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Robert Logan Elam 1886–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Dec 1886

Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 03 Mar 1971

Death Location: Princeton, Mercer, New Jersey

Father: William Dr.

Mother: Susan Frazier

Spouse(s): Calla McComas

Children(s):

In 1886, Robert Logan Elam entered the world in Scott County, Virginia, USA, born to William Kyle Patrick Elam Dr And Susan Adeline Frazier. In 1900, Robert Logan Elam resided in Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, USA. In 1917, Robert Logan Elam resided in Mercer County, West Virginia. Robert Logan Elam married Calla Vada Mccomas. Robert Logan Elam passed away in 1971 in Princeton, Mercer, New Jersey.

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Biography

  • In 1886, Robert Logan Elam entered the world in Scott County, Virginia, USA, born to William Kyle Patrick Elam Dr And Susan Adeline Frazier.
  • In 1900, Robert Logan Elam resided in Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1917, Robert Logan Elam resided in Mercer County, West Virginia.
  • Robert Logan Elam married Calla Vada Mccomas.
  • Robert Logan Elam passed away in 1971 in Princeton, Mercer, New Jersey.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Elam's Ancestors

Self
Robert Elam
1886–1971
Birth Place: Scott County, Virginia, USA
Parents
William Kyle Patrick Elam Dr.
1864–1928
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Susan (Adeline) Frazier
1866–1940
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William Elam
1826–1888
Russell County, Virginia, USA
Nancy (Mc.) Dingus
1837–1890
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Mary (Jane) Frazier
1839–1921
Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Nimrod Elam
1797–1885
Mary Easterling
1798–1856
George *
1811–1875
Margaret *
1814–1876
Jeter Frazier
1809–1900
Elizabeth LNU
1809–1884
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Elam
1767–1855
Susannah ^
1767–1830
Thomas Easterling
1753–1815
Rebecca Vicars
1771–1842
John *
1774–1831
Nancy *
1778–1845
Charles *
1777–1882
Anna *
1784–1828

Robert Elam's Timeline

8 Records

1886
18 Dec 1886
Birth of Robert Logan Elam in Scott County, Virginia, USA
Scott County, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 14
Robert Logan Elam resided here in Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
1917
1917
Age 31
Robert Logan Elam resided here in Mercer County, West Virginia
Mercer County, West Virginia
1920
1920
Age 34
Robert Logan Elam resided here in Cincinnati Ward 18, Hamilton, Ohio
Cincinnati Ward 18, Hamilton, Ohio
1930
1930
Age 44
Robert Logan Elam resided here in Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia
Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia
1942
1942
Age 56
Robert Logan Elam resided here in Mercer County, West Virginia
Mercer County, West Virginia
1950
1950
Age 64
Robert Logan Elam resided here in East River, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
East River, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
1971
03 Mar 1971
Age 85
Death of Robert Logan Elam in Princeton, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
Princeton, Mercer, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Dec 1886
    Event Place: Scott County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: ; Local board: Mercer , West Virginia.
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 234-22-8151; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cincinnati Ward 18, Hamilton, Ohio; Roll: T625_1393; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 317; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia; Roll: 2528; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 856.0.
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Mercer County, West Virginia; Roll: 1992733; Draft Board: 1.
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1241764
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia
    [8] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965
    [9] West Virginia, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1241764

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Mercer County, West Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Mercer County, West Virginia; Roll: 1992733; Draft Board: 1.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cincinnati Ward 18, Hamilton, Ohio
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cincinnati Ward 18, Hamilton, Ohio; Roll: T625_1393; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 317; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia; Roll: 2528; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 856.0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Mercer County, West Virginia
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: ; Local board: Mercer , West Virginia.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: East River, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: East River, Mercer

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 03 Mar 1971
    Event Place: Princeton, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 234-22-8151; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] West Virginia, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Princeton, Mercer, New Jersey

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