Lucy Ellen Gaunt 1859–1930
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- B 2 criteria (Medium)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Lucy Gaunt in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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
Researchers connected through Lucy Gaunt 1859–1930
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and 1 more tree owner connected with Lucy Gaunt 1859–1930
Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Lucy Ellen Gaunt began in 1859 in Belington, Barbour County, West Virginia. Lucy Ellen Gaunt married adam coleman shaffer, and had children including cora ellen shaffer, dona mae shaffer, ira francis shaffer, lloyd william shaffer, raymond andrew shaffer. Lucy Ellen Gaunt passed away in 1930 in Harrison Co., West Virginia.
Sources
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1Marriage Records West Virginia, Marriages Index
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2Record West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Lucy Gaunt
This ancestor line traces from Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, American Colonies (1766) to Belington, Barbour County, West Virginia (1859) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Lucy Gaunt (1859–1930) was born in Belington, Barbour County, West Virginia and died in Harrison Co., West Virginia. 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 Lucy 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.
- 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.
Related Records
Lucy Gaunt's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record