Family Group Sheet
NameJohn J. Elliott
Birth16 Sep 1855, Morgan Co., Kentucky
Death17 Mar 1923, Carter Co., Kentucky
BurialCarter Cemetery, Grayson, Carter Co., Kentucky
FatherJackson Elliott (~1816-<1900)
MotherElizabeth Craig (~1811-<1870)
Marriage24 Aug 1877, Elliott Co., Kentucky
SpouseAngeline Stephens
Birth17 Mar 1861, Morgan Co., Kentucky
Death1 Mar 1940, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky
BurialCarter Cemetery, Grayson, Carter Co., Kentucky
FatherGilbert Stephens (~1836-)
MotherMary Jane Evans (~1832-)
Notes for John J. Elliott
Morgan Co., Ky birth records list John Elliott, born 16 Sep 1855, father Jackson Elliott, mother’s maiden name Elizabeth Craig.
His death certificate records John Elliott, age 67 years 1 month 15 days, born 2 March 1852 in Kentucky, died 17 Mar 1923 in Grayson, Carter Co., Ky, married (? - there is an X through the bottom left corner of the marital status field, partially obscuring the instructions “Widowed, or Divorced (Write the word)”, and a line through the word “Whether”, leaving only the choice “Married” unobstructed), farmer, father Jack Elliott, born in Kentucky, maiden name and birthplace of mother not known, cause of death lobar pneumonia, informant Jocah Elliott, Grayson, Ky, burial in Stinson, Ky.
His death certificate records John Elliott, age 67 years 1 month 15 days, born 2 March 1852 in Kentucky, died 17 Mar 1923 in Grayson, Carter Co., Ky, married (? - there is an X through the bottom left corner of the marital status field, partially obscuring the instructions “Widowed, or Divorced (Write the word)”, and a line through the word “Whether”, leaving only the choice “Married” unobstructed), farmer, father Jack Elliott, born in Kentucky, maiden name and birthplace of mother not known, cause of death lobar pneumonia, informant Jocah Elliott, Grayson, Ky, burial in Stinson, Ky.
Notes for Angeline Stephens
Her death certificate records Angeline Elliott, age 79 years 11 months 14 days, born 17 Mar 1860 in Elliott Co., Ky, died 1 Mar 1940 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, length of residence in community 9 years, widow of John Elliott, father Gilbert Stephens, mother’s maiden name Mary Jane Evans, both born in Ky, cause of death terminal bronchial pneumonia, informant W. M. Elliott, R.F.D. #1, Ashland, Ky, burial in Carter Cemetery, Carter Co.
Census records are more consistent with a birth date in March 1861.
Census records are more consistent with a birth date in March 1861.
Notes for John J. & Angeline (Family)
Elliott Co., Ky marriage records list the marriage on 24 Aug 1877 of John J. Elliott, age 22, to Angeline Stephens, age 17, both born in Morgan Co., Ky and residents of Elliott Co.
Census
1880 census of Lewis Co., Ky, Esculapia precinct, enumerated 15 June, lists on p. 34 as family #286/296:
Ellett, John, 22, farmer; Angeline, 18, wife; Cordelia, 1, dau. All born Ky Ky Ky.
The previous household is headed by John’s brother Alex, who is married to Angeline’s sister Martha. Their brother Neal is at household #288/298.
1900 census of Elliott Co., Ky, Devils Fork precinct, enumerated June (undated), lists on p. 2B as family #35:
Elliott, John, 44, b. Sep 1855, farming; Angeline, wife, 39, b. Mar 1861, married 22 years, mother of 5 children, 5 living; Emma, dau, 16, b. Feb 1884; Jacob, son, 13, b. Feb 1887; Willie, son, 10, b. Sep 1889. Stevenson, Mary J., mother-in-law, 62, b. Mar 1838, widowed, mother of 3 children, 2 living. Whitt, Leander, nephew, 16, b. Aug 1883; Allie, niece, 15, b. June 1885. All born Ky Ky Ky.
Leander and Allie Whitt are probably the children of Angeline’s sister Susan, since John had no sisters, and Angeline’s mother is recorded as having one deceased child. The preceding household is again headed by Alex and Martha. John’s brother Robert is above them.
1910 census of Carter Co., Ky, Geigerville precinct, enumerated 25 April, lists on p. 6B as family #105/108, on Wilson Creek Road:
Elliott, John, 54, farmer; Angeline, wife, 48, first marriage for both, married 35 years, mother of 5 children, 5 living; Jake, son, 22; Willie, (relationship blank), 20. Whitt, Leeander, nephew, 23. All born Ky Ky Ky.
Ellett, John, 22, farmer; Angeline, 18, wife; Cordelia, 1, dau. All born Ky Ky Ky.
The previous household is headed by John’s brother Alex, who is married to Angeline’s sister Martha. Their brother Neal is at household #288/298.
1900 census of Elliott Co., Ky, Devils Fork precinct, enumerated June (undated), lists on p. 2B as family #35:
Elliott, John, 44, b. Sep 1855, farming; Angeline, wife, 39, b. Mar 1861, married 22 years, mother of 5 children, 5 living; Emma, dau, 16, b. Feb 1884; Jacob, son, 13, b. Feb 1887; Willie, son, 10, b. Sep 1889. Stevenson, Mary J., mother-in-law, 62, b. Mar 1838, widowed, mother of 3 children, 2 living. Whitt, Leander, nephew, 16, b. Aug 1883; Allie, niece, 15, b. June 1885. All born Ky Ky Ky.
Leander and Allie Whitt are probably the children of Angeline’s sister Susan, since John had no sisters, and Angeline’s mother is recorded as having one deceased child. The preceding household is again headed by Alex and Martha. John’s brother Robert is above them.
1910 census of Carter Co., Ky, Geigerville precinct, enumerated 25 April, lists on p. 6B as family #105/108, on Wilson Creek Road:
Elliott, John, 54, farmer; Angeline, wife, 48, first marriage for both, married 35 years, mother of 5 children, 5 living; Jake, son, 22; Willie, (relationship blank), 20. Whitt, Leeander, nephew, 23. All born Ky Ky Ky.
