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The Elam Exchange

(Created by Janet Elam Crowley)

 

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My father was Virgil Lee MILLER, born in Wolfe Co., KY 06/23/1903, son of Alfred Miller and Saphronia ALLEN Miller, daughter of Caleb Allen and RHODA Elam. If Marilyn Allen-Wible reads this, please call me at the phone number listed in my profile. I am the 2nd cousin of your father, Harry Allen. I grew up next door to your grandfather, Freeland Allen, during the years he was marrier to Nora (ADAMS) Allen. Gordan, although away at School for the Deaf, was like a brother to me as a child. I remember you as a toddler. My sister is Rhodonna. Hope to hear from you and Harry.
I am new to this and was idly searching the web for my family names and came across this Elam page. I live in the UK and as far as I know my family are essentially English. My grandfather was ERIC Elam and was born around 1905 in South Lincolnshire, UK. I am interested in the name because it is unusual and is not listed in any dictionary that I know of (not this spelling anyway). I would be pleased to hear from anyone about the name as it seem there any many Elams in America. It would be interesting to find out where the name actually descends from. Now I have found this page I will be reading it often!
Any info MCGOFFIN Elam married Roda ?, their daughter MAUD Elam married my grandfather George Washington IGO, March 4, 1898 in Menifee Co Ky. They all came to Washita Co, Oklahoma late 1890s buried at Sod cemetary Washita, Co Ok. Any help please.
I'm descended from MARTIN Elam and Mary PHILLIPS, who were married in Lunenburg Co. VA on 9 Jun 1775. Does anyone have any proof of Martin's ancestry?

Martin Elam was living in Chester Co. SC by November 1790, when he sold slaves to Anderson THOMAS. However, he isn't listed on the 1790 SC federal census. These slaves were the same ones his father-in-law George PHILLIPS had left Mary in his will. In December 1793, a Martin and GEORGE Elam, whom I suspect was his brother, were witnesses for a Chester Co. SC deed of conveyance between Thomas RODEN and Dennis CARRELL. Martin died in Chester Co. SC in 1826. Mary survived him and died in 1829.

I suspect that he was the son of RICHARD and Sarah Elam of Chesterfield Co. Va, but I lack proof. Richard and Sarah Elam did have sons named George and Martin, so there is a good possibility that I'm on to something here. Is anyone else searching this line?

Martin and Mary (PHILLIPS) Elam had the following children: 1. SUSANNA Dyer m Nicholas COLVIN; 2. GEORGE Phillips b 1779, settled in DeKalb Co. GA (my ancestor); 3. RICHARD; 4. SARAH m Caleb DAVIS; 5. ELIZABETH Phillips m Solomon COLEMAN; 6. MARY; 7. MARTHA; 8. PATIENCE; 9. NANCY m Wiley COLEMAN; and 10. FRANCES m John Quirns ARNETTE

Hi! I'm researching FRANCINA Elam and her husband, Henry EASTERLING. They were married on August 13, 1820, in Floyd Co., KY. Their daughter, Susannah Easterling, married James Harvey LACY. Any help given would be greatly appreciated because I have very little to go on. Thanks!
Searching parents and siblings of T. A. Elam, born 3-12-1895 in Roscoe TX. He married GLADYS Elam, 6-1-1916, in Seminole TX. Five children, one girl, 4 boys.
My Grandfather's name was T.A. Elam; his father's name was BERRY Elam. My fathers name was DELNO Dean Elam; he died in 1995.
Thanks to The Elam Page, I have been able to find my great grandmother's parents and as an extra bonus I also got her grandfather. With a little help from the Georgia Archives Dept., I confirmed the data and have officially gone back two more generations. On a forthcoming trip to Richmond, VA I hope to get wills, land records, burial places etc. Am now seeking help on ALBERT P. Elam b. circa 1825, married Marta J. TERNAN who died - then Mary E. FOESEE. If anyone in the system has parents of Albert P. Elam of Powhatan County, VA, would really appreciate it.
I am looking for information on HELEN Elam born unknown in Canton, Fulton, Ill, died unknown abt 1933, buried in Kewanee, Ill, possibly at Pleasant View Cemetery. She married Oden Elrey MCBRIDE; they had: Alfred Clyde McBride, Sheila McBride, Arnold, Oden Elrey Jr (Smokey), Harlan, Lorraine, and William who died at birth 1933. If you have any knowledge of these people please contact me. I am the daughter of Oden Elrey Jr, and Shirley USHMAN. Thank you.
Request information on WILLIS M. Elam (1812 VA) and Mary CALESTER (WALLACE) Elam (1814 VA). Brothers and sisters of Willis M. are listed at my web site.
Searching WILLIS_M. Elam * Sarah Oliver Elam SEAY * Mary CALLISTER WALLACE Elam * DAVID Madison ELEAM * Amanda Rosetta MOORE Eleam. Searching especially for the parents of Willis M. (VA 1812) & Sarah Oliver Elam (1806 SC). Also, does anyone know what county in VA they lived in? Thanks.
Does anyone have information on either PETER Elam b. late 1700's; or BEVERLY (a male) Elam of Powhatan County VA?? I have found Beverly in the 1840 census, but it gives little information on children. No names, etc. I am looking for parents of ALBERT P. Elam and am wondering if Peter Elam may be father to Albert "P" ??
My father JAMES Herman Elam was born in Pontotoc county Ada, Oklahoma In Chicashaw township. He died in the mid 50's at age 39. His grandfather was probably named William and raised the grandchildren Harold, Curtis and Bill (Elam-Butler) along with female children (names unknown). His Mother was native American (full blood Chicashaw). I know nothing about his father. There was a town named Elam somewere in that area (near Broken Arrow, Ok). In my childhood there we visited some relatives who lived around Red Oak, Ok. but don't remember there names. CURTIS Elam was a county superintendent of schools for many years somewhere in W. Virginia. Bill was a policeman in Oklahoma. Trying to find additional information would appreciate any help.