Who was James Elliott?

James Elliott (1845–1918) was born in Rutherford, Tennessee, United States and died in Old Howard, Bell, Texas, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Harry Elliott 1845–1918

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 6 Mar 1845 · Rutherford, Tennessee, United States

Died 6 Feb 1918 · Old Howard, Bell, Texas, United States

Father Thomas Elliott

Mother Rebecca Howland

Siblings Eliza Elliott, John W Elliott, Mary Elliott, Nancy Bradley Elliott, Nannie Elliott, Sarah Iditha Elliott, Thomas Elliott

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Elliott

Rebecca Howland

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of James Harry Elliott began in 1845 in Rutherford, Tennessee, United States. James Harry Elliott passed away in 1918 in Old Howard, Bell, Texas, United States.

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1845

Birth of James Harry Elliott in Rutherford, Tennessee, United States

Birth

1918

Death of James Harry Elliott in Old Howard, Bell, Texas, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Elliott

This ancestor line traces from Stewarts Creek, Virginia, USA (1777) to Rutherford, Tennessee, United States (1845) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Elliott (1845–1918) was born in Rutherford, Tennessee, United States and died in Old Howard, Bell, Texas, 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 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 3 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.
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