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Luther Elkins 1809–1887 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 May 1809

Birth Location: Cornville, Somerset, Maine, United States

Death Date: 13 Dec 1887

Death Location: Lebanon, Linn County, Oregon, USA

Father: Samuel Elkins

Mother: Lydia Smith

Spouse(s): Philotheta (Elkins), E None, Mary Murray

Children(s): James Elkins, A. Elkins, G. Elkins, Elizabeth Elkins, Charles Elkins, Clarissa Elkins-Welch, Joseph Elkins, William Elkins, Louisa Claypool, Julia Roberts, James Elkins, William Elkins, Joseph Elkins, Julia Elkins, Elizabeth Elkins, Charles Elkins, M. Elkins, CLARISSA ELKINS, Louisa Elkins, Clarissa Elkins, M. Elkins

Luther Elkins was born in 1809 in Cornville, Somerset, Maine, United States, the child of Samuel Elkins And Lydia Smith. In 1840, Luther Elkins resided in Smith, Belmont, Ohio, USA. In 1843, Luther Elkins resided in Oregon, USA. Luther Elkins married E, F T Williams, Mary Ann Murray, Philotheta Hetta Williams Elkins, and had children including A B Elkins, Charles W Elkins, Charles Worth Elkins, Clarissa A Elkins Welch, Clarissa Elkins, Elizabeth Elkins, G L Elkins, James Elkins, Joseph Joe B Elkins, Joseph Elkins, Julia Ann Elkins, Julia Ann Elkins Roberts, Louisa Elkins, Louisa Elkins Claypool, M G Elkins, William Samuel Elkins. Luther Elkins passed away in 1887 in Lebanon, Linn County, Oregon, USA.

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Biography

  • Luther Elkins was born in 1809 in Cornville, Somerset, Maine, United States, the child of Samuel Elkins And Lydia Smith.
  • In 1840, Luther Elkins resided in Smith, Belmont, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1843, Luther Elkins resided in Oregon, USA.
  • Luther Elkins married E, F T Williams, Mary Ann Murray, Philotheta Hetta Williams Elkins, and had children including A B Elkins, Charles W Elkins, Charles Worth Elkins, Clarissa A Elkins Welch, Clarissa Elkins, Elizabeth Elkins, G L Elkins, James Elkins, Joseph Joe B Elkins, Joseph Elkins, Julia Ann Elkins, Julia Ann Elkins Roberts, Louisa Elkins, Louisa Elkins Claypool, M G Elkins, William Samuel Elkins.
  • Luther Elkins passed away in 1887 in Lebanon, Linn County, Oregon, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Elkins
1766–1822
Birth Location: Nottingham, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
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Lydia Smith
1771–1823
Birth Location: Gore, New Hampshire, USA
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Spouses(s)

Philotheta (Elkins)
1806–1881
Birth Location: Chenango, New York, United States
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E None
1806–1881
Birth Location: Chenango, New York, United States
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Mary Murray
1862–
Birth Location: Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland, Maine, United States
MM

Children(s)

James Elkins
1831–1920
Birth Location: Mount Pleasant, Muskingum County, Ohio, USA
JE
A. Elkins
1868–
Birth Location: Oregon
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G. Elkins
1874–
Birth Location: Oregon
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Elizabeth Elkins
1840–1917
Birth Location: Cornville, Maine
EE
Charles Elkins
1848–1904
Birth Location: Cornville, Maine
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Clarissa Elkins-Welch
1841–1917
Birth Location: Jacobsburg, Belmont, Ohio, United States
CE
Joseph Elkins
1833–1916
Birth Location: Jacobsburg, Belmont, Ohio, USA
JE
William Elkins
1837–1907
Birth Location: Jacobsburg, Belmont, Ohio, USA
WE
Louisa Claypool
1835–1892
Birth Location: Belmont, Belmont, Ohio, USA
LC
Julia Roberts
1844–1904
Birth Location: Jacobsburg, Belmont, Ohio, USA
JR
James Elkins
1834–1920
Birth Location: Belmont, Ohio, United States
JE
William Elkins
1841–
Birth Location: of, Linn, Oregon, United States
WE
Joseph Elkins
1833–1916
Birth Location: Jacobsburg, Belmont, Ohio, USA
JE
Julia Elkins
1844–1904
Birth Location: Centerville, Ohio
JE
Elizabeth Elkins
1839–1917
Birth Location: Belmont, Ohio, USA
EE
Charles Elkins
1847–1904
Birth Location: Belmont County, Ohio, USA
CE
M. Elkins
1876–
Birth Location: Oregon
ME
CLARISSA ELKINS
1841–1917
Birth Location: Jacobsburg, Belmont, Ohio, United States
CE
Louisa Elkins
1835–
Birth Location: Belmont, Ohio, USA
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Clarissa Elkins
1841–
Birth Location: Belmont, Ohio, USA
CE
M. Elkins
1876–
Birth Location: Oregon
ME

Luther Elkins's Ancestors

Self
Luther Elkins
1809–1887
Birth Place: Cornville, Somerset, Maine, United States
Parents
Samuel Elkins
1766–1822
Nottingham, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Lydia Smith
1771–1823
Gore, New Hampshire, USA
Grandparents
Samuel Elkins
1739–1799
Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire
Sarah (W) Pope
1740–1798
ROMSEY Hampshire England
Ithiel (Smith III) tailor
1740–1821
Kingston, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Bathsheba (Foote) *
1753–1821
Standish, Cumberland County, Maine, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Elkins
1718–1782
Lydia *
1719–1760
Thomas Pope
1715–1782
Alice Pearce
1718–1796
Ithiel II
1718–1756
Catherine Gordon
1720–1757
Jonathan Bean
1725–1799
Abigail Gordon
1725–1821
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Elkins
1677–1764
Mercy (Elkins)
1679–1764
William Evans
1687–1773
Lydia Chase
1692–1772
George Pearce
1697–1764
Deborah Searles
1695–1776
Ithiel Smith
1675–1718
Mary Clark
1678–1735
"Captian" Gordon
1678–1761
Elizabeth (Gordon)
1675–1720
Daniel Bean
1685–1745
Ann Sanborn
1690–1726
Alexander Gordon
1675–1730
Sarah Seawall
1676–1733

Luther Elkins's Descendants

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Luther Elkins (26 May 1809–13 Dec 1887) m. Philotheta ((Hetta) Williams) (Elkins) (29 December 1806–14 June 1881) m. E (29 Dec 1806–14 Jun 1881) m. Mary (Ann) Murray (27 Sep 1862–)
  1. 1. James Elkins 1831–1920 m. Helen (Amelia) Millard 1842–1898
    1. 1. Charles (Millard) Elkins 1862– m. Amanda (Combs,) Elkins 1867–1957
      1. 1. Katharine (Jane Elkins, Handford,) Bixby 1908–1986 m. William (Bancroft HANDFORD) M.D. 1905–1951 m. Norris (Balfour) Bixby 1897–1968
        1. 1. Cassandra ("Casey") Handford –2020
        2. 2. William (Elkins" Bill") Handford 1940–2009
      2. 2. Millard (Combs) Elkins 1895–1977 m. Bernice (E) Elkins 1903–1990
      3. 3. Mildred Elkins 1909–
      4. 4. William Elkins 1894–
    2. 2. Collins (W.) Elkins 1867–1954
    3. 3. Luther Elkins 1868–1956
    4. 4. Frank Elkin 1873–1948
    5. 5. Helen (Elkins \) Stephenson 1877–1964
    6. 6. James (Byrd) Elkins 1886–1924
    7. 7. Johnny Elkins 1869–1870
  2. 2. A. (B) Elkins 1868–
  3. 3. G. (L) Elkins 1874–
  4. 4. Elizabeth Elkins 1840–1917
  5. 5. Charles (Worth) Elkins 1848–1904
  6. 6. Clarissa (A) Elkins-Welch 1841–1917
  7. 7. Joseph (\ Joe B) Elkins 1833–1916
  8. 8. William (Samuel) Elkins 1837–1907
  9. 9. Louisa (Elkins \) Claypool 1835–1892
  10. 10. Julia (Ann Elkins \) Roberts 1844–1904
  11. 11. James Elkins 1834–1920
  12. 12. William (Samuel) Elkins 1841–
  13. 13. Joseph Elkins 1833–1916
  14. 14. Julia (Ann) Elkins 1844–1904
  15. 15. Elizabeth Elkins 1839–1917
  16. 16. Charles (W) Elkins 1847–1904
  17. 17. M. (G) Elkins 1876–
  18. 18. CLARISSA ELKINS 1841–1917
  19. 19. Louisa Elkins 1835–
  20. 20. Clarissa Elkins 1841–
  21. 21. M. (G) Elkins 1876–

Luther Elkins's Timeline

10 Records

1809
26 May 1809
Birth of Luther Elkins in Cornville, Somerset, Maine, United States
Cornville, Somerset, Maine, United States
1840
1840
Age 31
Luther Elkins resided here in Smith, Belmont, Ohio, USA
Smith, Belmont, Ohio, USA
1843
1843-1967
Age 34
Luther Elkins resided here in Oregon, USA
Oregon, USA
1850
1850
Age 41
Luther Elkins resided here in Wayne, Belmont, Ohio, USA
Wayne, Belmont, Ohio, USA
1852
26 Sep 1852
Age 43
Luther Elkins resided here in Oregon, USA
Oregon, USA
1860
1860
Age 51
Luther Elkins resided here in Lebanon, Lebanon, Linn, Oregon, USA
Lebanon, Lebanon, Linn, Oregon, USA
1867
1867
Age 58
Luther Elkins resided here in Oregon, USA
Oregon, USA
1870
1870
Age 61
Luther Elkins resided here in Albany, Albany, Linn, Oregon, USA
Albany, Albany, Linn, Oregon, USA
1880
1880
Age 71
Luther Elkins resided here in Lebanon, Linn, Oregon, USA
Lebanon, Linn, Oregon, USA
1887
13 Dec 1887
Age 78
Death of Luther Elkins in Lebanon, Linn, Oregon, United States
Lebanon, Linn, Oregon, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 May 1809
    Event Place: Cornville, Somerset, Maine, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lebanon, Linn, Oregon; Roll: 1082; Page: 331C; Enumeration District: 070
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Smith, Belmont, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Smith, Belmont, Ohio; Roll: 378; Page: 141; Family History Library Film: 0020159

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1843-1967
    Event Place: Oregon, USA
    Record Source: Members of the legislature of Oregon, 1843-1967

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Wayne, Belmont, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Wayne, Belmont, Ohio; Roll: 661; Page: 64a

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 26 Sep 1852
    Event Place: Oregon, USA
    Record Source: Oregon, Biographical and Other Index Card File, Oregon Historical Society; Portland, OR; Index Collection: Pioneer Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lebanon, Lebanon, Linn, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Lebanon, Linn, Oregon; Roll: M653_1055; Page: 295; Family History Library Film: 8

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1867
    Event Place: Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918, The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Internal Revenue Assessment Lists, Oregon District, 1867-1873; Series: M1631; Roll: 1; Description: Annual Lists; 1867; Record Group: 58, Records of the Internal Revenue Service, 1791 - 20

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Albany, Albany, Linn, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Albany, Linn, Oregon; Roll: M593_1286; Page: 572A

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lebanon, Linn, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lebanon, Linn, Oregon; Roll: 1082; Page: 331C; Enumeration District: 070

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1919
    Event Place: Brest, France
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 153

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 25 Apr 1919
    Event Place: Hoboken, New Jersey
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 153

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Knoxville, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 153

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Dec 1887
    Event Place: Lebanon, Linn, Oregon, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lebanon, Linn County, Oregon, USA
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