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Elijah Couch 1837–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 MAR 1837

Birth Location: Mistletoe, Owsley County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 13 DEC 1921

Death Location: Mistletoe, Owsley County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: William Couch

Mother: Daugherty Hall

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Estep

Children(s): Abijah Couch, Henry Couch, Sampson Couch, William Couch, Joseph Couch, Elisha Jr

The story of Elijah Couch began in 1837 in Mistletoe, Owsley County, Kentucky, United States of America. In 1850, Elijah Couch resided in Owsley county, part of, Owsley, Kentucky, United S. In 1860, Elijah Couch resided in District 1, Perry, Kentucky, United States. Elijah Couch married Elizabeth Estep, and had children including Abijah Couch, Elisha Couch Jr, Henry Ezekiel Couch, Joseph Couch, Sampson Couch, William Couch. Elijah Couch passed away in 1921 in Mistletoe, Owsley County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Elijah Couch began in 1837 in Mistletoe, Owsley County, Kentucky, United States of America.
  • In 1850, Elijah Couch resided in Owsley county, part of, Owsley, Kentucky, United S.
  • In 1860, Elijah Couch resided in District 1, Perry, Kentucky, United States.
  • Elijah Couch married Elizabeth Estep, and had children including Abijah Couch, Elisha Couch Jr, Henry Ezekiel Couch, Joseph Couch, Sampson Couch, William Couch.
  • Elijah Couch passed away in 1921 in Mistletoe, Owsley County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elijah Couch's Ancestors

Self
Elijah Couch
1837–1921
Birth Place: Mistletoe, Owsley County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
William Couch
1815–
Perry, Kentucky, United States
Daugherty Hall
1820–1880
Perry, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elijah Couch's Descendants

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Elijah Couch (10 MAR 1837–13 DEC 1921) m. Elizabeth Estep (17 MAR 1837–13 DEC 1914)
  1. 1. Abijah Couch 1876–1944
  2. 2. Henry (Ezekiel) Couch 1872–1925
  3. 3. Sampson Couch 1863–1940
  4. 4. William Couch 1860–1923
  5. 5. Joseph Couch 1868–1918
  6. 6. Elisha (Couch) Jr 1878–1918

Elijah Couch's Timeline

8 Records

1837
10 MAR 1837
Birth of Elijah Couch in Mistletoe, Owsley County, Kentucky, United States of America
Mistletoe, Owsley County, Kentucky, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 13
Elijah Couch resided here in Owsley county, part of, Owsley, Kentucky, United States
Owsley county, part of, Owsley, Kentucky, United States
1860
1860
Age 23
Elijah Couch resided here in District 1, Perry, Kentucky, United States
District 1, Perry, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 33
Elijah Couch resided here in Owsley, Kentucky, United States
Owsley, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 43
Elijah Couch resided here in Manchester, Clay, Kentucky, United States
Manchester, Clay, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 63
Elijah Couch resided here in Magisterial Districts 4, 5, Cow Creek, Buffalo Precincts, Owsley, Kentucky, United States
Magisterial Districts 4, 5, Cow Creek, Buffalo Precincts, Owsley, Kentucky, United States
1910
1910
Age 73
Elijah Couch resided here in Buffalo, Owsley, Kentucky, United States
Buffalo, Owsley, Kentucky, United States
1921
13 DEC 1921
Age 84
Death of Elijah Couch in Mistletoe, Owsley County, Kentucky, United States of America
Mistletoe, Owsley County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 MAR 1837
    Event Place: Mistletoe, Owsley County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [2] United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940, "United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 25 October 2019), Elijah Couch, 24 Mar 1864; citing Military Service, NARA microfilm publication 76193916 (St. Louis: National Archives and Records Administration, 1985), various roll numbers.
    [3] United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940, "United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 3 September 2021), Elijah Couch, 24 Mar 1864; citing Military Service, NARA microfilm publication 76193916 (St. Louis: National Archives and Records Administration, 1985), various roll numbers.
    [4] United States Census, 1880, "United States Census, 1880," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 14 January 2022), Eliga Cunch, Manchester, Clay, Kentucky, United States; citing enumeration district , sheet , NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm .
    [5] United States Census, 1870, "United States Census, 1870", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 29 May 2021), Elijah Couch, 1870.
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 January 2022), Lige, ; Burial, Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky, United States of America, Longfield Cemetery; citing record ID 22370782, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [7] United States Census, 1860, "United States Census, 1860", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 18 February 2021), Elijah Couch, 1860.
    [8] United States Census, 1900, "United States Census, 1900", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 March 2022), Elijah Couch, 1900.
    [9] United States Census, 1910, "United States Census, 1910," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 11 April 2023), Elijah Couch, Buffalo, Owsley, Kentucky, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 168, sheet 3B, family 48, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 498; FHL microfilm 1,374,511.
    [10] Kentucky, Vital Record Indexes, "Kentucky, Vital Record Indexes, 1911-1999," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Elijah Couch, 13 Dec 1921; citing Death, Owsley, Kentucky, United States, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort.
    [11] United States Census, 1850, "United States Census, 1850," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 22 December 2020), Elijah Couch in household of William Couch, Owsley, Kentucky, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Booneville, Owsley County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 January 2022), Lige, ; Burial, Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky, United States of America, Longfield Cemetery; citing record ID 22370782, <i>Find a Grave<i>

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Newfound, Ky

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 DEC 1921
    Event Place: Mistletoe, Owsley County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [2] United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940, "United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 25 October 2019), Elijah Couch, 24 Mar 1864; citing Military Service, NARA microfilm publication 76193916 (St. Louis: National Archives and Records Administration, 1985), various roll numbers.
    [3] United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940, "United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 3 September 2021), Elijah Couch, 24 Mar 1864; citing Military Service, NARA microfilm publication 76193916 (St. Louis: National Archives and Records Administration, 1985), various roll numbers.
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 January 2022), Lige, ; Burial, Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky, United States of America, Longfield Cemetery; citing record ID 22370782, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [5] Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1967, "Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1967," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 2 March 2021), Elijah Couch, 1921; citing Death, Owsley, Kentucky, United States, certificate , Office of Vital Statistics, Frankfort; FHL microfilm 1,943,361.
    [6] United States Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards, 1907-1933, "United States Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards, 1907-1933," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 20 August 2019), Elijah Couch, 1907-1933; citing NARA microfilm publication M850 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,634,512.
    [7] Kentucky, Vital Record Indexes, "Kentucky, Vital Record Indexes, 1911-1999," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Elijah Couch, 13 Dec 1921; citing Death, Owsley, Kentucky, United States, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Owsley county, part of, Owsley, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Perry, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Owsley, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Manchester, Clay, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial Districts 4, 5, Cow Creek, Buffalo Precincts, Owsley, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Buffalo, Owsley, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Newfound, Kentucky

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