Family Group Sheet
NameWilliam James Elam
Birthabt 1826, Lawrence Co., Kentucky
FatherWalter Walker Elam (1799-1878)
MotherElender Catherine Wheeler (~1807-)
Marriage22 Mar 1854, Morgan Co., Kentucky
SpouseEllender Harrison Wheeler
Birthabt 1834, Lawrence Co., Kentucky
Death20 Apr 1880, Morgan Co., Kentucky
FatherJohn Harrison Wheeler (~1811-1873)
MotherNancy A. Woods (1813-1881)
Children
Birth15 Dec 1855, Morgan Co., Kentucky
Death26 Dec 1930, Middletown, Butler Co., Ohio
Notes for William James & Ellender Harrison (Family)
Morgan Co., Ky marriage records list the marriage of Wm J. Elam, age 27, and Ellender Harrison Wheeler, age 19, on 22 Mar 1854, first marriage for both, both spouses born in Lawrence Co., Ky, by James Fugett, witnesses James Easterling and Walter Easterling.
William and Ellender were first cousins.
William and Ellender were first cousins.
Census
1870 census of Morgan Co., Ky, Grasse precinct, Hazel Green P.O., enumerated 18 Aug, lists on p. 8 as family #49/50:
Elam, Wm James, 44, farmer; Ellender H., 35; Mordecia (f), 15; Sarilda, 14; Alamander, 12; Willis C., 10; Joseph L., 9; Cyntha A., 7; Nancy, 5; Martha J., 2; John T., 3/12, b. Feb. All born in Kentucky.
Elam, Wm James, 44, farmer; Ellender H., 35; Mordecia (f), 15; Sarilda, 14; Alamander, 12; Willis C., 10; Joseph L., 9; Cyntha A., 7; Nancy, 5; Martha J., 2; John T., 3/12, b. Feb. All born in Kentucky.
