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Rodolphus Elms 1770–1852

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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
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Rodolphus Elms 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 8 APR 1770 · Middleborough, Plymouth, MA
Died 10 MAR 1852 · Fabius, Onondaga, New York, United States
Father Ebenezer Elmes
Mother Hannah Pratt
Spouse Ruth Hinks Elmes
Children Asenath Scenia Elms, Esther Elms, James N Elms, Susan Elms

Researchers connected through Rodolphus Elms 1770–1852

Biography

In 1770, Rodolphus Elms entered the world in Middleborough, Plymouth, MA, born to ebenezer elmes and hannah pratt. Rodolphus Elms married ruth hinks elmes, and had children including asenath scenia elms, esther elms, james n elms, susan elms. Rodolphus Elms passed away in 1852 in Fabius, Onondaga, New York, United States.

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Life Timeline

1770
Birth of Rodolphus Elms in Middleborough, Plymouth, MA
Birth
1852
Death of Rodolphus Elms in Fabius, Onondaga, New York, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rodolphus Elms

This ancestor line traces from Middleborough, Plymouth, Provindence of Massachusetts Bay, Massachusetts, USA (1706) to Middleborough, Plymouth, MA (1770) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rodolphus Elms (1770–1852) was born in Middleborough, Plymouth, MA and died in Fabius, Onondaga, New York, United States. 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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Rodolphus Elms's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Rodolphus Elms PTP
1770–1852
Middleborough, Plymouth, MA
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Rodolphus Elms's Descendants

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Rodolphus Elms PTP 1770–1852