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John Elder 1800–1877 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 August 1800

Birth Location: Washington, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 20 May 1877

Death Location: Hardinsburg, Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: William Elder

Mother: Ann McAtee

Spouse(s): Rachel Beavin

Children(s): Marcella Elder, William Elder, Martha Elder, Leonard Elder, Benedict Elder, Henrietta Elder, Ann Elder

John Elder was born in 1800 in Washington, Kentucky, USA, the child of William Elder And Ann Mcatee. In 1820, John Elder resided in Stephens Port, Breckinridge, Kentucky, United Stat. In 1830, John Elder resided in Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA. John Elder married Rachel Beavin, and had children including Ann Elder, Benedict Wathen Elder, Henrietta Frances Elder, Leonard Elder, Marcella Jane Elder, Martha Elder, William James Elder. John Elder passed away in 1877 in Hardinsburg, Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • John Elder was born in 1800 in Washington, Kentucky, USA, the child of William Elder And Ann Mcatee.
  • In 1820, John Elder resided in Stephens Port, Breckinridge, Kentucky, United Stat.
  • In 1830, John Elder resided in Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA.
  • John Elder married Rachel Beavin, and had children including Ann Elder, Benedict Wathen Elder, Henrietta Frances Elder, Leonard Elder, Marcella Jane Elder, Martha Elder, William James Elder.
  • John Elder passed away in 1877 in Hardinsburg, Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Elder
1759–1822
Birth Location: Emmitsburg, Frederick County, Maryland
WE
Ann McAtee
1757–1837
Birth Location: Emmitsburg, Frederick, Maryland, United States
AM

Spouses(s)

Rachel Beavin
1801–1864
Birth Location: , , Maryland, USA
RB

Children(s)

Marcella Elder
1825–1898
Birth Location: Meade, Kentucky, United States
ME
William Elder
1829–1912
Birth Location: Kentucky
WE
Martha Elder
1829–1894
Birth Location: , , Kentucky, USA
ME
Leonard Elder
1830–
Birth Location: , , Kentucky, USA
LE
Benedict Elder
1838–1925
Birth Location: , , Kentucky, USA
BE
Henrietta Elder
1840–
Birth Location: , , Kentucky, USA
HE
Ann Elder
1818–1925
Birth Location: Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
AE

John Elder's Ancestors

Self
John Elder
1800–1877
Birth Place: Washington, Kentucky, USA
Parents
William Elder
1759–1822
Emmitsburg, Frederick County, Maryland
Ann McAtee
1757–1837
Emmitsburg, Frederick, Maryland, United States
Grandparents
Guy Elder
1731–1805
Goodwill, Prince George's, Maryland, USA
William (Mc) Atee
1741–1805
Port Tobacco, Charles, Maryland, USA
Charity Hagan
1737–1810
Charles, Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
John McAtee
1722–1812
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Elder's Descendants

1.
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John Elder (3 August 1800–20 May 1877) m. Rachel Beavin (7 Feb 1801–23 Feb 1864)
  1. 1. Marcella (Jane) Elder 1825–1898 m. Alonzo (W) Pate 1819–1920
    1. 1. Henry (Austin) Pate 1847–1925 m. Mary (D) Oelze 1847–1896
      1. 1. Ruby Pate 1892–
      2. 2. Silas (Austin Pate) Sr. 1869–1928 m. Ida (Beard) May 1877–1972
        1. 1. Archer Pate 1899–
        2. 2. Warren (Beard) Pate 1905–1984 m. Katherine Kane 1910–1978
        3. 3. Silas (Austin Pate) Junior 1908–1963
        4. 4. Alfred (Oelze) Pate 1901–1991 m. Ida (G) Pate 1906–
        5. 5. Francis (May) Pate 1914–2003
        6. 6. Walker Pate 1899–1963 m. Alice Burk 1909–
        7. 7. Forrest Pate 1918–
      3. 3. F.William Pate 1867–
      4. 4. Jessie Pate 1875–1945
      5. 5. Ernest Pate 1878–1946
      6. 6. Mary (Viola) Pate 1883–1953
      7. 7. Daisy Pate 1888–1970
      8. 8. Raymond (Chester) Pate 1888–1954
    2. 2. Rosa (A) Pate 1842–1850
    3. 3. Mary (Jane) Pate 1843–1920
    4. 4. John (W) Pate 1844–1910
    5. 5. Samuel Pate 1846–
  2. 2. William (James) Elder 1829–1912 m. MARTHA WALKER 1829–1894
    1. 1. Julia Elder 1852–
    2. 2. John (Henry) Elder 1860–1916
    3. 3. Thomas (Noble) Elder 1857–1924
  3. 3. Martha Elder 1829–1894
  4. 4. Leonard Elder 1830–
  5. 5. Benedict (Wathen) Elder 1838–1925
  6. 6. Henrietta (Frances) Elder 1840–
  7. 7. Ann Elder 1818–1925

John Elder's Timeline

8 Records

1800
3 August 1800
Birth of John Elder in Washington, Kentucky, USA
Washington, Kentucky, USA
1820
1820
Age 20
John Elder resided here in Stephens Port, Breckinridge, Kentucky, United States
Stephens Port, Breckinridge, Kentucky, United States
1830
1830
Age 30
John Elder resided here in Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
1840
1840
Age 40
John Elder resided here in Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 50
John Elder resided here in District 1, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 60
John Elder resided here in District 1, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 70
John Elder resided here in Hardinsburg, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
Hardinsburg, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
1877
20 May 1877
Age 77
Death of John Elder in Hardinsburg, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
Hardinsburg, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 August 1800
    Event Place: Washington, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Breckinridge, Kentucky; Roll: M432_193; Page: 115B; Image: 432
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Breckinridge, Kentucky; Roll: M653_358; Page: 430; Family History Library Film: 803358
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hardinsburg, Breckinridge, Kentucky; Roll: M593_450; Page: 78A; Family History Library Film: 545949
    [6] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1800; Birth city: Washington; Birth state: KY

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Stephens Port, Breckinridge, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Stephens Port, Breckinridge, Kentucky; Page: 253; NARA Roll: M33_16; Image: 137

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Breckinridge, Kentucky; Series: M19; Roll: 34; Page: 54; Family History Library Film: 0007813

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Breckinridge, Kentucky; Roll: 105; Page: 423; Family History Library Film: 0007823

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Breckinridge, Kentucky; Roll: M432_193; Page: 115B; Image: 432
    [2] 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, The National Archive in Washington DC; Washington, DC; NARA Microform Publication: M432; Title: Seventh Census Of The United States, 1850; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Breckinridge, Kentucky; Roll: M653_358; Page: 430; Family History Library Film: 803358

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Hardinsburg, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hardinsburg, Breckinridge, Kentucky; Roll: M593_450; Page: 78A; Family History Library Film: 545949

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 May 1877
    Event Place: Hardinsburg, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1800; Birth city: Washington; Birth state: KY

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