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George Helm Sr (REV WAR) 1747–1821

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have George WAR) in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 Aug 1747 · Frederick, Virginia
Died 9 Jul 1821 · Milledgeville, Lincoln, Kentucky
Father Leonard Helm
Mother Elizabeth Calmes (1732–1826)
Spouse Mary Frances Calmes
Children Miriam Helm, Thomas Erskine Helm

Researchers connected through George WAR) 1747–1821

and 1 more tree owner connected with George WAR) 1747–1821

Biography

The story of George Helm Sr (REV WAR) began in 1747 in Frederick, Virginia. George Helm Sr (REV WAR) married mary frances calmes, and had children including miriam helm, thomas erskine helm. George Helm Sr (REV WAR) passed away in 1821 in Milledgeville, Lincoln, Kentucky.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1747
Birth of George Helm Sr (REV WAR) in Frederick, Virginia
Birth
1821
Death of George Helm Sr (REV WAR) in Milledgeville, Lincoln, Kentucky
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George WAR)

This ancestor line traces from Frederick, Virginia, USA (1704) to Frederick, Virginia (1747) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

George WAR) (1747–1821) was born in Frederick, Virginia and died in Milledgeville, Lincoln, Kentucky. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have George 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 2 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.

George WAR)'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
George Helm Sr (REV WAR) PTP
1747–1821
Frederick, Virginia
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth "Betty" Calmes PTP
1732–1826
Stafford, Stafford, Virginia
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

George WAR)'s Descendants

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George Helm Sr (REV WAR) PTP 1747–1821