Who was Harriet Helms?

Harriet Helms (1836–1884) was born in Muscogee,,Georgia,USA and died in Chattahoochee, Georgia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching Harriet?

Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Harriet in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for Harriet?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

Harriet Emily Helms 1836–1884

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

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability

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 Harriet Helms in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 Jul 1836 · Muscogee,,Georgia,USA

Died 14 Feb 1884 · Chattahoochee, Georgia, United States

Father Pamly Uriah Helms

Mother Elizabeth Fisher

Spouse James Thomas Gordy

Children James Jackson Jim Jack Gordy

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Harriet Helms 1836–1884

and 1 more tree owner connected with Harriet Helms 1836–1884

Immediate Family

Parents

Pamly Uriah Helms

Elizabeth Fisher

Spouse(s)

James Thomas Gordy

Children

James Jackson Jim Jack Gordy

Biography

The story of Harriet Emily Helms began in 1836 in Muscogee,Georgia,USA. Harriet Emily Helms married james thomas gordy, and had children including james jackson jim jack gordy. Harriet Emily Helms passed away in 1884 in Chattahoochee, Georgia, United States.

Sources

Life Timeline

1836

Birth of Harriet Emily Helms in Muscogee,Georgia,USA

Birth

1884

Death of Harriet Emily Helms in Chattahoochee, Georgia, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Harriet Helms

This ancestor line traces from Southold, Suffolk, New York, United States (1697) to Muscogee,,Georgia,USA (1836) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: Harriet Helms (1836–1884) was born in Muscogee,,Georgia,USA and died in Chattahoochee, Georgia, United States. 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 Harriet 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 5 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.