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Oliver Scott (Ollie) Elam 1869–1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Aug 1869

Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 25 Jan 1926

Death Location: Mount Sterling, Montgomery, Kentucky, USA

Father: George Elam

Mother: Barbara Elam

Spouse(s): Barbara Howerton

Children(s): Asa Elam, Jesse Elam, Granville Elam, Emma Elam, Settie Elam, Bertha Elam, Jasper Elam, Chester Elam

The story of Oliver Scott (Ollie) Elam began in 1869 in Morgan County, Kentucky, USA. In 1870, Oliver Scott (Ollie) Elam resided in West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, Oliver Scott (Ollie) Elam resided in West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA. Oliver Scott (Ollie) Elam married Barbara Ellen Howerton, and had children including Asa Clarence Elam, Bertha E Elam, Chester Oliver Elam, Emma Lou Elam, Granville Curtis Elam, Jasper Elam, Jesse O Elam, Settie Lulu Elam. Oliver Scott (Ollie) Elam passed away in 1926 in Mount Sterling, Montgomery, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Oliver Scott (Ollie) Elam began in 1869 in Morgan County, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1870, Oliver Scott (Ollie) Elam resided in West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, Oliver Scott (Ollie) Elam resided in West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA.
  • Oliver Scott (Ollie) Elam married Barbara Ellen Howerton, and had children including Asa Clarence Elam, Bertha E Elam, Chester Oliver Elam, Emma Lou Elam, Granville Curtis Elam, Jasper Elam, Jesse O Elam, Settie Lulu Elam.
  • Oliver Scott (Ollie) Elam passed away in 1926 in Mount Sterling, Montgomery, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Elam
1841–1914
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
GE
Barbara Elam
1842–1913
Birth Location: Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
BE

Spouses(s)

Barbara Howerton
1867–1939
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky
BH

Children(s)

Asa Elam
1888–1949
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky
AE
Jesse Elam
1889–
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky
JE
Granville Elam
1892–1968
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky
GE
Emma Elam
1895–1909
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky
EE
Settie Elam
1897–1954
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky
SE
Bertha Elam
1899–1977
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky
BE
Jasper Elam
1904–1962
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky
JE
Chester Elam
1889–1936
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
CE

Oliver Elam's Ancestors

Self
Oliver Elam
1869–1926
Birth Place: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
George Washington Elam
1841–1914
Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
Barbara (Elizabeth) Elam
1842–1913
Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Walter (Walker) Elam
1799–1878
Chesterfield, Virginia, USA
Eleanor Wheeler
1807–1884
Morgan County, Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
William Elam
1767–1855
Susannah ^
1767–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Gilbert Elam
1715–1784
Susanna Hill
1737–1760

Oliver Elam's Descendants

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Oliver (Scott (Ollie)) Elam (Aug 1869–25 Jan 1926) m. Barbara (Ellen) Howerton (Mar 1867–1939)
  1. 1. Asa (Clarence) Elam 1888–1949
  2. 2. Jesse (O.) Elam 1889–
  3. 3. Granville (Curtis) Elam 1892–1968
  4. 4. Emma (Lou) Elam 1895–1909
  5. 5. Settie (Lulu) Elam 1897–1954
  6. 6. Bertha (E.) Elam 1899–1977
  7. 7. Jasper Elam 1904–1962
  8. 8. Chester (Oliver) Elam 1889–1936

Oliver Elam's Timeline

7 Records

1869
Aug 1869
Birth of Oliver Scott (Ollie) Elam in Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 1
Oliver Scott (Ollie) Elam resided here in West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 11
Oliver Scott (Ollie) Elam resided here in West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 31
Oliver Scott (Ollie) Elam resided here in Magisterial District 3, Chapel, Morgan, Kentucky
Magisterial District 3, Chapel, Morgan, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 41
Oliver Scott (Ollie) Elam resided here in Mt Sterling, Montgomery, Kentucky
Mt Sterling, Montgomery, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 51
Oliver Scott (Ollie) Elam resided here in Mt Sterling Ward 4, Montgomery, Kentucky
Mt Sterling Ward 4, Montgomery, Kentucky
1926
25 Jan 1926
Age 57
Death of Oliver Scott (Ollie) Elam in Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Fayette County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Aug 1869
    Event Place: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: MT Sterling Ward 4, Montgomery, Kentucky; Roll: T625_592; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 185; Image: .
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: 435; Family History Film: 1254435; Page: 476C; Enumeration District: 083
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_490; Page: 323B; Family History Library Film: 545989
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Chapel, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T623_545; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 73.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: MT Sterling, Montgomery, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_490; Page: 323B; Family History Library Film: 545989

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: 435; Family History Film: 1254435; Page: 476C; Enumeration District: 083

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 3, Chapel, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Chapel, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T623_545; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 73.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Mt Sterling, Montgomery, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: MT Sterling, Montgomery, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Mt Sterling Ward 4, Montgomery, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: MT Sterling Ward 4, Montgomery, Kentucky; Roll: T625_592; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 185; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1926
    Event Place: Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mount Sterling, Montgomery, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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