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Joseph Elwell 1768 – 1851 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Jan 1768

Birth Location: Pittsgrove, Salem, New Jersey, United States

Death Date: 12 Jan 1851

Death Location: Lower Alloways Creek, New Jersey

Father: Abraham Elwell

Mother: Hannah Shute

Spouse(s): Sarah Boone, Mary Boone

Children(s): Hannah Elwell, John Elwell, Joel Elwell, Mary Elwell, Samuel Elwell, Mary Elwell, Enoch Elwell, Thomas Elwell, Abraham Elwell, Isaac Elwell, Jacob Elwell

The story of Joseph Elwell began in 1768 in Pittsgrove, Salem, New Jersey, United States. In 1774, Joseph Elwell resided in Salem County, NJ. In 1800, Joseph Elwell resided in Lower Penn's Neck Township, Salem County, New Jers. Joseph Elwell married Sarah Briggs Boone, Mary Boone, and had children including Hannah Elwell, John Elwell, Joel Elwell, Mary Elwell, Samuel Elwell, Mary Elwell, Enoch Elwell, Thomas Elwell, Abraham Elwell, Isaac Elwell, Jacob Elwell. Joseph Elwell passed away in 1851 in Lower Alloways Creek, New Jersey.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Elwell began in 1768 in Pittsgrove, Salem, New Jersey, United States.
  • In 1774, Joseph Elwell resided in Salem County, NJ.
  • In 1800, Joseph Elwell resided in Lower Penn's Neck Township, Salem County, New Jers.
  • Joseph Elwell married Sarah Briggs Boone, Mary Boone, and had children including Hannah Elwell, John Elwell, Joel Elwell, Mary Elwell, Samuel Elwell, Mary Elwell, Enoch Elwell, Thomas Elwell, Abraham Elwell, Isaac Elwell, Jacob Elwell.
  • Joseph Elwell passed away in 1851 in Lower Alloways Creek, New Jersey.

Immediate Family

Parents

Abraham Elwell
1720 – 1815
Birth Location: Pilesgrove, Salem, New Jersey, United States
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Hannah Shute
1727 – 1770
Birth Location: Pilesgrove, Salem, New Jersey, United States
HS

Spouses(s)

Sarah Boone
1772 –
Birth Location: Salem, Salem, New Jersey, United States
SB
Mary Boone
1775 –
Birth Location: Lower Alloways Twp, Salem Co, NJ
MB

Children(s)

Hannah Elwell
1792 –
Birth Location: Salem, New Jersey, United States
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John Elwell
1795 – 1883
Birth Location: Salem, Salem, New Jersey, United States
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Joel Elwell
1798 – 1802
Birth Location: Salem, New Jersey, United States
JE
Mary Elwell
1800 –
Birth Location: Salem, Salem, New Jersey, United States
ME
Samuel Elwell
1802 – 1822
Birth Location: Salem, Salem, New Jersey, United States
SE
Mary Elwell
1800 –
Birth Location: Salem, Salem, New Jersey, United States
ME
Enoch Elwell
1804 – 1831
Birth Location: Lower, Salem, New Jersey, United States
EE
Thomas Elwell
1806 –
Birth Location: Salem, Salem, New Jersey, United States
TE
Abraham Elwell
1809 – 1878
Birth Location: Canton, Salem, New Jersey, United States
AE
Isaac Elwell
1812 – 1843
Birth Location: Salem, Salem, New Jersey, United States
IE
Jacob Elwell
1815 – 1877
Birth Location: Salem, Salem, New Jersey, United States
JE

Joseph Elwell's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Elwell
1768 – 1851
Birth Place: Pittsgrove, Salem, New Jersey, United States
Parents
Abraham Elwell
1720 – 1815
Pilesgrove, Salem, New Jersey, United States
Hannah (Paullin) Shute
1727 – 1770
Pilesgrove, Salem, New Jersey, United States
Grandparents
Samuel Elwell
1688 – 1739
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Tamzen Stanford
1688 – 1740
Salem, New Jersey
William Elwell
1682 – 1728
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Ann (Paullin La) Shamet
1684 – 1729
Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Elwell
1654 – 1706
Sarah Bassett
1676 – 1707
Henry "PAWLIN"
1650 – 1723
Sara SANDFORD
1650 – 1722
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Elwell
1605 – 1683
Joane Dolliver
1615 – 1675
Richard "PAWLIN"
Elizabeth

Joseph Elwell's Descendants

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Joseph Elwell (25 Jan 1768 – 12 Jan 1851) m. Sarah (Briggs) Boone (1772 – ) m. Mary Boone (6 Apr 1775 – )
  1. 1. Hannah Elwell (25 Nov 1792 – )
  2. 2. John Elwell (22 Nov 1795 – 1883)
  3. 3. Joel Elwell (17 Aug 1798 – Dec 1802)
  4. 4. Mary Elwell (22 Oct 1800 – ) m. Johnson Harris (12 Jul 1794 – )
    1. 1. Sarah (Ann) Harris (2 May 1822 – 2 Sep 1878)
    2. 2. Sophia (E) Harris (1824 – 25 JUL 1912) m. John (Sickler) Elliot (12 Jan 1820 – 18 Mar 1891)
      1. 1. Isaac (James) Elliot (1842 – 28 Mar 1863)
      2. 2. John Elliot (15 Dec 1844 – 11 April 1925) m. Anna (Eliza) Tobias (13 Jun 1846 – 19 Sept 1903)
        1. 1. Margaret (F) Elliott (Aug 1868 – ) m. Joseph (A) Huffman (Feb 1868 – )
        2. 2. Mary Elliott (abt 1873 – ) m. Clifford Wilson (abt 1871 – )
        3. 3. Lillian (Sofia) Elliot (18 Jan 1880 – 6 Jun 1969) m. Dr. (Joseph Flugen) Deputy (abt 1880? – May 10, 1915) m. Robertson (Enzor Robert) McClelland (17 Jul 1878 – 9 Aug 1954)
      3. 3. Mary (Ann Molly) Elliot (1847 – DECEASED) m. Tobias
        1. 1. John (E) Tobias (1867 – )
      4. 4. David (Henry) Elliot (10 FEB 1850 – 17 OCT 1930) m. Martha (E) MONROE (22 APR 1853 – 28 FEB 1890) m. Nancy (Jane) Hammond (4 OCT 1849 – 10 JUL 1922)
        1. 1. Frank (Irving) ELLIOTT (13 FEB 1879 – 18 FEB 1963) m. Edna (Pearl) Lyon (20 NOV 1882 – 15 JAN 1957)
        2. 2. Cora (A.) Elliott (abt 1882 – DECEASED) m. John (H) Lawson (abt 1875 – )
    3. 3. John Harris (1838 – ) m. Isabella Essley (1838 – )
    4. 4. David Harris
    5. 5. Mason Harris
  5. 5. Samuel Elwell (2 Jul 1802 – 11 Aug 1822)
  6. 6. Enoch Elwell (1 Oct 1804 – 25 May 1831)
  7. 7. Thomas Elwell (18 Nov 1806 – )
  8. 8. Abraham Elwell (4 Oct 1809 – 3 Aug 1878)
  9. 9. Isaac Elwell (3 Sep 1812 – 14 Nov 1843)
  10. 10. Jacob Elwell (12 Oct 1815 – 30 Mar 1877)

Joseph Elwell's Timeline

7 Records

1768
25 Jan 1768
Birth of Joseph Elwell in Pittsgrove, Salem, New Jersey, United States
Pittsgrove, Salem, New Jersey, United States
1774
1774
Age 6
Joseph Elwell resided here in Salem County, NJ
Salem County, NJ
1800
1800
Age 32
Joseph Elwell resided here in Lower Penn's Neck Township, Salem County, New Jersey, United States
Lower Penn's Neck Township, Salem County, New Jersey, United States
1830
1830
Age 62
Joseph Elwell resided here in Lower Alloways Creek, Salem, New Jersey, United States
Lower Alloways Creek, Salem, New Jersey, United States
1840
1840
Age 72
Joseph Elwell resided here in Salem, New Jersey, United States
Salem, New Jersey, United States
1850
1850
Age 82
Joseph Elwell resided here in Lower Alloways Creek, Salem, New Jersey
Lower Alloways Creek, Salem, New Jersey
1851
12 Jan 1851
Age 83
Death of Joseph Elwell in Lower Alloways Creek, New Jersey
Lower Alloways Creek, New Jersey

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1768
    Event Place: Pittsgrove, Salem, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Lower Alloways Creek, Salem, New Jersey; Roll: M432_462; Page: 22B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1774
    Event Place: Salem County, NJ
    Record Source: New Jersey Census, 1643-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Lower Penn's Neck Township, Salem County, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, 1660-1820, Document: Record Group: Legislature; Series: Petitions and Other Papers relating to Bridges, Canals, Dams, Ferries and Roads, 1765-1835 [New Jersey State Archives]; Call Number: Box 4, Folder 73; Page Number: 2; Family Number: 13
    [2] U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, 1660-1820, Document: Manuscript Collection, 1680s - 1970s, BAH: Legislative Records 1788 - 1796 [New Jersey State Archives]; Call Number: Box 1-16, Folder 93; Page Number: 2; Family Number: 9

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Lower Alloways Creek, Salem, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Lower Alloways Creek, Salem, New Jersey; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Salem, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Lower Alloways Creek, Salem, New Jersey; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Lower Alloways Creek, Salem, New Jersey
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Lower Alloways Creek, Salem, New Jersey; Roll: M432_462; Page: 22B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1851
    Event Place: Lower Alloways Creek, New Jersey
    Record Source: New Jersey, Deaths and Burials Index, 1798-1971
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