YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Elizabeth Jane Westbrook 1826–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Oct 1826

Birth Location: Scioto, Ohio, United States

Death Date: Nov 1880 of paralysis/lockjaw from infection

Death Location: Burritt, Winnebago, Illinois, United States

Father: Cornelius Westbrook

Mother: Nancy Westbrook

Spouse(s): Deacon Knapp

Children(s): Cornelius Knapp, George Knapp, Clara Knapp, Leroy Knapp, Laura Knapp, Cornelia Knapp, Eli Knapp, Mary Knapp, Delancy Knapp, Charles Knapp

In 1826, Elizabeth Jane Westbrook entered the world in Scioto, Ohio, United States, born to Cornelius Taylor Westbrook And Nancy Westbrook. In 1850, Elizabeth Jane Westbrook resided in Burritt, Winnebago, Illinois, USA. In 1860, Elizabeth Jane Westbrook resided in Rockford, Rockford, Floyd, Iowa, USA. Elizabeth Jane Westbrook married Deacon Elihu Knapp, and had children including Charles Elvins Charley Or Alvin Knapp, Clara Alice Knapp, Cornelia Knapp, Cornelius Elvino Charley Knapp, Delancy Knapp, Eli Knapp, George Elihu Knapp, Laura Knapp, Leroy Knapp, Mary Knapp. Elizabeth Jane Westbrook passed away in 1880 in Burritt, Winnebago, Illinois, United States.

Find more search results for Elizabeth Westbrook
EW

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 1826, Elizabeth Jane Westbrook entered the world in Scioto, Ohio, United States, born to Cornelius Taylor Westbrook And Nancy Westbrook.
  • In 1850, Elizabeth Jane Westbrook resided in Burritt, Winnebago, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1860, Elizabeth Jane Westbrook resided in Rockford, Rockford, Floyd, Iowa, USA.
  • Elizabeth Jane Westbrook married Deacon Elihu Knapp, and had children including Charles Elvins Charley Or Alvin Knapp, Clara Alice Knapp, Cornelia Knapp, Cornelius Elvino Charley Knapp, Delancy Knapp, Eli Knapp, George Elihu Knapp, Laura Knapp, Leroy Knapp, Mary Knapp.
  • Elizabeth Jane Westbrook passed away in 1880 in Burritt, Winnebago, Illinois, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elizabeth Westbrook's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Westbrook
1826–1880
Birth Place: Scioto, Ohio, United States
Parents
Cornelius Taylor Westbrook
1800–1872
Standing Stone, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Nancy Westbrook
1802–1846
Morris County, New Jersey, United States of America
Grandparents
Leonard Westbrook
1759–1827
Sussex, Sussex, New Jersey, United States
Margaret ((Mareitje)) Brinck
1761–1804
Saugerties, Ulster, New York, USA
Adam Hance
1780–1857
Mendham, Morris, New Jersey, USA
Elizabeth Hance
1783–1848
Washington Township, Morris County, New Jersey, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Abraham Westbrook
1732–1791
Blandina Rosenkranz
1733–1789
Cornelius Brink
1729–1798
Annetje Wenne
1733–1793
Isaac III
1743–1818
Catherine Miller
1749–1810
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Westbrook
1706–1757
Jenneke Keuren
1704–1757
Jacobus Rosenkrans
1706–1763
Sara Decker
1709–1747
Jacob Brink
1696–1757
Antje Post
1703–1735
Pieter Winne
1691–1771
Anna Markle
1701–1763

Elizabeth Westbrook's Descendants

1.
EW
Elizabeth (Jane) Westbrook (17 Oct 1826–Nov 1880 of paralysis/lockjaw from infection) m. Deacon (Elihu) Knapp (14 Mar 1826–28 Jan 1890)
  1. 1. Cornelius (Elvino "Charley") Knapp 1848–1920
  2. 2. George (Elihu) Knapp 1857–1916
  3. 3. Clara (Alice) Knapp 1862–1909
  4. 4. Leroy Knapp 1850–1859
  5. 5. Laura Knapp 1846–
  6. 6. Cornelia Knapp 1848–
  7. 7. Eli Knapp 1865–
  8. 8. Mary Knapp 1862–
  9. 9. Delancy Knapp 1859–
  10. 10. Charles (Elvins "charley" or "Alvin") Knapp 1848–1920 m. Mattie Knapp 1855–1940
    1. 1. Arthur (Manly Knapp) Sr 1878–1943
    2. 2. Mary (E.) Knapp 1881–1900

Elizabeth Westbrook's Timeline

5 Records

1826
17 Oct 1826
Birth of Elizabeth Jane Westbrook in Scioto, Ohio, United States
Scioto, Ohio, United States
1850
1850
Age 24
Elizabeth Jane Westbrook resided here in Burritt, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
Burritt, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 34
Elizabeth Jane Westbrook resided here in Rockford, Rockford, Floyd, Iowa, USA
Rockford, Rockford, Floyd, Iowa, USA
1880
1880
Age 54
Elizabeth Jane Westbrook resided here in Florence, Williams, Ohio, USA
Florence, Williams, Ohio, USA
1880
Nov 1880 of paralysis/lockjaw from infection
Age 54
Death of Elizabeth Jane Westbrook in Burritt, Winnebago, Illinois, United States
Burritt, Winnebago, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Oct 1826
    Event Place: Scioto, Ohio, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Florence, Williams, Ohio; Roll: 1078; Page: 573B; Enumeration District: 008
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Rockford, Floyd, Iowa; Roll: M653_322; Page: 340; Family History Library Film: 803322
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Burritt, Winnebago, Illinois; Roll: 134; Page: 340b
    [4] Idaho, U.S., Death Records, Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Boise, Idaho; Death Index and Images, 1911-1969

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Burritt, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Burritt, Winnebago, Illinois; Roll: 134; Page: 340b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Rockford, Rockford, Floyd, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Rockford, Floyd, Iowa; Roll: M653_322; Page: 340; Family History Library Film: 803322

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Florence, Williams, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Florence, Williams, Ohio; Roll: 1078; Page: 573B; Enumeration District: 008

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Nov 1880 of paralysis/lockjaw from infection
    Event Place: Burritt, Winnebago, Illinois, 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