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George Firth – declaring the mystery as solved…

It’s been over 8 years since I first knew of my 3x great grandfather George Firth, but I’m happy to say that today I officially merged George Firth, my ancestor from Yorkshire, with George Firth, the nephew of my 4x … Continue reading

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George Elliott (1830-1917)

Biography George Elliott is my 3x great uncle. He was born July 30, 1830 in Fenwick, in the parish of Campsall, Yorkshire, England. His parents were John Elliott and Susannah Dawson. He was their second child, and their only son … Continue reading

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Ellen Eliza Firth (1868-1912)

Ellen Eliza Firth was is great great and a grandmother. She was the fifth child of George Firth and Susan Elliott, born May 18, 1868 in Winnebago County, Illinois. When she was about a year old, her parents moved the … Continue reading

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George Firth (1837-1912)

George Firth is my 3x great grandfather, was born May 1, 1836 in in or near Womersley, Yorkshire, England. By process of elimination, I am almost certain that he was the son of Thomas Firth and Mary Elliott, sister of … Continue reading

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Last Will and Testament of John Elliott dated Dec 9, 1862

Winnebago County Court – Will of John Elliott Written December 9, 1862 In the name of God, amen, I John Elliott of the County of Winnebago and State of Illinois, being of sound mind, and understanding the uncertainty of life … Continue reading

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John Elliott (1806-1874)

John Elliott was born May 16, 1806 in the hamlet of Stubbs Walden in the rural parish of Womersley located in Yorkshire, England. John’s parents were Joseph Elliott, a labourer, and Elizabeth Sellers. Not much is known about his younger … Continue reading

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