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Mary Ellen Givens 1867–1957

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Givens in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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, with linked records

Born 2 Jan 1867 · Tennessee
Died 11 Aug 1957 · , McMinn, Tennessee, USA
Father James Givens
Mother Eliza Erialine Avans
Children Erastus Hicks
Siblings James Turner Givens, Jasper Newton Givens, Martin Brownlow Givens, Mattie Jane Givens, Mattie M Givens, Missouri Givens, Rachael Addy Givens, William Henderson Givens

Researchers connected through Mary Givens 1867–1957

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

In 1867, Mary Ellen Givens entered the world in Tennessee, born to james givens and eliza erialine avans. In 1900, Mary Ellen Givens resided in Civil District 13, Monroe, Tennessee. Mary Ellen Givens had children including erastus hicks. Mary Ellen Givens passed away in 1957 in, McMinn, Tennessee, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1867
Birth of Mary Ellen Givens in Tennessee
Birth
1900
Mary Ellen Givens resided here in Civil District 13, Monroe, Tennessee
Residence
1957
Death of Mary Ellen Givens in, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Givens

This ancestor line traces from SC (1755) to Tennessee (1867) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Givens (1867–1957) was born in Tennessee and died in , McMinn, Tennessee, 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.
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Mary Givens's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Ellen Givens PTP
1867–1957
Tennessee
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Givens's Descendants

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Mary Ellen Givens PTP 1867–1957