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Walter Walker Elam 1799–1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Nov 1799

Birth Location: Chesterfield, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 14 Nov 1878

Death Location: Index, Morgan, Kentucky, USA

Father: William Elam

Mother: Susannah ^

Spouse(s): Eleanor Wheeler

Children(s): Ellen Elam, Richard Elam, Barbara Elam, Suffrona Elam

In 1799, Walter Walker Elam entered the world in Chesterfield, Virginia, USA, born to William Cannon Elam And Susannah Rebecca Raines. In 1850, Walter Walker Elam resided in Morgan County, Kentucky. In 1860, Walter Walker Elam resided in Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky, USA. Walter Walker Elam married Eleanor Wheeler, and had children including Barbara Elizabeth Elam, Ellen Catherine Elam, Richard Menifee Elam, Suffrona Elam. Walter Walker Elam passed away in 1878 in Index, Morgan, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1799, Walter Walker Elam entered the world in Chesterfield, Virginia, USA, born to William Cannon Elam And Susannah Rebecca Raines.
  • In 1850, Walter Walker Elam resided in Morgan County, Kentucky.
  • In 1860, Walter Walker Elam resided in Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky, USA.
  • Walter Walker Elam married Eleanor Wheeler, and had children including Barbara Elizabeth Elam, Ellen Catherine Elam, Richard Menifee Elam, Suffrona Elam.
  • Walter Walker Elam passed away in 1878 in Index, Morgan, Kentucky, USA.

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Spouses(s)

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Walter Elam's Ancestors

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Walter Elam
1799–1878
Birth Place: Chesterfield, Virginia, USA
Parents
William Cannon Elam
1767–1855
Chesterfield County, Virginia
Susannah (Rebecca Raines) ^
1767–1830
Wythe County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Gilbert Elam
1715–1784
Chesterfield County, Virginia
Susanna Hill
1737–1760
Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter Elam's Descendants

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Walter (Walker) Elam (4 Nov 1799–14 Nov 1878) m. Eleanor Wheeler (1807–1884)
  1. 1. Ellen (Catherine) Elam 1845–1894 m. Gilbert (Range) Elam 1836–1861
    1. 1. Laura (Belle) Elam 1869–1906 m. William (Samuel) Manning 1862–1944
  2. 2. Richard (Menifee) Elam 1838–1909 m. Margaret Sargent 1843–1909
    1. 1. Nancy (Jane) Elam 1870–1901 m. Henry (C.) Greenwade 1872–1943
      1. 1. Bernard (Oren) Greenwade 1896–
  3. 3. Barbara (Elizabeth) Elam 1842–1913 m. George (Washington) Elam 1841–1914
    1. 1. Oliver (Scott (Ollie)) Elam 1869–1926 m. Barbara (Ellen) Howerton 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
  4. 4. Suffrona Elam 1830–1863 m. Samuel (John) Elam 1822–
    1. 1. Samuel Elam –1860
    2. 2. Isabell (Francis) Elam 1857–
      1. 1. Mary (Alice) Caudill 1877–1946
    3. 3. Candace (Kansas) Elam 1854–1934

Walter Elam's Timeline

5 Records

1799
4 Nov 1799
Birth of Walter Walker Elam in Chesterfield, Virginia, USA
Chesterfield, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 51
Walter Walker Elam resided here in Morgan County, Kentucky
Morgan County, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 61
Walter Walker Elam resided here in Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 71
Walter Walker Elam resided here in West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky
West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky
1878
14 Nov 1878
Age 79
Death of Walter Walker Elam in Index, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
Index, Morgan, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Nov 1799
    Event Place: Chesterfield, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 353; Image: 357.
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M432_214; Page: 139B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Morgan County, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M432_214; Page: 139B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 353; Image: 357.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Nov 1878
    Event Place: Index, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965

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