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John Elam 1872–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jul 1872

Birth Location: Texas

Death Date: 1930

Death Location: seminole,county, seminole usa

Father: Henry Elam

Mother: Laura Townsend

Spouse(s): Maggie Irvin

Children(s): Barnard Elam, Lucille Evans, Parker Elam, John Elam, Frank Elam, Ray Elam, Beaulah Elam, Ophelia Elam, Bonar Elam, Tulah Elam, James Elam

John Elam was born in 1872 in Texas, the child of Henry Elam And Laura Townsend. In 1880, John Elam resided in Maysfield, Milam, Texas, United States. In 1900, John Elam resided in Justice Precinct 2, Milam, Texas. John Elam married Maggie Irvin, and had children including Barnard Elam, Beaulah Elam, Bonar Elam, Frank Elam, James Elam, John Elam, Lucille Evans, Ophelia Elam, Parker Elam, Ray Elam, Tulah Elam. John Elam passed away in 1930 in seminole,county, seminole usa.

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Biography

  • John Elam was born in 1872 in Texas, the child of Henry Elam And Laura Townsend.
  • In 1880, John Elam resided in Maysfield, Milam, Texas, United States.
  • In 1900, John Elam resided in Justice Precinct 2, Milam, Texas.
  • John Elam married Maggie Irvin, and had children including Barnard Elam, Beaulah Elam, Bonar Elam, Frank Elam, James Elam, John Elam, Lucille Evans, Ophelia Elam, Parker Elam, Ray Elam, Tulah Elam.
  • John Elam passed away in 1930 in seminole,county, seminole usa.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Elam's Ancestors

Self
John Elam
1872–1930
Birth Place: Texas
Parents
Henry Elam
1848–1920
Mississippi, USA
Laura Townsend
1852–1892
Alabama
Grandparents
Ross Elam
1825–1900
Virginia, USA
Maggie Elam
1825–1909
Arkansas, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Elam's Descendants

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John Elam (Jul 1872–1930) m. Maggie Irvin (Feb 1875–)
  1. 1. Barnard Elam 1896–1944 m. Ardell Bowlegs 1903–
  2. 2. Lucille Evans 1899–1971 m. Reese (Evans) Jr 1896– m. Olie Hunter 1900–1977
    1. 1. Joyce Evans 1926–
  3. 3. Parker Elam 1903–
  4. 4. John Elam 1907–
  5. 5. Frank Elam 1909–1950
  6. 6. Ray Elam 1913–
  7. 7. Beaulah Elam 1914–1955
  8. 8. Ophelia Elam 1917–1993
  9. 9. Bonar Elam 1895–
  10. 10. Tulah Elam 1896–
  11. 11. James Elam 1898– m. Rachel Stevenson 1906–1987
    1. 1. James (N) Elam 1927–2002

John Elam's Timeline

5 Records

1872
Jul 1872
Birth of John Elam in Texas
Texas
1880
1880
Age 8
John Elam resided here in Maysfield, Milam, Texas, United States
Maysfield, Milam, Texas, United States
1900
1900
Age 28
John Elam resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Milam, Texas
Justice Precinct 2, Milam, Texas
1920
1920
Age 48
John Elam resided here in Bernard, Hughes, Oklahoma
Bernard, Hughes, Oklahoma
1930
1930
Age 58
Death of John Elam in seminole,county, seminole usa
seminole,county, seminole usa

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jul 1872
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bernard, Hughes, Oklahoma; Roll: 31109_4385100; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 56; Image: .
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Maysfield, Milam, Texas; Roll: 1319; Family History Film: 1255319; Page: 174D; Enumeration District: 101
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Milam, Texas; Roll: T623_1657; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 68.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Maysfield, Milam, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Maysfield, Milam, Texas; Roll: 1319; Family History Film: 1255319; Page: 174D; Enumeration District: 101

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Milam, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Milam, Texas; Roll: T623_1657; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 68.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Bernard, Hughes, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bernard, Hughes, Oklahoma; Roll: 31109_4385100; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 56; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: seminole,county, seminole usa

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