Who was John Elliott?

John Elliott (1837–1894) was born in St Andrew, Durham, , England and died in Houghton, , South Australia, Australia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching John?

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

What records do they have for John?

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.

John Wilkinson Elliott 1837–1894

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.

C Reliability

Reliability Score: C

Basic — 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 John Elliott 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 4 MAY 1837 · St Andrew, Durham, , England

Died 25 JUN 1894 · Houghton, , South Australia, Australia

Father Robert Elliott

Mother Hannah Matilda Carlton

Spouse Margaret O Connor

Children Edward Herbert Wilkinson Elliott, Eliza Ann Elliott, Emily Ada Or Ada Elliott, Emma Albina Elliott, Janet Magdalene Elliott, Margaret Matilda Elliott, Mary Jane Elliott, Rebecca Julia Or Julie Elliott, Sarah Hannah Elliott

Siblings Margaret Elliott, Robert Elliott, Robert Stephen Elliott, Sarah Ann Elliott, William Elliott

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through John Elliott 1837–1894

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Elliott 1837–1894

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Elliott

Hannah Matilda Carlton

Spouse(s)

Margaret O Connor

Children

Edward Herbert Wilkinson Elliott

Eliza Ann Elliott

Emily Ada Or Ada Elliott

Emma Albina Elliott

Janet Magdalene Elliott

Margaret Matilda Elliott

Mary Jane Elliott

Rebecca Julia Or Julie Elliott

Sarah Hannah Elliott

Biography

The story of John Wilkinson Elliott began in 1837 in St Andrew, Durham, England. John Wilkinson Elliott married margaret o connor, and had children including edward herbert wilkinson elliott, eliza ann elliott, emily ada or ada elliott, emma albina elliott, janet magdalene elliott, margaret matilda elliott, mary jane elliott, rebecca julia or julie elliott, sarah hannah elliott. John Wilkinson Elliott passed away in 1894 in Houghton, South Australia, Australia.

Sources

Life Timeline

1837

Birth of John Wilkinson Elliott in St Andrew, Durham, England

Birth

1894

Death of John Wilkinson Elliott in Houghton, South Australia, Australia

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Elliott

This ancestor line traces from Durham, England (1693) to St Andrew, Durham, , England (1837) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: John Elliott (1837–1894) was born in St Andrew, Durham, , England and died in Houghton, , South Australia, Australia. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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.