Family Group Sheet
NameElisha Edmond Maggard
Birth7 Jan 1878, Elliott Co., Kentucky
Death24 Oct 1948, Morehead, Rowan Co., Kentucky
BurialLee Cemetery, Morehead, Rowan Co., Ky
FatherSilas Maggard (~1841-1925)
MotherSabra K. Whitt (1850-1927)
Other spousesElizabeth “Lizzie” M. Hayes
Marriage11 Jan 1901, Carter Co., Kentucky
SpouseArdelia Ray
BirthJun 1884, Carter Co., Kentucky
Children
1 MEarl Maggard
Birth10 Oct 1902, Elliott Co., Kentucky
Death12 Dec 1919, Morehead, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Notes for Elisha Edmond Maggard
Elliott Co., Ky birth records list Elisha E. Magard, born 8 Jan 1878, father Silas Magard, mother’s maiden name Sabra K. Whitt.
His death certificate records Elisha Edmond Maggard, age 69 years 9 months 17 days, born 7 Jan 1879 in Kentucky, died 24 Oct 1948 in Morehead, Rowan Co., Ky, married, husband of Elizabeth Maggard, age 65, occupation retired merchant & mechanic, father Silas Maggard, mother’s maiden name Sabra Whitt, both born in Ky, cause of death coronary thrombosis, informant Hildreth Maggard, Morehead, Ky, burial in Brown Cemetery.
An article in the Morehead News written by Jack Ellis (who had a column of historical profiles) wrote:
“It is almost unbelievable what E. E. Maggard accomplished in his lifetime. Perhaps no one individual has done more to bring business and industry into Morehead and Rowan County than E. E. Maggard. He was Morehead’s pioneer entrepreneur and could very well be called Rowan’s “Citizen of the Century”. Although Mr. Maggard was born in Elliott County in 1879, he moved to Morehead in 1903. His first activity in a business way after arriving her was the installation of the first electric lighs in the city and county.
Let there be light
By directing the construction of the electric lines and power plant of the original Morehead Light Company, Mr. Maggard transformed the old coal oil lighted streets into a “bright way” and made possible better illumination for the homes and business places of the city. The original Morehead Light Company was formed by the late J. M. Carey, C. A. Proctor, F. K. Webster, W. F. Davidson and Mr. Maggard. It was operated until 1906 when the plant was destroyed by fire. The following year the plant was rebuilt by the city and operated under lease by Mr. E. E. Maggard until 1925 when it was sold to Barrett Waters and associates from Augusta, who later sold it to the Kentucky Utilities Power Company. The Kentucky Utiliies power plant was built in 1925; however, when the Dix’s dam power project was completed. Morehead’s electricity came from that source.
Mr. Maggard established the first ice-making plant in the city, when the Morehead Ice Company was organized and began operating in 1921. In 1926, C. B. Daugherty purchased the thriving ice company. At that time the company had the capacity to produce 4.5 tones of ice daily, but soon built a new plant with the ability to produce 10 tons per day.”
His death certificate records Elisha Edmond Maggard, age 69 years 9 months 17 days, born 7 Jan 1879 in Kentucky, died 24 Oct 1948 in Morehead, Rowan Co., Ky, married, husband of Elizabeth Maggard, age 65, occupation retired merchant & mechanic, father Silas Maggard, mother’s maiden name Sabra Whitt, both born in Ky, cause of death coronary thrombosis, informant Hildreth Maggard, Morehead, Ky, burial in Brown Cemetery.
An article in the Morehead News written by Jack Ellis (who had a column of historical profiles) wrote:
“It is almost unbelievable what E. E. Maggard accomplished in his lifetime. Perhaps no one individual has done more to bring business and industry into Morehead and Rowan County than E. E. Maggard. He was Morehead’s pioneer entrepreneur and could very well be called Rowan’s “Citizen of the Century”. Although Mr. Maggard was born in Elliott County in 1879, he moved to Morehead in 1903. His first activity in a business way after arriving her was the installation of the first electric lighs in the city and county.
Let there be light
By directing the construction of the electric lines and power plant of the original Morehead Light Company, Mr. Maggard transformed the old coal oil lighted streets into a “bright way” and made possible better illumination for the homes and business places of the city. The original Morehead Light Company was formed by the late J. M. Carey, C. A. Proctor, F. K. Webster, W. F. Davidson and Mr. Maggard. It was operated until 1906 when the plant was destroyed by fire. The following year the plant was rebuilt by the city and operated under lease by Mr. E. E. Maggard until 1925 when it was sold to Barrett Waters and associates from Augusta, who later sold it to the Kentucky Utilities Power Company. The Kentucky Utiliies power plant was built in 1925; however, when the Dix’s dam power project was completed. Morehead’s electricity came from that source.
Mr. Maggard established the first ice-making plant in the city, when the Morehead Ice Company was organized and began operating in 1921. In 1926, C. B. Daugherty purchased the thriving ice company. At that time the company had the capacity to produce 4.5 tones of ice daily, but soon built a new plant with the ability to produce 10 tons per day.”
Notes for Elisha Edmond & Ardelia (Family)
Carter Co., Ky marriage records list the marriage on 11 Jan 1901 of E. E. Maggard, age 22, and Delia Ray, age 16.
