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Eli Elwell (1827 - 1862)

Eli Elwell
Born in Howard, Knox County, Ohio, United Statesmap
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Son of and
Brother of , , , and
Husband of — married 1 Mar 1849 in McDonough County, Illinois, United Statesmap
[children unknown]
Died at age 35 in Tennessee, United Statesmap
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Biography

Eli Elwell, son of Thomas and Mary (Engle) Elwell, was born on 12 Feb. 1827 in Howard, Knox County, Ohio.[1][2]

He married Mary Ann McKee, daughter of James and Elizabeth (Plaster) McKee, on 1 March 1849 at McDonough County, Illinois.[3][1][2]

He was a farmer when he and Mary appeared on the census of 9 Oct. 1850 at Vermont, Fulton County, Illinois.[4] He was a farmer when he and Mary appeared on the census of 7 June 1860 at New Salem Township, McDonough County, Illinois. His mother was living with them.[5]

Eli was killed on 30 Dec. 1862 during the Civil War at the battle of Stone River Tennessee.[2] His body was brought home to be buried at Foster Point Cemetery, Table Grove, McDonough County, Illinois. His memorial has biographical material and a link to that of Mary.[1]

Children of Eli and Mary

  1. Jonathan Dean b. 1850.
  2. James McKee. b. 1852.
  3. Julia Elizabeth b. 1854.
  4. Mary E. b. 1856
  5. Thomas Lafayette b. 1857.
  6. Frances E. b. 1859.
  7. Melissa Ginerva b. 1861.[6]

Census

9 Oct. 1850

Vermont, Fulton County, Illinois

  • Eli Ellwell 25 b. OH farmer.
  • Mary Ellwell 20 b. KY.
  • Jonathan Ellwell 3/12 b. IL.[4]
7 June 1860

New Salem Township, McDonough County, Illinois

  • Eli Elwell 33 b. OH farmer.
  • Mary Elwell 31 b. IL.
  • Jonathan Elwell 10 b. IL.
  • James Elwell 8 b. IL.
  • Julia Elwell 6 b. IL.
  • Thomas Elwell 3 b. IL.
  • Frances Elwell 8/12 b. IL.
  • Mary Elwell 53 b. VA.[5]

Sources

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 MEMORIAL ID 40730180 Eli Elwell
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Frank Bevc - Puritans, Patriots and Pioneers. An Elwell Family History. 2016. pages 279-282.
  3. ↑ Eli Elwell. Spouse Name: Mary Ann McKee Illinois, Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Year: 1850; Census Place: Vermont, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: M432_107; Page: 97A; Image: 61 1850 US Census Eli Ellwell
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Year: 1860; Census Place: New Salem, McDonough, Illinois; Roll: M653_201; Page: 388; Family History Library Film: 803201 1860 US Census Eli Elwell.
  6. ↑ Children page 280 Bevc. and their parents' memorials at Find A Grave.




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