, Micajah Terrell, Robert Terrell, Samuel Terrell, Sarah Arminda Terrell Cargle Cargile
Records
North America, Family Histories
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1757, Elizabeth Terrell entered the world in Bedford, Virginia, born to micajah terrell jr signer of the declaration of independence and sarah lynch. Elizabeth Terrell passed away in 1826 in Lynchburg, Campbell, Virginia, USA.

Sources

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Life Timeline

1757
Birth of Elizabeth Terrell in Bedford, Virginia
Birth
1826
Death of Elizabeth Terrell in Lynchburg, Campbell, Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Terrell

This ancestor line traces from Ovenden, Yorkshire, England (1450) to Bedford, Virginia (1757) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Terrell (1757–1826) was born in Bedford, Virginia and died in Lynchburg, Campbell, Virginia, USA. 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 11 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.

Related Records

Micajah Terrell Jr Signer Of The Declaration Of Independence
Father
Sarah Lynch
Mother
Terrell US Census Records
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Elizabeth Terrell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Terrell PTP
1757–1826
Bedford, Virginia
Parents
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Grandparents
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Elizabeth Terrell's Descendants

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Elizabeth Terrell PTP 1757–1826