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Elizabeth Metcalf 1838–1913 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1838

Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1913

Death Location: Big Laurel, Leslie, Kentucky, United States

Father: John Metcalfe

Mother: Barbara Metcalf

Spouse(s): Elbert Gilliam

Children(s): Martha Gilliam

In 1838, Elizabeth Metcalf entered the world in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States, born to John Adrian Metcalfe And Barbara Metcalf. In 1850, Elizabeth Metcalf resided in Harlan county, Harlan, Kentucky, United States. In 1860, Elizabeth Metcalf resided in District, Letcher, Kentucky, United States. Elizabeth Metcalf married Elbert Gilliam, and had children including Martha Ann Gilliam. Elizabeth Metcalf passed away in 1913 in Big Laurel, Leslie, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1838, Elizabeth Metcalf entered the world in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States, born to John Adrian Metcalfe And Barbara Metcalf.
  • In 1850, Elizabeth Metcalf resided in Harlan county, Harlan, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1860, Elizabeth Metcalf resided in District, Letcher, Kentucky, United States.
  • Elizabeth Metcalf married Elbert Gilliam, and had children including Martha Ann Gilliam.
  • Elizabeth Metcalf passed away in 1913 in Big Laurel, Leslie, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Metcalfe
1803–
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Barbara Metcalf
1810–1882
Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Elbert Gilliam
1831–1920
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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Children(s)

Martha Gilliam
1851–1900
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Elizabeth Metcalf's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Metcalf
1838–1913
Birth Place: Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
Parents
John Adrian Metcalfe
1803–
North Carolina, United States
Barbara Metcalf
1810–1882
Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elizabeth Metcalf's Descendants

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Elizabeth Metcalf (1838–1913) m. Elbert Gilliam (AUG 1831–29 MAR 1920)
  1. 1. Martha (Ann) Gilliam 1851–1900 m. Alexander Estep 1852–1942
    1. 1. Ella Estep 1885–1916 m. Bennett (William) Hall 1882–1955
      1. 1. Arthur Hall 1911–1911
      2. 2. Armanda Hall 1905–1916
      3. 3. Elizabeth Hall 1912–1916
      4. 4. Barney Hall 1914–1916
      5. 5. Grant Hall 1903–1916
    2. 2. Orbin Estep 1895–1967 m. Carolina Dixon 1884–1959
      1. 1. Enoch (F) Estep 1918–1991
      2. 2. Paul Estep 1925–1977 m. Ina (Mae) Boggs 1930–1990
        1. 1. Phyllis (Ann) Estep 1951–2003
      3. 3. Eliza Estep 1916–1987 m. Burnett Boggs 1913–1974
        1. 1. Sarah (Carolyn) Boggs 1940–2011
        2. 2. Geraldine Boggs 1948–1949
      4. 4. Bettie Estep 1913–1982 m. James (I) MCKNIGHT 1909–
        1. 1. Ethel (May) MCKNIGHT 1931–1993 m. William (Henry) Marion 1927–1988
    3. 3. Ira Estep 1876– m. Ozina Rice 1880–
    4. 4. James Estep 1875–1921

Elizabeth Metcalf's Timeline

11 Records

1838
1838
Birth of Elizabeth Metcalf in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
1850
1850
Age 12
Elizabeth Metcalf resided here in Harlan county, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
Harlan county, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
1860
1860
Age 22
Elizabeth Metcalf resided here in District, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
District, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
1860
1860
Age 22
Elizabeth Metcalf resided here in District, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
District, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 32
Elizabeth Metcalf resided here in Kentucky, United States
Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 32
Elizabeth Metcalf resided here in Kentucky, United States
Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 42
Elizabeth Metcalf resided here in Lane Fork, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
Lane Fork, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 42
Elizabeth Metcalf resided here in Lane Fork, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
Lane Fork, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 62
Elizabeth Metcalf resided here in Magisterial Districts 3-4, Upper Poor Fork, Lower Poor Fork, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
Magisterial Districts 3-4, Upper Poor Fork, Lower Poor Fork, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 62
Elizabeth Metcalf resided here in Magisterial Districts 3-4, Upper Poor Fork, Lower Poor Fork, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
Magisterial Districts 3-4, Upper Poor Fork, Lower Poor Fork, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
1913
1913
Age 75
Death of Elizabeth Metcalf in Big Laurel, Leslie, Kentucky, United States
Big Laurel, Leslie, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1838
    Event Place: Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] United States Census, 1870, "United States Census, 1870", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 29 May 2021), Elizabeth Gillem in entry for Albert Gillem, 1870.
    [2] United States Census, 1880, "United States Census, 1880," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 14 January 2022), Elizabeth Gillam in household of Elbert Gillam, Linefork, Letcher, Kentucky, United States; citing enumeration district , sheet , NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm .
    [3] United States Census, 1900, "United States Census, 1900", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 March 2022), Elizabeth Gilliam in entry for Elbert Gilliam, 1900.
    [4] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 9 March 2021), Elizabeth Metcalf in entry for John Smith, 22 Oct 1853; citing Marriage, Pendleton, Kentucky, United States, various county clerks and county courts, Kentucky; FHL microfilm 216,838.
    [5] United States Census, 1860, "United States Census, 1860", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 18 February 2021), Elizabeth Smith in entry for John Smith, 1860.
    [6] United States Census, 1850, "United States Census, 1850," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 19 December 2020), Elizabeth Metcalf in household of Barbara Metcalf, Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Harlan county, Harlan, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1913
    Event Place: Big Laurel, Leslie, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District, Letcher, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lane Fork, Letcher, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial Districts 3-4, Upper Poor Fork, Lower Poor Fork, Harlan, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District, Letcher, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lane Fork, Letcher, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial Districts 3-4, Upper Poor Fork, Lower Poor Fork, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
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