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Roscoe A. Elam 1912–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Sep 1912

Birth Location: Leslie County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 01 Oct 1975

Death Location: Hyden, Leslie, Kentucky, USA

Father: James Elam

Mother: Mollie Eversole

Spouse(s): Jean Lewis

Children(s): Nellie Elam, Inez Elam

The story of Roscoe A. Elam began in 1912 in Leslie County, Kentucky, USA. In 1920, Roscoe A. Elam resided in Hyden, Leslie, Kentucky, USA. In 1930, Roscoe A. Elam resided in Hyden, Leslie, Kentucky, USA. Roscoe A. Elam married Jean Bernice Lewis, and had children including Ellen R Elam, Ina S Elam, Inez Elam, Mary B Elam, Nellie Louise Elam, Sarah Elizabeth Elam. Roscoe A. Elam passed away in 1975 in Hyden, Leslie, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Roscoe A. Elam began in 1912 in Leslie County, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1920, Roscoe A. Elam resided in Hyden, Leslie, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1930, Roscoe A. Elam resided in Hyden, Leslie, Kentucky, USA.
  • Roscoe A. Elam married Jean Bernice Lewis, and had children including Ellen R Elam, Ina S Elam, Inez Elam, Mary B Elam, Nellie Louise Elam, Sarah Elizabeth Elam.
  • Roscoe A. Elam passed away in 1975 in Hyden, Leslie, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Elam
1871–1941
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA
JE
Mollie Eversole
1874–1961
Birth Location: Leslie County, Kentucky, USA
ME

Spouses(s)

Jean Lewis
1917–2013
Birth Location: Miller, Hand, South Dakota, USA
JL

Children(s)

Nellie Elam
1948–2003
Birth Location: Hyden, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
NE
Inez Elam
1945–1945
Birth Location: Leslie County, Kentucky, USA
IE

Roscoe Elam's Ancestors

Self
Roscoe Elam
1912–1975
Birth Place: Leslie County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
James M. Elam
1871–1941
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Mollie Eversole
1874–1961
Leslie County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
William Elam
1826–1888
Russell County, Virginia, USA
Nancy (Mc.) Dingus
1837–1890
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Abner Eversole
1843–1942
Perry County, Kentucky
Martha Lewis
1843–1892
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Nimrod Elam
1797–1885
Mary Easterling
1798–1856
George *
1811–1875
Margaret *
1814–1876
John Lewis
1815–1889
Jennie McIntosh
1816–1854
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
James Jr.
1771–1865
Sarah Couch
1773–1864

Roscoe Elam's Descendants

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Roscoe (A.) Elam (26 Sep 1912–01 Oct 1975) m. Jean (Bernice) Lewis (13 Nov 1917–26 Apr 2013)
  1. 1. Nellie (Louise) Elam 1948–2003
  2. 2. Inez Elam 1945–1945

Roscoe Elam's Timeline

5 Records

1912
26 Sep 1912
Birth of Roscoe A. Elam in Leslie County, Kentucky, USA
Leslie County, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 8
Roscoe A. Elam resided here in Hyden, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
Hyden, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 18
Roscoe A. Elam resided here in Hyden, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
Hyden, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 28
Roscoe A. Elam resided here in Leslie County, Kentucky, USA
Leslie County, Kentucky, USA
1975
01 Oct 1975
Age 63
Death of Roscoe A. Elam in Hyden, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
Hyden, Leslie, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Sep 1912
    Event Place: Leslie County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Kentucky, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 195
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Leslie, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1329; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 66-3.
    [3] Kentucky Death Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 407-42-9992; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: 1951.
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hyden, Leslie, Kentucky; Roll: T625_586; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 152; Image: .
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hyden, Leslie, Kentucky; Roll: 765; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 4.0.
    [7] Kentucky Birth Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hyden, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hyden, Leslie, Kentucky; Roll: T625_586; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 152; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hyden, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hyden, Leslie, Kentucky; Roll: 765; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 4.0.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Leslie County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Leslie, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1329; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 66-3.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hyden, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Kentucky, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 195

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 01 Oct 1975
    Event Place: Hyden, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 407-42-9992; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: 1951.
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