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Abraham Elwell 1790 – 1882 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Aug 1790

Birth Location: Daretown, Salem, New Jersey, USA

Death Date: 12 Mar 1882

Death Location: Knoxville, Knox, Illinois, USA

Father: Joel Elwell

Mother: Elizabeth Hutton

Spouse(s): Esther Combs

Children(s): Isaac Elwell

In 1790, Abraham Elwell entered the world in Daretown, Salem, New Jersey, USA, born to Joel Elwell and Elizabeth Hutton. In 1793, Abraham Elwell resided in Pilesgrove, Salem County, NJ. Abraham Elwell married Esther Combs, and had children including Isaac Combs Elwell. Abraham Elwell passed away in 1882 in Knoxville, Knox, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1790, Abraham Elwell entered the world in Daretown, Salem, New Jersey, USA, born to Joel Elwell and Elizabeth Hutton.
  • In 1793, Abraham Elwell resided in Pilesgrove, Salem County, NJ.
  • Abraham Elwell married Esther Combs, and had children including Isaac Combs Elwell.
  • Abraham Elwell passed away in 1882 in Knoxville, Knox, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joel Elwell
1763 – 1794
Birth Location: Pittsgrove, Salem, New Jersey, USA
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Elizabeth Hutton
1763 – 1833
Birth Location: Pilesgrove, Salem, NJ, USA
EH

Spouses(s)

Esther Combs
1797 – 1887
Birth Location: Salem, New Jersey
EC

Children(s)

Isaac Elwell
1828 – 1915
Birth Location: Union, Indiana
IE

Abraham Elwell's Ancestors

Self
Abraham Elwell
1790 – 1882
Birth Place: Daretown, Salem, New Jersey, USA
Parents
Joel Elwell
1763 – 1794
Pittsgrove, Salem, New Jersey, USA
Elizabeth Hutton
1763 – 1833
Pilesgrove, Salem, NJ, USA
Grandparents
Abraham Elwell
1720 – 1815
Pilesgrove, Salem, New Jersey, United States
Hannah (Paullin) Shute
1727 – 1770
Pilesgrove, Salem, New Jersey, United States
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Elwell
1688 – 1739
Tamzen Stanford
1688 – 1740
William Elwell
1682 – 1728
Ann Shamet
1684 – 1729
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Elwell
1654 – 1706
Sarah Bassett
1676 – 1707
Henry "PAWLIN"
1650 – 1723
Sara SANDFORD
1650 – 1722

Abraham Elwell's Descendants

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Abraham Elwell (5 Aug 1790 – 12 Mar 1882) m. Esther Combs (28 May 1797 – 6 Aug 1887)
  1. 1. Isaac (Combs) Elwell (4 Oct 1828 – 27 Sep 1915)

Abraham Elwell's Timeline

10 Records

1790
5 Aug 1790
Birth of Abraham Elwell in Daretown, Salem, New Jersey, USA
Daretown, Salem, New Jersey, USA
1793
1793
Age 3
Abraham Elwell resided here in Pilesgrove, Salem County, NJ
Pilesgrove, Salem County, NJ
1816
11 January 1816
Age 26
Abraham Elwell was married in Franklin County, IN
Franklin County, IN
1820
1820
Age 30
Abraham Elwell resided here in Brownsville, Fayette, Indiana, United States
Brownsville, Fayette, Indiana, United States
1830
1830
Age 40
Abraham Elwell resided here in Pittsgrove, Salem, New Jersey, United States
Pittsgrove, Salem, New Jersey, United States
1840
1840
Age 50
Abraham Elwell resided here in Lower Alloways Creek, Salem, New Jersey, United States
Lower Alloways Creek, Salem, New Jersey, United States
1850
1850
Age 60
Abraham Elwell resided here in Brownsville, Union, Indiana
Brownsville, Union, Indiana
1860
1860
Age 70
Abraham Elwell resided here in Knox, Knox, Illinois, United States
Knox, Knox, Illinois, United States
1880
1880
Age 90
Abraham Elwell resided here in Knox, Knox, Illinois, USA
Knox, Knox, Illinois, USA
1882
12 Mar 1882
Age 92
Death of Abraham Elwell in Knoxville, Knox, Illinois, USA
Knoxville, Knox, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Daretown, Salem, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 93484
    [2] New Jersey, Births and Christenings Index, 1660-1931
    [3] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [4] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1790; Birth city: Salem County; Birth state: NJ
    [5] Family Data Collection - Births
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Knox, Knox, Illinois
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Knox, Knox, Illinois; Roll: M653_195; Page: 862; Image: 527; Family History Library Film: 803195
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Brownsville, Union, Indiana; Roll: M432_176; Page: 299A; Image: 130
    [9] Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Place: New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: New Jersey, Births and Christenings Index, 1660-1931

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 11 January 1816
    Event Place: Franklin County, IN
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1790; Birth city: Salem County; Birth state: NJ

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1793
    Event Place: Pilesgrove, Salem County, NJ
    Record Source: New Jersey Census, 1643-1890

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Brownsville, Fayette, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Fayette, Indiana; Page: 34; NARA Roll: M33_15; Image: 29

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Pittsgrove, Salem, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Pittsgrove, Salem, New Jersey; Page: 295; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 81; Family History Film: 0337934

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Lower Alloways Creek, Salem, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Lower Alloways Creek, Salem, New Jersey; Roll: 261; Page: 232; Image: 473; Family History Library Film: 0016520

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Brownsville, Union, Indiana
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Brownsville, Union, Indiana; Roll: M432_176; Page: 299A; Image: 130

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Knox, Knox, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Knox, Knox, Illinois; Roll: M653_195; Page: 862; Image: 527; Family History Library Film: 803195

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Knox, Knox, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Knox, Knox, Illinois

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Mar 1882
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knox, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 93484
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1790; Birth city: Salem County; Birth state: NJ
    [3] Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knox County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012
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