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Erastus Root 1808–1882 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Aug 1808

Birth Location: Livonia, Ontario, New York, USA

Death Date: 23 Nov 1882

Death Location: , , California, USA

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Mother: Mary Thorp

Spouse(s): Catharin Wallis, Esther Root

Children(s): James Root, Walter Root

In 1808, Erastus Root entered the world in Livonia, Ontario, New York, USA, born to William Thomas Root And Mary Thorp. In 1860, Erastus Root resided in Gaines, Genesee, Michigan, USA. Erastus Root married Catharin Wallis, Esther Root, and had children including James Root, Walter Eugene Root. Erastus Root passed away in 1882 in , , California, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1808, Erastus Root entered the world in Livonia, Ontario, New York, USA, born to William Thomas Root And Mary Thorp.
  • In 1860, Erastus Root resided in Gaines, Genesee, Michigan, USA.
  • Erastus Root married Catharin Wallis, Esther Root, and had children including James Root, Walter Eugene Root.
  • Erastus Root passed away in 1882 in , , California, USA.

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Erastus Root's Ancestors

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Erastus Root
1808–1882
Birth Place: Livonia, Ontario, New York, USA
Parents
Mary Thorp
1786–1831
Vermont
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Erastus Root's Descendants

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Erastus Root (31 Aug 1808–23 Nov 1882) m. Catharin Wallis (1815–15 Feb 1887) m. Esther Root (abt 1805–)
  1. 1. James Root 1840–
  2. 2. Walter (Eugene) Root 1849–1930 m. Bertha (Elizabeth) Sadler 1865–1914
    1. 1. Mark (E) Root 1874–1945 m. Bettie ((Betsy)) Eisentrager 1876–1961
      1. 1. Wallace (Charles) Root 1900–1961 m. Kathryn (Pauline) Butzler 1905–1973
        1. 1. Ardea Root 1926–2000 m. Bobbie (Joe) Harris 1931–1997

Erastus Root's Timeline

5 Records

1808
31 Aug 1808
Birth of Erastus Root in Livonia, Ontario, New York, USA
Livonia, Ontario, New York, USA
1832
14 Apr 1832
Age 24
Erastus Root was married in Munson, Geauga, Ohio, USA
Munson, Geauga, Ohio, USA
1860
21 Aug 1860
Age 52
Erastus Root resided here in Gaines, Genesee, Michigan, USA
Gaines, Genesee, Michigan, USA
1870
1870
Age 62
Erastus Root resided here in Oskaloosa Ward 2, Mahaska, Iowa, USA
Oskaloosa Ward 2, Mahaska, Iowa, USA
1882
23 Nov 1882
Age 74
Death of Erastus Root in , , California, USA
, , California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1808
    Event Place: Livonia, Ontario, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Oskaloosa Ward 2, Mahaska, Iowa; Page: 364B; Family History Library Film: 545907
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Vernon, Van Buren, Iowa; Roll: M653_342; Page: 3; Family History Library Film: 803342

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1860
    Event Place: Gaines, Genesee, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1860; Census Place: Gaines, Genesee, Michigan; Archive Collection Number: T1164; Roll: 8; Page: 53; Line: 9; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Vernon, Van Buren, Iowa; Roll: M653_342; Page: 3; Family History Library Film: 803342

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Oskaloosa Ward 2, Mahaska, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Oskaloosa Ward 2, Mahaska, Iowa; Page: 364B; Family History Library Film: 545907

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 14 Apr 1832
    Event Place: Munson, Geauga, Ohio, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Nov 1882
    Event Place: , , California, USA

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