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James Elkin 1755–1836

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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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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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have James Elkin 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 3 independent trees

Born 16 Apr 1755 · Halifax, Henry, Virginia, United States
Died 6 Jun 1836 · Log Lick, Clark, Kentucky, United States
Father Richard Elkins
Mother Mary Gallop
Siblings Archibald Elkins, Benjamin Elkin, Drury Elkins, Elizabeth Elkins, Emanuel Elkin, James Elkins, Joan Jean Elkins, John Elkins, Katherine Elkins, Mary Elkins, Nathaniel Elkins, Priscilla Elkins, Richard Elkins, Ware Elkins, William Gallop Elkins, Zachariah Elkins, Zacheus Elkins

Researchers connected through James Elkin 1755–1836

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1755, James Elkin entered the world in Halifax, Henry, Virginia, United States, born to richard elkins and mary gallop. James Elkin passed away in 1836 in Log Lick, Clark, Kentucky, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

Life Timeline

1755
Birth of James Elkin in Halifax, Henry, Virginia, United States
Birth
1836
Death of James Elkin in Log Lick, Clark, Kentucky, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Elkin

This ancestor line traces from Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States (1698) to Halifax, Henry, Virginia, United States (1755) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Elkin (1755–1836) was born in Halifax, Henry, Virginia, United States and died in Log Lick, Clark, Kentucky, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have James 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.
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James Elkin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Elkin PTP
1755–1836
Halifax, Henry, Virginia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Elkin's Descendants

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James Elkin PTP 1755–1836