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Abraham Eldridge was born 23 November 1730.¹ He was the son of James Eldridge and Esther Rogers.^1,2

Abraham Eldridge was named in the will of Esther Rogers as her son 26 June 1777 in Evesham Township, Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.²

Amy Eldridge was born before 1722 (based on being at least age 20 at marriage.) She was the daughter of Obadiah Eldridge.¹

Amy married James McClutch, son of Hugh McClutchy and Mary [-?-], before 2 June 1742 in Province of New Jersey.^2,3,1

"At our Monthly Meeting held in Burlington the 2nd day of the 6th month, 1742 --
The overseers being called over there that appeared made answer they had nothing to offer except John Butcher who reported that James McCletche hath gone out in marriage with Amey Eldridge being precautioned wherefore this Meeting declares him out of unity, and appoints the clerk to draw up a paper for that purpose, and bring to next Meeting for approbation."²

Amy Maclotche was received by the Burlington Monthly Meeting by request, recorded on 5 Sep 1750.³

Amy Eldridge witnessed the probate of the estate of James McClutch as executrix and widow 28 July 1770 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.^4,5

Amy Eldridge died between 28 July 1770 and 7 December 1770.⁴

Daniel Eldridge was the son of Jonathan Eldridge and Abigail Atkinson.¹

Daniel Eldridge was named in the will of Jonathan Eldridge as his son 9 October 1764 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

He received 1/3 of the land on which his father lived in Springfield Township, Burlington County, according to the will of his father 9 Oct 1764.¹

Daniel Eldridge made a quit claim for land in West Jersey (unrecorded) to Jonathan Eldridge, Mary Eldridge, and Noah Eldridge (citing Vol. A-G, p. 602). This was land passed to Daniel and his siblings in the will of Jonathan Eldridge in 1764. It appears that brothers David, John and Job were likely deceased by 1776.²

Daniel was listed as a member of the Burlington Monthly Meeting (Old Springfield) along with his three children: Noah, Jonathan, and Mary - no spouse listed.³

Daniel Eldridge died between 3 December 1776 and 20 March 1781 likely in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.⁴

Daniel left a will 10 June 1778 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey, where he resided in Springfield Township. He listed his sister Mary, his mother (unnamed), brother Johathan, brother Noah. Executors were friends Samuel Shinn and David Ridgway. Witnesses were Silvanus Zelley, Isaac Haines and Barzillai Ridgway.⁴

The estate of Daniel Eldridge was inventoried 21 March 1781 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey, and valued at £259.0.0 by Silvanus Zelley and Thomas Enoch.⁴

His will was proved 4 April 1781 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.⁴

David Eldridge was the son of Jonathan Eldridge and Abigail Atkinson.¹

David Eldridge was named in the will of Jonathan Eldridge as his son 9 October 1764 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

He received 1/3 of the land on which his father lived in Springfield Township, Burlington County, according to the will of his father 9 Oct 1764.¹

Elizabeth Eldridge was born after 1765.¹ She was the daughter of Noah Eldridge and Margaret Haines.^1,2

Enoch Eldridge was born 12 September 1743.¹ He was the son of James Eldridge and Esther Rogers.¹

Enoch Eldridge died 1 November 1766 at age 23.¹

Enoch Eldridge was the son of Levi Eldridge.¹

Enoch Eldridge was named in the will of Levi Eldridge as his son 14 April 1773 in Greenwich Township, Gloucester Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

Ezekiel Eldridge was born before 1724 (based on buying property in 1745.)¹ He was the son of Obadiah Eldridge.²

Ezekiel Eldridge bought land in Northampton Township, Burlington County, on 4 May 1745 from Robert Elton (citing Vol. A-K, p. 444.)¹

Ezekiel Eldridge was defendant in a New Jersey Supreme Court case in Burlington County in 1746. The plaintiff was Robert Elton collecting on a debt.³

Ezekiel Eldridge bought land in Springfield Township, Burlington County on 21 Jan 1748 from Thomas Shinn (citing Vol. L, p. 493.)¹

Ezekiel Eldridge sold land in Springfield Township, Burlington County on 5 Feb 1754 to Stephen Gaskill (citing Vol. N, p. 377.)¹

Ezekiel Eldridge's land in Springfield Township, Burlington County, was sold 16 Dec 1755 by the sheriff (citing Vol. L, p. 498.)¹

Ezekiel Eldridge sold land in Deptford Township, Gloucester County on 5 Jan 1758 to James Cattell (citing Vol. P, p. 540.)¹

Ezekiel Eldridge bought land in Gloucester County on 5 Jan 1758 from James Cattell (citing Vol. O, p. 379.)¹

Ezekiel Eldridge was named in the will of Obadiah Eldridge as his son 12 April 1761 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.²

Hannah Eldridge was born after 1765.¹ She was the daughter of Noah Eldridge and Margaret Haines.^1,2

Hannah Eldridge was the daughter of Obadiah Eldridge and Mary Garret.¹

Hannah Eldridge died 20 November 1741 likely in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Province of Pennsylvania, (identified as daughter of Obadiah and Mary.)²

Hannah was buried in Friends Burial Ground, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Province of Pennsylvania.²

Isaac Eldridge was born 23 May 1746.¹ He was the son of James Eldridge and Esther Rogers.^1,2

Isaac Eldridge was named in the will of Levi Eldridge as his brother and executor 14 April 1773 in Greenwich Township, Gloucester Co, Province of New Jersey.²

He was of Haddonfield when referred to in his brother's will.²

Isaac Eldridge was named in the will of Esther Rogers as her son 26 June 1777 in Evesham Township, Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.²

Isaac Eldridge died after 27 July 1814.¹

Jabez Eldridge was the son of Obadiah Eldridge.¹ Jabez and Esther Reeves obtained a marriage license 12 November 1746 (he was of Burlington and she of Northampton.)²

Jabez Eldridge purchased land in Northampton Township, Burlington County on 4 Sep 1756 from Haron Brian (citing Book A-K, p. 584.)³

Jabez Eldridge was named in the will of Obadiah Eldridge as his son 12 April 1761 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

Jabez Eldridge was named in the will of Jonathan Eldridge as his brother and co-executor 9 October 1764 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

Jabez Eldridge witnessed the probate of the estate of James McClutch as a bondsman 28 July 1770 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.^4,5

Jabus and Esther Reeves obtained a marriage license 12 November 1746 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.^1,2

James Eldridge was born 20 February 1704/5 in Philadelphia Co, Province of Pennsylvania, (identified as son of Thomas and Mary, of Philadelphia.)¹ He was the son of Thomas Eldridge and Mary James.¹

James Eldridge was born in 1699.¹ He was the son of Jonathan Eldridge and Martha Wagstaff.²

James and Esther Rogers obtained a marriage license 4 June 1729 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.^1,4,5

James Eldridge bought land in Evesham Township, Burlington County, on 2 Nov 1732 from Jonathan Eldridge, his father. Both were of Evesham Township. The cost was 60 pounds and the property was on the north side of the north branch of Pennsauken Creek containing about 94 acres. Benjamin Brian, Caleb Haines and John Turner witnessed the deed. Entered in court 8 March 1734.^6,7

James Eldridge was named in the will of Jonathan Eldridge as his son 14 September 1735 in Evesham Township, Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.^2,8



James Eldridge was a grand juror in a New Jersey Supreme Court case in 1739.⁹

James Eldridge was listed as a freeholder in Evesham Township, Burlington County, 15 April 1745.¹⁰

James Eldridge died 23 June 1760.¹

James Eldridge was born 27 October 1738.^1,2 He was the son of James Eldridge and Esther Rogers.^2,1,3

James married Hannah Evans, daughter of William Evans, in 1765.²

James Eldridge was named in the will of Esther Rogers as her son 26 June 1777 in Evesham Township, Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.³

James Eldridge died 15 October 1824 likely in Evesham Township, Burlington Co, New Jersey, at age 85.²

James was buried in Friends Burial Ground, Evesham Township, Burlington Co, New Jersey.²

Find A Grave has a brief history of the burying ground: "Cemetery notes and/or description: Evesham Friends Cemetery no longer exist. In 1695, Quakers in New Jersey living between Haddonfield and Mount Holly formed an association called Evesham Meeting and in 1698 built a meeting house at present Mount Laurel. In 1717, a graveyard was established next to the meeting house on land donated by William Evans. Evesham Friends meeting records were kept by Haddonfield Monthly Meeting until 1759, at which time Evesham Meeting became Evesham Monthly Meeting. In 1760, a brick meeting house was built and is still in use today as the Mount Laurel Meeting House. This stone building was built in front of the original meeting house and next to the Evesham Friends Cemetery.

In 1793, the southern part of Evesham Monthly Meeting known as Upper Evesham Meeting and Cropwell Meeting combined and broke away to become Upper Evesham Monthly Meeting, located at Medford. What remained is presently Mount Laurel Township in Burlington County.

In 1798, a new cemetery was established about 1/3 mile away and is today called Mount Laurel Friends Burial Ground. Also, an addition was added to the 1760 building to extend it eastward by 1/2 and the cemetery later covered over. Location of the extinct cemetery is next to the east end of the present stone building and is marked by a post at each corner, which measures about 100 feet by 170 feet. No stones are visible but members of Evesham Meeting who died between 1717 and 1798 are most likely buried there."⁴

James Eldridge was born after 1752.¹ He was the son of Levi Eldridge.¹

James Eldridge was named in the will of Levi Eldridge as his son 14 April 1773 in Greenwich Township, Gloucester Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

Job Eldridge was the son of Jonathan Eldridge and Abigail Atkinson.¹

Job Eldridge was named in the will of Jonathan Eldridge as his son 9 October 1764 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

John Eldridge was the son of Jonathan Eldridge and Abigail Atkinson.¹

John Eldridge was named in the will of Jonathan Eldridge as his son 9 October 1764 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

He received 1/3 of the land on which his father lived in Springfield Township, Burlington County, according to the will of his father 9 Oct 1764.¹

John Eldridge died between 11 October 1764 and 17 April 1775.^2,1

The estate of John Eldridge was inventoried 18 April 1775 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.²

His estate was probated 19 April 1775 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey, (he died intestate and was of Springfield Township, Burlington County; Abigail was administrix.)²

John Eldridge was born after 1765.¹ He was the son of Noah Eldridge and Margaret Haines.^1,2

Jonathan Eldridge was born circa 1725 (based on being about age 25 at marriage.) He was the son of Obadiah Eldridge.¹

Jonathan Eldridge bought land in Springfield Township, Burlington County, on 29 Jul 1748 from James Antrum (citing Vol. GG, p. 245.)

Jonathan married Abigail Atkinson, daughter of John Atkinson, between 3 September 1750 and 4 October 1750 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.^1,2

Jonathan Eldridge was named in the will of Obadiah Eldridge as his son 12 April 1761 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

Jonathan left a will 9 October 1764 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey, where the witnesses were John Zelley, Cornelius Morford and Daniel Jones Jr.¹

He indicated in his will of 9 Oct 1764 that his wife was pregnant and that the child was to share in the estate. He further left 40 pounds to his nephew Samuel Brain when he was 21 and he was to receive three yearly payments thereafter. He also stated that his niece Charity, wife of Milentus Woolston, was to receive six pounds. The name of his plantation was Chestnut Island.¹

Jonathan Eldridge died between 10 October 1764 and 2 November 1764 likely in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

The estate of Jonathan Eldridge was inventoried 17 October 1764 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey, and the estate was valued at £1452.5.1 by Thomas Butcher and John Zelley. Need to examine original record to see if date of inventory is correct.¹

His will was proved 3 November 1764 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

Jonathan Eldridge was born in 1765 (based on being the unborn child of Jonathan noted in his will of Oct 1764.)^1,2 He was the son of Jonathan Eldridge and Abigail Atkinson.¹



Daniel Eldridge made a quit claim for land in West Jersey (unrecorded) to Jonathan Eldridge, Mary Eldridge, and Noah Eldridge (citing Vol. A-G, p. 602). This was land passed to Daniel and his siblings in the will of Jonathan Eldridge in 1764. It appears that brothers David, John and Job were likely deceased by 1776.³

Jonathan Eldridge was named in the will of Daniel Eldridge as his brother 10 June 1778 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.⁴

Jonathan left a will 22 April 1786 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey, where he left his property to John Eldridge, son of Noah, and to Hannah and Elizabeth, presumed daughters of Noah, his brother (all were under 21 at the time). Jonathan was unmarried; he designated his brother Noah and friend John Atkinson to be co-executors.⁵

Jonathan Eldridge died between 23 April 1786 and 25 May 1786 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.^6,5

The estate of Jonathan Eldridge was inventoried 25 May 1786 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.⁶

Jonathan Eldridge was the son of Daniel Eldridge.¹

Jonathan Eldridge was born circa 1657 (based on witnessing a will in 1678 and being at least age 21 at the time.)¹

In a history of New Jersey written in 1765, Smith stated: "In this year [1678] also arrived a ship from London, which brought John Denn, Thomas Kent, John Hollinshead, with their families; William Hewlings, Abraham Hewlings, Jonathan Eldridge, John Petty, Thomas Kirby, with others: The first of these settled about Salem, the rest at Burlington." He did not arrive on The Shield as stated by some. These names are familiar in transactions that Jonathan had during his life. See the attached image of Smith's report (he states no source but the event was only about a century before and within the memory of those living at the time). This is the earliest record of the ship arrivals in 1678 and all other reports are derived from this source.²

Thomas Kerby made a nuncupative (oral) will in Burlington County, Province of West New Jersey, on 8 Oct 1678: "I give to my mother all the estate that I have." It was attested to by Jonathan Eldridge and John Petty. On 13 May 1681 the will was proved and William Hewlins was appointed administrator. The inventory was valued at 14.10.--. Both Thomas Kerby and John Petty had arrived on the same ship as Eldridge.^1,3

At the Burlington Monthly Meeting at John Woolston's house on the 4th of 1st month 1679/80: "Testimony was born against Jonathan Eldredge & Martha Wagstaff because of Their Abominable practices & ungodly prosedings in comitting whoredom one with another which Adulterous practices are Judged forever & Denied by us & they also untill they Repent."⁴

Jonathan Eldridge sold land in West Jersey to John Antram on 3 May 1680 (citing Book B, p. 538). See the 29 Aug 1710 entry for an indenture by John Antram.⁵

Jonathan married Martha Wagstaff between 3 May 1680 and 5 September 1681 likely in Burllington Co, Province of West Jersey.⁶

At a Burlington Monthly Meeting at Thomas Gardiner's house on the 5th of 7th month 1681: "Jonathan Eldrige not answering y^e Meeting according to his promise in doing what he could in order to y^e clearing of Truth of his Unclean & ungodly practices also being Obstinate & refusing to Come to friends . . . draw up a paper by the Next meeting against both him & Martha his wife . . .⁶ "

Jonathan and wife Martha gave a letter of repentance to the Burlington Monthly Meeting on 6 March 1681/82: "Dear friends your Coming & good Councill of Love to us we dearly receive in y^e Love of itt & as for our former Actions we heartyly Desire y^e Lord to forgive us & bring us to have repentance for itt & for ever preserve us in his due fear & Truth & our Desire is y^t we may never more bring any dishonour to God nor his truth nor a Burden upon his people & y^t we may always be preserved out of all y^e snares & temptations of y^e Enemy w^ch all ways is so ready to Ensnare us as for our former action we freely & Clearly give our Testimony against our Selves y^t we condemn all such Evill actions & give our Testimony against y^m all & Desire y^e Lord to Preserve us & y^t we may never Dishonour him nor Bring a Burthen upon his people any more & to y^e Lord Preserve all in fear and Truth: So we So wee Rest your your loving friends

Re^d in y^e Meeting
y^e 6^th of y^e 1^st Month 1681/2          Jonathan Eldrige Martha Eldrige."^7,8

On 29 April 1682 there was a return of survey for Richard Mew of 114 acres near Hannah Kimballs, between Wm Cooper, Jonathan Eldridge, Bernard Devonish and Benj Scott. Mew was in England.⁹

Jonathan Eldridge witnessed the marriage of John Antram and Frances Butcher 15 May 1682 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.¹⁰



Jonathan Eldridge of Hopewell, West Jersey, cordwainer, sold to Thomas Lambert of Nottingham Township, West Jersey, tanner, a house and lot of 1.5 rood, 4 perches in Burlington County and 30 acres in said township - dated 23-24 May 1686.¹²

Joseph Felcone, in his history of Ewing Township in New Jersey, stated: "Thus by 1686 we see that a few individuals were living north of the Assanpink, but these few almost certainly lived in the immediate area of the creek and the Delaware. No one as yet lived on land that is now part of Ewing. In a deed dated May 24, 1686, from Jonathan Eldridge, cordwainer, to Thomas Lambert, tanner, for land in Burlington, Eldridge is described as "of Hopewell"." This is the earliest recorded use of the name "Hopewell." Although it cannot be determined precisely where Eldridge was living at the date of this conveyance, it is doubtful that he lived very far from the Falls." See the attached map.^13,14

Jonathan's name appeared in the inventory of the estate of James Pharow of Nottingham Township, Burlington County - he owed a debt to the estate. Inventory taken 8 Sep 1688.¹⁵

On 23 Jan 1688/89, Thomas Hutchinson of Hutchinson's Manor, Burlington County, yeoman, sold to Jonathan Eldridge of Burlington, cordwainer, 100 acres, upon which Jonathan's dwelling house now stands.¹⁶

On 19 Sep 1694 Thomas Penford of Leicester, England, Jonah Penford of the same place and Joshua Penford of London sold 150 acres in West Jersey to Jonathan Eldridge of Northampton River (Rancocas River), Burlington County, cordwainer. Attorney George Hutcheson of Burlington represented the Penfords and carried out the transaction.^17,18

Jonathan was owed money by the estate of Thomas Lambert, inventory taken 5 Dec 1694. Lambert was of Nottingham Township, Burlington County.¹⁹

Jonathan Eldridge of Burlington County, cordwainer, sold on 21 Feb 1695/96 100 acres near the Falls of the Delaware River (purchased of Hutchinson in 1689) to Moses Pettit, weaver, of Hopewell, Nottingham Township, Burlington County.¹⁶

On 2 Nov 1696 James Bingham of Eversham Township, Burlington County, sold 50 acres at the northeast corner of his plantation to Jonathan Eldridge, cordwainer, of Eversham Township (citing Vol. B, p. 596). The tract was on the north branch of the Pemisawkin Creek (Pennsauken Creek), bought of Samule Coal 13 April 1693.²⁰

Jonathan Elridge had his earmark recorded in Burlington County - although no date was listed, it appears to be circa 1698.²¹

Jonathan Eldridge bought unappropriated land in West Jersey from Francis Collins on 26 Mar 1700.⁵

A survey had been done in Newtown in Bucks County for Jonathan Eldridge for 250 acres some time before 1701, and on 4 Mar 1700/01 William Penn authorized a resurvey of the tract.²²

Jonathan Eldridge Sr and Jonathan Eldridge Jr were witnesses to the will of Thomas Paine of Evesham Township, Burlington County on 8 Feb 1704.²³

Jonathan Eldridge witnessed the marriage of Thomas Eldridge and Mary James 11 May 1704 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Province of Pennsylvania.²⁴

Jonathan resided in Evesham Township, Burlington County, Province of New Jersey, at the time of his son Thomas's marriage.²⁴

At the Burlington Monthly Meeting held at the Meeting House on 2 December 1706, several letters to the Meeting were read regarding mis-behavior by Friends. Among these letters was a pronouncement by the Meeting holding Jonathan and Martha in disunity: "Whereas Jonathan Eldridge of Burlington Shoemaker & Martha Wagstaff his now wife having made a profession of Truth, but not walking answerable thereto but have given way to a loose unbrideled lustfull affection & for want of [?] a sence of y^e fear of God in their hearts have Commited fornication with each other to y^e Great Scandal & reproach of Truth & griefe of y^e Sincear proffesers of itt & they not publickly condemning this their action the which they were from time to time admonished to do & which y^e Said Jonathan Gave us an Expectation y^t he would [?]ut [?] Since refused to do or to come to our Meeting to give us the reson of his refusal wee found our selves Obledged in duty to God for y^e Clearing of his pure Truth to give our testimony against all such practiss & declare hereby to all where this shal come that y^e parties above name are nott in fellowship nor unity with us nor can they be until they repent of & publickly condemn this their ungodly action the which y^t they may do is y^e Earnes desire & [?] of our Sperits

Tho Ellis          Sam^l Cliff          George Hutchins
Danie Leeds          John Woolman?     Walter Pumphen
Robert powell     Seth Smith          W^m Peachee
Tho^s Barton          Thos Budd          Tho^s Gardener
Isaac Meriott          Will Brightwen     John Barton
William Bills          Robert Stacy          John Buther
               Sam^l Jening          Tho^s Gardena Jur."²⁵



Jonathan Eldridge received a legacy in the will of George Smith of Evesham Township, Burlington County, written 15 July 1714 and proved 9 August 1714.²⁷

Jonathan married second Elizabeth [-?-] circa 1715.^28,29

On 27 Dec 1716 John Borton of Evesham Township, Burlington County, sold 50 acres for £2.5.- to Jonathan Eldridge, cordwainer, of the same place. The land was part of a propriety John Borton purchased of Hugh Sharp by indenture on 18 Jan 1715. Sharp had purchased the land from Thomas More and his wife Johanna of Middlesex County through a lease and release on the 8th and 9th of April 1715. Johanna had inherited the land through the will of her father Jonah Smith, dated 16 Feb 1687. John Barton signed the indenture and it was witnessed by Hugh Sharp, Tho Antram and Jno Borradaill.³⁰

There were several wills witnessed by Jonathan Eldridge in Evesham Township between 1724 and 1733 - cannot determine whether this was Jonathan Sr or Jr.³¹

On 21 Sep 1727 Jonathan of Evesham Township, yeoman, sold to James Eldridge of Evesham about 106 acres for 20 pounds. The land was adjacent to that of William Evans, Andrew Conarro, Caleb Haines and Jacob Hecklings. Jonathan signed his name and witnesses were Jacob Heulings, John Turner and Caleb Haines.³²



Jonathan left a will 14 September 1735 in Evesham Township, Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey, wherein he left monies to son Jonathan, son Joseph, son Obadiah and son James. His wife, Elizabeth, was executrix. Other executors were Thomas Hackney and William Thomlinson. Witnesses were Sam^l Atkinson, Sam^l Sharp and John Higby. Jonathan signed his name.^28,35

Jonathan Eldridge died between 14 September 1735 and 2 March 1736 likely in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.³⁵

His will was proved 2 March 1736 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.³⁵

The estate of Jonathan Eldridge was inventoried 4 February 1736/37 and valued at £89.7 by Abraham Haines and Caleb Haines.³⁵

Jonathan Eldridge was born between 1680 and 1683 (based on being at least 21 when witnessing a will in 1704 and after marriage of Jonathan and Martha.) He was the son of Jonathan Eldridge and Martha Wagstaff.¹

Jonathan Eldridge Sr and Jonathan Eldridge Jr were witnesses to the will of Thomas Paine of Evesham Township, Burlington County on 8 Feb 1704.²

There were several wills witnessed by Jonathan Eldridge in Evesham Township between 1724 and 1733 - cannot determine whether this was Jonathan Sr or Jr.³

Jonathan Eldridge sold land in Evesham Township, Burlington County, to James Eldridge on 21 Sep 1727 (citing Vol. GG, p. 100.)⁴

Jonathan Eldridge was named in the will of Jonathan Eldridge as his son 14 September 1735 in Evesham Township, Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.^1,5

Jonathan Eldridge wrote a note to the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting on 23 February 1735/36 giving his consent to the marriage of his son Obadiah Eldridge to Mary Oldman - Jonathan was of Evesham (Township, Burlington County). This Jonathan is not to be confused with his father who had written his will in September 1735 (proven 2 March 1736). No consent would have been needed for a son of the older Jonathan.⁶

Jonathan Eldridge sold land in Evesham Township, Burlington County, on 19 Apr 1737 to James Eldridge (citing Vol. GG, p. 102.)⁴

Joseph Eldridge was the son of Jonathan Eldridge and Martha Wagstaff.¹

Joseph Eldridge was named in the will of Jonathan Eldridge as his son 14 September 1735 in Evesham Township, Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.^1,2

Levi Eldridge was born 27 October 1736.¹ He was the son of James Eldridge and Esther Rogers.^1,2

Levi left a will 14 April 1773 in Greenwich Township, Gloucester Co, Province of New Jersey, where he listed his children and others, but not his wife (presumably deceased at the time). " Son, Enoch Eldridge, this house where I now live, with one acre of land. The rest of lands and moveable estate to be sold, and money divided among my children, Enoch Eldridge, Mary, Thomas, and James Eldridge, when they are of age. Executors - brother Isaac Eldridge, of Haddonfield, and Abraham Allen, of Evesham Township. Witnesses - Jacob Gosling, Joseph Pinyard, James Franklin, Leban Langstaff."²

The estate of Levi Eldridge was inventoried 24 April 1773 in Greenwich Township, Gloucester Co, Province of New Jersey, made by Laban Langstaff and Simeon Zane and valued at £92.4.0.²

Levi Eldridge died before 29 April 1773.^1,2

His will was proved 29 April 1773 in Gloucester Co, Province of New Jersey.²

On 14 Sep 1775 both executors made an accounting - land sold for £421.²

Martha Eldridge was the daughter of Obadiah Eldridge and Mary Garret.¹

Martha Eldridge died 1 June 1746 likely in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Province of Pennsylvania, (identified as daughter of Obadiah.)²

Mary Eldridge was born after 1761.² She was the daughter of Jonathan Eldridge and Abigail Atkinson.^1,3

Mary Eldridge was named in the will of Jonathan Eldridge as his daughter 9 October 1764 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.¹



Daniel Eldridge made a quit claim for land in West Jersey (unrecorded) to Jonathan Eldridge, Mary Eldridge, and Noah Eldridge (citing Vol. A-G, p. 602). This was land passed to Daniel and his siblings in the will of Jonathan Eldridge in 1764. It appears that brothers David, John and Job were likely deceased by 1776.⁴

Mary Eldridge was named in the will of Daniel Eldridge as his sister 10 June 1778 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.⁵

Mary married Caleb Haines, son of Josiah Haines and Abigail [-?-], 15 November 1781 in Springfield Meeting House, Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.³

Mary Eldridge was the daughter of Daniel Eldridge.¹

Mary Eldridge was born 11 May 1710 in Philadelphia Co, Province of Pennsylvania, (identified as daughter of Thomas and Mary, of Philadelphia.)¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Eldridge and Mary James.¹

Mary Eldridge was born after 1752.¹ She was the daughter of Levi Eldridge.¹

Mary Eldridge was named in the will of Levi Eldridge as his daughter 14 April 1773 in Greenwich Township, Gloucester Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

Mary Eldridge was named in the will of Esther Rogers as her granddaughter 26 June 1777 in Evesham Township, Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

Noah Eldridge was born circa 1754 (assuming approximately age 25 at marriage.)¹ He was the son of Jonathan Eldridge and Abigail Atkinson.²

Noah Eldridge was named in the will of Jonathan Eldridge as his son 9 October 1764 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.²

Daniel Eldriege made a quit claim for land in West Jersey (unrecorded) to Jonathan Eldridge, Mary Eldridge, and Noah Eldridge (citing Vol. A-G, p. 602). This was land passed to Daniel and his siblings in the will of Jonathan Eldridge in 1764. It appears that brothers David, John and Job were likely deceased by 1776.³

Noah Eldridge was named in the will of Daniel Eldridge as his brother 10 June 1778 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.⁴ Noah and Margaret Haines obtained a marriage license 31 July 1779 (they were both of Burlington County.)¹

Noah Eldridge witnessed the inventory of Abigail Atkinson 1 March 1786 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.⁵

Noah Eldridge was named in the will of Jonathan Eldridge as his brother and executor 22 April 1786 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.⁶

Noah left a will 24 April 1793 in Burlington Co, New Jersey, where he named wife Margaret; daughters Abigail, Hannah, Elizabeth, Mary and Sarah; son John. He named as executors wife Margaret and her brother Herr Haines. Witnesses were Samuel Fenton, John Atkinson and Adin Atkinson. He was of Springfield Township.⁷

The estate of Noah Eldridge was inventoried 2 May 1793 in Burlington Co, New Jersey, and valued at £684.4.11 by Daniel Zelley and Joshua Newbold.⁷

His will was proved 3 June 1793 in Burlington Co, New Jersey.⁷

Noah Eldridge was the son of Daniel Eldridge.¹

Obadiah Eldridge was born before 1689 (based on purchasing land in 1710.)¹ He was the son of Jonathan Eldridge and Martha Wagstaff.²



Obadiah was a witness to the will of Bernard Lane of Burlington on 25 June 1715.⁴

On 1 Oct 1720 Obediah Eldridge, yeoman of Springfield Township, Burlington County, sold a lot in Burlington to Nicholas Martinuse/Martinaux, yeoman of Burlington. Obediah signed his name and witnesses were Isaac Decow and Richard Eayre. See the attached map to locate the townships of Springfield, Mansfield and Burlington about 1700.^5,6

Obediah Eldredge was owed money in the inventory done for the estate of Enoch Fenton of Burlington town on 31 August 1732.⁷

Obadiah Eldridge was named in the will of Jonathan Eldridge as his son 14 September 1735 in Evesham Township, Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.^2,8

Obadiah Eldridge was plaintiff in a New Jersey Supreme Court case in 1741 in Burlington County. He complained that John Lawton had trespassed.⁹

Obediah Eldridge was listed as a freeholder in Springfield Township, Burlington County, 15 April 1745.¹⁰

Obediah resided in Springfield Township, Burlington County at the time of his death.¹¹

Obadiah left a will 12 April 1761 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey, naming daughter Ame McClutch; named sons Reuben, Ezekiel, Obadiah, Jonathan, and Jabez. He also named daughter Sarah Harris, wife of John Harris, who was executrix. Wife not named, presumed deceased. Witnesses were Abel Thomas, Sarah Woolman and John Woolman.¹¹

Obadiah Eldridge died between 13 April 1761 and 23 May 1762.¹¹

The estate of Obadiah Eldridge was inventoried 15 May 1762 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey, and was valued at £121.10.7-1/2 by Lot Ridgway and Richard Collins.¹¹

His will was proved 24 May 1762 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.¹¹

Obadiah Eldridge was born before 1729 (based on being at least 21 when married.) He was the son of Obadiah Eldridge.¹ Obadiah and Ann Wilson obtained a marriage license 21 April 1740 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.²

Obadiah Eldridge was named in the will of Obadiah Eldridge as his son 12 April 1761 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

Obadiah Eldridge was named in the will of Jonathan Eldridge as his brother and co-executor 9 October 1764 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

Obadiah Eldridge was born circa 1710 (based on being approximately 21 at time of marriage to Phebe Guest.)¹ He was the son of Jonathan Eldridge.^2,1

Obadiah married first Phebe Guest, daughter of George Guest, 7 October 1731 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Province of Pennsylvania.¹

In the marriage certificate for Obadiah and Phebe, Obadiah was identified as being of Philadelphia and the son of Jonathan Eldridge of Evesham in West New Jersey and that he was a cordwainer.¹

"Run away the 5th of May last, from Obediah Eldridge of this city, Cordwainer, a servant man named Thomas LANDSDOWN, aged about 26 years, he is a Bristol man, by trade a Shoemaker, had on when he went away a felt hat, a drugget coat of a deep ash colour, without cuffs, ozenbrigs shirt, and linnen breeches, yarn stockings, and round to'd shoes. He is of a middle stature, large eyes, and full large teeth, some lost before, he is very round shoulder'd. Whoever takes up the said servant and secures him, so that his Master may have him again, shall have forty shillings reward and all reasonable charges, paid by me Obediah ELDRIDGE.

N.B. These are therefore to forewarn all persons to entertain the said servant, at their peril."³

A newspaper item of 1 Jan 1734 stated that William Richman from Wiltshire, servant, age about 23, shoemaker by trade, was a runaway from Obediah Eldridge of Philadelphia.⁴

Obadiah and Mary declared their first intention of marriage at the 27 Feb 1735/36 Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, followed by their second declaration on 26 Mar 1736. Mary had children by a prior marriage and they had been provided for by their father's will.^5,6

Obadiah married second Mary Garret, daughter of Samuel Garret, 22 April 1736 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Province of Pennsylvania, (marriage record signed by Obadiah and Mary as well as many Garret family and other Quakers of the Philadelphia Meeting.)^2,7,8

From an Account of Servants Bound and Assigned Before James Hamilton, Mayor of Philadelphia: "Margaret Bullcok by consent of her grandfather Nathan Watson indents herself a servant to Obadiah Eldridge of Phila and his wife, for eight years and half from Aug 19th 1745, to be taught reading writing and sewing and at the expiration of her time to have two suits of apparel, one of which to be new."⁹

The Philadelphia Monthly Meeting minutes of 24 Nov 1749 contained the following: " The Friends appointed to attend the Quarterly Meeting Meeting[sic] report that they all attended (except Casper Wister) and that Obadiah Eldridge & Mary his Wife signified to that Meeting that they declined prosecuting their appeal and they now by a Friend sent into this Meeting a paper expressing their Concern for not having taken the advice of Friends, but it not being Satisfactory, after Consideration it is agreed the Testimony against them should be read at the Close of one of our Firstday Morning Meetings, this meeting first consented that a few Words which were in the Testimony shoud be erased & omitted which therefore was accordingly done in the Meeting."¹⁰

Caspar Wistar of Philadelphia prepared his will on 13 Feb 1752 and stated: "To son Caspar, he gives his house and lot of ground, in which he now dwells, situate on High St, purchased by him of Obadiah Eldridge and Mary his wife, also ground on Church Alley . . .¹¹ "

Obadiah Eldridge witnessed the burial of Mary Garret 4 February 1768 in Friends Burial Ground, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Province of Pennsylvania.⁸

Obadiah Eldridge was named as a beneficiary in the will of Isaac Williams, a Philadelphia tavern keeper, on 29 Sep 1768.¹²

Obadiah Eldridge died likely 25 September 1770 and likely in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Province of Pennsylvania.¹³

Obadiah was buried 27 September 1770 in Friends Burial Ground, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Province of Pennsylvania.¹³

Rachel Eldridge was born 18 September 1767 likely in Evesham Township, Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.¹ She was the daughter of James Eldridge and Hannah Evans.¹

Rachel Eldridge died 15 January 1854 likely in Chester Township, Burlington Co, New Jersey, at age 86.¹

Rachel was buried in Friends Burial Ground, Evesham Township, Burlington Co, New Jersey.¹

Reuben Eldridge was the son of Obadiah Eldridge.¹ Reuben and Susanna Perkins obtained a marriage license 17 December 1735 in Province of New Jersey.²

Reuben Eldridge was named in the will of Obadiah Eldridge as his son 12 April 1761 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

An item in a Philadelphia newspaper 13 Jan 1763 stated: "The Time of Credit given by the Subscribers to the Purchasers of Goods and Effects sold at Vendue, late belonging to Joseph Wright, of Julias-Town, being expired, all Persons who have not paid for the same, are desired to do it immediately; And such as are indebted to said Joseph Wright, are again desired to discharge their respective Ballances. Attendance will be given at the House of Reuben Eldridge, in Julias-Town, the 24th and 25th Instant . . . ." Julias-Town is Juliustown, Springfield Township, Burlington County so this helps to locate Reuben in Springfield Township.³ Reuben Eldridge died intestate before 27 September 1783 in Springfield Township, Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey, and his widow, Anne Eldridge, was administrix. The inventory was conducted 27 Sep 1783 by David Lawrence and Joseph Biddle, totaling £33.4.6, with a last account of the estate on 2 Dec 1783 by Anne Eldridge (see Liber 25, p. 96 and 100.)⁴

Sarah Eldridge was the daughter of Obadiah Eldridge.¹ Sarah and John Harris obtained a marriage license 24 March 1737 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.^1,2

Sarah Eldridge was named in the will of Obadiah Eldridge as his daughter and executrix 12 April 1761 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

Sarah Eldridge was born 13 July 1778.¹ She was the daughter of James Eldridge and Hannah Evans.¹

She was reported to have moved to the Mount Holly Monthly Meeting by the Evesham Monthly Meeting - date not given.¹

Thomas Eldridge was born before 1684 (based on being at least age 20 at his marriage.)¹ He was the son of Jonathan Eldridge and Martha Wagstaff.¹

In the first announcement of their intention to marry, the minutes of the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting stated: "Jane Breintnall & Margery Stretch Accompanied Thomas Eldrige and Mary James from the Womens Meeting who declared their Intentions of Marriage with Each other It being the first time & the father of y^e young man being present gave his Consent, The young man is desired to bring a Certificate from New-Town Monthly Meeting against his next appearance here."
The "New-Town" referred to here could be Newtown Township in old Chester County, Province of Pennsylvania or it could be Newtown in Bucks County, both of which William Penn planned for the areas outside of old Philadelphia. Most likely it refers to the Bucks County town where Thomas's father had property, which was surveyed in 1701, although it's not clear that a meeting of Friends was established at this time - more research is needed.^2,3

Thomas married Mary James 11 May 1704 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Province of Pennsylvania.¹

On 5 Sep 1715, a tract of 500 acres was surveyed for Thomas Eldridge in Caln Township in Chester County, Province of Pennsylvania.⁴

At the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting of Friends on 31 August 1716: "William Hudson made application to this meeting, on behalf of Thomas Eldridge who is removed from hence with his family into Chester County for a Certificate for him. The meeting appoints W^m Hudson and Thomas Griffith to make the needful Enquiry concerning him, and to prepare a certificate accordingly against next meeting for approbation and signing." After spending several years in Philadelphia, Thomas and his family moved back to the Province of Pennsylvania where he was located before his marriage.⁵

On 12 Dec 1716 Thomas made a request of Chester County: "At the Request of Thomas Eldrige of the County of Chester that we would grant him to take up within the said county five hundred Acres of land for which he agrees to pay to the Propriet^rs use ffifty^Pounds^ Mony of Pensilvania for the whole and the Yearly Quitrent of one Shilling Sterling for every hundred acres. . . ." Signed by Richd Hill, Isaac Norris and James Logan. The warrant was returned to the secretary's office on 2 Feb 1733/4.⁶

On 30 Dec 1718, a tract of 375 acres was surveyed for Thomas Eldridge in Caln Township in Chester County - tract on the "north branch of the Brandywine River" [today's East Branch Brandywine Creek, which runs through Caln Township].⁷

Thomas was not named in his father's will of 14 Sep 1735 so it is possible that he was deceased by this time.⁸

Thomas Eldridge was born after 1752.¹ He was the son of Levi Eldridge.¹

Thomas Eldridge was named in the will of Levi Eldridge as his son 14 April 1773 in Greenwich Township, Gloucester Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

William Eldridge was born 18 February 1740.¹ He was the son of James Eldridge and Esther Rogers.^1,2

William Eldridge was named in the will of Esther Rogers as her son 26 June 1777 in Evesham Township, Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.²

William Eldridge died 31 August 1823 at age 83.¹

William Eldridge was born 9 April 1771 likely in Evesham Township, Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.¹ He was the son of James Eldridge and Hannah Evans.¹

He was reported as disowned by the Evesham Monthly Meeting - date not given.¹

Frank Kenneth Elkins is the son of [-?-] Elkins and Gladys M Moran.¹

Dolly Salina Eller was born between 1815 and 1820.³

Dolly's name was given in John H A Alley's death certificate as "Dolly Reedy" by John's son Robert L.⁴

Dolly married Abraham Alley, son of Howell Lafayette Alley, in 1834.¹

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Iredell Co, North Carolina, in the household of Abraham Alley.²

Dolly Salina Eller died 19 June 1851.⁵

Dolly was buried in Fourth Creek Presbyterian Church Cemtery, Statesville, Iredell Co, North Carolina.⁵

Everett J Ellis was born between 1883 and 1884 in Washington, DC.¹

Everett married May C Conroy, daughter of Thomas F Conroy and Theodosia [-?-], in September 1909.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Washington, DC, enumerated 24 April 1910. Household: Everett J Ellis (26), May O (wif - 22), Leo F (bil - 23), Edna M (sil -17), Theodosia R (sil - 14), Ruth E (sil - 9), and Susie Robinson (serv - 35), residing at 1720 Kilbourne Place NW where Everett worked as a stenographer in the War Department.¹

John A Ellis was born between 1871 and 1872 in Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Stanford M Ellis and Mary E Green.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹ John A Ellis appeared on the 1900 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household; he was a physician.²

Letitia married Nathaniel Barker.¹

Stanford M Ellis was born 22 June 1839 in South Carolina.^1,3

Stanford married Mary E Green, daughter of Augustus P Green and Mary Ann Rudd.⁴

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, enumerated 10 June 1880. Household: Stanford M Ellis (40), Mary E (wif - 36), John A (son - 8), Mary E (mil -63), Foster M McFarland (bil - 26), and Saida H McFarland (sil - 28), residing in the 17th civil district where Stanford M was a farmer.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, enumerated 5 June 1900. Household: Sanford M Ellis (63), Mary E (wif - 58), John A (son - 27), Alice J C Rumsey (boarder - 26), and James O Pearson (boarder - 22), residing at 1009 East 8th Street, Chattanooga, where Sanford M was a grocer and owned his home free of mortgage.²

Stanford M Ellis died 27 June 1918 in Hamilton Co, Tennessee, at age 79.³

Walter Edgar Ellis was born 22 November 1911.^1,2

Walter married Fannie Elizabeth Rudd, daughter of James Edward Rudd and Martha Mae Matilda McBroom, 30 June 1934 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.^3,4

His Social Security Number was 409-09-3184, issued before 1951 in Tennessee.²

Walter Edgar Ellis died 18 February 1988 in Athens, McMinn Co, Tennessee, at age 76.⁵

His obituary stated: "Ellis - Walter Edgar, 76, of 508 Ingleside Ave, Athens, Tenn, died Thursday in a nursing home there. A native of Ellijay, Ga, he had lived in McMinn County most of his life and was retired from the US armed forces. He served in the US Army and US Navy during World War II and the Korean war. A graduate of Cleveland State Community College, he was a member of Keith Memorial United Methodist Church, Meridian Sun Lodge 50 F&AM, York Rite Bodies in McMinn County, Scottish Rite Consistory, Chilhowee Shrine Club, Kerbela Shrine Temple in Knoxville and Athenian Chapter 159 OES. He was a son of the late Arthur and Ina Ellis. Survivors include his wife, Fannye Rudd Ellis, Athens; two sisters, Hazel Sears and Ruby Hunneyman, both of Chattanooga; brother, Efford Ellis, California; several nieces and nephews. . . ."⁵

Walter was buried 20 February 1988 in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Athens, McMinn Co, Tennessee.⁵

Adelaide V Ellmore was born 15 October 1865.¹

Adelaide V Ellmore died 16 October 1865.¹ She was the daughter of James Russel Ellmore and Mary W Arundel.¹

Adelaide was buried in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹

Anne Lovetta Ellmore was born 7 April 1870 in Virginia.^1,4 She was the daughter of James Russel Ellmore and Mary W Arundel.¹

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.²

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.³

Anne Lovetta Ellmore died 26 June 1905 at age 35.⁴

Anne was buried 29 June 1905 in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.⁴

C T Estelle Ellmore was born between 1867 and 1868 in Virginia.²

C married Walter Gray Maffett, son of Peter Fenton Maffett and Ellen Virginia Davis.²

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Walter Gray Maffett.¹

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Walter Gray Maffett.²

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 2 April 1930. Household: Estelle Maffett (62) and Goldie E (dau - 32), residing in the Broad Run district - no occupation listed.³

C T Estelle Ellmore died 9 December 1955 in her residence, Leesburg (near), Loudoun Co, Virginia.⁴

Her obituary stated: "On Friday, December 9, 1955 at her residence near Leesburg, Va, Estelle Maffett, wife of the late W G Maffett, and mother of Miss Goldie E Maffett. . . ."⁴

C was buried 11 December 1955 in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.⁴

Charles married Mary W [-?-].¹

Charlotte Ellmore was born between 1865 and 1866 in Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of James Russel Ellmore and Mary W Arundel.¹

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.²

Emory Staley Ellmore was born 11 March 1915 in Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.^3,4 He was the son of Murphy Dulaney Ellmore and Lena Gray Rollins.¹

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Shenandoah Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Montgomery Co, Maryland, enumerated 11 April 1930. He was an inmate at the Methodist Home for Aged and Orphans in Gaithersburg, age 15 (his mother was matron at the Home.)²

Emory married Virginia May Coffman, daughter of Hubert Nixon Coffman and Io Ramsey [-?-], between 1937 and 1938.^5,4

His Social Security Number was 252-34-1005, issued before 1951 in Georgia.⁶

Emory Staley Ellmore died 13 April 1994 in his home, Amherst, Amherst Co, Virginia, at age 79.^3,4

Emory was buried 16 April 1994 in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.³

His obituary stated: "Emory Staley Ellmore was born the son of the Rev Murphy Dulaney Elmore and Lena Grey Rollins Ellmore, March 11, 1915, in Leesburg, Virginia. He met and married Virginia May Coffman while they were students at Asbury College. They shared a very rewarding life together for 56 years. This life was also shared with their three children, Margaret Ann, Mary Elizabeth, and John Murphy, and their four grandchildren. Emory graduated from Randolph-Macon Academy, Asbury College, and Emory Theological Seminary, but he had what might have been an even stronger preparation for the ministry in that he came from a family of 17 ministers. He began his ministry in the North Indiana conference in 1938, serving West Lafayette-Stiddham Memorial. Later, in seminary, he served the Shady Dale Charge in the North Georgia conference. He started his 44-year ministry in the Virginia conference at the North Frederick Charge, and later Brucetown (Winchester District), Harmony, Hamilton (Alexandria District), Calvary (Staunton District), Princess Anne (Norfolk District), and Mead Memorial-New Hope and Monroe (Lynchburg District). After his retirement in 1984, Emory served an additional seven years at Sardis-Pleasant Grove and Smyrna-Mt Tabor in the Charlottesville District. While in the active ministry, he led Calvary and Henderson churches in significant building programs. Also, while at Calvary, he led the district in members received for one year. Not only was Emory a loving family man, sharing with them in every way he could, but he extended his caring to other children as well by taking them on outings to share in his hobby which was fishing. He possessed a marvelous sense of humor and was the kind of person who was always warmly welcomed by those who knew him. Even in his final illness, his pastor, Marc Brown, was amazed during a visit that it was he who found strength and encouragement from words spoken to him by Emory, who was still concerned about someone else. At his memorial service, one minister referred to him as a gentle man. His touch of life was certainly that, a thing so valuable in our violence-prone world. Emory died April 13, 1994, at his home next door to Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Amherst, Virginia, where a memorial service was held April 16, led by Marc D Brown, pastor. Other ministers taking part in the service were Samuel E NeSmith, Charlottesville district superintendent; Bernard S Via Jr; Robert H Lawrence; and Wrightson S Tongue Sr. Many other fellow ministers attended along with a host of family and friends. It was a beautiful spring day with dogwood and azaleas in full bloom, so apropos of the kind of private smile Emory had his last few days. The Rev James C Sprouse Jr assisted Marc Brown later in the day at the burial service in Leesburg. Many in the later years of their lives have said they wished they had spent more time with their families and less at work. Emory reached a very good balance. As tribute, his wife, Virginia, wrote, at his passing, 'He was a servant of God all the days of his life.⁴'" [From the 1994 Journal of the Virginia Conference:]

Evelyn Ellmore was born between 1912 and 1913 in Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of Henry S Ellmore and Laura B Hummer.¹ Evelyn Ellmore appeared on the 1920 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of George Samuel Ankers, her step-father.¹

She was mentioned in the obituary of George Samuel Ankers 29 April 1955.²

George A Ellmore was born in May 1885 in Virginia.¹ He was the son of George M Ellmore and Mary E Houser.¹ George A Ellmore appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household; he was a farm laborer.¹

George M Ellmore was born in October 1843 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.^2,1 He was the son of Charles W Ellmore and Mary W [-?-].¹

George married Mary E Houser, daughter of Philip Houser and Elizabeth Vaughters, 14 December 1865 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 18 June 1900. Household: George M Ellmore (56), Mary E (wif - 56), George A (son - 15), Mary C Myers (grdau - 12), Charly Fling (emp - 20), and John Harris (emp - 60), residing in Broad Run district where George M was a farmer who rented his property.²

George S Ellmore was born 30 June 1909 in Virginia.^1,2 He was the son of Henry S Ellmore and Laura B Hummer.¹ George S Ellmore appeared on the 1920 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of George Samuel Ankers, his step-father.¹

He was mentioned in the obituary of George Samuel Ankers 29 April 1955.³

George S Ellmore died 4 March 1971 at age 61.²

George was buried in Sterling Cemetery, Sterling, Loudoun Co, Virginia.²

Henry married Laura B Hummer in July 1907.^1,2,3

James Russel Ellmore was born 19 February 1840 in Virginia.^4,6

James married Mary W Arundel, daughter of Joseph Arundel and Honour Lafever, 1 November 1861 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 17 August 1870. Household: James Ellmore (30), Mary W (34), Martha (10), Charlotte (4), Esther (2/12), Charles E Fling (farm worker - 20), and Mary E Lee (domes serv - 25), residing near Farmwell post office where he was a farmer.²

James Russel Ellmore witnessed the marriage of Charles Edward Fling and Sarah Alice Arundel 13 August 1873 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.⁷

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 30 June 1880. Household: James R Ellmore (40), Mary W (wif - 40), Martha S (dau - 16), Charlotte (dau - 13), Anna T (dau - 10), Willie E (son - 7), and John T Jewell (hand - 12), residing in Leesburg district where he was a farmer.³

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 9 June 1900. Household: James R Ellmore (60), Mary W (wif - 62), and Annie L (dau - 30), residing in Broad Run district where he was a farmer.⁴ James Russel Ellmore appeared on the 1910 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Willie E Ellmore, his son.⁵

James Russel Ellmore died 15 April 1918 at age 78.⁶

James was buried in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.⁶

John married Catherine [-?-].¹

John Murphy Ellmore is the son of Emory Staley Ellmore and Virginia May Coffman.¹

John S Ellmore was born 21 April 1863 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.^1,2 He was the son of James Russel Ellmore and Mary W Arundel.¹

John S Ellmore died 14 October 1865 in Farmwell (near) (now Ashburn), Loudoun Co, Virginia, at age 2^1,2 and had the following medical condition noted at death: dysentery.²

John was buried in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹

John W Ellmore was born in November 1828 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.^1,3 He was the son of John Ellmore and Catherine [-?-].¹

John married second Malinda P Houser, daughter of Philip Houser and Elizabeth Vaughters, 28 February 1871 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 25 June 1880. Household: John W Ellmore (52), Malinda P (wif - 30), Katherine B (dau - 9), Harvey (son - 5), Maud (dau - 10/12), and Ugine (sis[in-law] - 26), residing in the Leesburg district where he was a farmer.²

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 23 June 1900. Household: John W Ellmore (71), Malinda (wif - 49), Brewer (dau - 28), Murphy (son - 15) and Marvin (son - 12), residing in Broad Run district where John was a farmer.³

Joseph Marvin Ellmore was born 15 December 1887 in Ryan, Loudoun Co, Virginia.³ He was the son of John W Ellmore and Malinda P Houser.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.¹ Joseph Marvin Ellmore appeared on the 1910 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his mother's household; he was a farm laborer.²

Joseph registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 5 June 1917 in Sterling, Loudoun Co, Virginia, where he lived in Ryan and worked as a farmer for himself. He named his mother as dependent, was single, medium height, slender build, had blue eyes and brown hair.³

Katherine Brewer Ellmore was born in March 1872 in Virginia.² She was the daughter of John W Ellmore and Malinda P Houser.¹

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.²

Margaret Ann Ellmore is the daughter of Emory Staley Ellmore and Virginia May Coffman.¹

Margaret K Ellmore was born between 1911 and 1912 in Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of Henry S Ellmore and Laura B Hummer.¹ Margaret K Ellmore appeared on the 1920 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of George Samuel Ankers, her step-father.¹ Margaret K Ellmore appeared on the 1930 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of George Samuel Ankers, her step-father.²

She was mentioned in the obituary of George Samuel Ankers 29 April 1955.³

Martha S Ellmore was born in 1861 in Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of James Russel Ellmore and Mary W Arundel.¹

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.²

Mary Catherine Ellmore was born between 1813 and 1814 in Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of John Ellmore.³

Mary married John Shryock, son of George Shryock and Mary [-?-], 12 November 1844 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.^3,1

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of John Shryock.¹

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of John Shryock.²

Mary Elizabeth Ellmore is the daughter of Emory Staley Ellmore and Virginia May Coffman.¹

Mary L Ellmore was born between 1845 and 1846 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of Charles W Ellmore and Mary W [-?-].

Mary married William Harrison Fling, son of Sanford Fling and Sarah Elizabeth Blincoe, 6 January 1875 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹

Mary Pauline Ellmore was born between 1908 and 1909 in Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of Henry S Ellmore and Laura B Hummer.¹ Mary Pauline Ellmore appeared on the 1920 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of George Samuel Ankers, his step-father.¹ Mary Pauline Ellmore appeared on the 1930 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of George Samuel Ankers, her step-father; she was a school teacher in a grade school.²

She was mentioned in the obituary of George Samuel Ankers 29 April 1955.³

Maude M Ellmore was born 3 September 1879 in Virginia.^1,2 She was the daughter of John W Ellmore and Malinda P Houser.¹

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.¹

Maude married George Oden Powell.²

Maude M Ellmore died 24 January 1945 at age 65.²

Maude was buried 26 January 1945 in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.²

Maurice Henry Ellmore was born 29 December 1915 in Virginia.^1,3 He was the son of Henry S Ellmore and Laura B Hummer.¹ Maurice Henry Ellmore appeared on the 1920 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of George Samuel Ankers, his step-father.¹ Maurice Henry Ellmore appeared on the 1930 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of George Samuel Ankers, his step-father.²

He was mentioned in the obituary of George Samuel Ankers 29 April 1955.⁴

Maurice Henry Ellmore died 9 September 1969 at age 53.³

Maurice was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, (section 35, site 2210.)³

Murphy Dulaney Ellmore was born 24 August 1884 in Virginia.^1,4 He was the son of John W Ellmore and Malinda P Houser.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.¹ Murphy Dulaney Ellmore appeared on the 1910 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his mother's household; he was a merchant in a retail store.²

Murphy married Lena Gray Rollins between 1913 and 1914.^5,6

Murphy registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in Shenandoah Co, Virginia, where he lived in Mt Jackson and was a minister of the gospel for the Baltimore Conference. He named Lena Gray Elmore as nearest relative, was medium height, slender build, had gray eyes and brown hair.⁴

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Shenandoah Co, Virginia, enumerated 2 January 1920. Household: Rev M D Elmore (35), Lena G (wif - 27), and Emory S (son - 4), residing on Main Street, Mt Jackson, where me was a minister.³

Murphy Dulaney Ellmore died 2 August 1926 at age 41⁵ and had the following medical condition noted at death: peritonitis.⁵

Murphy was buried 4 August 1926 in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.⁵

Philip Harvey Ellmore was born between 1874 and 1875 in Ryan (near), Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹ He was the son of John W Ellmore and Malinda P Houser.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.²

Philip Harvey Ellmore died 15 September 1890 in Ryan (near), Loudoun Co, Virginia,¹ and had the following medical condition noted at death: consumption.¹

Virginia Grey Ellmore was born in 1916.¹ She was the daughter of Murphy Dulaney Ellmore and Lena Gray Rollins.¹

Virginia Grey Ellmore died in 1919¹ and had the following medical condition noted at death: flu.¹

Willie E Ellmore was born 28 February 1872 in Virginia.^2,6 He was the son of James Russel Ellmore and Mary W Arundel.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.¹

Willie married first Genneveive Mitchell between 1895 and 1896.^6,2

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 9 June 1900. Household: William E Ellmore (28), Jenn[?] (wif - 30), and Vert R Mitchell (employee - 24), residing in Broad Run district where he was a farmer.²

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 30 April 1910. Household: William E Ellmore (37), James R (fath - 70), Mary W (moth - 72), and Vernon Suddeth (adoptson - 15), residing in Broad Run district where William was a farmer.³

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Spotsylvania Co, Virginia, enumerated 9 January 1920. Household: Willie E Ellmore (47) and Mary W (moth - 81), residing in Chancellor district where he was a farmer.⁴

Willie married second Mary M [-?-] between 1923 and 1924.⁵

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Madison Co, Virginia, enumerated 25 April 1930. Household: William E Ellmore (58) and Mary M (wif - 47), residing in Robertson district where he was a farmer.⁵

Willie E Ellmore died 29 October 1964 in Madison Co, Virginia, at age 92.⁶

Willie was buried 31 October 1964 in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.⁶

Hannah Elston was the daughter of Samuel Elston and Margaret Hampton.¹

Hannah Elston was named in the will of Mary Cory as her granddaughter 25 April 1770 in Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

Samuel married Margaret Hampton, daughter of Andrew Hampton and Mary Cory.¹

Samuel Elston was named in the will of Mary Cory as her son-in-law and executor 25 April 1770 in Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

David Ely was born in 1800.¹

David married Lucy Hummer, daughter of Thomas Hummer and Nancy McIntosh, circa 1868.¹

David Ely died in 1874.¹

David was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt Co, Illinois.¹

Estelle married Hugh Franks.¹

Charles A Emery was born between 1865 and 1866 in Maine.¹

Charles married May H [-?-] between 1890 and 1891.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Somerset Co, Maine, enumerated 4 May 1910. Household: Charles A Emery (44), May H (wif - 44), Cora E Hayton (fosterdau - 18), and Carl Olear (serv - 20), residing in Athens where Charles A was a farmer on his own account - he owned his farm free of mortgage.¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Washington, DC, enumerated 3 April 1930. Household: Chas A Emery (65) and May (wif - 65), residing at 147 E Street, SE where Chas E was owner of a store, which he had sold three weeks earlier - he owned his home free of mortgage and had a radio (his foster daughter and son-in-law lived in their home.)²

Alton Emfield was born 20 May 1910.¹

Alton married Wilma Pearl Sayre, daughter of Arthur Sayre and Nellie May Harker.²

His Social Security Number was 717-12-1491, issued before 1951 by the Railroad Retirement Board.¹

Alton Emfield died in January 1975 at age 64.¹

Eleanor Emmons was born 5 February 1790.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Emmons and Joanna [-?-].¹

Eleanor supposedly married a Vancleef but I can find no sourced records to support this although Tunis Vancleef was enumerated next to brothers of Eleanor in the 1820 census of Ohio.

Elias Emmons was born 16 March 1795.^2,1,3 He was the son of John Emmons and Joanna [-?-].²

Elias married Martha Post.²

He appeared on the 1820 federal census of Butler Co, Ohio, on census date 7 Aug 1820. Household of Elias Emmons: one male <5, one male 26-45 (Elias), three females <5, one female 26-45, residing in Madison Township, with one person engaged in agriculture. He was enumerated next to James Emmons and Tunis Vancleef.¹

Elias Emmons died in Butler Co, Ohio.³

Elias was buried in Middletown Cemetery, Middletown, Butler Co, Ohio.³

Elizabeth Emmons was born 8 September 1802.¹ She was the daughter of John Emmons and Joanna [-?-].¹

Elizabeth married Thomas Harris in April 1829 (source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Lancaster County, Nebraska.¹)

Hannah Emmons was born 14 September 1797 in New Jersey.¹ She was the daughter of John Emmons and Joanna [-?-].¹

Hannah married Lewis Pierson 6 July 1820 in Hamilton Co, Ohio.^1,2

Hannah Emmons was named in the will of Lewis Pierson as his wife 17 April 1860 in Hamilton Co, Ohio.³

Hannah Emmons died 24 September 1883 in Little Pigeon, Spencer Co, Indiana, at age 86.²

James Emmons was born 25 April 1784.^2,3 He was the son of John Emmons and Joanna [-?-].²

James married first Elizabeth Busenback.²

James married second Hannah Lee.²

He appeared on the 1820 federal census of Butler Co, Ohio, on census date 7 Aug 1820. Household of James Emmons: one male <5, one male 26-45 (James), one female <5, and one female 26-56, residing in Madison Township, with one person engaged in agriculture. He was enumerated next to Elias Emmons and Tunis Vancleef.¹

James Emmons died 17 January 1834 in Butler Co, Ohio, at age 49.³

James was buried in Elk Creek Baptist Church Pioneer Cemetery, Trenton, Butler Co, Ohio.

John Emmons was born 19 February 1755 in Monmouth Co, Province of New Jersey.^2,3

He saw military service during the Revolutionary War. He was a private in the 1st New Jersey Regiment; sergeant in Captain Hunt's (Hunn's?) New Jersey Militia. He enlisted in 1777 for a three-year term.^3,4

John married Joanna [-?-].^5,3

A John Emmons paid taxes in Shrewsbury Township, Monmouth County. He appeared in the 1780-1781 ratables list with 130 acres being taxed. This was followed by taxes in 1784-1786 on 100 acres, presumably because he had sold 30 acres. Most likely another John Emmons appeared in the ratables tax lists for 1789-1808 (1808 was last available microfilmed list) because he was first marked as a single man and with anywhere from no acres to 24 acres.⁶

He appeared on the 1820 federal census of Belmont Co, Ohio, on census date 7 Aug 1820. Household of John Emmins: two males <10, one male 10-16, one male 16-19, one male 16-26, one male 26-45 (John), three females <10, one female 10-16, and one female 26-45, with three people engaged in agriculture, residing in Richland Township.¹

John Emmons died 2 January 1821 in Hamilton Co, Ohio, at age 65.²

John was buried in Carpenters Run Pioneer Cemtery, Blue Ash, Hamilton Co, Ohio.²

John Emmons was born between 1804 and 1805 (aged 30 years on tombstone; twin to William.)^1,3 He was the son of John Emmons and Joanna [-?-].^1,3

John Emmons was also known as John Emans.

He appeared on the 1830 federal census of Hamilton Co, Ohio, on census date 1 Jun 1830. Household of John Emmons: one male <5, one male 20-30 (John), one female <5, one female 20-30, and one female 60-70 (certainly John's mother Joanna), residing in Columbia Township.²

John Emmons died 10 February 1835.¹

John was buried in Sycamore Township Memorial Cemetery, Kenwood, Hamilton Co, Ohio.¹

Jonathan Emmons was born 1 May 1786 in Province of New Jersey.¹ He was the son of John Emmons and Joanna [-?-].¹

Jonathan married Ann Throp 20 January 1814 in Monmouth Co, New Jersey.²

Both Jonathan and Ann appeared in the 1830-1860 censuses for Warren County, Ohio.

Margaret Emmons was born 2 April 1788.¹ She was the daughter of John Emmons and Joanna [-?-].¹

Margaret married [-?-] Fares.¹

Mary Emmons was born 15 November 1782.¹ She was the daughter of John Emmons and Joanna [-?-].¹

Mary married Samuel Barry in 1802.¹

Sarah Emmons was born 2 May 1792.¹ She was the daughter of John Emmons and Joanna [-?-].¹

Sarah married [-?-] Thompson.¹

William Emmons was born 20 April 1804 (twin to John.)¹ He was the son of John Emmons and Joanna [-?-].¹

Margaret Endsley was born in October 1871 in Ohio.¹

Margaret married first James William Caylor, son of James Caylor and Mary Eleanor "Nellie" Maffett, between 1895 and 1896.¹

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Marshall Co, West Virginia, in the household of James William Caylor.¹

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Marshall Co, West Virginia, in the household of James William Caylor, with both of her children alive in 1910.²

Margaret married second Willis Weekley.³

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Marshall Co, West Virginia, in the household of Willis Weekley.³ Margaret Endsley appeared on the 1930 federal census of Marshall Co, West Virginia, in the household of Lloyd Polen, her son-in-law.⁴

Margaret Endsley died in 1934 in Marshall Co, West Virginia.^5,6

Margaret was buried in Fairview Cemetery on Rt 250, Moundsville, Marshall Co, West Virginia.⁵

Sarah English was born 4 July 1749 in King George Co, Virginia Colony.²

Sarah married John Carter Stark, son of Jeremiah Stark and Tabitha Lowry Carter, 4 January 1769 in King George Co, Virginia Colony.^1,3

Sarah English died 28 September 1820 in Sumner Co, Tennessee, at age 71.

Lee M Ennis is the son of Ralph O Ennis and Edith J Maffett.¹

Ralph O Ennis was born 12 April 1890 in Washington, DC.³

Ralph registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 5 June 1917 in Fairfax, Virginia, where he lived in Herndon and worked in "the timber business." He was single and listed his mother as one he was supporting. He was medium height, medium build, had green eyes and black hair.³

Ralph married Edith J Maffett, daughter of Charles James Craven Maffett and Mahala Elizabeth Vansickler.¹ Ralph O Ennis appeared on the 1920 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in the household of George Henry Shryock, husband of his sister-in-law; he worked as a clerek for the government.²

Ralph registered for the World War II Selective Service Draft 27 April 1942 and he lived in Herndon, Virginia. He named Edith M Ennis as a person who would know his address. He worked for Washington Gas Light Company; height 5'-9", weight 165 pounds, had gray eyes, gray hair and ruddy complexion.⁴

Helen Erickson was born between 1895 and 1896 in Canada.¹

Helen married Earl O Roby, son of Alfred E Roby and Frances Hannah Palfreyman, 30 October 1922.^1,2

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Jackson Co, Missouri, in the household of Earl O Roby.¹

Annie Isabelle Ervin was born 6 April 1895.² She was the daughter of David Jasper Newton Ervin and Susan Catherine Jones.³

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Unicoi Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

Annie married [-?-] Fowler.⁴

Her Social Security Number was 412-08-1566, issued in 1973 in Tennessee.²

Annie Isabelle Ervin died 17 March 1997 at age 101 (last residence was Limestone, Washington County, Tennessee.)²

Charles Henry Ervin was born in May 1881 in Tennessee.¹ He was the son of David Jasper Newton Ervin and Susan Catherine Jones.² Charles Henry Ervin appeared on the 1900 federal census of Unicoi Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household; he was a farmer.¹

Cleo Madge Ervin was born 1 March 1901 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of David Jasper Newton Ervin and Susan Catherine Jones.²

Cleo married Ivan Shields Snapp between 1925 and 1926 (based on 1930 census.)³

Her Social Security Number was 413-52-4385, issued in 1951 in Tennessee.¹

Cleo Madge Ervin died 28 January 2005 in Asbury Center, Johnson City, Washington Co, Tennessee, at age 103 (last residence was Limestone, Washington County, Tennessee.)¹

Cleo was buried 1 February 2005 in Evergreen Cemetery, Erwin, Unicoi Co, Tennessee.⁴

Her obituary stated: "Died: 01-28-2005 ERWIN ? Cleo M Snapp, 102, of Snapp Bridge Road, Limestone, died Friday at the Asbury Center in Johnson City. She was a daughter of the late David Jasper Newton and the late Susan Jones Ervin. Mrs Snapp was a former school teacher. During her career she taught in Unicoi County, Washington County, and for several years in Michigan. In her later years, she was the secretary of her family business, J P Snapp & Son. Mrs Snapp was a member of Salem Presbyterian Church at Washington College. She was the widow of Ivan Shields Snapp, who died in 1983. She was preceded in death by three brothers: Charles Henry Ervin, Thomas J Ervin, and William H Ervin; five sisters: Juanita Ervin, Viola Ruth Swingle, Anne Fowler, Sally Blanche Ferenz, and Lena Mae Hartsell. Survivors include several nieces, nephews, and friends. . . . Pallbearers will be Brownlow Yarbor, Carl White, Charles David Ervin, Farrell Ervin, Santo Cicirello, and Earl Fletcher."⁴

Her estate was probated 9 February 2005 in Tennessee and there was a subsequent court case involving the intent of the will.³

David Jasper Newton Ervin was born 16 October 1845 in Tennessee.^2,1

He was the "founder" of Ervin - now Erwin - Tennessee. In 1879 the town of Vanderbilt was renamed Ervin in his honor because of his gift of 30 acres to the county, part of which was used to build a courthouse.²

David married Susan Catherine Jones, daughter of Montraville Jones and Isabella Young, 24 February 1880.²

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Unicoi Co, Tennessee, enumerated 20 June 1900. Household: David J N Ervin (54), Susan C (wif - 40), Charls H (son - 19), Wanneta (dau - 17), Thomas J (son - 14), William H (son - 11), Viola (dau - 8), Anna I (dau - 5), Sallie B (dau - 3), Lena M (dau - 1), Ibia I Jones (mil - 68), and Hue A Jones (bil - 37), residing in the 5th district where David J N was a farmer.¹

David Jasper Newton Ervin died 22 September 1914 at age 68.²

Juanita Ervin was born in March 1883 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of David Jasper Newton Ervin and Susan Catherine Jones.²

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Unicoi Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

Lena Mae Ervin was born 28 March 1899.² She was the daughter of David Jasper Newton Ervin and Susan Catherine Jones.³

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Unicoi Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

Lena married [-?-] Hartsell.⁴

Her Social Security Number was 410-40-9060, issued before 1951 in Tennessee.²

Lena Mae Ervin died 26 June 2002 at age 103 (last residence was Limestone, Washington County, Tennessee.)²

Sally Blanche Ervin was born in January 1897 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of David Jasper Newton Ervin and Susan Catherine Jones.²

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Unicoi Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

Sally married [-?-] Ferenz.³

Thomas Jefferson Ervin was born 9 June 1885 in Tennessee.^1,2 He was the son of David Jasper Newton Ervin and Susan Catherine Jones.³

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Unicoi Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹

Thomas registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in Johnson City, Washington Co, Tennessee, where he lived on RFD 2, Jonesboro, and was a farmer. He named Mrs Susan C Ervin of Jonesboro as nearest relative; medium height, stout, had blue eyes and dark hair.²