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Richard Elkins IV 1761–1854

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 7 Dec 1761 · Montgomery Co., Virginia, USA

Died 26 Mar 1854 · Logan County, West Virginia, United States of America

Children Marvel Kelly Elkins

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The story of Richard Elkins IV began in 1761 in Montgomery Co., Virginia, USA. Richard Elkins IV had children including marvel kelly elkins. Richard Elkins IV passed away in 1854 in Logan County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Birth of Richard Elkins IV in Montgomery Co., Virginia, USA

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Death of Richard Elkins IV in Logan County, West Virginia, United States of America

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: Richard IV (1761–1854) was born in Montgomery Co., Virginia, USA and died in Logan County, West Virginia, United States of America. 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 Richard 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Richard Elkins IV PTP

1761–1854

Montgomery Co., Virginia, USA