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William Lewis "Devil Fork Bill" Elam 1829–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 04 Mar 1829

Birth Location: Morgan, Kentucky

Death Date: 12 Mar 1917

Death Location: Blairs Mills, Morgan Co., KY

Father: Richard Elam

Mother: Frances Ramey

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Ellington

Children(s): Richard Elam, Rachel Elam, Louisa Elam, James Elam, Lucinda Elam, Sarah Elam, Benjamin Elam, Amelia Elam

In 1829, William Lewis "Devil Fork Bill" Elam entered the world in Morgan, Kentucky, born to Richard Matthew Oliver Elam And Frances Ramey. In 1860, William Lewis "Devil Fork Bill" Elam resided in District 1, Morgan, Kentucky, United States. In 1870, William Lewis "Devil Fork Bill" Elam resided in Blairs Mill, Morgan, Kentucky, United States. William Lewis "Devil Fork Bill" Elam married Elizabeth Bettie Ellington, and had children including Amelia A Elam, Benjamin F Elam, James E Elam, Louisa Elam, Lucinda Elam, Rachel Frances Elam, Richard Menifee Elam, Sarah Minnie Elam. William Lewis "Devil Fork Bill" Elam passed away in 1917 in Blairs Mills, Morgan Co., KY.

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Biography

  • In 1829, William Lewis "Devil Fork Bill" Elam entered the world in Morgan, Kentucky, born to Richard Matthew Oliver Elam And Frances Ramey.
  • In 1860, William Lewis "Devil Fork Bill" Elam resided in District 1, Morgan, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1870, William Lewis "Devil Fork Bill" Elam resided in Blairs Mill, Morgan, Kentucky, United States.
  • William Lewis "Devil Fork Bill" Elam married Elizabeth Bettie Ellington, and had children including Amelia A Elam, Benjamin F Elam, James E Elam, Louisa Elam, Lucinda Elam, Rachel Frances Elam, Richard Menifee Elam, Sarah Minnie Elam.
  • William Lewis "Devil Fork Bill" Elam passed away in 1917 in Blairs Mills, Morgan Co., KY.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Elam
1800–1845
Birth Location: Russell Co., VA
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Frances Ramey
1801–1870
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Ellington
1833–1925
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Children(s)

Richard Elam
1863–1923
Birth Location: Morgan Co., KY
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Rachel Elam
1858–1926
Birth Location: Blairs Mills, Morgan Co., KY
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Louisa Elam
1855–1937
Birth Location: Blairs Mills, Morgan Co., KY
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James Elam
1865–
Birth Location: Kentucky
JE
Lucinda Elam
1867–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Sarah Elam
1870–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Benjamin Elam
1877–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Amelia Elam
1854–1935
Birth Location: Kentucky
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William Elam's Ancestors

Self
William Elam
1829–1917
Birth Place: Morgan, Kentucky
Parents
Richard Matthew "Oliver" Elam
1800–1845
Russell Co., VA
Frances Ramey
1801–1870
Kentucky
Grandparents
William (Walter) Elam
1765–1855
Chesterfield Co., VA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Elam's Descendants

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William (Lewis "Devil Fork Bill") Elam (04 Mar 1829–12 Mar 1917) m. Elizabeth ("Bettie") Ellington (16 Feb 1833–13 Sep 1925)
  1. 1. Richard (Menifee) Elam 1863–1923
  2. 2. Rachel (Frances) Elam 1858–1926 m. John (C.) Blair 1856–1913
  3. 3. Louisa Elam 1855–1937
  4. 4. James (E.) Elam 1865– m. Arta (F.) Blair 1869–
    1. 1. William Elam 1891–
    2. 2. Vesta Elam 1887–
    3. 3. Vada Elam 1889–
    4. 4. Newton Elam 1895–1980
    5. 5. Kelly Elam 1892–
  5. 5. Lucinda Elam 1867–
  6. 6. Sarah ("Minnie") Elam 1870–
  7. 7. Benjamin (F.) Elam 1877–
  8. 8. Amelia (A) Elam 1854–1935 m. Thomas (Jefferson) Sergent 1851–1920
    1. 1. Alice Sergent 1894–1989 m. Peter Thornsberry 1885–1977
      1. 1. Vernon ((verna)) Thornsberry 1914–2001 m. Carl (Willie) Snowden 1910–1956
        1. 1. William (L.) Snowden 1939–2019
        2. 2. John (Raymond) Snowden 1934–1999 m. Betty (June) Blair 1935–2021
        3. 3. Ramona Snowden 1937–2025 m. Luther Tomlin 1933–1997
      2. 2. Velta Thornsberry 1917–2009
      3. 3. Kellie Thornsberry 1919–2005
      4. 4. Gladie Thornsberry 1922–2003
      5. 5. Gladys Thornsberry 1924–2009
    2. 2. Ollie Sergent 1888–1969
    3. 3. Garfield Sergent 1880–1913
    4. 4. William (Thomas) Sergent 1878–1942
    5. 5. Louisa (E.) Sergent 1886–
    6. 6. McKinley Sergent 1896–1987 m. Effie 1899–1984
    7. 7. Almarinda Sargent 1872–
    8. 8. Alwilda Sergent 1874–1882
    9. 9. Lizzie (A.) Sargent 1876–1966 m. Noah (T) Elam 1861–
      1. 1. Fanny Elam 1888–
      2. 2. Lizzie (A) Elam 1896–
    10. 10. Bert Sergent 1892–1976

William Elam's Timeline

9 Records

1829
04 Mar 1829
Birth of William Lewis "Devil Fork Bill" Elam in Morgan, Kentucky
Morgan, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 31
William Lewis "Devil Fork Bill" Elam resided here in District 1, Morgan, Kentucky, United States
District 1, Morgan, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 41
William Lewis "Devil Fork Bill" Elam resided here in Blairs Mill, Morgan, Kentucky, United States
Blairs Mill, Morgan, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 41
William Lewis "Devil Fork Bill" Elam resided here in Blairs Mills, Morgan Co., KY
Blairs Mills, Morgan Co., KY
1880
1880
Age 51
William Lewis "Devil Fork Bill" Elam resided here in Blairs Mill, Morgan, Kentucky, United States
Blairs Mill, Morgan, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 71
William Lewis "Devil Fork Bill" Elam resided here in Magisterial District 6, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 6, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 81
William Lewis "Devil Fork Bill" Elam was employed
None
1910
1910
Age 81
William Lewis "Devil Fork Bill" Elam resided here in North Fork, Morgan, Kentucky
North Fork, Morgan, Kentucky
1917
12 Mar 1917
Age 88
Death of William Lewis "Devil Fork Bill" Elam in North Fork, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
North Fork, Morgan, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 Mar 1829
    Event Place: Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 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.
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Blairs Mill, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 6, Morgan, Kentucky; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1240545
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 545; Image: 549.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: North Fork, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Morgan, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 545; Image: 549.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Blairs Mill, Morgan, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Blairs Mill, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Blairs Mills, Morgan Co., KY

    Genealogy Event 5
    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 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 6, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 6, Morgan, Kentucky; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1240545

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1910

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: North Fork, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: North Fork, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Mar 1917
    Event Place: North Fork, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Blairs Mills, Morgan Co., KY
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