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Daniel Elam 1819–1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Oct 1819

Birth Location: Russell County, Virginia

Death Date: 08 May 1902

Death Location: Morgan County, Kentucky

Father: Gilbert Elam

Mother: Catherine Cooley

Spouse(s): Nancy Lykins

Children(s): Martha Elam, Joshua Elam, William Elam

In 1819, Daniel Elam entered the world in Russell County, Virginia, born to Gilbert Elam And Catherine Cooley. In 1850, Daniel Elam resided in Morgan County, Kentucky. Daniel Elam married Nancy Lykins, and had children including Joshua Elam, Martha Elam, William Henry Elam. Daniel Elam passed away in 1902 in Morgan County, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • In 1819, Daniel Elam entered the world in Russell County, Virginia, born to Gilbert Elam And Catherine Cooley.
  • In 1850, Daniel Elam resided in Morgan County, Kentucky.
  • Daniel Elam married Nancy Lykins, and had children including Joshua Elam, Martha Elam, William Henry Elam.
  • Daniel Elam passed away in 1902 in Morgan County, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Gilbert Elam
1796–1855
Birth Location: Russell County, Virginia
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Catherine Cooley
1799–1858
Birth Location: Russell County, Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Nancy Lykins
1821–1898
Birth Location: Grape Creek, Morgan, Kentucky
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Children(s)

Martha Elam
1855–1932
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Joshua Elam
1842–
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky
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William Elam
1867–1930
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky
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Daniel Elam's Ancestors

Self
Daniel Elam
1819–1902
Birth Place: Russell County, Virginia
Parents
Gilbert Elam
1796–1855
Russell County, Virginia
Catherine Cooley
1799–1858
Russell County, Virginia
Grandparents
William (Cannon) Elam
1767–1855
Chesterfield County, Virginia
Susannah (Rebecca Raines) ^
1767–1830
Wythe County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Gilbert Elam
1715–1784
Susanna Hill
1737–1760
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Daniel Elam's Descendants

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Daniel Elam (17 Oct 1819–08 May 1902) m. Nancy Lykins (08 Feb 1821–13 Aug 1898)
  1. 1. Martha Elam 1855–1932 m. Brice Patrick 1847–1923
    1. 1. Edd Patrick 1883– m. Susan Walters 1882–
      1. 1. Millard (Patrick) Sr. 1923–1982 m. Alva Keeton 1923–2009
    2. 2. Sarah (Jane) Patrick 1882–1965 m. George (W.) Elam 1872–1947
      1. 1. Vaughn Elam 1905–1997 m. Virgie Risner 1910–1991
      2. 2. Dove Elam 1900–1977 m. Elbridge McIntosh 1901–
        1. 1. Elbert McIntosh 1923–1993
        2. 2. Sesco McIntosh 1926–2000
      3. 3. Bessie Elam 1905–1911
      4. 4. Lonzo Elam 1908–1990 m. Ressie Patrick 1918–
      5. 5. Chester Elam 1910–
      6. 6. Daisy Elam 1920–2009 m. Orville (Lee) DeBord 1918–2000
      7. 7. Myrtie Elam 1903–1931 m. Rennie Blankenship 1901–1982
        1. 1. Woodrow (W.) Blankenship 1928–1929
        2. 2. Virginia ((Virgie)) Blankenship 1926–2002 m. Frederick (C.) Rustin 1926–2000
        3. 3. Reva (Rena) Blankenship 1931–1931
        4. 4. Henry Blankenship 1924–1993
        5. 5. Goldie (Mae) Blankenship 1919–1986 m. William (Victor) Allen 1920–1982
        6. 6. Gobel Blankenship 1921–1995
        7. 7. Birdie Blankenship 1923–1948
    3. 3. John (F.) Patrick 1872–
    4. 4. Henry (C.) Patrick 1874–
    5. 5. William (M.) Patrick 1879–
    6. 6. Lowan Patrick 1885–
    7. 7. Lee Patrick 1891–1945
  2. 2. Joshua Elam 1842– m. Mahala (E.) Bailey 1848–1925
    1. 1. W (G) Elam 1866– m. Margarett Elam 1872–1949
      1. 1. Orval Elam 1896–1924 m. Rebecca (B) Allen 1900–1980
        1. 1. Luna (Mae) Elam 1924–1988 m. Clarence (Lee) Cundiff 1919–1984
        2. 2. Arnold Elam 1925–1975 m. Geneva Morris 1920–1963
  3. 3. William (Henry) Elam 1867–1930 m. Delila (E.) Lykins 1865–1953
    1. 1. Eugenia (J.) Elam 1895–
    2. 2. Nancy (Emmaline) Elam 1881–1954 m. Henry Bailey 1881–1963
    3. 3. Lucy (Belle) Elam 1885–1964 m. Andy Crase 1884–1956
      1. 1. Maxine Crase 1920–2021 m. McCoy Patrick 1920–1971
        1. 1. Juanita Patrick 1941–2018
      2. 2. Hettie Crase 1910–1941 m. Okla Taulbee 1913–1992
    4. 4. Laura (Alice) Elam 1889–1963 m. John (B) Bailey 1886–1970
      1. 1. Susie (Marie) Bailey 1916–2000 m. James (R.) Lykins 1902–1993
      2. 2. Stella (Lou) Bailey 1910–1997 m. Roy (G.) Wilson 1909–1998
      3. 3. Sarah (Lizzie) Bailey 1923–
      4. 4. Kelly Bailey 1905–1982
      5. 5. James (H) Bailey 1911–
      6. 6. Ina (Belle) Bailey 1918–1983 m. Dazzell Benton 1913–1984
        1. 1. Mary (Lee) Benton 1943–2005 m. Wilford (J.) Willis 1940–2014
        2. 2. Marie Benton 1940–2013
        3. 3. Judy (Carol) Benton 1949–2006
        4. 4. James (Ray) Benton 1941–2013
        5. 5. Deloris (Dale) Benton 1938–2017
      7. 7. Elmer Bailey 1921–
      8. 8. Ella Bailey 1906–1980 m. Raleigh (South) Wilson 1897–1985
      9. 9. Charlie (C) Bailey 1928–1982
      10. 10. Bennie Bailey 1908–1989
      11. 11. Alvis (Clay) Bailey 1914–1992

Daniel Elam's Timeline

8 Records

1819
17 Oct 1819
Birth of Daniel Elam in Russell County, Virginia
Russell County, Virginia
1840
1840
Age 21
Daniel Elam was married
None
1850
1850
Age 31
Daniel Elam resided here in Morgan County, Kentucky
Morgan County, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 41
Daniel Elam resided here in Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky
Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky
1870
1870
Age 51
Daniel Elam resided here in Caney, Morgan, Kentucky
Caney, Morgan, Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 61
Daniel Elam resided here in Caney, Morgan, Kentucky
Caney, Morgan, Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 81
Daniel Elam resided here in Walnut Grove town, Morgan, Kentucky
Walnut Grove town, Morgan, Kentucky
1902
08 May 1902
Age 83
Death of Daniel Elam in Morgan County, Kentucky
Morgan County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Oct 1819
    Event Place: Russell County, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Caney, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: 435; Family History Film: 1254435; Page: 504C; Enumeration District: 84; Image: 0089.
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Caney, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Caney, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T623_545; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 74; FHL microfilm: 1240545.
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 339; Image: 343.
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M432_214; Page: 168B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1840
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Caney, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T623_545; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 74; FHL microfilm: 1240545.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Morgan County, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M432_214; Page: 168B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 339; Image: 343.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Caney, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Caney, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Caney, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Caney, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: 435; Family History Film: 1254435; Page: 504C; Enumeration District: 84; Image: 0089.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Walnut Grove town, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Caney, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T623_545; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 74; FHL microfilm: 1240545.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 08 May 1902
    Event Place: Morgan County, Kentucky
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