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Joel Alvias Elkins 1878–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 July 1878

Birth Location: Mississippi

Death Date: 29 September 1964

Death Location: Sharon, Jones County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: John Elkins

Mother: Elizabeth McVay

Spouse(s): Lillie (Elkins)

Children(s): James Elkins, Ruby Elkins, Nellie (Holifield), Billie Elkins, Thelma (Underwood), Cora Elkins, E Elkins, Sarah Elkins, Innis Elkin

In 1878, Joel Alvias Elkins entered the world in Mississippi, born to John Thomas Jack Elkins And Elizabeth Mcvay. In 1880, Joel Alvias Elkins resided in Jasper, Mississippi, USA. In 1910, Joel Alvias Elkins resided in Beat 2, Jones, Mississippi, USA. Joel Alvias Elkins married Lillie Moss Elkins, and had children including Billie Joe Elkins, Cora Elkins, E B Elkins, Innis Elkin, James Elkins, Nellie Mae Elkins Holifield, Ruby Lee Elkins, Sarah Elkins, Thelma Elkins Underwood. Joel Alvias Elkins passed away in 1964 in Sharon, Jones County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1878, Joel Alvias Elkins entered the world in Mississippi, born to John Thomas Jack Elkins And Elizabeth Mcvay.
  • In 1880, Joel Alvias Elkins resided in Jasper, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1910, Joel Alvias Elkins resided in Beat 2, Jones, Mississippi, USA.
  • Joel Alvias Elkins married Lillie Moss Elkins, and had children including Billie Joe Elkins, Cora Elkins, E B Elkins, Innis Elkin, James Elkins, Nellie Mae Elkins Holifield, Ruby Lee Elkins, Sarah Elkins, Thelma Elkins Underwood.
  • Joel Alvias Elkins passed away in 1964 in Sharon, Jones County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Elkins
1825–
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Elizabeth McVay
1845–1937
Birth Location: Alabama
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Spouses(s)

Lillie (Elkins)
1878–1963
Birth Location: Jones County, Mississippi, United States of America
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Children(s)

James Elkins
1919–1995
Birth Location: Tallulah, Louisiana
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Ruby Elkins
1916–2002
Birth Location: Laurel, Mississippi
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Nellie (Holifield)
1900–1992
Birth Location: Mississippi, United States of America
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Billie Elkins
1923–1941
Birth Location: Mississippi
BE
Thelma (Underwood)
1908–2005
Birth Location: Jones County, Mississippi, United States of America
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Cora Elkins
1906–1998
Birth Location: Mississippi
CE
E Elkins
1910–
Birth Location: Mississippi
EE
Sarah Elkins
1913–
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Innis Elkin
1910–
Birth Location: Mississippi
IE

Joel Elkins's Ancestors

Self
Joel Elkins
1878–1964
Birth Place: Mississippi
Parents
John Thomas (Jack) Elkins
1825–
Mississippi
Elizabeth McVay
1845–1937
Alabama
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joel Elkins's Descendants

1.
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Joel (Alvias) Elkins (24 July 1878–29 September 1964) m. Lillie (Moss) (Elkins) (6 February 1878–7 July 1963)
  1. 1. James Elkins 1919–1995
  2. 2. Ruby (Lee) Elkins 1916–2002
  3. 3. Nellie (Mae Elkins) (Holifield) 1900–1992
  4. 4. Billie (Joe) Elkins 1923–1941
  5. 5. Thelma (Elkins) (Underwood) 1908–2005
  6. 6. Cora Elkins 1906–1998 m. Glen (E.) Meyers 1913–1996
  7. 7. E (B) Elkins 1910–
  8. 8. Sarah Elkins 1913–
  9. 9. Innis Elkin 1910–

Joel Elkins's Timeline

8 Records

1878
24 July 1878
Birth of Joel Alvias Elkins in Mississippi
Mississippi
1880
1880
Age 2
Joel Alvias Elkins resided here in Jasper, Mississippi, USA
Jasper, Mississippi, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
Joel Alvias Elkins resided here in Beat 2, Jones, Mississippi, USA
Beat 2, Jones, Mississippi, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
Joel Alvias Elkins resided here in Seminary, Covington, Mississippi, USA
Seminary, Covington, Mississippi, USA
1930
1930
Age 52
Joel Alvias Elkins resided here in Beat 3, Jones, Mississippi, USA
Beat 3, Jones, Mississippi, USA
1935
1935
Age 57
Joel Alvias Elkins resided here in Sh, Jasper, Mississippi
Sh, Jasper, Mississippi
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 62
Joel Alvias Elkins resided here in Jasper, Mississippi, USA
Jasper, Mississippi, USA
1964
29 September 1964
Age 86
Death of Joel Alvias Elkins in Sandersville, Jones County, Mississippi, United States of America
Sandersville, Jones County, Mississippi, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 July 1878
    Event Place: Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jasper, Mississippi; Roll: T627_2033; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 31-15
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 723-14-1677; Issue State: Railroad Board (Issued Through); Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Seminary, Covington, Mississippi; Roll: T625_872; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 2
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 3, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: 1151; Page: 29A; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 2340886
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jasper, Mississippi; Roll: 650; Family History Film: 1254650; Page: 98C; Enumeration District: 112
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 2, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: T624_745; Page: 28A; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1374758
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Jasper, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jasper, Mississippi; Roll: 650; Family History Film: 1254650; Page: 98C; Enumeration District: 112

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beat 2, Jones, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 2, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: T624_745; Page: 28A; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1374758

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Seminary, Covington, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Seminary, Covington, Mississippi; Roll: T625_872; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 2

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Beat 3, Jones, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 3, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: 1151; Page: 29A; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 2340886

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Jasper, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jasper, Mississippi; Roll: T627_2033; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 31-15

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Jasper, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jasper, Mississippi; Roll: T627_2033; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 31-15

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 September 1964
    Event Place: Sandersville, Jones County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 723-14-1677; Issue State: Railroad Board (Issued Through); Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sharon, Jones County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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