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Elijah Couch 1837 – 1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Mar 1837

Birth Location: Perry, Kentucky

Death Date: 13 Dec 1921

Death Location: Owsly, Kentucky

Father: William Couch

Mother: Daugherty Hall

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Estep

Children(s): Polley Cunch, Sampson Couch, Joseph Couch, Henry Couch, Abijah Couch, Elisha Couch, Isom Couch, Charlie Couch

In 1837, Elijah Couch entered the world in Perry, Kentucky, born to William Couch and Daugherty Hall. In 1850, Elijah Couch resided in Kentucky, Owsley, Kentucky, USA. In 1890, Elijah Couch resided in Cow Creek, Owsley County, KY. Elijah Couch married Elizabeth Estep, and had children including Polley Cunch, Sampson Samuel Couch, Joseph Couch, Henry Ezekiel Couch, Abijah Couch, Elisha Couch, Isom Couch, Charlie Couch. Elijah Couch passed away in 1921 in Owsly, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • In 1837, Elijah Couch entered the world in Perry, Kentucky, born to William Couch and Daugherty Hall.
  • In 1850, Elijah Couch resided in Kentucky, Owsley, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1890, Elijah Couch resided in Cow Creek, Owsley County, KY.
  • Elijah Couch married Elizabeth Estep, and had children including Polley Cunch, Sampson Samuel Couch, Joseph Couch, Henry Ezekiel Couch, Abijah Couch, Elisha Couch, Isom Couch, Charlie Couch.
  • Elijah Couch passed away in 1921 in Owsly, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Couch
1815 – 1923
Birth Location: Perry, Kentucky, USA
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Daugherty Hall
1820 – 1880
Birth Location: Harlan, Perry, Kentucky, USA
DH

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Estep
1837 – 1914
Birth Location: Perry, Kentucky
EE

Children(s)

Polley Cunch
1864 –
Birth Location: Kentucky
PC
Sampson Couch
1864 – 1944
Birth Location: Owsley, Kentucky, USA
SC
Joseph Couch
1868 – 1918
Birth Location: Owsley County, Kentucky, United States of America
JC
Henry Couch
1872 – 1925
Birth Location: Owsley County, Kentucky, United States of America
HC
Abijah Couch
1876 – 1944
Birth Location: Owsley County, Kentucky, United States of America
AC
Elisha Couch
1878 – 1918
Birth Location: Clay, Kentucky, USA
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Isom Couch
1893 – 1977
Birth Location: Kentucky
IC
Charlie Couch
1901 – 1971
Birth Location: Perry County, Kentucky, USA
CC

Elijah Couch's Ancestors

Self
Elijah Couch
1837 – 1921
Birth Place: Perry, Kentucky
Parents
William Couch
1815 – 1923
Perry, Kentucky, USA
Daugherty Hall
1820 – 1880
Harlan, Perry, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elijah Couch's Descendants

1.
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Elijah Couch (10 Mar 1837 – 13 Dec 1921) m. Elizabeth Estep (1837 – 6 Mar 1914)
  1. 1. Polley Cunch (abt 1864 – )
  2. 2. Sampson (Samuel) Couch (10 Feb 1864 – 25 Dec 1944)
  3. 3. Joseph Couch (1 June 1868 – 15 June 1918)
  4. 4. Henry (Ezekiel) Couch (10 June 1872 – 4 January 1925)
  5. 5. Abijah Couch (1876 – 25 December 1944)
  6. 6. Elisha Couch (29 Mar 1878 – 23 July 1918)
  7. 7. Isom Couch (Jul 1893 – November 2, 1977)
  8. 8. Charlie Couch (abt 1901 – 22 March 1971) m. Judy Williams (abt 1896 – 4 April 1957) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Gross (abt 1907 – )
    1. 1. Sylvania Couch (August 25, 1922 – January 31, 2015)
    2. 2. Isabella Couch (abt 1926 – )
    3. 3. Josephine Couch (9 February 1930 – 4 November 1994)
    4. 4. Elbert (Ingram) Couch (March 30, 1932 – January 12, 1987)
    5. 5. Peter (Franklin) Couch (02/19/1934 – March 10, 2014) m. Betty (Loye) Davidson (14 Mar 1934 – 19 Jan 2012)
      1. 1. Sharon (Rose) Couch (7 Jan 1956 – ) m. Joel Sullivan m. Wuertz
        1. 1. Ashley (Camille) Sullivan (25 Jun 1983 – )
        2. 2. Erin (Danielle) Sullivan (10 Jan 1985 – )
        3. 3. Joel (Taylor) Sullivan (27 Feb 1986 – )
        4. 4. Virginia (Abigail) Sullivan (1992 – )
        5. 5. Hannah (Grace) Sullivan (31 Aug 1995 – )
        6. 6. Seth (Michael) Sullivan (1997 – )
        7. 7. Alaini (Michelle) Wuertz (10 Mar 1972 – )
      2. 2. David Couch (1957 – 2001) m. Tina Goine
        1. 1. Bryan Couch
        2. 2. Jessica Couch
      3. 3. Debra (Kay) Couch (03/07/1961 – 9 Nov 2020) m. Raymond (Edward) Shields (01/10/1957 – 23 Jan 2025)
        1. 1. Jana (Courtney) Shields (02/23/1981 – ) m. Gregory (Alan) Culver (11/10/1976 – ) m. Dennis (Charles) Dozier (11/27/1978 – )
        2. 2. Jennifer (Rae) Shields (11/14/1985 – ) m. Rockey Barley (5 Sep 1981 – )
        3. 3. Raymond (Dylan) Shields (08/03/1992 – ) m. Synthia Sexton
      4. 4. Charles Couch (18 Jun 1965 – ) m. Debbie ?
        1. 1. Scott Couch (May 1985 – )
    6. 6. Leroy Couch (June 14, 1937 – November 20, 2015)
    7. 7. Willie Domonfros
    8. 8. J. (B.) Sylor

Elijah Couch's Timeline

4 Records

1837
10 Mar 1837
Birth of Elijah Couch in Perry, Kentucky
Perry, Kentucky
1850
1850
Age 13
Elijah Couch resided here in Kentucky, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
1890
1890
Age 53
Elijah Couch resided here in Cow Creek, Owsley County, KY
Cow Creek, Owsley County, KY
1921
13 Dec 1921
Age 84
Death of Elijah Couch in Owsly, Kentucky
Owsly, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Mar 1837
    Event Place: Perry, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1964
    [2] Kentucky, Death Index, 1911-2000
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Kentucky, Owsley, Kentucky; Roll: M432_216; Page: 282B; Image: 357
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Kentucky, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Kentucky, Owsley, Kentucky; Roll: M432_216; Page: 282B; Image: 357

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1890
    Event Place: Cow Creek, Owsley County, KY
    Record Source: Kentucky, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1810-1890

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Dec 1921
    Event Place: Owsly, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1964
    [2] Kentucky, Death Index, 1911-2000
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Booneville, Owsley County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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