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Elmer Harris "Jack" Longshore 1906–1966

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Elmer Longshore in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 21 Jan 1906 · Giles County, Tennessee, USA
Died 28 Apr 1966 · , Giles, Tennessee, USA
Father Thomas Henry Longshore
Mother Sarah Vennie Lawrence
Spouse Earline Ellen Lamar
Siblings Albert Longshore, Hattie Mae Longshore, John Kirksey Longshore, Louisa Velma Longshore, Martha L Longshore, Rena Longshore, Robert Eldridge Longshore, Ruthie L Longshore, William Willie Henry Longshore

Researchers connected through Elmer Longshore 1906–1966

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Immediate Family

Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1906, Elmer Harris "Jack" Longshore entered the world in Giles County, Tennessee, USA, born to thomas henry longshore and sarah vennie lawrence. In 1910, Elmer Harris "Jack" Longshore resided in Civil District 4, Giles, Tennessee. In 1920, Elmer Harris "Jack" Longshore resided in Mitchells, Lauderdale, Alabama. Elmer Harris "Jack" Longshore married earline ellen lamar. Elmer Harris "Jack" Longshore passed away in 1966 in, Giles, Tennessee, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

  4. 4
    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

  5. 5
    Marriage Records Tennessee State Marriages

  6. 6
    Death Records Tennessee, Death Records

Life Timeline

1906
Birth of Elmer Harris "Jack" Longshore in Giles County, Tennessee, USA
Birth
1910
Elmer Harris "Jack" Longshore resided here in Civil District 4, Giles, Tennessee
Residence
1920
Elmer Harris "Jack" Longshore resided here in Mitchells, Lauderdale, Alabama
Residence
1920
Elmer Harris "Jack" Longshore resided here in Mitchells, Lauderdale, Alabama
Residence
1930
Elmer Harris "Jack" Longshore resided here in Wickham, Limestone, Alabama, USA
Residence
1966
Death of Elmer Harris "Jack" Longshore in, Giles, Tennessee, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elmer Longshore

This ancestor line traces from Langenselbold, Isenburg, Hessen, Germany (1689) to Giles County, Tennessee, USA (1906) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elmer Longshore (1906–1966) was born in Giles County, Tennessee, USA and died in , Giles, Tennessee, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Elmer 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Elmer Longshore's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Elmer Harris "Jack" Longshore PTP
1906–1966
Giles County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Elmer Longshore's Descendants

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Elmer Harris "Jack" Longshore PTP 1906–1966