YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Elizabeth Messer 1839–1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1839

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 7 Jun 1902

Death Location: Haywood, North Carolina, United States

Father: David Messer

Mother: Polly Gilleland

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1839, Elizabeth Messer entered the world in North Carolina, born to David Messer And Polly Gilleland. In 1870, Elizabeth Messer resided in Fines Creek, Haywood, North Carolina, USA. Elizabeth Messer passed away in 1902 in Haywood, North Carolina, United States.

Find more search results for Elizabeth Messer
EM

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

  • In 1839, Elizabeth Messer entered the world in North Carolina, born to David Messer And Polly Gilleland.
  • In 1870, Elizabeth Messer resided in Fines Creek, Haywood, North Carolina, USA.
  • Elizabeth Messer passed away in 1902 in Haywood, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elizabeth Messer's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Messer
1839–1902
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
David Messer
1812–1896
Fines Creek, Haywood County, North Carolina, United States of America
Polly Gilleland
1813–1861
Haywood, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Christian (Sargent) Messer
1756–1850
Orange, North Carolina, USA
Robert Gilliland
1775–1830
Lewisberg, Greenbrier, Virginia, USA
Robert Gilliland
1775–1830
Lewisberg, Greenbrier, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Captian Messer
1734–1771
Mary Basket
1740–1800
James Gilliland
1749–1844
Lydia Armstrong
1755–1817
James Gilliland
1749–1844
Lydia Armstrong
1755–1817
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph (Messer)
1696–1731
Ann Wickersham
1696–1733
Nathan Gilliland
1720–1773
Jane Donahue
1720–1790
James ARMSTRONG
1725–1759
Sarah Dyer
1720–1787

Elizabeth Messer's Timeline

5 Records

1839
1839
Birth of Elizabeth Messer in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States
Haywood County, North Carolina, United States
1839
abt 1839
Birth of Elizabeth Messer in North Carolina
North Carolina
1870
1870
Age 31
Elizabeth Messer resided here in Fines Creek, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
Fines Creek, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 61
Death of Elizabeth Messer in Prentice, Macon, North Carolina, United States
Prentice, Macon, North Carolina, United States
1902
7 Jun 1902
Age 63
Death of Elizabeth Messer in Haywood, North Carolina, United States
Haywood, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1839
    Event Place: Haywood County, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1839
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Fines Creek, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Prentice, Macon, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Jun 1902
    Event Place: Haywood, North Carolina, United States

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