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Elijah D Irwin 1855–1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 JUN 1855

Birth Location: Alleghany, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 20 NOV 1936

Death Location: Prathers Creek Township, Alleghany, North Carolina, United States

Father: Thomas Irwin

Mother: Lucinda Caudill

Spouse(s): Ruth Estep

Children(s): Launa Irwin, Jestin Irwin, Dora Irwin

The story of Elijah D Irwin began in 1855 in Alleghany, North Carolina, United States. In 1860, Elijah D Irwin resided in Alleghany, North Carolina, United States. In 1870, Elijah D Irwin resided in Prathers Creek Township, Alleghany, North Carolina. Elijah D Irwin married Ruth Elizabeth Estep, and had children including Dora Evaline Irwin, Jestin Lyons Irwin, Launa Boyden Lonnie Irwin. Elijah D Irwin passed away in 1936 in Prathers Creek Township, Alleghany, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Elijah D Irwin began in 1855 in Alleghany, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1860, Elijah D Irwin resided in Alleghany, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1870, Elijah D Irwin resided in Prathers Creek Township, Alleghany, North Carolina.
  • Elijah D Irwin married Ruth Elizabeth Estep, and had children including Dora Evaline Irwin, Jestin Lyons Irwin, Launa Boyden Lonnie Irwin.
  • Elijah D Irwin passed away in 1936 in Prathers Creek Township, Alleghany, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Irwin
1818–1894
Birth Location: Ashe, North Carolina, United States
TI
Lucinda Caudill
1833–1918
Birth Location: Ashe, North Carolina, United States
LC

Spouses(s)

Ruth Estep
1856–1916
Birth Location: Alleghany, North Carolina, United States
RE

Children(s)

Launa Irwin
1879–1956
Birth Location: Alleghany, North Carolina, United States
LI
Jestin Irwin
1883–1972
Birth Location: , Alleghany, North Carolina, USA
JI
Dora Irwin
1886–1963
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
DI

Elijah Irwin's Ancestors

Self
Elijah Irwin
1855–1936
Birth Place: Alleghany, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Thomas S Irwin
1818–1894
Ashe, North Carolina, United States
Lucinda ("Sinia") Caudill
1833–1918
Ashe, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Elijah Irwin
1792–1878
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth Goodman
1790–1870
Ashe, North Carolina, United States
David Caudill
1780–1850
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Lucinda Walker
1787–
Wake, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Erwin
1769–1853
Agnes Shepherd
1775–1856
Peter II
1750–1811
Barbara
1755–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elijah Irwin's Descendants

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Elijah (D) Irwin (12 JUN 1855–20 NOV 1936) m. Ruth (Elizabeth) Estep (28 DEC 1856–23 AUG 1916)
  1. 1. Launa (Boyden "Lonnie") Irwin 1879–1956
  2. 2. Jestin (Lyons) Irwin 1883–1972
  3. 3. Dora (Evaline) Irwin 1886–1963

Elijah Irwin's Timeline

7 Records

1855
12 JUN 1855
Birth of Elijah D Irwin in Alleghany, North Carolina, United States
Alleghany, North Carolina, United States
1860
1860
Age 5
Elijah D Irwin resided here in Alleghany, North Carolina, United States
Alleghany, North Carolina, United States
1870
1870
Age 15
Elijah D Irwin resided here in Prathers Creek Township, Alleghany, North Carolina, United States
Prathers Creek Township, Alleghany, North Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 45
Elijah D Irwin resided here in Prathers Creek Township, Alleghany, North Carolina, United States
Prathers Creek Township, Alleghany, North Carolina, United States
1910
1910
Age 55
Elijah D Irwin resided here in Prathers Creek Township, Alleghany, North Carolina, United States
Prathers Creek Township, Alleghany, North Carolina, United States
1936
NOV 1936
Age 81
Burial of Elijah D Irwin in Antioch Primitive Baptist Cemetery, Sparta, Alleghany, North Carolina, United States
Antioch Primitive Baptist Cemetery, Sparta, Alleghany, North Carolina, United States
1936
20 NOV 1936
Age 81
Death of Elijah D Irwin in Prathers Creek Township, Alleghany, North Carolina, United States
Prathers Creek Township, Alleghany, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 JUN 1855
    Event Place: Alleghany, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 August 2022), Lige, ; Burial, Sparta, Alleghany, North Carolina, United States of America, Antioch Primitive Baptist Cemetery; citing record ID 45292855, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [2] United States Census, 1860, "United States Census, 1860", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 18 February 2021), Ellijah Erwin in entry for Thos Erwin, 1860.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 June 2020), Elijah D. Irwin, 1936; Burial, ; citing record ID , <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [4] United States Census, 1870, "United States Census, 1870", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 29 May 2021), Elijah Erwin in entry for Thomas Erwin, 1870.
    [5] North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1979, "North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1979", database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 14 February 2020), E. D. Irwin, 1917.
    [6] North Carolina Deaths and Burials, 1898-1994, "North Carolina Deaths and Burials, 1898-1994", database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 14 February 2020), Eliga Irwin, 1936.
    [7] United States Census, 1910, "United States Census, 1910," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 18 April 2023), Elijah D Irwin, Prathers Creek, Alleghany, North Carolina, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 15, sheet 3B, family 58, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1096; FHL microfilm 1,375,109.
    [8] United States Census, 1900, "United States Census, 1900", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 28 January 2022), Elijah Erwin, 1900.
    [9] North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1979, "North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1979", database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 14 February 2020), E.d. Irwin, 1877.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Prathers Creek Township, Alleghany, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: NOV 1936
    Event Place: Antioch Primitive Baptist Cemetery, Sparta, Alleghany, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 August 2022), Lige, ; Burial, Sparta, Alleghany, North Carolina, United States of America, Antioch Primitive Baptist Cemetery; citing record ID 45292855, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 June 2020), Elijah D. Irwin, 1936; Burial, ; citing record ID , <i>Find a Grave<i>

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 NOV 1936
    Event Place: Prathers Creek Township, Alleghany, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 August 2022), Lige, ; Burial, Sparta, Alleghany, North Carolina, United States of America, Antioch Primitive Baptist Cemetery; citing record ID 45292855, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 June 2020), Elijah D. Irwin, 1936; Burial, ; citing record ID , <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [3] North Carolina, Department of Archives and History, Index to Vital Records, 1800-2000, "North Carolina, Department of Archives and History, Index to Vital Records, 1800-2000," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 13 November 2019), Eliga Irwin, 20 Nov 1936; citing Death, North Carolina State Archives, Division of Archives and History, Raleigh; FHL microfilm 102179973.
    [4] North Carolina Deaths and Burials, 1898-1994, "North Carolina Deaths and Burials, 1898-1994", database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 14 February 2020), Eliga Irwin, 1936.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Alleghany, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Prathers Creek Township, Alleghany, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Prathers Creek Township, Alleghany, North Carolina, United States
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