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Matilda Elder 1828 – 1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1828

Birth Location: Georgia

Death Date: November 16, 1896

Death Location: Oconee Heights, Clarke, Georgia, USA

Father: Joseph Elder

Mother: Nancy Elder

Spouse(s): William Thomas

Children(s): John Thomas, William Thomas, Frances Thomas, Kitty Thomas, James Thomas, David Thomas, Doctor THOMAS, Washington THOMAS

In 1828, Matilda Elder entered the world in Georgia, born to Joseph Elder and Nancy Elder. In 1850, Matilda Elder resided in Scull Shoal, Clarke, Georgia, USA. In 1870, Matilda Elder resided in Militia District 239, Clarke, Georgia, USA. Matilda Elder married William Thomas, and had children including John Edward Thomas, William Calvin Thomas, Frances A. "Fanny" Thomas, Kitty Thomas, James Ashton Thomas, David Samuel Thomas, Doctor Wiliam J THOMAS, Washington THOMAS. Matilda Elder passed away in 1896 in Oconee Heights, Clarke, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1828, Matilda Elder entered the world in Georgia, born to Joseph Elder and Nancy Elder.
  • In 1850, Matilda Elder resided in Scull Shoal, Clarke, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1870, Matilda Elder resided in Militia District 239, Clarke, Georgia, USA.
  • Matilda Elder married William Thomas, and had children including John Edward Thomas, William Calvin Thomas, Frances A. "Fanny" Thomas, Kitty Thomas, James Ashton Thomas, David Samuel Thomas, Doctor Wiliam J THOMAS, Washington THOMAS.
  • Matilda Elder passed away in 1896 in Oconee Heights, Clarke, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Matilda Elder's Ancestors

Self
Matilda Elder
1828 – 1896
Birth Place: Georgia
Parents
Joseph Elder
1803 – 1869
Virginia
Nancy Elder
1810 – 1880
Kentucky
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Matilda Elder's Descendants

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Matilda Elder (abt 1828 – November 16, 1896) m. William Thomas (3 October 1819 – 16 February 1859)
  1. 1. John (Edward) Thomas (15 Nov 1842 – 05 Jun 1920)
  2. 2. William (Calvin) Thomas (Aug 30, 1844 – 03 Jan 1872)
  3. 3. Frances (A. "Fanny") Thomas (03 Feb 1849 – 12 Sep 1921) m. General (Larzarus) Hardigree (Abt 1848 – 1886)
    1. 1. James (Philip) Hardigree (5 Sep 1873 – 25 Dec 1960)
    2. 2. Mary (Anna) Hardigree (25 Feb 1876 – 20 Oct 1920)
    3. 3. Mary (Ann "Mollie" Cornelia) Hardigree (25 February 1876 – 20 October 1920)
    4. 4. Henry (Pearl) Hardigree (May 1879 – 28 Nov 1947)
    5. 5. William (Early) Hardigree (6 Apr 1883 – 26 May 1953)
  4. 4. Kitty Thomas (05 Dec 1853 – 21 Sep 1925) m. John (Thomas) Marshall (28 Sep 1849 – 14 Jun 1930)
    1. 1. Early (William "Earl") Marshall (9 Jun 1875 – 11 Nov 1954) m. Ruth (M) Marshall (abt 1897 – )
      1. 1. Cornelius (T) Marshall (abt 1904 – )
    2. 2. Clyde (Henry) Marshall (9 Feb 1877 – 30 Mar 1959) m. Lillian (G) Marshall (abt 1877 – )
      1. 1. R (H) Marshall (abt 1911 – )
    3. 3. James (Weydon (Zeb)) Marshall (Aug. 21, 1879 – 18 Jan 1945)
    4. 4. Cornelia Marshall (28 May 1882 – 10 December 1903)
  5. 5. James (Ashton) Thomas (7 Dec 1855 – 2 Jan 1915)
  6. 6. David (Samuel) Thomas (24 Jul 1856 – 11 May 1930)
  7. 7. Doctor (Wiliam J) THOMAS (06 Sep 1858 – 14 Mar 1907)
  8. 8. Washington THOMAS (06 Sep 1868 – 14 Mar 1907) m. Louisianna (Elizabeth "Anna") Hardeman (21 Sep 1868 – 10 Dec 1951)

Matilda Elder's Timeline

4 Records

1828
abt 1828
Birth of Matilda Elder in Georgia
Georgia
1850
1850
Age 22
Matilda Elder resided here in Scull Shoal, Clarke, Georgia, USA
Scull Shoal, Clarke, Georgia, USA
1870
1870
Age 42
Matilda Elder resided here in Militia District 239, Clarke, Georgia, USA
Militia District 239, Clarke, Georgia, USA
1896
November 16, 1896
Age 68
Death of Matilda Elder in Oconee Heights, Clarke, Georgia, USA
Oconee Heights, Clarke, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1828
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Militia District 239, Clarke, Georgia; Roll: M593_143; Page: 431A
    [2] 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: Scull Shoal, Clarke, Georgia; Roll: 65; Page: 76b

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Scull Shoal, Clarke, Georgia, 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: Scull Shoal, Clarke, Georgia; Roll: 65; Page: 76b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Militia District 239, Clarke, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Militia District 239, Clarke, Georgia; Roll: M593_143; Page: 431A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: November 16, 1896
    Event Place: Oconee Heights, Clarke, Georgia, USA

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