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Re: Elam's of Kentucky and Ohio

JOEELAM726 — 2012-04-08 14:32:16Z

SAME HERE.....WHO POSTED THIS?

Re: Ann Elam Cont - Gilbert Elam's will and wives: Jane Nunnally & Susannah

cgaziano — 2012-03-30 16:09:40Z

People who research the line of Gilbert Elam and Susannah (very likely Cannon) give the date of birth of their supposedly first child, a son, William Cannon Elam, as about 1765. I am not sure if this is any more than a guess on their part. They give his date of death as 9 July 1855 in Caney, Morgan Co., Kentucky. I have not tried to verify this, but could not find him in the 1850 census to see what age he was listed as.

Cecilie Gaziano, cgaziano@prodigy.net and cgaziano1@gmail.com.

Re: Leah Jane Elam

lonestar357 — 2012-03-29 13:19:14Z

Appreciate your interest. Here's one response I received not too long after posting the same message on another board:

"It appears that your ancestors, Leah Elam and James Jonathan Youngblood, themselves were not related to the Elder John family, nor were their descendants. They did have a connection to survivors of the Fort Parker massacre.

Their daughter, Leah Jane Youngblood, married Francis Marion Dwight b. 1844 who was the son of Malinda Frost and George E. Dwight. Malinda Frost, George E. Dwight, their infant daughter Elizabeth, and Malinda's mother, Elizabeth Frost, were among the survivors of the Fort Parker Massacre. Malinda Frost Dwight's father, Samuel Frost, and brother, Robert Frost, were killed by the Comanches.

Although they shared their migration, their settlement, and their worship, no blood or marital ties were found so far that connected the Frosts or Dwights to the family of Elder John Parker."

Re: Leah Jane Elam

KelloggParker — 2012-03-29 03:35:56Z

Hello,
I'm going to see what information I have concerning your message on the board.
Look for a response in the next few weeks
Andrea Kellogg-Parker

Ann Elam Cont - Gilbert Elam's will and wives: Jane Nunnally & Susannah

BMichie1 — 2012-03-23 18:23:04Z

To add to the mix here the following indicating that a Jane Nunnally was the first wife of said Gilbert Elam under discussion here - but nothing specifically about Gilbert Elam's daughter Ann:

First I want to mention a very well researched and documented book on the Nunnaly/Nunnelee family: Jean Nunley Dennison, "Our Nunnally/Nunley Family", Nashville, TN: Privately Published, 1997.

With regard to Gilbert Elam and Jane Nunnally, page 212 of Dennison's book lists Jane Nunnaly (d/o John Nunnaly) as wife of Gilbert Elam and on pps. 382-384 John Nunnally's full will. Dennison's objective was not to prove Jane Nunnally's marriage to the Gilbert Elam under discussion here but rather to make the connections up and down for the Nunnally/Nunnelee line. The only mention of Elams in this full will is to daughter Jane, deceased, her child and son-in-law Gilbert Elam. Aside from this Elam-Nunnally connection, she also has several other Elam-Nunnally/Nunnelee marraiges in early Virginia.

John Nunnally's will is also found in abridged form transcribed below:

Weisiger, Benjamin B. III, "Chesterfield County, Virginia Wills 1749-1774", Athens, Georgia: Iberian Publishing Co., 1988. p. 89

Will Book #2
"Will of John Nunnally 9 May 1765

To son John, 1 shilling
To son in law Elam Farmer, 1 shilling
To grandchildren Elam Farmer, Jr. and Martha Farmer, 1 shilling
To daughter Sarah Jackson, 1 shilling
To son in law Gilbert Elam, 1 shilling
To my late daughter Jane Elam, dec'd to her child, 1 shilling
To daughter Ann Flournoy, 1 negro Cesar
To daughter Margaret Nunnally, 1 negro named Doctor
To daughter Rebecca Nunnally, 1 negro
To son Archelaus, 150 acres with plantation he lives on, land I bought of Robert Rickman, and 1 negro
To son Jeremiah, land I bought of Peter Blandkinship, 100 acres, 1 negro, and items
To son Thomas, part of land I live on, on south side of Spring Branch, also to him negroes and items, and he is to give his brother Jeremiah Pds 10 when he is of age.
To wife Margaret, use of plantation I live on for life, except part I gave son Thomas, and all land 306 acres to said Thomas, entailed to him; also to wife negroes.
Executrix: wife Margaret
Wit: John Ellis, Agnes Markham, Nath. Tanner
The land I gave Archelaus by will, he has sold to his brother in law John Ellis. To son Jermiah, 1 negro girl
Dated 19 Oct. 1765
Wit: Nath. Tanner, Elam Farmer"

If this will is pertinent (meaning referring to the same Gilbert Elam - alas so many Gilbert Elams AND Elam - Nunnally/Nunnelee marriages!!), then it is clear from John Nunnally's will that daughter Jane Nunnally Elam was deceased by 1765, and that John Nunnally left one shilling to her child, unfortunately not named, and also one shilling to his son-in-law, Gilbert Elam. If this is the same Gilbert Elam then Susannah mentioned in Gilbert's will of 1771 would be the second wife and Jane Nunnally the first wife.

Question: Any notion as to when the Gilbert Elam under discussion married wife Susannah?

Regards, Barry Michie

PS: This is not my line but collateral research - long ago put aside - in an unsuccessful attempt to break through a brick wall trying to figure out if one Keziah Elam is the same Keziah (d. abt 1810 Elbert Co GA) the first wife of John Franklin Nunnelee (3 Jan 1760, VA - 15 Feb 1838, Elbert Co, GA). Said "best suspect" Keziah Elam is , d/o Gilbert Elam IV & Elizabeth Scott, he s/o Gilbert Elam III and Mary Unknown, he s/o , Gilbert Elam, Jr & Mary Hatcher, he s/o Gilbert Elam (1630-1696) from Yorkshire England. All these Elams were first in Henrico and then Chesterfield counties, VA. Said John Franklin Nunnelee's family was also in Henrico and Chesterfield counties under various spellings including Nunnally. John Franklin Nunnelee's father, William Womack Nunnally (c. 1738 - 13 Nov 1804) migrated from Chesterfield Co VA into the Carolinas and then on to Elbert Co GA.

As a characterization of this early colonial research, there is such a swirl of marriages, re-marriages (often to dead spouses' close relatives, eg. the above Elizabeth Scott), common names across generations that sorting it all out is quite a challenge!

Re: Ann Elam

cgaziano — 2012-03-23 14:38:01Z

Ann was the daughter of Gilbert Elam's first wife, not Susannah, as Gilbert's will shows. I have seen his first wife's name as Jane Nunnally, but don't know what evidence there is for that name. I believe that Susannah, wife of Gilbert Elam who died in Chesterfield Co., VA, in 1784, was a Cannon -- the daughter of Benjamin Cannon and Susannah Walters of Henrico, Cumberland, and Prince Edward counties, Virginia, because 6 out of 7 names of Susannah’s children are names found in Benjamin Cannon & Susannah Walters’s family. These are: Benjamin for her father, Walters for her mother’s maiden name, Francina/Francinia for her sister, Jeremiah for her brother, Susannah for her mother and herself, and William Cannon Elam (possibly the name of Benjamin Cannon's father, that is, William Cannon.)

Benjamin and Susannah had two known children, Jeremiah Cannon (who died in Goochland Co., VA, in 1767) and Francinia (who married William Cox in Cumberland Co. on 27 May 1768).

Chesterfield County, VA Will Book 3, p.435.

Will of Gilbert Elam

Lend to wife Susanna, items and use of my plantation below the Spring Br., and my daughter Martha to have liberty of the house while single, then after death to son Robert, and if he die without heirs of his body, then to his brother Walter. Also to wife, my household stock, and then to her children then living: Bille Cannon Elam, Franseina Elam, Benjamin Elam, Robert Elam, Walters Elam, Susannah Elam and Jeremiah Elam. [Note: Bille Cannon Elam is William Cannon Elam.]

To son James Elam and Lodwick Elam and Gilbert Elam and Godfree Elam and daughters Ann Godsee, Martha Elam, Susan Keill [could be Hill, some people say], and part of daughter Martha Elam shall belong to her daughter Bette Ann Elam.

Rest to be divided between my wife Susanna and my children above named

To son Burwell, land above Spring Br., up to Flournoy's line

To daughter Jene [Jane] Elam, I negro

Executors: Richard Elam and Barkley Elam
Dated 18 Sept. 1771
Wit: Math'w Farley, Dan'l Elam, Wm Sims, Dan'l Elam, Jr.

Chesterfield County, VA Order Book 6, p. 525. Court of 7 May 1784

Will of Gilbert Elam proved; Matthew Farley and Daniel Elam, witnesses; Susannah Elam, widow of Gilbert Elam, relinquishes her claim to estate.

Leah Jane Elam

lonestar357 — 2012-03-19 20:02:05Z

According to my information, she was born in Tennessee on 18 March 1813 and died 23 May 1885 in Wise County, Texas. She married James Jonothan Youngblood, b. 28 June 1810 in Warren County, Tennessee d. 1889 in Wise County, Texas.

I'm trying to find a connection between Leah Jane Elam's family and the family of Cynthia Ann Parker.

The Parker family, originally from Virginia, moved from Kentucky to Texas in the early 1830s and established Parker's Fort on the fringes of the Comanche frontier. On May 19, 1836, the Comanche and Kiowa attacked the fort killing most of the residents and capturing several women and children.

The captives were Mrs. Rachel Plummer, her fifteen-month-old son James, Mrs. Elizabeth Kellogg and the Parker children, Cynthia Ann, nine-years old and John, children of Silas Parker. The captives were scattered among the various bands of the two tribes. Later, the two women and the Plummer child were ransomed to friendly Indians and returned them to their families.

Cynthia Ann Parker was the mother of Quanah Parker, who became the leader of the 700 Comanche and Kiowa braves who attacked the buffalo hunters at the famous fight of Adobe Walls, in June of 1874, in the Texas panhandle. This is the battle where buffalo hunter Billy Dixon made the famous "mile long shot".

I searched this surname archive, and did find a couple of references to the Parker surname - but no definitive association with these Parkers. I'm hoping to hear from anyone with more information.

Thanks

elam

PLUMLEY69 — 2012-03-17 17:28:26Z

i'm looking for my grandmother donna lee elam(smith)san diego,in 1977-78 she went missing with no word ,she's 80 1/3/32,part of the chase family in san diego(thats major levi chase family,viola chase are still out there.the plumlee's san diego

elam

PLUMLEY69 — 2012-03-17 17:28:11Z

Re: John Elam et al, VA

kle1993 — 2012-03-03 18:15:38Z

Richard,
The John Elam that built my home, Westview, in western Charlotte County is a different John Elam than your g-g-grandfather and this is a different house from the one you visited. "My" John Elam had four children, three girls and a boy, none of whom had any children. They are all buried on my front lawn. Your direct line is descended from one of my John Elam's brothers but I can't tell you which one. The Elams were a prolific bunch and there is a lot of Elam info on-line (some good, some bad),so you should be able to find the correct line. Kathy

Re: John Elam et al, VA

raunderdog — 2012-03-01 20:41:56Z

The house you live in was built by my Great Great Grandfather. His son (my Great Grandfather) was Richard Andrew Elam. His son (my Grandfather) was George Baskerville Elam. His son (my father) was George Baskerville Elam, Jr.(born May 21, 1920). I was named for Richard Andrew Elam. The Elam family gave the land across the street so that the Church could be built. I even have a burial site set aside for me and my wife. A John Taylor there in South Hill, Va is one of the grand kids. His mother was the daughter of Richard Andrew Elam. If John is still living, he can really give you a history of the house. He gave me a tour back in 1993 when it was owned by someone other than a family member. You can contact me at raunderdog@yahoo.com because this is the only time I've ever visited this site. Cordially, Richard Andrew Elam

Photo of Pvt. John W. Elam

betttfamily — 2012-03-01 03:58:34Z

Does anyone have a photo of Pvt. John W. Wesley Elam? He died in World War 1, October 24, 1918. He is buried at oise-Aisene American Cemetery in France. In addition, John was a native of McCarley MS. If you can be of any assistance please contact me immediately. My email address is freddiebetty@yahoo.com

thank you very much.
Bettt

Re: John Warren Elam,Sr.

memiller89temp — 2011-11-07 13:47:51Z

I've been away for a long while but I am back.
Never knew my dad was a Sr. Might have to do.. I heard he had a son that was named after him until he (Jr.) was adopted and changed his name. Not sure but heard something that (Jr.) was adopted after his mother married someone else.

Alexander Elam in Cumberland Co., NC

DianeSFanning — 2011-10-22 00:34:12Z

My Alexander Elam was born in VA about 1795 and died in Cumberland Co., NC in Nov 1842. He married Charlotte Gerke in Cumberland County and they had six children: Eliza, Charlotte, Alexander, Fannie, William Cecil and Virginia. I'm wondering who his father was. With so many Alexander Elams mentioned in wills and such in VA, I have no clue who he might belong to.

Re: Darcuis Elam

JonPaull_Brace — 2011-10-17 19:21:05Z

Ed,

I am the grandson of Gloria Shoemaker who is Darcuis half sister. If you are still needing some information, let me know.

Thanks

Jon

Richard Elam, b KY ~1810

MarcyDobbs — 2011-10-15 20:13:23Z

I have looked everywhere for Richard Elam b. ~1810 in KY (per sons death certificate) who married Sarah __________. They had two children, Charles Sidney Elam b. 7 May 1835 in Wayne Co., KY and a daughter. By 1850 census, the siblings are not living with parents. There is a Richard Elam in another part of KY in early census, but I don't know if they are the same people. there just is nothing to go on about these folks. Help! Please.

Re: James Norment Elam

RuthElam55 — 2011-10-11 20:36:12Z

ok..
Sent you an email, hope it helps.
Also forgot to add death date of Alexander
as 7 Dec. 1864
he married Elizabeth but the date I am not sure of

Re: James Norment Elam

daleelam — 2011-10-11 19:10:23Z

Ruth--

I don't see an invite on G.W. from you. Why don't you just email me at dalee49150@aol.com

Dale

Re: James Norment Elam

RuthElam55 — 2011-10-11 16:48:37Z

Dale..
I am very interested, I put in a friend request to you on Geneaology Wise site.
I would like to send you a personal message on here but, I can't because I am not a member here.
Thank you & YES, I would love to know more.
I will check to see if you have accepted my request on G.W.
site.
Thanks
Ruth

Re: James Norment Elam

daleelam — 2011-10-11 13:53:14Z

Ruth—

If my information is correct, you are my fifth cousin. I believe my 4th great grandfather [Alexander Augustus Elam] was the father of your Alexander Elam from Chesterfield VA.

My line is as follows:

John Dwight Elam (my father) (1903 -1979)
John Williamson Elam (my paternal grandfather) (1874-1932)
John Edward Elam (1834-1901)
Josephus Elam (1807-1868)

John Elam (1787-1824)—married Elizabeth Elam (1789-1857), daughter of Alexander Augustus Elam (1762-1799) & Jane Norment (1764-1814)

Edward Elam Jr (1765-1840)
Edward Elam Sr (1734-1811)
John Edward Elam Sr (1688-1761) born & died in Henrico, VA

Martin Elam Sr (1635-1695) born in St Helens, Thurnscoe, Yorkshire, England & died in Bermuda Hundred, Henrico, VA

Thomas Elam (1597-1687) born in Thurnscoe, Yorkshire, England & died in Henrico, VA

James Elam (1572-1619)—born & died in Thurnscoe, Yorkshire, England

The information I have compiled indicates the following ancestors of Alexander Augustus:

Joel Elam (1736-1798)—brother of Edward Elam Sr
John Edward Elam Sr (1688-1761)
Martin Elam Sr (1635-1695)
Thomas Elam (1597-1687)
James Elam (1572-1619)

As I have pieced the information together, in about 1814 Edward Elam Jr and his family (2nd wife Lettice Chaffin & his 11 children including his oldest child, John) emigrated from Mecklenburg County, Virginia to Lawndale, Rutherford County [now Cleveland County], North Carolina.

Prior to that, Elizabeth Elam’s father had died in 1799 and her mother then died in 1814. Elizabeth’s grandparents [Joel Elam (1736-1798) and Phoebe Hill (1738-1785)} had 9 children including Alexander Augustus and Martha “Patty” Elam [1765-Bef 1810]. Martha had married Jesse Anderson Grigg [1732-1815) in 1786. Martha & Jesse had emigrated from Virginia to Lawndale, Rutherford County, North Carolina in 1797.

Since all of Elizabeth’s parents and grandparents had died before 1814, I believe all 9 children of Alexander Augustus and Jane (five of whom had already married) emigrated to Rutherford County, North Carolina in about 1814---following their sister Martha “Patty” Grigg. It is possible all of Elizabeth’s brothers & sisters went with their first cousin--Edward Elam Jr & his family to Rutherford County NC since it appears they emigrated to NC about the same time.

In about 1828, a few years after Elizabeth’s husband John had died, she, her 3 sons (including Josephus) & her father-in-law [Edward Elam Jr] emigrated from NC to Sumner County, Tennessee. They stayed there only a few years, emigrating from TN to Bond County, Illinois in about 1833. My part of the Elam clan has stayed in the Bond County/Fayette County part of Southern Illinois since then.

I have a lot more information (dates, places, and a few pictures, etc) if you are interested.

Do you still live in Arkansas? I now live in Charlotte, NC—about 1 hour from Lawndale, where the clan immigrated to.

Best of luck on your genealogy search.

Dale Elam

Re: Father of Alexander Elam

RuthElam55 — 2011-10-11 02:50:42Z

Thank You so much, That is what I was coming up with but dates were a year off on the one I was referring to as reference, seems like the month of birth was off too.
There are a bunch of Alexanders to sort thru and I am just
an baby as far as research goes.
Thank You again...
Do you connect with these family members?

Re: Father of Alexander Elam

lawetzig — 2011-10-11 01:14:12Z

Ruth, the information that I have about Alexander Elam Jr, born in 1797, is his parents were Alexander Elam Sr, born in 1762, and Jane Norment. The parents of Alexander Elam Sr. were Joel Elam, born in 1736, and Phebe Hill.
Lallie Wetzig

Re: James Norment Elam

RuthElam55 — 2011-10-10 01:21:53Z

Dale..
I have lines that may connect to you but I am just getting started and Alexander(s) seem to be slowing me down..
I have from Rutherford NC to Ill (Bond Co.).
and on into Ar.
I have :
Joseph D. Elam (my Dad)
Walter Joseph David Elam( my Grandfather)
James R Elam
Joseph David (Rutherford NC)
Alexander (Chesterfield Co, VA) ?
what is your connection in Bond Co> IL?

Re: Father of Alexander Elam

lemec99 — 2011-10-09 21:03:32Z

Sorry about that. Alexander Elam married Matilda J. Thomas 12 Jan 1841. They had no children. She was born about 1811 in Tennessee. I hope this helps. I know we are all related.

Re: Father of Alexander Elam

lemec99 — 2011-10-09 20:56:17Z

I find that Alexander Elam, b. 1796 in Va. was married to Elizabeth Betsy Grigg, b. 27 Dec 1798 in Rutherford, NC, d. 18 Nov 1839 in Bond, Il. I cannot find parents for Alexander, but Elizabeth's parents are: Burrell Grigg, 1766-1837, and Sabra ELAM, 1768-1835. Children: Philip Elam. 1935, Abner Elam, 1834, Martha Elam, 1836, William Elam, 1838, Alexander Elam, 1840. Alexander was married also to
a second wife. I will send the name and information later.
I found a Joel Elam son of Alexander Elam (1762-1799) and Jane "Norment" Elam (1764-1814). He married Susanna Elam on Feb. 17, 1812 and had 4 children from this union, Archibald S., Ann Elizabeth, Elijah & Drury B. Married Mary Aiken on June 11, 1824 and had 4 children from this union, Eleanor, Joel Alexander, Mary Ellen & Frances S. Married Frances Smith in 1836 and had 2 children from this union, George Washington and martin Jefferson.

Father of Alexander Elam

RuthElam55 — 2011-10-09 19:21:24Z

I am searching for the father of :

Alexander Elam- born : 1796 died-1864
in Chesterfield Co.,Virginia
Married: Mary Elizabeth? 1815

I see that my family only has Alexander listed as his father
There seems to be many Alexanders so I am lost...Please help

Re: Elam Picture cir. 1900 from Family Reunion

A_EliumAllan — 2011-09-26 14:08:04Z

Greetings Justin,
My name is April Elium-Allan. My Great, Great, Great grandparents were James and Elizabeth Casper Elam from Rowan County, NC. They had 4 Children, Benjamin (my GG Grandfather), Thomas, Chalmus, and Nancy. Our family, well the ones that are doing the research, know very little about James. We know that he had 2 brothers and they were stone masons. We know that the family came from England to the states but not sure when. I have my GG grandfather's death record and it says that James was born in Woodstock, VA but we can find no birth, death records on James.

It may be possible that our families are related.

April

Re: Elam family Murfreesboro TN

elam2002 — 2011-07-10 00:34:08Z

Donna, my husband knew your Dad and remembers seeing you when you both were younger. My husband descends from your great-grandfather, Thomas Jefferson Elam. Your grandfather, David Franklin Elam was a brother to my husband's grandfather, Ed Elam so, I guess that makes y'all second cousins. Please contact me via my e-mail at elam2002@earthlink.net so that we may hopefully share our Elam Family information with one another. Thanks, Melissa

Re: Elam family Murfreesboro TN

donnaelam_1 — 2011-07-08 22:05:26Z

elam2002
You are correct. I am one of Thomas Cannon Elam's daughters and I have not found a Noah Taylor Elam in my line.

Re: Elam family Murfreesboro TN

donnaelam_1 — 2011-07-08 22:01:12Z

My father thomas cannon elam was originally from Murfreesboro TN and moved to Cincinnati, OH in 1950. I have not found any of my line from Morgan Co. KY.

KY Elams/Lawsons/Cassidys/Williams & VA Cherokees

canyonshark — 2011-06-13 13:54:19Z

We begin with Harley Andrew Jackson Elam, currently alive. Born in Pomeroyton, KY 1936. Raised in Frenchburg, KY area. Joined the Air Force and traveled world. Married Edna Moore of West Liberty, KY and fathered Anthony Brad Elam, Serena (Elam) Whitehair, and Tina (Elam) Hufford.

His parents were: Rollie Herbert Elam and Virgie(Lawson) Elam.

Rollie's parents: John Harve Elam (1872 - 1962) and Stella (Cassidy) Elam (1878-1951)

Virgie's parents: Andrew Jackson Lawson (of Virginia Cherokee descent)
(d. 1933) and Mary (Williams) Lawson (d.1956). Virgie had a brother named Ishmael Lawson.

That's as far was we've been able to trace. Initial KY counties of interest are Mennifee, Morgan, Wolf, Montgomery, and Clark. We have reason to believe Andrew Jackson Lawson was a Cherokee from Virginia, not NC or GA. There appears to be no connection with the Trail of Tears Cherokee or those living in NC.

Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, y'all!

DEW

ELAM John Jr - Vietnam Wall section 4W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-06-12 19:16:52Z

ELAM John Jr - Vietnam Wall section 4W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 221,927 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Trenvilla Elam Marcum

Marcumgirl — 2011-06-03 20:06:18Z

Looking for info on death and burial. She lived in Denton KY. On the census in 1920 off in 1930. Husband John Taylor Marcum listed as widower, living with his daughter and family.

Thanks

Re: Alice Mona Elam

tinaloom — 2011-06-02 21:54:32Z

There are so many Elam families all around. My granny was born in Missouri, and my great grandfather (her dad) Hanson & gg grandfather Henry Elam were from Kentucky.

Re: Alice Mona Elam

alys127 — 2011-06-02 21:19:30Z

I was born and live now in Charlotte NC. My father is Edward Stuart Elam (also born in Charlotte NC) and his father was Frank Elam from Spartanburg SC.

Re: Alice Mona Elam

tinaloom — 2011-06-02 21:14:12Z

Yes, that is very interesting. Where was your Elam family from? My Alice lived in Missouri, Oklahoma, and was born in Kentucky.

Re: Alice Mona Elam

alys127 — 2011-06-02 21:10:11Z

My maiden name is Katherine Alys Elam and I have gone by Alys (pronounced "Alice" since birth). It is cool to find out there was another Alice Elam!

Re: Elams (Knox Co. Laurel Co. KY)

ErinGilbert27 — 2011-05-22 06:16:00Z

My grandmother was born a Elam, her name Was Pina Lee she is buried in gilbert cemetery, Girdler Ky email me eringilbert@homtail.com if you know more or need to know more

Re: Need most reliable up to date early 1600-1700 Va. Elam genealogy

DonMatson91 — 2011-05-18 14:47:45Z

I have a new email address if anyone wants to reach me about this query.
It's dmatson876@gmail.com
Thanks
Don Matson

Re: Elams married to native americans

MaryBethIrion — 2011-05-02 19:54:00Z

The Anderson Elam to whom I referred was born in Virginia, but lived his adult life in Rutherford/Cleveland County, NC. He died there in 1878.

Sherry - I found some information on a William Weatherford who also had Creek Indian connections in the early 1800's. It almost sounds like he and Charles "Red Eagle" Weatherford were in same places at same times. www.weatherford.com tells about a book about William. It is listed as a documented historical novel. I have, however, seen mention of William Weatherford as a real person. How this is all connected to Letisha Weatherford Elam, I have no idea.

Mary Beth

Re: Elams married to native americans

pylelawoffice — 2011-05-02 19:32:59Z

I have found Anderson Elam on the 1896 roll enrolled as a Choctaw. My family moved from Kentucky to Missouri to Arkansas to Texas and finally to Oklahoma

Re: Elams married to native americans

MaryBethIrion — 2011-05-02 19:04:00Z

I have found some mention of a Charles Weatherford who was also known as Red Eagle. He was connected to the Creeks at the time of the War 1812. He married the daughter of a chief and I assume they had children. But I cannot see a connection to Latisha Weatherford Elam, w/o Anderson. Charles seems, at best, a distant cousin. Letty was in VA and NC. The Creeks were in Florida and Alabama. But I am sure that I do not yet know everything in this connection. The name Red Eagle, however, is a name to look for.

Mary Beth

Re: Elams married to native americans

pylelawoffice — 2011-05-02 18:20:12Z

Mary Jane's parents were William Thomas and Cornelia Royester Elam.

Re: Elams married to native americans

MaryBethIrion — 2011-05-02 17:00:57Z

I also descend from Anderson S Elam through his son Silas S. Who were Mary Jane Elam's parents?

Mary Beth

Re: Elams married to native americans

pylelawoffice — 2011-05-02 16:09:19Z

I am also interested.My great grandmother was Mary Jane Elam whose grandfather was Anderson Elam from Rutherford County, North Carolina. I am trying to trace a Native American heritage. Would like some help

Re: Elam's of Kentucky and Ohio

sundancesfamily — 2011-04-01 20:02:35Z

funny...my grandfather and uncle were named Rollie. My grandad died in 1983 and uncle in 2009

New Elam page

CassieElam44 — 2011-03-26 01:24:09Z

I've just started an Elam surname page at http://www.genealogywise.com/group/theelamfamilypage for all Elams to talk family history, chat, etc. My hope is that it will become an online gathering place for cousins from all branches of the family and that we'll have plenty of lively discussions! Let's all get to know one another better. Hope to see you there.

Re: Elams of TN via VA

J_Meaney — 2011-03-20 20:35:51Z

Sorry, Cassie, Jane Rebecca Elam is not mine either.

Re: Elams of TN via VA

J_Meaney — 2011-03-20 20:34:43Z

Lola is not my grandmother. Edith Eugenia Elam is my grandmother, m. Richard J. Rawlings. Thanks for trying.
Jean

Re: Elams of TN via VA

CassieElam44 — 2011-03-20 19:50:52Z

Hi --

Would be glad to help. What particular trouble are you having?

Cassie A. Elam
villonsmom@yahoo.com
The Elam Family Research Page
http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~celam/