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Elizabeth (Betsy) Cross 1764–1846 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Jan 1764

Birth Location: Charlestown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States

Death Date: 15 Oct 1846

Death Location: Rushville, Yates County, New York, United States of America

Father: Edward Cross

Mother:

Spouse(s): Thomas Saunders

Children(s): Susan Saunders, Elizabeth Saunders, Robert Saunders, Thomas SAUNDERS, Martha Saunders, Elisha Saunders, Hiram Saunders, Simeon Saunders, Christopher Saunders, John SAUNDERS, Persia SAUNDERS, Henry Saunders, Hirah Saunders, Jefferson Saunders, Billings Saunders

In 1764, Elizabeth (Betsy) Cross entered the world in Charlestown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States, born to Edward Cross And Elizabeth Cross. Elizabeth (Betsy) Cross married Thomas Saunders, and had children including Billings Saunders, Christopher Saunders, Elisha Larkin Saunders, Elizabeth Saunders, Henry Saunders, Hirah Saunders, Hiram Saunders, Jefferson W Saunders, John Saunders, Martha Saunders, Persia Saunders, Robert Saunders, Simeon Saunders, Susan Saunders, Thomas Saunders. Elizabeth (Betsy) Cross passed away in 1846 in Rushville, Yates County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1764, Elizabeth (Betsy) Cross entered the world in Charlestown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States, born to Edward Cross And Elizabeth Cross.
  • Elizabeth (Betsy) Cross married Thomas Saunders, and had children including Billings Saunders, Christopher Saunders, Elisha Larkin Saunders, Elizabeth Saunders, Henry Saunders, Hirah Saunders, Hiram Saunders, Jefferson W Saunders, John Saunders, Martha Saunders, Persia Saunders, Robert Saunders, Simeon Saunders, Susan Saunders, Thomas Saunders.
  • Elizabeth (Betsy) Cross passed away in 1846 in Rushville, Yates County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Cross
1736–1769
Birth Location: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
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Spouses(s)

Thomas Saunders
1764–1830
Birth Location: Charlestown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
TS

Children(s)

Susan Saunders
1796–1850
Birth Location: Hopkinton, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
SS
Elizabeth Saunders
1786–1871
Birth Location: Hopkinton, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
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Robert Saunders
1787–1841
Birth Location: Hopkinton, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
RS
Thomas SAUNDERS
1788–1841
Birth Location: Hopkinton, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
TS
Martha Saunders
1792–1873
Birth Location: Hopkinton, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
MS
Elisha Saunders
1795–1813
Birth Location: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
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Hiram Saunders
1797–1873
Birth Location: Hopkinton, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
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Simeon Saunders
1797–1815
Birth Location: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
SS
Christopher Saunders
1799–1862
Birth Location: Potter, Yates, New York, United States
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John SAUNDERS
1805–1860
Birth Location: Potter, Ontario, New York, United States
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Persia SAUNDERS
1808–1830
Birth Location: Potter, Yates, New York, United States
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Henry Saunders
1802–1805
Birth Location: Yates, New York, United States
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Hirah Saunders
1801–1853
Birth Location: Potter, Yates, New York, USA
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Jefferson Saunders
1805–
Birth Location: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
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Billings Saunders
1810–1826
Birth Location: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
BS

Elizabeth Cross's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Cross
1764–1846
Birth Place: Charlestown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
Edward Cross
1736–1769
Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elizabeth Cross's Descendants

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Elizabeth ((Betsy)) Cross (9 Jan 1764–15 Oct 1846) m. Thomas Saunders (22 Feb 1764–3 Mar 1830)
  1. 1. Susan Saunders 1796–1850 m. Eleazer Scriptur 1788–1860
    1. 1. George Scripter 1836–1880 m. Ida (J.) Scripton 1853–1910
      1. 1. Erin (Annie) Scripture 1868–1951 m. Oran (Milo "Gov" Roberts) Jr. 1861–1935
        1. 1. Orine (Annie) Roberts 1899–1983 m. Lee (R) Shiflett 1887–1957
        2. 2. Unnamed (Daughter) Roberts 1907–1907
        3. 3. Robert (Lenoy "Robin") Roberts 1901–1990 m. Rose (Veronica "Lee") Lehman 1902–1991
        4. 4. Oran (Wilford "Bubba" Roberts) Sr 1892–1972 m. Mary (Ethel Howerton) (Roberts) 1892–1982
        5. 5. Nanie (Evelyn) Walker 1897–1980 m. Gerald (Douglas) Gerrish 1902– m. Leander (Fletcher "Leo" Walker Sr, Carpenter,) WWI 1892–1969
        6. 6. Erin (Marguerite "Babs" Roberts) Stone 1890–1970 m. Beal Stone 1880–1954 m. George (Waron) Jarvis 1876–1941
        7. 7. Francis (Euneta) DeGress 1887–1958 m. John (Charles) DeGress 1886–1950
        8. 8. Bessie (Ruth) Roberts 1895–1919 m. Wymond (Compton Gerrish US Marine Corp, WW I & WW) II 1894–1963
        9. 9. Ida (Mae) Roberts 1888–1911
    2. 2. Persia (Marilla) Scripter 1832–1900 m. Lorenzo Barney 1825–1864
      1. 1. Nettie (M) Barney 1856–1880
      2. 2. George (L) Barney 1858–
      3. 3. William (H) Barney 1861–
        1. 1. Berenice (C) Barney 1892–1972
    3. 3. Caroline (A (Carrie)) Scripture 1841–1908 m. Jacob Christ 1844–1924 m. Charles (G) Brown 1841–1870
      1. 1. Harley (Brooks) Brown 1862– m. Gertha (Adaline) Dryden 1880– m. Amber Brown 1867–
    4. 4. Nancy (A) Scriptur 1819–1903 m. Presley (N. (Reay)) Ray 1810–1853 m. Humphrey (R) Price 1813–1875
      1. 1. Charles (E) Ray 1844–
    5. 5. Martha Scripture –1847
    6. 6. Ester Scripture 1813–1884 m. Philetus (Hulbert) Sr 1811–1891
      1. 1. Philetus (Hulbert) Jr 1845–1918
      2. 2. Permelia (A) Hulbert 1836–1911
      3. 3. Charles (Robert Hulbert) Sr 1837–1898
      4. 4. Oscar (A) Hulbert 1839–1886
      5. 5. Elizabeth (S) Hulbert 1841–
      6. 6. Henry (Harrison) Hulburt 1842–1922
      7. 7. James (W) Hulbert 1844–1907
      8. 8. Mary (A) Hulbert 1847–1907
      9. 9. Luther (L) Hulbert 1848–
      10. 10. Frank (F) Hulbert 1850–1916
      11. 11. Fred (H 'Freddie') Hulbert 1852–1864
      12. 12. William ("Willie" A.) Hulbert 1854–
      13. 13. Byron (R) Hulbert 1857–1864
  2. 2. Elizabeth Saunders 1786–1871
  3. 3. Robert Saunders 1787–1841
  4. 4. Thomas SAUNDERS 1788–1841
  5. 5. Martha Saunders 1792–1873
  6. 6. Elisha (Larkin) Saunders 1795–1813
  7. 7. Hiram Saunders 1797–1873
  8. 8. Simeon Saunders 1797–1815
  9. 9. Christopher Saunders 1799–1862
  10. 10. John SAUNDERS 1805–1860
  11. 11. Persia SAUNDERS 1808–1830
  12. 12. Henry Saunders 1802–1805
  13. 13. Hirah Saunders 1801–1853
  14. 14. Jefferson (W) Saunders 1805–
  15. 15. Billings Saunders 1810–1826

Elizabeth Cross's Timeline

4 Records

1764
22 Feb 1764
Birth of Elizabeth (Betsy) Cross in Charlestown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Charlestown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
1764
9 Jan 1764
Birth of Elizabeth (Betsy) Cross in Charlestown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Charlestown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
1846
15 Oct 1846
Age 82
Death of Elizabeth (Betsy) Cross in Potter, Yates, New York, United States
Potter, Yates, New York, United States
1880
25 Jan 1880
Age 116
Elizabeth (Betsy) Cross was baptized in Pentonville St Silas, England
Pentonville St Silas, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1764
    Event Place: Charlestown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Jan 1764
    Event Place: Charlestown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1880
    Event Place: Pentonville St Silas, England
    Record Source: London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Reference Number: p76sil001

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1846
    Event Place: Potter, Yates, New York, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rushville, Yates County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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