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Riley Elam 1853–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jun 1853

Birth Location: Johnson County, Kentucky

Death Date: 21 Apr 1929

Death Location: Cannel City, Morgan, Kentucky

Father: Joshua Elam

Mother: Nancy Keeton

Spouse(s): Lydia Prater

Children(s): Bessie Elam, Gordon Elam, Kizer Elam, Dessell Elam

In 1853, Riley Elam entered the world in Johnson County, Kentucky, born to Joshua Elam And Nancy Keeton. In 1860, Riley Elam resided in Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky. In 1900, Riley Elam resided in River, Morgan, Kentucky. Riley Elam married Lydia Rose Prater, and had children including Bessie Elam, Dessell Elam, Gordon Elam, Kizer Elam. Riley Elam passed away in 1929 in Cannel City, Morgan, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • In 1853, Riley Elam entered the world in Johnson County, Kentucky, born to Joshua Elam And Nancy Keeton.
  • In 1860, Riley Elam resided in Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky.
  • In 1900, Riley Elam resided in River, Morgan, Kentucky.
  • Riley Elam married Lydia Rose Prater, and had children including Bessie Elam, Dessell Elam, Gordon Elam, Kizer Elam.
  • Riley Elam passed away in 1929 in Cannel City, Morgan, Kentucky.

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Riley Elam's Ancestors

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Riley Elam
1853–1929
Birth Place: Johnson County, Kentucky
Parents
Joshua Elam
1823–1902
Virginia
Nancy Keeton
1826–1917
Kentucky
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Riley Elam's Descendants

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Riley Elam (18 Jun 1853–21 Apr 1929) m. Lydia (Rose) Prater (13 Jul 1876–11 Jun 1953)
  1. 1. Bessie Elam 1899–
  2. 2. Gordon Elam 1901–
  3. 3. Kizer Elam 1904–
  4. 4. Dessell Elam 1909–

Riley Elam's Timeline

6 Records

1853
18 Jun 1853
Birth of Riley Elam in Johnson County, Kentucky
Johnson County, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 7
Riley Elam resided here in Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky
Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 47
Riley Elam resided here in River, Morgan, Kentucky
River, Morgan, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 57
Riley Elam resided here in Adele, Morgan, Kentucky
Adele, Morgan, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 67
Riley Elam resided here in Adele, Morgan, Kentucky
Adele, Morgan, Kentucky
1929
21 Apr 1929
Age 76
Death of Riley Elam in Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky
Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jun 1853
    Event Place: Johnson County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Birth Records, 1852-1910
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [3] Kentucky Death Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Adel, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T625_592; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 211; Image: .
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: River, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T623_545; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 74.
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 339; Image: 343.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Adele, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T624_492; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 157; Image: 1174.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 339; Image: 343.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: River, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: River, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T623_545; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 74.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Adele, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Adele, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T624_492; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 157; Image: 1174.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Adele, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Adel, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T625_592; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 211; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1929
    Event Place: Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cannel City, Morgan, Kentucky

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