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George W. Elam 1872–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Oct 1872

Birth Location: Caney, Morgan, Kentucky

Death Date: 2 Mar 1947

Death Location: Kentucky

Father: John Elam

Mother: Rebecca Coffee

Spouse(s): Sarah Patrick

Children(s): Vaughn Elam, Dove Elam, Bessie Elam, Lonzo Elam, Chester Elam, Daisy Elam, Myrtie Elam

George W. Elam was born in 1872 in Caney, Morgan, Kentucky, the child of John C Elam And Rebecca Coffee. In 1880, George W. Elam resided in Caney, Morgan, Kentucky. In 1900, George W. Elam resided in River, Morgan, Kentucky. George W. Elam married Sarah Jane Patrick, and had children including Bessie Elam, Chester Elam, Daisy Elam, Dove Elam, Lonzo Elam, Myrtie Elam, Vaughn Elam. George W. Elam passed away in 1947 in Kentucky.

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Biography

  • George W. Elam was born in 1872 in Caney, Morgan, Kentucky, the child of John C Elam And Rebecca Coffee.
  • In 1880, George W. Elam resided in Caney, Morgan, Kentucky.
  • In 1900, George W. Elam resided in River, Morgan, Kentucky.
  • George W. Elam married Sarah Jane Patrick, and had children including Bessie Elam, Chester Elam, Daisy Elam, Dove Elam, Lonzo Elam, Myrtie Elam, Vaughn Elam.
  • George W. Elam passed away in 1947 in Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Elam
1831–1910
Birth Location: Russell County, Virginia
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Rebecca Coffee
1840–1911
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky
RC

Spouses(s)

Sarah Patrick
1882–1965
Birth Location: Kentucky
SP

Children(s)

Vaughn Elam
1905–1997
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky
VE
Dove Elam
1900–1977
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
DE
Bessie Elam
1905–1911
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky
BE
Lonzo Elam
1908–1990
Birth Location: Kentucky
LE
Chester Elam
1910–
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky
CE
Daisy Elam
1920–2009
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky
DE
Myrtie Elam
1903–1931
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky
ME

George Elam's Ancestors

Self
George Elam
1872–1947
Birth Place: Caney, Morgan, Kentucky
Parents
John C. Elam
1831–1910
Russell County, Virginia
Rebecca Coffee
1840–1911
Morgan County, Kentucky
Grandparents
Gilbert Elam
1796–1855
Russell County, Virginia
Catherine Cooley
1799–1858
Russell County, Virginia
Elijah Coffee
1799–1873
Slate's Creek, Montgomery, Kentucky
Margaret ((Peggy)) Patrick
1800–1850
Floyd County, Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
William Elam
1767–1855
Susannah ^
1767–1830
Ambrose Coffee
1755–1820
Ailsey .
1759–
James .
1730–1835
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Gilbert Elam
1715–1784
Susanna Hill
1737–1760
William Coffee
1730–
Sarah Raleigh
1733–
Robert *
1705–1758
Elizabeth *.
1710–

George Elam's Descendants

1.
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George (W.) Elam (1 Oct 1872–2 Mar 1947) m. Sarah (Jane) Patrick (abt 1882–10 January 1965)
  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

George Elam's Timeline

10 Records

1872
1 Oct 1872
Birth of George W. Elam in Caney, Morgan, Kentucky
Caney, Morgan, Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 8
George W. Elam resided here in Caney, Morgan, Kentucky
Caney, Morgan, Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 28
George W. Elam resided here in River, Morgan, Kentucky
River, Morgan, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 38
George W. Elam resided here in Adele, Morgan, Kentucky
Adele, Morgan, Kentucky
1917
1917
Age 45
George W. Elam resided here in Morgan County, Kentucky
Morgan County, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 48
George W. Elam resided here in Adele, Morgan, Kentucky
Adele, Morgan, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 58
George W. Elam resided here in District 1, Morgan, Kentucky
District 1, Morgan, Kentucky
1935
1935
Age 63
George W. Elam resided here in Morgan County, Kentucky
Morgan County, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 68
George W. Elam resided here in Morgan County, Kentucky
Morgan County, Kentucky
1947
2 Mar 1947
Age 75
Death of George W. Elam in Kentucky
Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Oct 1872
    Event Place: Caney, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1343; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 88-4
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Adel, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T625_592; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 211; Image: 915
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: 771; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0004; Image: 283.0; FHL microfilm: 2340506
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Morgan; Roll: 1653660
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Caney, Morgan, Kentucky
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: River, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: 545; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1240545
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Adele, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T624_492; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0157; FHL microfilm: 1374505

    Genealogy Event 2
    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

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: River, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: River, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: 545; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1240545

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Adele, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Adele, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T624_492; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0157; FHL microfilm: 1374505

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Morgan County, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Morgan; Roll: 1653660

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Adele, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Adel, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T625_592; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 211; Image: 915

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 1, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: 771; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0004; Image: 283.0; FHL microfilm: 2340506

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Morgan County, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1343; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 88-4

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Morgan County, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1343; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 88-4

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Mar 1947
    Event Place: Kentucky
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