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Jane Helms 1817–1908

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 Jane Helms in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 29 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

Born 10 MAR 1817 · Randolph, Charlotte, Virginia, USA
Died 20 OCT 1908 · Herman, Washington, Nebraska, USA
Father Benonan Benjamin Helmes
Mother Rachel Moore Helms
Siblings Daniel Helms, Deborah Helms, Isaiah G Helms, John Helms, Joseph Helms, Malinda Helms, Mary Helms, Nancy Ann Helms, Rachel E Helms, Sarah Helms, Wilson Helmes

Researchers connected through Jane Helms 1817–1908

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1817, Jane Helms entered the world in Randolph, Charlotte, Virginia, USA, born to benonan benjamin helmes and rachel moore helms. Jane Helms passed away in 1908 in Herman, Washington, Nebraska, USA.

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Life Timeline

1817
Birth of Jane Helms in Randolph, Charlotte, Virginia, USA
Birth
1908
Death of Jane Helms in Herman, Washington, Nebraska, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jane Helms

This ancestor line traces from Flanders, Nord, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France (1000) to Randolph, Charlotte, Virginia, USA (1817) across 29 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jane Helms (1817–1908) was born in Randolph, Charlotte, Virginia, USA and died in Herman, Washington, Nebraska, USA. 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 Jane 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 29 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.

Jane Helms's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jane Helms PTP
1817–1908
Randolph, Charlotte, Virginia, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Jane Helms's Descendants

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Jane Helms PTP 1817–1908