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Elizabeth Melvina Betty 5Ggm\Dna1137+ Howard Osborne Wells? 1723–1796

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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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Wells? in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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: C — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 21 Aug 1723 · Williamsburg, Williamsburg City, Virginia, USA
Died 23 Apr 1796 · Independence, Grayson, Virginia, USA
Children Ephraim Washington Osborne Jr

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Wells? 1723–1796

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Immediate Family

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Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

Elizabeth Melvina Betty 5Ggm, Dna1137+ Howard Osborne Wells? was born in 1723 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg City, Virginia, USA. Elizabeth Melvina Betty 5Ggm, Dna1137+ Howard Osborne Wells? had children including ephraim washington osborne jr. Elizabeth Melvina Betty 5Ggm, Dna1137+ Howard Osborne Wells? passed away in 1796 in Independence, Grayson, Virginia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1723
Birth of Elizabeth Melvina Betty 5Ggm, Dna1137+ Howard Osborne Wells? in Williamsburg, Williamsburg City, Virginia, USA
Birth
1796
Death of Elizabeth Melvina Betty 5Ggm, Dna1137+ Howard Osborne Wells? in Independence, Grayson, Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Wells?

This ancestor line traces from London, England (1467) to Williamsburg, Williamsburg City, Virginia, USA (1723) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Wells? (1723–1796) was born in Williamsburg, Williamsburg City, Virginia, USA and died in Independence, Grayson, Virginia, USA. 6 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 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 6 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.

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Elizabeth Wells?'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Melvina Betty 5Ggm\Dna1137+ Howard Osborne Wells? PTP
1723–1796
Williamsburg, Williamsburg City, Virginia, USA
Parents
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Elizabeth Wells?'s Descendants