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Gilbert Range Elam 1836–1861 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Apr 1836

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 15 Oct 1861

Death Location: Lebanon, Kentucky

Father: Gilbert Elam

Mother: Catherine Cooley

Spouse(s): Ellen Elam

Children(s): Laura Elam

The story of Gilbert Range Elam began in 1836 in Virginia. In 1850, Gilbert Range Elam resided in Morgan County, Kentucky. In 1860, Gilbert Range Elam resided in Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky, United States. Gilbert Range Elam married Ellen Catherine Elam, and had children including Laura Belle Elam. Gilbert Range Elam passed away in 1861 in Lebanon, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • The story of Gilbert Range Elam began in 1836 in Virginia.
  • In 1850, Gilbert Range Elam resided in Morgan County, Kentucky.
  • In 1860, Gilbert Range Elam resided in Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky, United States.
  • Gilbert Range Elam married Ellen Catherine Elam, and had children including Laura Belle Elam.
  • Gilbert Range Elam passed away in 1861 in Lebanon, 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)

Ellen Elam
1845–1894
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky
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Children(s)

Laura Elam
1869–1906
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky
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Gilbert Elam's Ancestors

Self
Gilbert Elam
1836–1861
Birth Place: 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

Gilbert Elam's Descendants

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Gilbert (Range) Elam (Apr 1836–15 Oct 1861) m. Ellen (Catherine) Elam (Abt. 1845–abt 1894)
  1. 1. Laura (Belle) Elam 1869–1906 m. William (Samuel) Manning 1862–1944

Gilbert Elam's Timeline

7 Records

1836
Apr 1836
Birth of Gilbert Range Elam in Virginia
Virginia
1850
1850
Age 14
Gilbert Range Elam resided here in Morgan County, Kentucky
Morgan County, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 24
Gilbert Range Elam resided here in Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky, United States
Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky, United States
1861
15 Oct 1861
Age 25
Death of Gilbert Range Elam in Lebanon, Kentucky
Lebanon, Kentucky
1870
1870
Age 34
Gilbert Range Elam resided here in West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky
West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 44
Gilbert Range Elam resided here in West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky
West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 64
Gilbert Range Elam resided here in West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky
West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Apr 1836
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: 435; Family History Film: 1254435; Page: 475A; Enumeration District: 083; Image: 0031.
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T623_31077_4118924; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1240545.
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 339; Image: 343.
    [6] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: ; Source type: ; Number of Pages: ; Submitter Code: .
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M432_214; Page: 168B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    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 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 339; Image: 343.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: 435; Family History Film: 1254435; Page: 475A; Enumeration District: 083; Image: 0031.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T623_31077_4118924; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1240545.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1861
    Event Place: Lebanon, Kentucky
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