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Mary Jane Elder 1870–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Dec 1870

Birth Location: Alabama, USA

Death Date: 2 Jan 1939

Death Location: Fitzpatrick, Bullock, Alabama

Father: Isaac Elder

Mother: Isabella Elder

Spouse(s): Hilliard Smith, Yarb Gillis

Children(s): Arthur Gillis, Elton Smith, Eula Harvis, Banton Smith, Luvenia Gillis-Bryant, John Gillis, Minnie Gillis, Mary Gillis-Douglass

In 1870, Mary Jane Elder entered the world in Alabama, USA, born to Isaac Elder And Isabella Elizabeth Elder. In 1870, Mary Jane Elder resided in Union Church, China Grove Pike, Bullock, Alabama, . In 1880, Mary Jane Elder resided in Union Church, Bullock, Alabama, USA. Mary Jane Elder married Hilliard Smith, Yarb Gillis, and had children including Arthur Gillis, Banton J Smith, Elton Smith, Eula Harvis, John Gillis, Luvenia Gillis Bryant, Mary Gillis Douglass, Minnie Gillis. Mary Jane Elder passed away in 1939 in Fitzpatrick, Bullock, Alabama.

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Biography

  • In 1870, Mary Jane Elder entered the world in Alabama, USA, born to Isaac Elder And Isabella Elizabeth Elder.
  • In 1870, Mary Jane Elder resided in Union Church, China Grove Pike, Bullock, Alabama, .
  • In 1880, Mary Jane Elder resided in Union Church, Bullock, Alabama, USA.
  • Mary Jane Elder married Hilliard Smith, Yarb Gillis, and had children including Arthur Gillis, Banton J Smith, Elton Smith, Eula Harvis, John Gillis, Luvenia Gillis Bryant, Mary Gillis Douglass, Minnie Gillis.
  • Mary Jane Elder passed away in 1939 in Fitzpatrick, Bullock, Alabama.

Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Elder
1844–1912
Birth Location: Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama, USA
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Isabella Elder
1845–
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
IE

Spouses(s)

Hilliard Smith
1866–1922
Birth Location: Alabama
HS
Yarb Gillis
1864–
Birth Location: Alabama
YG

Children(s)

Arthur Gillis
1891–1958
Birth Location: Alabama
AG
Elton Smith
1905–1936
Birth Location: Alabama
ES
Eula Harvis
1905–1981
Birth Location: Alabama
EH
Banton Smith
1908–1941
Birth Location: Fitzpatrick, Alabama, USA
BS
Luvenia Gillis-Bryant
1893–1928
Birth Location: Alabama
LG
John Gillis
1896–
Birth Location: Alabama
JG
Minnie Gillis
1888–1922
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
MG
Mary Gillis-Douglass
1881–
Birth Location: Alabama
MG

Mary Elder's Ancestors

Self
Mary Elder
1870–1939
Birth Place: Alabama, USA
Parents
Isaac Elder
1844–1912
Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama, USA
Isabella ("Elizabeth") Elder
1845–
Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mary Elder's Descendants

1.
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Mary (Jane) Elder (Dec 1870–2 Jan 1939) m. Hilliard Smith (abt 1866–22 Mar 1922) m. Yarb Gillis (abt 1864–)
  1. 1. Arthur Gillis 1891–1958 m. Rebecca Cogborn 1898–1982
    1. 1. U (L Gillis) Sr 1921–2002 m. Callie (Mae) Pritchett 1925–
    2. 2. Will (Arthur Gillis) Jr. 1918–2008
  2. 2. Elton Smith 1905–1936
  3. 3. Eula Harvis 1905–1981
  4. 4. Banton (J) Smith 1908–1941
  5. 5. Luvenia Gillis-Bryant 1893–1928
  6. 6. John Gillis 1896–
  7. 7. Minnie Gillis 1888–1922
  8. 8. Mary Gillis-Douglass 1881–

Mary Elder's Timeline

8 Records

1870
Dec 1870
Birth of Mary Jane Elder in Alabama, USA
Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Mary Jane Elder resided here in Union Church, China Grove Pike, Bullock, Alabama, USA
Union Church, China Grove Pike, Bullock, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 10
Mary Jane Elder resided here in Union Church, Bullock, Alabama, USA
Union Church, Bullock, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 30
Mary Jane Elder resided here in Union Church, Bullock, Alabama, USA
Union Church, Bullock, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 40
Mary Jane Elder resided here in Union Church, Bullock, Alabama, USA
Union Church, Bullock, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 50
Mary Jane Elder resided here in Union Church, Bullock, Alabama, USA
Union Church, Bullock, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 60
Mary Jane Elder resided here in Union Church, Union Church, Bullock, Alabama, USA
Union Church, Union Church, Bullock, Alabama, USA
1939
2 Jan 1939
Age 69
Death of Mary Jane Elder in Fitzpatrick, Bullock, Alabama
Fitzpatrick, Bullock, Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Dec 1870
    Event Place: Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Union Church, Bullock, Alabama; Roll: T625_4; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 44
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Union Church, Bullock, Alabama; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2339738
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Union Church, Bullock, Alabama; Roll: 3; Page: 174b; Enumeration District: 031
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Union Church, Bullock, Alabama; Roll: M593_4; Page: 107B
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Union Church, Bullock, Alabama; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 1240004
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Union Church, Bullock, Alabama; Roll: T624_3; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1374016

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Union Church, China Grove Pike, Bullock, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Union Church, Bullock, Alabama; Roll: M593_4; Page: 107B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Union Church, Bullock, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Union Church, Bullock, Alabama; Roll: 3; Page: 174b; Enumeration District: 031

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Union Church, Bullock, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Union Church, Bullock, Alabama; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 1240004

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Union Church, Bullock, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Union Church, Bullock, Alabama; Roll: T624_3; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1374016

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Union Church, Bullock, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Union Church, Bullock, Alabama; Roll: T625_4; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 44

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Union Church, Union Church, Bullock, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Union Church, Bullock, Alabama; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2339738

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Jan 1939
    Event Place: Fitzpatrick, Bullock, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Alabama, Death Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Bullock, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1861-1934; Author: Alabama. Probate Court (Bullock County)
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