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Elizabeth Thomas 1764–1851

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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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5 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Thomas in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 5 independent trees

Born 29 Jul 1764 · Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Died 30 Jun 1851 · Lebanon, Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Spouse Samuel Sherrill (1758–1823)
Children Margaret Sherrill

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Thomas 1764–1851

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Biography

Elizabeth Thomas was born in 1764 in Rowan, North Carolina, United States. Elizabeth Thomas married samuel wilson sherrill, and had children including margaret sherrill. Elizabeth Thomas passed away in 1851 in Lebanon, Wilson, Tennessee, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  2. 2
    Marriage Records North Carolina, Marriage Records

  3. 3
    Marriage Records North Carolina, Index to Marriage Bonds

Life Timeline

1764
Birth of Elizabeth Thomas in Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1851
Death of Elizabeth Thomas in Lebanon, Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Thomas (1764–1851) was born in Rowan, North Carolina, United States and died in Lebanon, Wilson, Tennessee, United States. 5 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, 5 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 1 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 Thomas's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Thomas PTP
1764–1851
Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Elizabeth Thomas's Descendants

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Elizabeth Thomas PTP 1764–1851 m. Samuel Wilson Sherrill PTP 1758–1823