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Elvira Jane Mecham 1843–1920

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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C Reliability
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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Elvira Mecham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 4 MAR 1843 · Montrose, Lee, Iowa, USA
Died 4 JAN 1920 · Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA
Father Moses Mecham (1804–1878)
Siblings , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Records
Ancestry Family Tree WikiTree Williamson-McKee Web Site

Researchers connected through Elvira Mecham 1843–1920

and 2 more tree owners connected with Elvira Mecham 1843–1920

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1843, Elvira Jane Mecham entered the world in Montrose, Lee, Iowa, USA, born to moses worthen mecham. Elvira Jane Mecham passed away in 1920 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  2. 2
    Record WikiTree

  3. 3
    Record Williamson-McKee Web Site

Life Timeline

1843
Birth of Elvira Jane Mecham in Montrose, Lee, Iowa, USA
Birth
1920
Death of Elvira Jane Mecham in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elvira Mecham

This ancestor line traces from Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA (1739) to Montrose, Lee, Iowa, United States (1843) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elvira Mecham (1843–1920) was born in Montrose, Lee, Iowa, USA and died in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Elvira 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 4 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

Moses Mecham
1804–1878 · Father

Elvira Mecham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elvira Jane Mecham PTP
1843–1920
Montrose, Lee, Iowa, USA
Parents
Moses Worthen Mecham PTP
1804–1878
Canaan, Grafton, New Hampshire, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Elvira Mecham's Descendants

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Elvira Jane Mecham PTP 1843–1920