Elvin - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Harry Elvin

sslocke — 2011-07-17 03:48:34Z

Does anyone have any info on my great grandfather Harry Elvin who was married to Violet Mary Elvin (maiden name: Vodden) in july, august or september 1925 in Cornwall, England?

Re: Elvin family of Co. Donegal

Trena_Heater — 2011-05-05 17:53:37Z

Glad to see you and Lin have connected here. Something in an earlier post of your's Sylvia, caught my eye striking 'something' in the recesses of my mind. Made me think you and Lin may possibly have a connection. Not being an actual ELVIN researcher, I cannot recall what it was.

Anyway, good luck to you both. If nothing else, being in contact helps you to separate your respective ELVINs.

Warm regards,
Toni

Re: Elvin family of Co. Donegal

sylviamoore750 — 2011-05-05 14:59:46Z

Thanks for your reply. I don't have an Andrew in my family tree but I have quite a few Elvin records for Co. Donegal. When was your Andrew born? Who did he marry? There appears to be a few Elvin families who went to Scotland in the early part of the 1800's. Looking forward to hearing from you...Sylvia

Re: Elvin family of Co. Donegal

shuwy40 — 2011-05-05 13:16:42Z

Hi Sylvia

I'm Lin. Looking through your messages I don't think that we connect. My Irish Elvin was Andrew (don't know where he came from in Ireland). None of the names you mention are familiar to me. If, however, you do have an Andrew Elvin (who also married and Elvin) I would be glad to hear it! Best wishes, Lin

Re: Elvin family of Co. Donegal

sylviamoore750 — 2011-05-03 23:31:22Z

Thanks again. Strangely, I have a third cousin in England and one in Australia part of my Elvin clan.
Keep in touch....Sylvia

Re: Elvin family of Co. Donegal

Trena_Heater — 2011-05-03 22:03:42Z

Cheers, re Eddrim info.

I will try to get hold of Lin, starting tonight. Not sure if she is on FB (thought she was), but I know she definately was registered with Genes Reunited. We both keep in touch with a mutual cousin in Australia. Lin is in England. lol .. re Thomas forename ... still being used within my own ELVIN cousins, many of whom are still in Scotland.

I shall let you know when I make contact with Lin.

Toni

Re: Elvin family of Co. Donegal

sylviamoore750 — 2011-05-03 19:55:32Z

Toni, Thank you for your reply. Eddrim is in the Parish of Killymard, County Donegal. I've never heard of Lin Duke, I would be interested in getting in touch with her. If you could make the contact I would appreciate it. I don't have a sub for UK Ancestry but my local library has the Ancestry Library Edition. It has most databases but may be missing some UK records, thanks for the offer to do checking for me. I also have some records for Scottish Elvins, I believe some of them came from Ireland earlier in the 19th century. Thomas was a name used over and over again in the Irish Elvins.
regards, Sylvia

Re: Elvin family of Co. Donegal

Trena_Heater — 2011-05-03 19:42:10Z

Sylvia,

Where is Eddrim? Have you ever encountered a lady named Lin Duke whilst using the message boards/mailing lists? She is an ELVIN researcher too. I'm afraid I don't know exactly what info she has although I do know it is quite extensive on her own lines. Also includes Irish. She and I have mutual ELVIN cousins from my grand-aunt's marriage to Thomas ELVIN in 1908 Glasgow.

If you haven't 'met' Lin, let me know if you would like to make contact with her. Do you have a UK sub to Ancestry? Let me know if you'd like something checked out. If I can help I will.

Warm regards,
Toni

Re: Elvin family of Co. Donegal

Trena_Heater — 2011-04-27 21:41:16Z

Firstly, I am not an ELVIN researcher per se. I have an interest in descendants of my grandmother's sister who married an ELVIN in Glasgow in 1908.

You should be able to find the exact date of their arrival on the ELLIS ISLAND web site. I do not have a sub to that. They should also be in the 1890 census.

When asking for info/help, be sure to give all details. Work backwards and latterly to discover other family connections. Less stress and agro if you go on facts rather than family stories (keep stories in back of mind tho).

I was under the impression your Ellen came as an unmarried woman, so searched under her ms.

Good wishes in your research.
Toni

Re: Elvin family of Co. Donegal

HHHJL127 — 2011-04-27 17:55:58Z

She was Ellen Quinn when she came. I think they came in 1884 and her son Daniel was 2, Hugh was 5, James was 7 and Charles was 9. The family story was that my grandfather, James, came earlier with his father and Charles, Jr. stayed to help his mother. Charles worked in the spinning mills as did my grandfather. There were other Quinns in Pittsfield before them, a cousin Frank who ran a bar, there was a Mayor Dooley of Rhode Island having to do with the Narragansett race track and a Daniel McGonigal, who was a Pittsfield policeman. There were also McGolgans who Grampy said were related. this was all related to the family. My great grandmother died in 1910.

Re: Elvin family of Co. Donegal

sylviamoore750 — 2011-04-27 15:58:06Z

Ellen Elvin was the daughter of James Elvin and Jane (name unknown). She also had brothers called John, James, Dan, Ben and Charles also another sister called Margaret. This information is from a fragment of the 1841 and 1851 census.
In the 1901 census John is living in Eddrim with wife, Maggie and daughter Minnie.
I think I have more on this family but will have to search through my files.....it would be easier from now on to continue contact through my email address: cmoore007@sympatico.ca........Sylvia

Re: Elvin family of Co. Donegal

Trena_Heater — 2011-04-27 15:00:05Z

Did your Ellen ELVIN arrive in MA as a married woman or a single woman? There are 3 ELVIN females (forenames nor birth years not stated) who sailed from England in 1908 & 1909. Two left from Liverpool bound for Boston, the other from Southampton to New York City. This out-bound list covers the years 1890 to 1960.

Toni

Re: Elvin family of Co. Donegal

HHHJL127 — 2011-04-26 23:38:55Z

I am a great grandaughter of Ellen Elvin daughter of James who lived in Eddrim Glebe, Killymard Parish, Donegal. She was born 1853 and died in 1910 in Pittsfield, Ma. My greatgrandfather was Charles Quinn of Drumkeeghan, Killymard Parish Donegal. I know little about her or her husband and am seeking any info. Records are scarce. I found James Elvin listed in 1825 in Eddrim Glebe and leasing 9 acres from Rev. William Hughes (in tithe applottment records). By 1911 there were no Elvins in
Eddim Glebe. I think she emmigrated in 1894 to Mass.

Emma (nee Elvin) Aziz (also known as Amina Aziz)

valemmons — 2011-03-26 20:03:26Z

Emma Elvin was my grandmother's sister. She joined the Salvation Army and in the late 1890s went to Bombay to marry Sheikh Abdul Aziz (a Persian), also a Salvation Army Officer. She became known as Amina, the local equivalent of Emma. They served as missionaries in India for many years. I know that she returned to England in the later part of her life (when, I don't know) and died in Lancashire in 1955, age 85. I haven't yet traced whether Abdul died in India or in England, though I suspect he did return with her. I believe they had at least one child (who died) while in India, and would like to find out if there were other children and whether they came to England or remained in India.

Elvin, Lynch

cariboonanny — 2010-05-15 19:39:28Z

May be barking up the wrong tree here but I have been looking for a Walter Garnet Elphinstone who disappeared off the face of the earth. Our Walter was born abt. 1904 England

Found a Walter G. Elvin who married a Irene E. M. Lynch Mar. Q of 1944 Brentford, Middlesex. Looks like he died 1955 Wandsworth, Gt. London

Anyone have any information on this Walter G. Elvin and could set me straight!

Cheers!

Re: ELVIN & LAND: Missouri, USA 1800-1900s

bstewart21 — 2010-01-15 18:09:08Z

Otto,
I am the great grandaughter of John Elvin of Dent County, Mo. I have his civil war records. His first wife was Rebecca Silvy or Silvey. She died Nov 8th 1893. He married my grandmother, Eva Ives Jan 4 1894. I am more than happy to share all information.

Re: ELVIN & LAND: Missouri, USA 1800-1900s

jkpreston_1 — 2009-07-31 17:41:10Z

Bill,
I am new to Ancestry.com and just looked for the name Elvin which is my maiden name. We have a geneology of our Elvin tree that began in 1781 with Asven Hemming Ellvin who immigrated from Finland to Sweden. My great grandfather was Svante(Sven)Oscar Ellvin who was born in 1844 in Sweden but immigrated to the US(Chicago)in 1867. He moved from there to Lindsborg, Ks. where he died in 1924. Svante had 2 brothers that the geneologist could not trace. We did finally trace one of them Johan(John)Alfred Elvin who shows up in the 1900 census Wheatland township in Wisconsin. He and my Sven also had 3 sisters who married and stayed in Sweden. I am wondering if any of the John Elvin group in Missouri might have come from that branch somewhere. Also wondering if the 3rd brother might have immigrated to England and become part of that branch. Sven(Svante) Oscar also had 2 first cousins who immigrated to the US. Their names were Carl Gustaf Ellvin(changed his name to Charles E Lee)and Johan August Elvin. We know about some descendants of Charles E. Lee but have nothing on the Johan August cousin.
Anyway, maybe none of this matches any of the details you have but it was interesting for me to see the messages between you and Otto. The connections could be there somewhere up the lineage.
Karlene(Elvin)Preston
jkpreston@netzero.com

Re: ELVIN & LAND: Missouri, USA 1800-1900s

otto670 — 2009-07-29 10:39:00Z

Sorry, I can not match any of the names given. My dead end is John Elvin of Dent County Missouri.

Re: ELVIN & LAND: Missouri, USA 1800-1900s

jkpreston_1 — 2009-07-28 20:47:28Z

I am wondering if the John Elvin mentioned in your notes happens to be my grandfather's uncle. My grandfather's name was Carl Gustav Elvin and he was born 9/9/1875 in Chicago, Illinois. His father was Sven Oscar Elvin who was born 12/31/1844 in Hudiksvall, Sweden. Sven Oscar had 2 brothers that we have not been able to find. One, John(Johan) Alfred Elvin they believe immigrated to Wisconsin from Sweden but we haven't found his descendants yet that I know of. My grandfather had 3 brother's one of which was named John. Possibly he was named for his uncle who would have been Sven Oscar Elvin's brother John(Johan)? Also wondering if the England Elvin's could be the other brother that they are not sure where he went. Sven also had 3 sisters but they married and stayed in Sweden. Sven and his wife left Illinois and settled in Lindsborg, Ks. when my grandfather was small. Let me know if you think any of these could be related to your search.
Karlene(Elvin)Preston
jkpreston@netzero.com

Re: john elvin, anne mitchell

sylviamoore750 — 2009-04-23 22:41:01Z

Hi, My Elvins are from Co. Donegal, Ireland, I'm descended from James Elvin b c 1811. Are your Elvins also from there, if they are, we are likely related.........contact me at cmoore007@sympatico.ca........Sylvia

Re: re.John Elvin, Ann Mitchell

armcris — 2009-04-13 11:06:13Z

Hi Yvonne,
The email address attached to these convicts is me. Make contact via this to enable exchange of information. I have fully researched family and written it up. Too complex via these little boxes!
Pam

Re: re.John Elvin, Ann Mitchell

harvonne — 2009-04-13 10:39:44Z

Hi Pam,
Thanks for the information claim-a-convict re.Elizabeth
Youngson, Patrick Mitchell and John Elvin. All very interesting.
Do you know who John Elvin was assigned to ?
If you would information on Thomas and Mary Ann just let me
know,
yvonne.

Re: re.John Elvin, Ann Mitchell

armcris — 2009-04-12 12:14:24Z

Hi Yvonne..Family history very interesting. Not sure how we can communicate complex info. Any suggestions??

P

John Elvin, Ann Mitchell

harvonne — 2009-04-12 12:13:34Z

Hello Pam,
Thank you for your reply, great to hear you are a direct
descendant of John Elvin, Ann Mitchell. I also am a direct
descendant of Thomas Elvin, Mary Ann Hearne, they were my
G.Grandparents. I like you have researched my family
history ,and willing to share.
Yvonne.

Re: re.John Elvin, Ann Mitchell

armcris — 2009-04-11 22:10:40Z

Anne Mitchell daughter of Elizabeth Youngson (FF) and Patrick Mitchell. See Claim-a-Convict website for direct contact via these names or John Elvin.

Pam

john elvin, anne mitchell

harvonne — 2009-04-09 11:04:10Z

Thank you Pam for your reply, pleased to hear you are a direct descendant of john Elvin and Anne Mitchell. I also
am a direct descendant of Thomas Elvin and Mary Ann Hearne,
they were my G.Grandparents.
I like you have researched my family history.
It would be great if we could share the history of two brothers. If you wish you could contact me,
harvonne@hotmail.com
Yvonne.

Elvin family of Co. Donegal

sylviamoore750 — 2008-12-29 23:42:52Z

I'm descended from James Elvin and Jane Humes of County Donegal, Ireland. They had George Elvin born 1851, who married Mary Funston. Their daughter Sarah Ann Elvin born 1894 was my grandmother. Interested in exchanging information with other descendants of James Elvin. I'm also looking for a photograph of Sarah. Anyone with information please contact me at cmoore007@sympatico.ca......Sylvia

Re: ELVIN ELVEN of Moulton, Norfolk (may be in Suffolk now)

Merinda2350 — 2008-10-13 07:21:15Z

Thank you for the clarification I have been rather puzzled about Moulton. In the 1851 census it said Moulton Norfolk but if there were two Moultons in Norfolk that leaves me with a bigger problem It may be why I have had little or no response from my postings.
Anyway I'll keep trying.
Regards
Merinda

Re: ELVIN ELVEN of Moulton, Norfolk (may be in Suffolk now)

melksham9 — 2008-08-14 10:16:52Z

I am unable to help you directly with your ELVEN family of Norfolk, mine were living in the Hoxne and Eye area of Suffolk in the first two decades of the 19th century!
I just thought that you should be aware that villages with the name of Moulton can be found in Suffolk and in Norfolk!!
1) Moulton, Norfolk is near to Cantley in the Blofield Union
2) Great Moulton (Moulton St Michael) is near Tivetshall in the Depwade Union
3)Moulton, Suffolk is near Kennet in the Newmarket Union

Re: ELVIN Info: England

camclean1 — 2007-07-30 02:25:42Z

Hi Kathy
Please send your email address to me at camclean@ozemail.com.au & I will reply.
We are definately researching the same family.

Regards Christine.

Re: ELVIN Info: England

kathleenstanding — 2007-07-27 20:05:35Z

Hi Christine
I have only I now our last posting was some time ago but hope you can help me.
I have a George Springett from Harwich born about 1795.
The name Elvin is used over and over in the family as a christian name and even have a James Elvin Sprinrett.so it seems likely that there is some link. What I would like to know if you can help in the source of your infomation, i.e.Elizabeth Elvin-Georg Springett's marriage.
any help would be great.
Kathy.

ELVIN ELVEN of Moulton, Norfolk (may be in Suffolk now)

Merinda2350 — 2006-12-21 03:35:19Z

ELVIN ELVEN from Moulton Norfolk (may now be in Suffolk)
Merinda2350 (View posts) Posted: 21 Dec 2006 3:31AM GMT

Classification: Query
Surnames: ELVIN ELVEN GILLETT
Susannah Elvin b c1791 Moulton, Norfolk, England,
Maria Elvin b c1817 Moulton, Norfolk, England.

I have two ELVEN/ELVINs who married, father and son, James GILLETT & his son George GILLETT both silversmiths in London.
I suspected that the two women were probably related & recently I found that they were both from Moulton Norfolk, making their relationship even more likely.
I would be interested in hearing from any other "cousins" from the Moulton area of Norfolk.
I think Moulton may be in Suffolk now.

Re: 1930 US Census: Isabelle ELVIN Family in Paterson, NJ

patmontero25 — 2006-12-20 12:29:06Z

There is a possibility. I would greatly appreciate any other information that you may have.
Thank you in advance.

Patricia Montero
patmontero25@hotmail.com

Re: 1930 US Census: Isabelle ELVIN Family in Paterson, NJ

Kaptbly — 2006-12-19 17:10:22Z

I've got Andrew Elvin Blight living in Paterson, NJ in 1920 with his mother Isabelle, who he lists in his 1918 WWI draft registration as Isabelle Elvin Blight, and she was born in Scotland. She was the widow of Rev. Peter G. Blight. I wonder if there is a connection?

Re: ELVIN FAMILY HISTORY

lost63 — 2006-11-08 03:43:48Z

I am trying to locate any of the starr family,that settled in mingo county ,williamsom & chattaroy wv ,and Inez ky. all I know about my father millard filmore starr, was his parents ,were tomas(or ) thomas & rebecca starr, he had a brothers , matt, nick, sam, probley more. a sister loretta who married carlos price, millard was married several times, & has 14 children, I am his first child. his first wife was (pack) madin name , Justice was his second wife she was a widow with several children when they married. if you can assist me please email me lostadams@aol.com

Re: ELVIN in Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire, ENG (1800s)

GrandmaSilver — 2006-09-13 08:11:59Z

I might have her brother on my tree, John Elvin 1780, Lincolnshire.

Re: ELVIN in Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire, ENG (1800s)

sjdonnelly192 — 2006-09-12 16:47:11Z

Sylvia, I am trying to find out a bit more about Catherine Elvin, b.abt. 1781 in Baumber, Lincs. d.1867 in Horncastle. She m.Thomas Sutton (b.1772, Belchford, Lincs) and had (at least) 2 children, Elizabeth (b.1817) and Barnet (b.1827). Any link to your enquiry?

Isabelle ELVIN born Scotland in New Jersey USA 1930

patmontero25 — 2006-06-09 22:15:32Z

The following ELVIN family was found in a 3 Apr 1930 Census for the City of Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA and was residing at 29 Armory Place:

ELVIN Isabelle, head, age 46, married at 16, born Scotland, father born Scotland, mother born Scotland

ELVIN Kenneth, son, age 25, single, born NJ, mother born Scotland, father born NJ, occupation salesman auto parts, not a veteran.

Any further information on this family would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your time and comsideration.

Patricia Montero
San Jose, Costa Rica
Patmontero25@hotmail.com
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Re: ELVIN & LAND: Missouri, USA 1800-1900s

2006-06-06 08:59:48Z

Hello Toni,
Sorry for delay answering just returned last night from visiting Glasgow and N.E. England relatives as I live near Cambridge 220 miles from Co Durham where I was born in 1929.
I have looked at all my printouts and lists of Elvin `s and can not link with your names.
This is not unusual, I have several partial trees and many Elvin names I can not link, I am sure many other relatives of my 1790 ancestor must have crossed to Scotland c 1750 to 1800, I even have Paisley Elvin names where my family lived at that time I can not link and Paisley would not have been very large then. plus lists of Edinburgh and Dundee names.
My Gr Gr parents, Thomas b.Sep 1815, m. Oct 1839 to, Ann Dixon or Dickson b.c1812, Gr parents were John b c1849 married1876 to Helen Herald b. c. 1860 Glasgow,
Only two of nine survived childhood Robert b 1881, and Dad John b. 6 Apr 1883, Glw. Mom b 1892 near Sunderland England. married Blythswood Scotland 1911.
The two boys were orphaned at eleven and nine .
From my list I have these named Thomas, relatives Gt. Uncle Thomas b 1856 m Margaret Pearson, with a son Thomas b.1883 Bridgeton Glw.
Not related, Thomas b St Giles1883.
Thomas b.1867St Giles.
Thomas C. b 1855 and Thomas A. b. 1892, both b. Dundonald Ayr.
All I can do I think maybe something will help. Good luck
Bill Elvin

Re: ELVIN & LAND: Missouri, USA 1800-1900s

Trena_Heater — 2006-06-01 02:39:31Z

William,

What were the names of your grandparents? Your grandmother's nee?

We've ELVINs in our tree from Glasgow, as well. My gran's sister, Janet BROWN born c1889 married in 1908 to a Thomas ELVIN who was born c1888. His father was also a Thomas ELVIN and his mother was a Bridget GRANT.

Janet BROWN & Thomas ELVIN had at least 4 children, on of whom is name William, aka Billy. He lives in Glasgow now. His sister, Thomasina married an Albert LAKE.

Hope you recognize these names.

Cheers,
Toni ~ Ontario

Re: ELVIN & LAND: Missouri, USA 1800-1900s

belvin755 — 2006-04-06 11:48:28Z

Hello
I do not know if I have been in contact with you before, but I do believe we have a common link in Dr Robert Charles Elvin b. Paisley in 1823 and emigrated to Missouri / Nebraska and raised his family in USA. I am in contact with a descendant Nancy Ahearn in Madelia,MN. and have a copy of her tree
He was an elder and missionary with the Church of LDS. His oldest brother Thomas 1815 was my Gr Gr father . My Dad was John b. 1883 to a John and Helen nee Herald. Only he and older brother Robert b 1881 survived out of seven.
Uncle Bob raised a large family in Glasgow and we were six two b Scotland and four in England. We have many relatives around in both places, but only three of us from that era
My sister b 1921 and me 1929, Cousin Robina(Ruby) .b 1922, spinster living in Glasgow is the only survivor from Uncle Bob`s children.
I live in St Ives near Cambridge now, three daughters six Gr Ch and two Gr Gr Gr children.
My wife and I were in Branson Mo last year and hope to visit again, we like visiting USA and C&W music.
We had a close friend moved there to be near their family in Feb this year also.
If I can help I would be pleased to hear from you
Bill Elvin

ELVIN: Wragby, ENG 1880s > Canada 1928

rosew134 — 2006-04-05 23:40:41Z

The above named is my grandfather and he was born August l2, l886 - Wragby, England. My grandmother - Elizbeth May Elvin(Roberts) - born May l7, l889 - Tetford, England. They immigrated to Canada with their family in l928. Any information anyone has please forward to me. Thank you.

1930 US Census: Isabelle ELVIN Family in Paterson, NJ

patmontero25 — 2006-03-31 19:15:02Z

The ELVIN family is listed in the City of Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA Census, as follows:

ELVIN Isabelle, head, born 1888 Scotland, parents Scot-Scot
ELVIN Kenneth W, son, born 1905 NJ, salesman auto parts, father b. NJ, mother b. Scotland
ELVIN, Adelaide, daughter, born 1970 NJ, secretary in silk mill.

This family lived with my maternal great grandparents , STOUTER Frank L and Elizabeth M. in Paterson in 1930.

Any information and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Patricia Montero
San Jose, Costa Rica

Walter, Charles & Minnie ELVIN: born England > 1906+ Canada

valemmons — 2006-02-05 22:36:59Z

Born in England, in 1872, 1883 & 1889 respectively, all emigated to Canada. In 1906 they were in Manitoba, and in the 1920s/30s Walter was in Saskatchewan at Wynyard Farm. I'm looking for more information on what happened to them

Possible Connection re: Thomas ELVIN

debelv — 2006-02-05 22:35:30Z

hi i believe your thomas elvin was also my husbands great grandfather i have just started doing the family tree and have got a little way back so if i can help at all please let me know my husbands grandfather was arthur elvin

ELVIN in Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire, ENG (1800s)

GrandmaSilver — 2006-02-05 22:34:47Z

I am researching my fathers family of Elvin and have got as far back as Robert Elvin b. abt 1803 in Baumber Lincs. He married Mary Dicks on 31st October 1830 in Thrapston. Northamptonshire. Roberts parents were John Elvin and Catherine ? Anyone any information that might help me?

Re: ELVIN & LAND: Missouri, USA 1800-1900s

2005-12-01 23:04:34Z

Bill, I would be most interested in communicating with you concerning the Elvin family. Please contact me at nland75042@aol.com. Thanks, Otto

Thomas ELVIN Family: 1800s+ Glasgow, SCT

Trena_Heater — 2005-10-04 02:17:04Z

David,

Do you have the parents of Ann (Margaret Ann Marie) ELVIN?

These are my ELVINs:

Thomas ELVIN born c1888 Glasgow; a journeyman ham curer! - son of Thomas ELVIN a butcher and Bridget GRANT.

At age 20, on 13 March 1908, according to the Forms of the United Free Church, after banns to (174 Garngadhill Glasgow, married my great-aunt:

Thomasina (aka Ina) BROWN age 19, born Glasgow, daughter of Andrew BROWN born c1853 Edinburgh and Martha Jamieson CLARK born 1858 Shetland.

Witneses: John Alexander TULLOCH (could be TULLOCK) and Elizabeth FISHER.

Children born to Ina and Thomas:

Thomas William aka Willie
Thomasina aka Ina - ( married Albert LAKE ?? )
Nettie (Jeanette / Janette / Janet ?? - Mother had a sister Janet)
William (Billy) - still alive in Glasgow - has children

www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk (GRO Edinburgh) is a fabulous web site to go to for data, if you aren't able to actually travel to the GRO. Births to 1903 (soon 1904); marriages to 1926; deaths to 1954. After approx. 4 hours, £30 (150 credits) I had been able to print off 17 pages from BMDs & census registries, also gained lots of data/leads from parish records. BROWN & CLARK are very common names in Scotland, and I found them relatively easy to find at this web site, starting with my grandmother who died in 1933 (younger sister to Thomasina Brown), though knowing her birth year & parents' names.

Might be worth your while to visit the site for your group, especially if you have any more data on James William WATT and who his wife was.

If my ELVINs don't mean anything to you, perhaps they will to another surfing by.

Cheerio ... Toni, Ontario, Canada.

Re: ELVIN FAMILY HISTORY

2005-04-08 14:57:41Z

Hello Melinda
Sorry at not replying sooner, I have not visited the site for a while, I was becoming a little disappointed at not progressing at all.
The three Christian names you gave are not among any of the names in any of my generations back to 1750 . If you have any specific names or dates please send them and I will recheck, or ask for more info if you think you could be linked.
Robert Charles Elvin MD b. 1823 Paisley Glasgow, emigrated to USA c.1845 to Nebraska. He was married and became an Elder in the Church of Latter Day Saints as did his son Robert Moroni.
The "Portrait and Biographical Album of Otoe and Cass Counties" pages 365/367 gives his story.
NEGenWeb Project
Resource Center
On-Line Library
Many of his relatives use this web page and I have about twenty pages of USA families from a kind relative in Madelia MN, Iowa and other States still have surviving members.
He was the younger brother of my G Gr. Gr father, I also have my Elvin links from 1750 up to date, mostly Scots but a few Maybe? Irish not confirmed, and my family all English. Dad was born 1883 in Glasgow, The three oldest known living Elvin`s are my Sis Grace in Glasgow 83, a Cousin, Glw. 82. then me b.1929 here near Cambridge.
A brief Elvin list -Charles Elvin b c 1790 maybe b. Ireland and Mary Laird ?
Son John d. 1849 and Mary Ann Burnet d,1823
Five of seven children, Thomas 1815 my line,Janet 1817 John 1819, Robert b. & d, 1821,Robert Charles 1823 (USA)
Thomas 1815 & Ann Dixon, Six children one John my Gr Father 1854-1887. I have details of all plus since
Once again Sorry for late reply.
Bill Elvin.
Ps If you want more info use -billdorelvin@ntlword.com.uk

Re: ELVIN FAMILY HISTORY

melinda1789 — 2005-02-08 00:06:34Z

I am probably a relative of one of the Elvins who went to the US. My grandfathers name was George F. Elvin. Never met him, he passed before I was born. One of his sons, Merle, was my father. He passed November 1985. My dads brother, Harry, also passed before I was born. Do you know the names of the relatives who came to the US?