YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Elijah Wilson Cantrell 1849–1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 JAN 1849

Birth Location: Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 5 DEC 1918

Death Location: McMinn, Tennessee, USA

Father: Thomas Cantrell

Mother: Louisa Lawson

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Moore

Children(s): Maggie Cantrell, Lucy Cantrell, Hattie Cantrell, William Cantrell, Charles Cantrell, Callie Cantrell, Ross Cantrell, Frank Cantrell, Creed Cantrell, Molly Cantrell

Elijah Wilson Cantrell was born in 1849 in Tennessee, USA, the child of Thomas C Cantrell And Louisa Lawson. Elijah Wilson Cantrell married Elizabeth Jane Moore, and had children including Callie Tennie Cantrell, Charles Steel Cantrell, Creed Jones Cantrell, Frank Pierce Cantrell, Fred M Cantrell, Hattie Esther Cantrell, John Arthur Cantrell, Lucy Almina Cantrell, Maggie L Cantrell, Molly Louisa Cantrell, Ross Harley Cantrell, Sam Wilson Cantrell, William Thomas Cantrell. Elijah Wilson Cantrell passed away in 1918 in McMinn, Tennessee, USA.

Find more search results for Elijah Cantrell
EC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Elijah Wilson Cantrell was born in 1849 in Tennessee, USA, the child of Thomas C Cantrell And Louisa Lawson.
  • Elijah Wilson Cantrell married Elizabeth Jane Moore, and had children including Callie Tennie Cantrell, Charles Steel Cantrell, Creed Jones Cantrell, Frank Pierce Cantrell, Fred M Cantrell, Hattie Esther Cantrell, John Arthur Cantrell, Lucy Almina Cantrell, Maggie L Cantrell, Molly Louisa Cantrell, Ross Harley Cantrell, Sam Wilson Cantrell, William Thomas Cantrell.
  • Elijah Wilson Cantrell passed away in 1918 in McMinn, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elijah Cantrell's Ancestors

Self
Elijah Cantrell
1849–1918
Birth Place: Tennessee, USA
Parents
Thomas C. Cantrell
1821–1885
McMinn, Tennessee, USA
Louisa Lawson
1819–1900
Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Elijah (Houston) Cantrell
1788–1866
Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Sarah (Nancy) Cantrell
1793–1859
Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Cantrell
1761–1830
Elizabeth Norris
1765–1831
Benjamin Cantrell
1768–1846
Charity Legate
1770–1835
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Cantrell
1724–1803
Brittian
–1778
Isaac Cantrell
1729–1805
Elizabeth Cantrell
1729–1800

Elijah Cantrell's Descendants

1.
EC
Elijah (Wilson) Cantrell (6 JAN 1849–5 DEC 1918) m. Elizabeth (Jane) Moore (5 SEP 1855–3 OCT 1930)
  1. 1. Maggie (L.) Cantrell 1883–
  2. 2. Lucy (Almina) Cantrell 1885–
  3. 3. Hattie (Esther) Cantrell 1878–
  4. 4. William (Thomas) Cantrell 1874–1962
  5. 5. Charles (Steel) Cantrell 1899–1975
  6. 6. Callie (Tennie) Cantrell 1887–1954 m. Oscar Walker 1885–1971
  7. 7. Ross (Harley) Cantrell 1893–1965
  8. 8. Frank (Pierce) Cantrell 1891–1957 m. Loma Stevens 1901–1994 m. Dovie Williams 1895–1919
    1. 1. Beatrice Cantrell 1925–1925
    2. 2. Daisy Cantrell 1918–
    3. 3. Henry (Clay) Cantrell 1918–1953
    4. 4. Ruby Cantrell 1915–1994
  9. 9. Creed (Jones) Cantrell 1889–1964 m. Lula (Bell) Walker 1893–1978
    1. 1. Creed (Jones) Cantrell 1916–1964
    2. 2. James (Luther) Cantrell 1919–
    3. 3. Nettie (Jane) Cantrell 1914–1986 m. John (Arthur) Bigham 1906–1994
    4. 4. William (F.) Cantrell 1921–1979
    5. 5. Iago Cantrell 1926–
    6. 6. Mary (Lee) Cantrell 1917–1996
  10. 10. Molly (Louisa) Cantrell 1876–1968 m. George (Elbert) Riden 1872–1945

Elijah Cantrell's Timeline

2 Records

1849
6 JAN 1849
Birth of Elijah Wilson Cantrell in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1918
5 DEC 1918
Age 69
Death of Elijah Wilson Cantrell in McMinn, Tennessee, USA
McMinn, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 JAN 1849
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 DEC 1918
    Event Place: McMinn, Tennessee, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE