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Gilbert Elam 1629–1696 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1629

Birth Location: England

Death Date: 1 May 1696

Death Location: Will Dated, Henrico, Virginia, United States

Father: Thomas Elam

Mother: Mary Shirecliffe

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The story of Gilbert Elam began in 1629 in England. Gilbert Elam passed away in 1696 in Will Dated, Henrico, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Gilbert Elam began in 1629 in England.
  • Gilbert Elam passed away in 1696 in Will Dated, Henrico, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Elam
1597–1687
Birth Location: Brodsworth, Yorkshire, England
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Mary Shirecliffe
1612–1695
Birth Location: Thurscoe Parish, Yorkshire, England
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Gilbert Elam's Ancestors

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Gilbert Elam
1629–1696
Birth Place: England
Parents
Thomas Elam
1597–1687
Brodsworth, Yorkshire, England
Mary Shirecliffe
1612–1695
Thurscoe Parish, Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Gilbert Elam's Timeline

2 Records

1629
1629
Birth of Gilbert Elam in England
England
1696
1 May 1696
Age 67
Death of Gilbert Elam in Will Dated, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Will Dated, Henrico, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1629
    Event Place: England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 May 1696
    Event Place: Will Dated, Henrico, Virginia, United States
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