YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Richard Menifee Elam 1863–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 08 May 1863

Birth Location: Morgan Co., KY

Death Date: 27 May 1923

Death Location: Dehart Cemetery, Morgan Co., KY

Father: William Elam

Mother: Elizabeth Ellington

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

Richard Menifee Elam was born in 1863 in Morgan Co., KY, the child of William Lewis Devil Fork Bill Elam And Elizabeth Bettie Ellington. In 1880, Richard Menifee Elam resided in Blairs Mill, Morgan, Kentucky, United States. Richard Menifee Elam passed away in 1923 in Dehart Cemetery, Morgan Co., KY.

Find more search results for Richard Elam
RE

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Richard Menifee Elam was born in 1863 in Morgan Co., KY, the child of William Lewis Devil Fork Bill Elam And Elizabeth Bettie Ellington.
  • In 1880, Richard Menifee Elam resided in Blairs Mill, Morgan, Kentucky, United States.
  • Richard Menifee Elam passed away in 1923 in Dehart Cemetery, Morgan Co., KY.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Richard Elam's Ancestors

Self
Richard Elam
1863–1923
Birth Place: Morgan Co., KY
Parents
William Lewis "Devil Fork Bill" Elam
1829–1917
Morgan, Kentucky
Elizabeth ("Bettie") Ellington
1833–1925
Kentucky
Grandparents
Richard (Matthew "Oliver") Elam
1800–1845
Russell Co., VA
Frances Ramey
1801–1870
Kentucky
Abraham Ellington
1793–1878
Bath Co., KY
Rachel Wells
1796–1838
Morgan Co., KY
Great-Grandparents
William Elam
1765–1855
David Ellington
1763–1855
Edmund Wells
1777–1846
Sarah Cassity
1776–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Wells
1721–1808
John Cassity
1745–1820
Garner Ashby
1750–1820

Richard Elam's Timeline

3 Records

1863
08 May 1863
Birth of Richard Menifee Elam in Morgan Co., KY
Morgan Co., KY
1880
1880
Age 17
Richard Menifee Elam resided here in Blairs Mill, Morgan, Kentucky, United States
Blairs Mill, Morgan, Kentucky, United States
1923
27 May 1923
Age 60
Death of Richard Menifee Elam in Wrigley, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
Wrigley, Morgan, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 May 1863
    Event Place: Morgan Co., KY
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Blairs Mill, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: 435; Family History Film: 1254435; Page: 540A; Enumeration District: 087; Image: 0161.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Blairs Mill, Morgan, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Blairs Mill, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: 435; Family History Film: 1254435; Page: 540A; Enumeration District: 087; Image: 0161.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 May 1923
    Event Place: Wrigley, Morgan, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dehart Cemetery, Morgan Co., KY

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE