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William Pentecost Elsberry 1844–1933

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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Elsberry 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 Oct 1844 · Jefferson, Jackson County, Georgia, USA
Died 2 Feb 1933 · Cross Cut, Brown County, Texas, USA
Spouse Martha Florence Shackelford
Children Joseph M Elsberry

Researchers connected through William Elsberry 1844–1933

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of William Pentecost Elsberry began in 1844 in Jefferson, Jackson County, Georgia, USA. William Pentecost Elsberry married martha florence shackelford, and had children including joseph m elsberry. William Pentecost Elsberry passed away in 1933 in Cross Cut, Brown County, Texas, USA.

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Life Timeline

1844
Birth of William Pentecost Elsberry in Jefferson, Jackson County, Georgia, USA
Birth
1933
Death of William Pentecost Elsberry in Cross Cut, Brown County, Texas, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Elsberry

This ancestor line traces from Rowan County, North Carolina (1775) to Jefferson, Jackson, Georgia, USA (1844) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Elsberry (1844–1933) was born in Jefferson, Jackson County, Georgia, USA and died in Cross Cut, Brown County, Texas, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 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. 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.

Related Records

William Elsberry's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Pentecost Elsberry PTP
1844–1933
Jefferson, Jackson County, Georgia, USA
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Grandparents
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William Elsberry's Descendants

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William Pentecost Elsberry PTP 1844–1933