Yancey, Elizabeth C. (Elizabeth Chambers), 1812-1879

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Elizabeth C. Yancey (1812-1879), was a merchant and storekeeper in Chapel Hill, N.C. and Durham, N.C.

Born Elizabeth Chambers Allen, she was the daughter of Edward C. Allen (1783-1829) and Julia Ann Brent (1791-1881). Her first husband was Meredith Yancey (1800-1836) and her second husband was Henry Stovall Markham (1806-1893).

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referencedIn Elsie H. Booker Collection of Markham, Leigh, Durham, Lloyd, and Other Families Papers, 1712-1966 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection
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Place Name Admin Code Country
Granville County NC US
Chapel Hill NC US
Durham NC US
Prince Edward County VA US
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Merchants
Women merchants
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Birth 1812-05-04

Death 1879-06-09

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