YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Elizabeth Finley 1741–1775 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jan 1741

Birth Location: Tinkling Springs, Augusta, Virginia, American Colonies

Death Date: 1775

Death Location: Holston River, Blount, Tennessee, United States

Father: John Finley

Mother: Elizabeth Doak

Spouse(s): James Gillespie

Children(s): George Gillespie, Adam Gillespie, Alexander Gillespie, David Gillespie, John Gillespie, Margaret Gillespie, Robert Gillespie, William Gillespie

In 1741, Elizabeth Finley entered the world in Tinkling Springs, Augusta, Virginia, American Colonies, born to John Finley And Elizabeth Thankful Doak. Elizabeth Finley married James Gillespie, James Gillispie, and had children including Adam Gillespie, Alexander Gillespie, David Gillespie, Elizabeth Gillespie, George Gillespie, John Gillespie, Margaret Gillespie, Mary Gillespie, Robert Gillespie, William Gillespie. Elizabeth Finley passed away in 1775 in Holston River, Blount, Tennessee, United States.

Find more search results for Elizabeth Finley
EF

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:
A
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

  • In 1741, Elizabeth Finley entered the world in Tinkling Springs, Augusta, Virginia, American Colonies, born to John Finley And Elizabeth Thankful Doak.
  • Elizabeth Finley married James Gillespie, James Gillispie, and had children including Adam Gillespie, Alexander Gillespie, David Gillespie, Elizabeth Gillespie, George Gillespie, John Gillespie, Margaret Gillespie, Mary Gillespie, Robert Gillespie, William Gillespie.
  • Elizabeth Finley passed away in 1775 in Holston River, Blount, Tennessee, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Finley
1706–1773
Birth Location: Saint Peters, County Dublin, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
JF
Elizabeth Doak
1707–1791
Birth Location: Aboard Ship Enroute To America
ED

Spouses(s)

James Gillespie
1741–
Birth Location: Larbert, Stirlingshire, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom
JG

Children(s)

George Gillespie
1785–1836
Birth Location: Carron Hall, Larbert, Stirling, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom
GG
Adam Gillespie
1786–1858
Birth Location: –
AG
Alexander Gillespie
1770–
Birth Location: Larbert, Stirling, Scot., Central, Scotland, United Kingdom
AG
David Gillespie
1779–
Birth Location: Larbert, Stirling, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom
DG
John Gillespie
1791–
Birth Location: Polmont, Stirlingshire, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom
JG
Margaret Gillespie
1785–
Birth Location: Barony, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
MG
Robert Gillespie
1763–
Birth Location: Larbert, Stirling, Scot, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom
RG
William Gillespie
1767–
Birth Location: Larbert, Stirling, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom
WG

Elizabeth Finley's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Finley
1741–1775
Birth Place: Tinkling Springs, Augusta, Virginia, American Colonies
Parents
John Finley
1706–1773
Saint Peters, County Dublin, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Elizabeth (Thankful) Doak
1707–1791
Aboard Ship Enroute To America
Grandparents
Finley
1687–1753
Dublin, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Elizabeth Patterson
1690–1753
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Dr. (James Samuel Doak (The) Emigrant)
1670–1727
Ballymena Antrim Ulster Ireland, Ulster, Ireland
Elizabeth Doak
1675–1778
Antrim Ulster Ireland, Ulster, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Alexander (McFinley)
1667–1736
Margaret Findley
1668–1742
Robert Patterson
1660–1730
Margaret Fullerton
1668–1754
Samuel Doak*
1648–1681
Elizabeth Lum
1650–1713
Maria Whittaker
1653–1730
Maria Whittaker
1653–1730
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Finley
1631–1681
Margaret MacKie
1634–1681
William Jennings
1642–1671
Margaret Murdoch
1642–1708
John Patterson
1649–1731
Mary Moore
1648–1723
Kasson Fyllerton
1645–
Samuel DOAK
1615–1690
Elizabeth *
1625–1713
George Lum
1630–1687
Elizabeth Greene
1630–1682
Jarvis Whittaker
1630–1690
Sarah Whittaker
1626–1675

Elizabeth Finley's Descendants

1.
EF
Elizabeth Finley (18 Jan 1741–1775) m. James Gillespie (31 May 1741–)
  1. 1. George Gillespie 1785–1836
  2. 2. Adam Gillespie 1786–1858
  3. 3. Alexander Gillespie 1770–
  4. 4. David Gillespie 1779–
  5. 5. John Gillespie 1791–
  6. 6. Margaret Gillespie 1785–
  7. 7. Robert Gillespie 1763–
  8. 8. William Gillespie 1767–

Elizabeth Finley's Timeline

2 Records

1741
18 Jan 1741
Birth of Elizabeth Finley in Tinkling Springs, Augusta, Virginia, American Colonies
Tinkling Springs, Augusta, Virginia, American Colonies
1775
1775
Age 34
Death of Elizabeth Finley in Holston River, Blount, Tennessee, United States
Holston River, Blount, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1741
    Event Place: Tinkling Springs, Augusta, Virginia, American Colonies
    Record Source:
    [1] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1775
    Event Place: Holston River, Blount, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Find more search results for Elizabeth Finley

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