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Elmer Wescott 1873–1898

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Elmer Wescott in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 Sep 1873 · Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA
Died 5 May 1898 · Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA
Father Simeon Wescott
Mother Celia A Stillwell Wescott
Siblings Harriett L Hattie Wescott Hendee, Simeon Emerson Wescott
Records
1880 United States Federal Census Web: Wisconsin, Find A Grave …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

Elmer Wescott was born in 1873 in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA, the child of simeon wescott and celia a stillwell wescott. In 1880, Elmer Wescott resided in Beloit, Rock, Wisconsin, United States. Elmer Wescott passed away in 1898 in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Record Web: Wisconsin, Find A Grave Index, 1836-2011

Life Timeline

1873
Birth of Elmer Wescott in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA
Birth
1880
Elmer Wescott resided here in Beloit, Rock, Wisconsin, United States
Residence
1898
Death of Elmer Wescott in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elmer Wescott

This ancestor line traces from England (1570) to Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA (1873) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elmer Wescott (1873–1898) was born in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA and died in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, 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.
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Related Records

Simeon Wescott
Father
Celia A Stillwell Wescott
Mother

Elmer Wescott's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Elmer Wescott PTP
1873–1898
Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA
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Elmer Wescott's Descendants

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Elmer Wescott PTP 1873–1898