Born before 1770 [location unknown]
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Jane Gaddy
— married
31 Jan 1791 in Bedford, Virginia, United States
Descendants
Died
about 1846
after about age 76
in
Bedford, Virginia, United States [uncertain]
Problems/Questions
Profile last modified 24 Nov 2020
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Biography
Elisha was born probably before 1771. He passed away in 1846.
Marriage
Elisha married Jane Gaddy on 31 Jan 1799 in Bedford County, Virginia. Surety posted by Joseph Gadde (Gaddy).[1] [2]
Sources
↑ Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, 1750 - 1930 , William Wade Hinshaw. Vol. VI, Page 1014, Marriage Bonds of Bedford Co., Virginia
↑ Ancestry.com U.S., Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol I–VI, 1607-1943
Census, marriage and probate. Birth as published in Whitten & Allied Families by Virginia Wood Alexander who stated Bible record as source.
Note
Birthdate of 30 Jan 1788 cannot be correct. Marriage records from Bedford County, Virginia show his marriage as 31 Jan 1791. I doubt he was 3 years old at marriage! BJS
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