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David Bruce Elya (1844 - 1934)

David Bruce Elya
Born in Orleans, New York, United Statesmap
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Died at age 90 in Noble Township, Branch, Michigan, United Statesmap
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Biography

David Bruce Elya was born on 12 March 1844 in Orleans, New York, United States, son of David Elya and Elizabeth Green.

In the 1850 census Bruce (age 6) was in Springfield Township, LaGrange, Indiana, United States.[1]

In the 1870 census D (age 26) was in Springfield Township, LaGrange, Indiana, United States.[2]

In the 1880 census David (age 35), Farmer, was the married head of household in Springfield Township, LaGrange, Indiana, United States.[3]

Bruce's son Guy Elya married Victory Long on 10 November 1894 in , St. Joseph, Michigan, United States.[4][5][6][7][8]

In the 1900 census David (age 56) was the widowed father-in-law of Alfred Smith in Springfield Township, LaGrange, Indiana, United States.[9]

In the 1910 census D (age 66) was the widowed father-in-law of Fred A Smith in Noble, Branch, Michigan, United States.[10]

In the 1920 census David (age 75) was the widowed father-in-law of Elfred A Smith in Noble Township, Branch, Michigan, United States.[11]

In the 1930 census David (age 86) was the widowed grandfather of Vern E Smith in Noble Township, Branch, Michigan, United States.[12]

David, son of David Elya & Elizabeth Green, died (age 90) on 27 April 1934 in Noble, Branch, Michigan, United States.[13]

David died on 27 April 1934 and was buried in Bronson, Branch, Michigan, United States.[14]

Bruce's son Guy Elya died on 23 May 1940 in Norwood Park, Cook, Illinois, United States.[15][16]

David's daughter Florence Myrtle Rhinard died on 13 October 1944 in Fawn River, St Joseph, Michigan, United States.[17][18]

Sources

  1. ↑ 1850 Census: "United States Census, 1850"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 28; Digital film/folder number: 004192462; FHL microfilm: 442935; Image number: 146; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01149-2
    FamilySearch Record: MHJG-TH9 (accessed 24 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-XCM7-83
    Bruce Elija (6) in Springfield Township, LaGrange, Indiana, United States. Born in New York.
  2. ↑ 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870"
    citing Page: 12; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 23; Digital film/folder number: 004263405_001_M9CX-XF8; FHL microfilm: 000545832; Image number: 336; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01432-4
    FamilySearch Record: MXFW-H5Z (accessed 24 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-64P3-MT2
    D B Elya (26) in Springfield Township, LaGrange, Indiana, United States. Born in New York.
  3. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
    citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00089; Digital film/folder number: 005157832; FHL microfilm: 1254290; Image number: 686; Sheet number: 340; Sheet letter: D
    FamilySearch Record: MH9N-VWB (accessed 24 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBZ-CFD
    David B Elya (35), married, Farmer, head of household in Springfield Township, LaGrange, Indiana, United States. Born in New York, United States.
  4. ↑ Marriage of son Guy Elya: "Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940"
    citing Page: 107; Digital film/folder number: 004674272; FHL microfilm: 001295530; Image number: 292; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: V01647-5
    FamilySearch Record: VNLQ-SYR (accessed 24 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 939V-J5V8-D
    Bruce Elya's son Guy Elya marriage to Victory Long on 10 Nov 1894 in , St. Joseph, Michigan, United States.
  5. ↑ Marriage of son Guy Elya: "Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004207828; FHL microfilm: 2342500
    FamilySearch Record: FC1L-FMQ (accessed 24 February 2024)
    Bruce Elya's son Guy Elya marriage to Vickie Long on 10 Nov 1894 in Sturgis, St. Joseph, Michigan, United States.
  6. ↑ Marriage of son Guy Elya: "Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004207828; FHL microfilm: 2342500
    FamilySearch Record: FC1L-JN5 (accessed 24 February 2024)
    Bruce Elya's son Guy Elya marriage to Vickie Long on 10 Nov 1894 in Sturgis, St. Joseph, Michigan, United States.
  7. ↑ Marriage of son Guy Elya: "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004207828; FHL microfilm: 2342500; Image number: 482; Indexing batch: M01803-2
    FamilySearch Record: NQ33-5P7 (accessed 24 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DYH9-777
    Bruce Elya's son Guy Elya marriage to Vickie Long on 10 Nov 1894 in Sturgis, St Joseph, Michigan.
  8. ↑ Marriage of son Guy Elya: "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004207828; FHL microfilm: 2342500; Image number: 14; Indexing batch: M01802-9
    FamilySearch Record: NQ39-KZ7 (accessed 24 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DYH9-73L
    Bruce Elya's son Guy Elya marriage to Vickie Long on 10 Nov 1894 in Sturgis, St Joseph, Michigan.
  9. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 66; Digital film/folder number: 004118626; FHL microfilm: 1240383; Image number: 299; Sheet number: 8; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00781-8
    FamilySearch Record: MM1K-G8K (accessed 24 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6GYS-DXG
    David B Elya (56), widowed father-in-law, in household of Alfred Smith (43) in Springfield Township, LaGrange, Indiana, United States. Born in New York.
  10. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004972470; FHL microfilm: 1374652; Image number: 402; Sheet number: 4; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03433-7
    FamilySearch Record: MLPJ-J4Y (accessed 24 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRJT-LCG
    D B Elya (66), widowed father-in-law, in household of Fred A Smith (53) in Noble, Branch, Michigan, United States. Born in New York.
  11. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 78; Digital film/folder number: 004966137; FHL microfilm: 1820758; Image number: 940; Sheet number: 3; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N02008-9
    FamilySearch Record: MZSX-Q15 (accessed 24 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RXR-Z
    David Bonee Elija (75), widowed father-in-law, in household of Elfred A Smith (62) in Noble Township, Branch, Michigan, United States. Born in New York.
  12. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 92; Digital film/folder number: 004951133; FHL microfilm: 2340712; Image number: 935; Sheet number: 3; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03860-2
    FamilySearch Record: XQYM-QVH (accessed 24 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR4F-41X
    David B Elya (86), widowed grandfather, in household of Vern E Smith (42) in Noble Township, Branch, Michigan, United States. Born in New York.
  13. ↑ Death: "Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 005363561; FHL microfilm: 001973195; Image number: 2611
    FamilySearch Record: KFH9-YNB (accessed 24 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-G11K-228
    David Bruce Elya death 27 Apr 1934 (born 12 Mar 1844), son of David Elya & Elizabeth Green, in Noble, Branch, Michigan, United States.
  14. ↑ Burial: "Find A Grave Index"
    citing record ID 83252631, Find a Grave
    FamilySearch Record: QVL9-9J5Q (accessed 24 February 2024)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #83252631
    David Bruce Elya burial (died on 27 Apr 1934) in Bronson, Branch, Michigan, United States of America. Born on 12 Mar 1844.
  15. ↑ Death of son Guy Elya: "Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1871-1998"
    citing Entry: 308; Digital film/folder number: 100587315; Image number: 167
    FamilySearch Record: Q2MH-3WGQ (accessed 24 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-99KB-YWHB
    Bruce Elya in death record for son Guy Elya 23 May 1940 in Norwood Park, Cook, Illinois, United States.
  16. ↑ Death of son Guy Elya: "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947"
    citing Reference: cn 308; Digital film/folder number: 4008552; FHL microfilm: 1831997; Image number: 343; Record number: 4; Packet letter: D
    FamilySearch Record: N3ZH-352 (accessed 24 February 2024)
    Bruce Elya in death record for son Guy Elya 23 May 1940 in Norwood Park, Cook, Ill..
  17. ↑ Death of daughter Florence Myrtle Rhinard: "Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 005240511; FHL microfilm: 001973109; Image number: 2762
    FamilySearch Record: KF7F-NTZ (accessed 24 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-81SX-972K
    David Bruce Elya in death record for daughter Florence Myrtle Rhinard 13 Oct 1944 in Fawn River, St Joseph, Michigan, United States.
  18. ↑ Death of daughter Florence Myrtle Rhinard: "Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007700828; FHL microfilm: 1940441; Record number: 141; Packet letter: B
    FamilySearch Record: FHWY-9BB (accessed 24 February 2024)
    David Bruce Elya in death record for daughter Florence Myrtle Rhinard 13 Oct 1944 in Fawn River Township, St. Joseph, Michigan, United States.

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