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William Elkins 1620–1685

Public Tree Person

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have William Elkins in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. 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 3 independent trees

Born 14 JAN 1620 · Hanslope Buckinghamshire
Died 15 APR 1685 · Hanslope Buckinghamshire
Father William Elkins
Spouse Alice
Children Henry Elkins

Researchers connected through William Elkins 1620–1685

and 1 more tree owner connected with William Elkins 1620–1685

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Alice

Biography

In 1620, William Elkins entered the world in Hanslope Buckinghamshire, born to william elkins. William Elkins married alice, and had children including henry elkins. William Elkins passed away in 1685 in Hanslope Buckinghamshire.

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Life Timeline

1620
Birth of William Elkins in Hanslope Buckinghamshire
Birth
1685
Death of William Elkins in Hanslope Buckinghamshire
Death

Frequently Asked Questions

William Elkins (1620–1685) was born in Hanslope Buckinghamshire and died in Hanslope Buckinghamshire. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have William 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.
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William Elkins's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Elkins PTP
1620–1685
Hanslope Buckinghamshire
Parents
William Elkins PTP
1620–1685
Hanslope Buckinghamshire
Unknown
Grandparents
William Elkins PTP
1620–1685
Hanslope Buckinghamshire
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Elkins's Descendants

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William Elkins PTP 1620–1685