Eliot family

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There are several Eliot families of note - depending on the context.

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The Eliot family is a distinguished American family and is one of the Boston Brahmins, originating in Boston, whose ancestors became wealthy and held sway over the American education system. Charles W. Eliot transformed Harvard from a college to a research institution, a model which many American Universities have followed. William G. Eliot founded one of American’s major universities, Washington University in St. Louis. The ranks include several college presidents, one Nobel prize winner, and presidents of American professional associations. All are the descendants of Andrew Eliot (born January 30, 1651 from East Coker Yeovil, England, who married Mercy Shattuck in 1680 in Beverly, MA, and died at the age of 37 on September 12 in 1688 in Beverly, MA). T. S. Eliot was buried in East Coker, England. He wanted to be buried in the original birthplace of this ancestor and other Eliot ancestors.

Well-known members include:

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The Eliot family of St Germans, Cornwall, have provided the Earls of St Germans and the various Lords Eliot over several centuries. The current incumbent is:

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