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Lucy Ellen Gaunt 1859–1930

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
B
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 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

Born 11 May 1859 · Belington, Barbour County, West Virginia
Died 12 Mar 1930 · Harrison Co., West Virginia
Father William Hillcar Gaunt
Mother Catharine Yeager
Spouse Adam Coleman Shaffer
Children Cora Ellen Shaffer, Dona Mae Shaffer, Ira Francis Shaffer, Lloyd William Shaffer, Raymond Andrew Shaffer

Researchers connected through Lucy Gaunt 1859–1930

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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

  1. 1
    Marriage Records West Virginia, Marriages Index

  2. 2
    Record West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969

Life Timeline

1859
Birth of Lucy Ellen Gaunt in Belington, Barbour County, West Virginia
Birth
1930
Death of Lucy Ellen Gaunt in Harrison Co., West Virginia
Death

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.

Direct Lineage
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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.

Lucy Gaunt's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lucy Ellen Gaunt PTP
1859–1930
Belington, Barbour County, West Virginia
Parents
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Unknown
Grandparents
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Unknown
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Lucy Gaunt's Descendants

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Lucy Ellen Gaunt PTP 1859–1930