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William James "Blackhawk" Elkins 1868–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Mar 1868

Birth Location: Myra, Pike, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 10 Mar 1963

Death Location: Lionilli, Pike County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Booker Elkins

Mother: Christenna Johnson

Spouse(s): Mary Elkins, Cora Kelly, Mary Elkins, Mary McNeese

Children(s): George Elkins, Lottie Elkins, Rutha Elkins, Victoria Tackett, Alvin Elkins, Frank Elkins, Wilburn Elkins, Margaret Elkins, Victoria Tackett, Melvin Elkins, Son Elkins, Louanzy Elkins, Lou Elkins, Bessie Estep, Henry Elkins, Bessie Elkins, Lattie Elkins, Mary Elkins, Charles Elkins, Izetta Elkins, Peeter Lauda, Elmira Elkins, Briller Elkins, William Elkins, Mary Elkins, H Elkins, Iva Elkins, Ruth Elkins, Dorothy Elkins, William Elkins, Clarence Elkins, Ethel Elkins, Fayetta Elkins, Victoria Elkins, Victoria Tackett

The story of William James "Blackhawk" Elkins began in 1868 in Myra, Pike, Kentucky, United States. In 1870, William James "Blackhawk" Elkins resided in District 9, Pike, Kentucky, United States. In 1880, William James "Blackhawk" Elkins resided in Upper Elkhorn Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA. William James "Blackhawk" Elkins married Cora Ellen Kelly, Mary A Mcneese, Mary Elkins, and had children including Alvin Elkins, Bessie Elkins, Bessie Estep, Briller A Elkins, Charles Franklin Frank Elkins, Clarence Elkins, Dorothy Marie Elkins, Elmira Elkins, Ethel Elkins, Fayetta Elkins, Frank Elkins, George Washington Elkins, H Dow Elkins, Henry Melvin Elkins, Iva B Elkins, Izetta Bird Elkins, Lattie Elkins, Lottie Elkins, Lou Elkins, Louanzy Doodie Elkins, Margaret Elkins, Mary Elizabeth Lizzie Elkins, Mary J Elkins, Melvin Elkins, Peeter Lauda, Ruth L Elkins, Rutha Elkins, Son Elkins, Victoria Elkins, Victoria Elkins Tackett, Wilburn Elkins, William Elkins, William J Elkins. William James "Blackhawk" Elkins passed away in 1963 in Lionilli, Pike County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William James "Blackhawk" Elkins began in 1868 in Myra, Pike, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1870, William James "Blackhawk" Elkins resided in District 9, Pike, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1880, William James "Blackhawk" Elkins resided in Upper Elkhorn Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA.
  • William James "Blackhawk" Elkins married Cora Ellen Kelly, Mary A Mcneese, Mary Elkins, and had children including Alvin Elkins, Bessie Elkins, Bessie Estep, Briller A Elkins, Charles Franklin Frank Elkins, Clarence Elkins, Dorothy Marie Elkins, Elmira Elkins, Ethel Elkins, Fayetta Elkins, Frank Elkins, George Washington Elkins, H Dow Elkins, Henry Melvin Elkins, Iva B Elkins, Izetta Bird Elkins, Lattie Elkins, Lottie Elkins, Lou Elkins, Louanzy Doodie Elkins, Margaret Elkins, Mary Elizabeth Lizzie Elkins, Mary J Elkins, Melvin Elkins, Peeter Lauda, Ruth L Elkins, Rutha Elkins, Son Elkins, Victoria Elkins, Victoria Elkins Tackett, Wilburn Elkins, William Elkins, William J Elkins.
  • William James "Blackhawk" Elkins passed away in 1963 in Lionilli, Pike County, Kentucky, USA.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Elkins's Ancestors

Self
William Elkins
1868–1963
Birth Place: Myra, Pike, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Booker Elkins
1848–1929
Myra, Pike, Kentucky, United States
Christenna Johnson
1847–1944
Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Harvey (S) Elkins
1829–1864
Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Mary (A Polly) Cantrell
1832–1872
Pike, Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Elkins's Descendants

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William (James "Blackhawk") Elkins (25 Mar 1868–10 Mar 1963) m. Mary Elkins (Mar 1872–6 Sep 1908) m. Cora (Ellen) Kelly (01 Jan 1872–28 Mar 1956) m. Mary Elkins (abt 1889–) m. Mary (A) McNeese (1853–)
  1. 1. George (Washington) Elkins 1878–1966
  2. 2. Lottie Elkins 1891–1984
  3. 3. Rutha Elkins 1895–1953
  4. 4. Victoria (Elkins) Tackett 1916–1993 m. Hobert (Forsel) Tackett 1919–2003
    1. 1. Arthur (Ray Art) Tackett 1941–2009
  5. 5. Alvin Elkins 1895–1964
  6. 6. Frank Elkins 1905–1993
  7. 7. Wilburn Elkins 1912–1967
  8. 8. Margaret Elkins 1914–
  9. 9. Victoria (Elkins) Tackett 1916–1993
  10. 10. Melvin Elkins 1900–1979
  11. 11. Son Elkins 1908–1908
  12. 12. Louanzy ("Doodie") Elkins 1899–1994
  13. 13. Lou Elkins 1891–
  14. 14. Bessie Estep 1907–1986
  15. 15. Henry (Melvin) Elkins 1900–1964
  16. 16. Bessie Elkins 1895–
  17. 17. Lattie Elkins 1892–1984
  18. 18. Mary (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Elkins 1891–1983 m. George (Henry Damron) Johnson 1891–1966
    1. 1. James (Palmer) Johnson 1916–1985
    2. 2. Alvia (Elmer) Johnson 1921–2010
    3. 3. Reuben Johnson 1924–2008
    4. 4. Van (Tucker) Johnson 1919–1990
    5. 5. Mary Johnson 1910–1998
    6. 6. Eunice Johnson 1931–1972
    7. 7. Emma (L) Johnson 1920–
    8. 8. Malvira Johnson 1915–
    9. 9. Palmer Johnson 1918–
    10. 10. Ruth Johnson 1924–
  19. 19. Charles (Franklin "Frank") Elkins 1905–1993
  20. 20. Izetta ("Bird") Elkins 1893–1981 m. Oliver Mullins 1896–
    1. 1. Lester Mullins 1919–
    2. 2. Frona Mullins 1923–
    3. 3. Johnny Mullins 1925–
    4. 4. Frona (Mae) Mullins 1922–1985
    5. 5. Lester ("Buck") Mullins 1918–1971
    6. 6. Truman ("Johnny") Mullins 1924–1975
    7. 7. Calvin Mullins 1924–1924
    8. 8. Harold (Earnest) Mullins 1930–1994
    9. 9. Janice (Rosalee) Mullins 1938–1993
    10. 10. Alma (Nell "Hazel") Mullins 1933–2002
  21. 21. Peeter Lauda 1870–
  22. 22. Elmira Elkins 1873–
  23. 23. Briller (A) Elkins 1875–
  24. 24. William (J) Elkins 1868–
  25. 25. Mary (J) Elkins 1866–
  26. 26. H (Dow) Elkins 1873–
  27. 27. Iva (B) Elkins 1876–
  28. 28. Ruth (L) Elkins 1879–
  29. 29. Dorothy (Marie) Elkins 1899–1972
  30. 30. William Elkins 1901–
  31. 31. Clarence Elkins 1903–
  32. 32. Ethel Elkins 1905–
  33. 33. Fayetta Elkins 1898–
  34. 34. Victoria Elkins 1916–1993
  35. 35. Victoria (Elkins) Tackett 1916–1993 m. Hobert (Forsel) Tackett 1919–2003

William Elkins's Timeline

10 Records

1868
25 Mar 1868
Birth of William James "Blackhawk" Elkins in Myra, Pike, Kentucky, United States
Myra, Pike, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 2
William James "Blackhawk" Elkins resided here in District 9, Pike, Kentucky, United States
District 9, Pike, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 12
William James "Blackhawk" Elkins resided here in Upper Elkhorn Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Upper Elkhorn Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1896
3 Dec 1896
Age 28
William James "Blackhawk" Elkins was married in Parke
Parke
1900
1900
Age 32
William James "Blackhawk" Elkins resided here in Magisterial District 2, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 2, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 52
William James "Blackhawk" Elkins resided here in Upper Elkhorn, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Upper Elkhorn, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 62
William James "Blackhawk" Elkins resided here in District 2, Pike, Kentucky, USA
District 2, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 67
William James "Blackhawk" Elkins resided here in Pike, Kentucky
Pike, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 72
William James "Blackhawk" Elkins resided here in Pike, Kentucky, USA
Pike, Kentucky, USA
1963
10 Mar 1963
Age 95
Death of William James "Blackhawk" Elkins in Myra, Pike, Kentucky, United States
Myra, Pike, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Mar 1868
    Event Place: Myra, Pike, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1350; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 98-11A
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Upper Elkhorn, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T625_596; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 111; Image: 197
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 775; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0009; Image: 323.0; FHL microfilm: 2340510
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Upper Elkhorn Creek, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 439; Family History Film: 1254439; Page: 682A; Enumeration District: 102; Image: 0220
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 9, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: M593_495; Page: 107A; Image: 219; Family History Library Film: 545994
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 2, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 548; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 1240548
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1896
    Event Place: Parke
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 9, Pike, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 9, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: M593_495; Page: 107A; Image: 219; Family History Library Film: 545994

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Upper Elkhorn Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Upper Elkhorn Creek, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 439; Family History Film: 1254439; Page: 682A; Enumeration District: 102; Image: 0220

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 2, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 2, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 548; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 1240548

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Upper Elkhorn, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Upper Elkhorn, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T625_596; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 111; Image: 197

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 2, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 775; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0009; Image: 323.0; FHL microfilm: 2340510

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Pike, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1350; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 98-11A

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1350; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 98-11A

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Mar 1963
    Event Place: Myra, Pike, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lionilli, Pike County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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