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James M Elder 1854–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1854

Birth Location: Indiana

Death Date: 24 Oct 1917

Death Location: Knox County, Indiana, USA

Father: Samuel Elder

Mother: Catherine Wood

Spouse(s): Sarah Burton

Children(s): Josie Elder

The story of James M Elder began in 1854 in Indiana. In 1870, James M Elder resided in Marion, Pike, Indiana, United States. In 1880, James M Elder resided in Madison, Pike, Indiana, United States. James M Elder married Sarah J Sallie Burton, and had children including Josie Elder. James M Elder passed away in 1917 in Knox County, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James M Elder began in 1854 in Indiana.
  • In 1870, James M Elder resided in Marion, Pike, Indiana, United States.
  • In 1880, James M Elder resided in Madison, Pike, Indiana, United States.
  • James M Elder married Sarah J Sallie Burton, and had children including Josie Elder.
  • James M Elder passed away in 1917 in Knox County, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Elder's Ancestors

Self
James Elder
1854–1917
Birth Place: Indiana
Parents
Samuel M Elder
1837–1877
Washington County, Kentucky, United States of America
Catherine Wood
1828–
Tennesee, USA
Grandparents
Matthew Elder
1802–
Lincoln County, Kentucky, United States of America
Rebekah Elder
1801–1877
Kentucky
James Wood
1795–1864
North Carolina
Sarah (Annabelle) Davis
1799–1863
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
James Elder
1762–1819
Sarah Rusk
1780–1804
James Jameson
1764–
Samuel Davis
1770–1847
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mary Kincannon
1720–1792
Matthew Elder
1703–1783

James Elder's Descendants

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James (M) Elder (abt 1854–24 Oct 1917) m. Sarah (J. (Sallie)) Burton (Jan 1855–Mar 13, 1901)
  1. 1. Josie Elder 1888–1936 m. Jacob Vantlin 1884–1956
    1. 1. Clinton Vantlin 1909–1940 m. Golda (Chloe) Berry 1909–2000
      1. 1. Donald ((Donnie) Clinton) Vantlin 1931–1931
      2. 2. Robert ((Bobby) Lee) Vantlin 1929–1929
      3. 3. Barbara (Ann) Vantlin 1930–2007 m. Billy (Thomas) Payne 1929–2005

James Elder's Timeline

4 Records

1854
abt 1854
Birth of James M Elder in Indiana
Indiana
1870
1870
Age 16
James M Elder resided here in Marion, Pike, Indiana, United States
Marion, Pike, Indiana, United States
1880
1880
Age 26
James M Elder resided here in Madison, Pike, Indiana, United States
Madison, Pike, Indiana, United States
1917
24 Oct 1917
Age 63
Death of James M Elder in Knox County, Indiana, USA
Knox County, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1854
    Event Place: Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Madison, Pike, Indiana; Roll: 304; Family History Film: 1254304; Page: 335A; Enumeration District: 177; Image: 0675.
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Marion, Pike, Indiana; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jefferson, Pike, Indiana; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1240397

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Marion, Pike, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Marion, Pike, Indiana; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Madison, Pike, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Madison, Pike, Indiana; Roll: 304; Family History Film: 1254304; Page: 335A; Enumeration District: 177; Image: 0675.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Oct 1917
    Event Place: Knox County, Indiana, USA

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