Lewis married Ada Ida Graham on 19 Mar 1903 in Montgomery County, Indiana, USA. Ada (daughter of George F. Graham and Rachel Rachael F. Smith) was born on 1 Oct 1883 in Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana; died between 25 and 26 Apr 1913 in 29y, 7M, 25D; Montgomery County, Indiana; was buried in Apr 1913 in Russelleville Cemetery, Russelleville, Putnam County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SOURCE: "Montgomery County, Indiana USGenWeb Project
BIOGRAPHY
Ida Graham
Waveland Independent - MAY 2, 1913
Ida Graham, the daughter of George and Rachel Graham was born nearWaveland, October 1, 1883 and died at the home of her parents April26, being 29 years, 7 months and 25 days old, the day of her death.She was the eldest of six children, two of whom preceded her to thebetter land. On the 19 th day of March, 1903, she was married to LewisC. Hennings. To this union four children were born, one boy and threegirls, all of whom are living and were present at the time of herdeath. She leaves a father, mother, sister, two brothers, a husbandand four children, and many friends to mourn her loss. She was aloving mother, and a good neighbor. She was ready to go when hermaster called her. While she belonged to no Church she always held tothe Methodist. Her greatest desire was to bring up her family. Funeralservices were held Sunday April 27, at the Russellville MethodistChurch, by the Rev. William Broomfield. The pall bearers were Mrs. IdaGrimes, Mrs. Edith Wiltermood, Mrs. Sable McCall, Mrs. Florence Rayl,Mrs. Jennie Proctor, and Miss Norah Harvey. Burial at the RussellvilleCemetery.
? Copyright 9-9-2007 Karen Zach
HTML By: Blacksheep Genealogy
Citation: The Indiana GenWeb Project, Copyright ?1997-2007, MontgomeryCounty Website http://ibssg.org/montgomery/" [Transcribed 19 March2008, SLJuhl, Compiler]

Notes:

SOURCE: Two children died in infancy and will not be listed here. Nonames available.
"OBITUARY - GEORGE F. GRAHAM: George F. Graham died at his home onWest Main Street early on Wednesday morning. He has been confined tohis bed for several months following two strokes of paralysis.Funeral services were held at the Russellville M. E. (Methodist)Church on Thursday morning. Interment in Russellville Cemetery. /Mr. Graham was the son of James C. and Mary (Elkins) Graham, and wasborn in Jackson Co., Aug. 9, 1842. Nearly all his life, however, hasbeen spent in the neighborhood of Waveland and Russellville. For manyyears he lived on the farm, east of town. He also engaged in thethreshing business and breeding horses, and was widely known and wellliked. / His first wife, who died in 1879, was Miss Lydia Lookabill. Nov. 2, 1882, he married Miss Rachel Smith, of Alamo. Six childrenwere born to them. Two died in infancy, and a daughter. Mrs. AdaHenning, died April 13, the present year. There are living two sons,Aaron and Victor; a daughter, Dilla; and three grandchildren." (Nodate given for the article nor newspaper listed)[Transcribed 13 Jan2005, SLJuhl, Compiler]

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: George F Graham
Age: 7
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1843
Birth Place: Indiana
Gender: Male
Home in 1850(City,County,State): Hamilton, Jackson, Indiana
Household Members: Name Age
Aaron A Graham 6
George F Graham 7
James C Graham 50
James F Graham 4
Jonathan Graham 17
Mary Graham 30
Norval Hamilton 26
Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Hamilton, Jackson, Indiana;Roll: M432_152; Page: 97; Image: 197. Ancestry.com. 1850 UnitedStates Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: TheGenerations Network, Inc., 2005.

SOURCE: "18 Aug 1860 United States Federal Census; page 183
Name: George Graham
Age in 1860: 18
Birth Year: abt 1842
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1860: Green, Parke, Indiana
Gender: Male
Post Office: Portland Mills
James C. Graham 60, M, Farmer, NC
Mary 46 ? can't read very well, F, TN
George 18, M, Farm Boy, IN
Aaron 16, M, Indiana
Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Green, Parke, Indiana;Roll: M653_287; Page: 774; Image: 776, dwelling 1332/1322.
Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census[database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc.,2004." [Transcribed 13 Jan 2005, SLJuhl, Compiler]

SOURCE: "07 July 1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Lydia Grayham
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1846
Age in 1870: 24
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1870: Russell, Putnam, Indiana
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Russellville
George F. Grayham (Graham) 28, M, W, Farm Labor, 400, Indiana
Lydia 24, F, W, Keeping house, Indiana
Harris Noah 10, M, W, At Home, Indiana
NOTE: Living next door to William H. Elkins (half-brother), and nearGeorge W. Proctor, Hermin Proctor, Franklin Hamilton, and MaryReynolds Elkins Graham (Mother).
Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Russell, Putnam, Indiana;Roll: M593_353; Page: 229; Image: 459; page 3; dwelling 20/20.
Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census[database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc.,2003." [Transcribed 13 Jan 2005, SLJuhl, Compiler]

SOURCE: "03 June 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: George F. Graham
Home in 1880: Brown, Montgomery, Indiana
Age: 37
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1843
Birthplace: Tennessee
Relation to Head of Household: Brother
Father's birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: Farm Hand
Marital Status: Widower
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Aran Graham 36 (Brother), Farmer, IN, NC,TN
Ardilla Graham 23 (sister-in-law), IN, NC, NC
Ida Graham 12 (niece), IN, IN, IN
George F. Graham 6 (nephew), IN, IN, IN
George F. Graham 37 (Self), Farm Hand, TN, NC, NC
Mary A. Graham 70 (mother-Mary A. Reynolds Elkins Graham), TN. NC, NC
John Graham 20 Farm Hand, IN, IN, IN
John McEnachan 47 Boarder, mail carrier
Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Brown, Montgomery, Indiana;Roll: T9_300; Family History Film: 1254300; Page: 450.4000;Enumeration District: 108; Image: 0544; super 4; page 4; dwelling39/39.
Source Information: Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ ofLatter-day Saints. 1880 United States Federal Census [databaseon-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005."[Transcribed 13 Jan 2005, SLJuhl, Compiler]

SOURCE: "08 June 1900 United States Federal Census
Name: George K Graham (George F. Graham)
Home in 1900: Brown, Montgomery, Indiana
Age: 57
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1843
Birthplace: Indiana
Relationship to head-of-house: Head
Spouse's Name: Rachal f
Race: White, Farmer
Household Members: Name Age
George K Graham 57 IN
Rachal f Graham 45, wife, 4 child/4 living, IN
Ada Graham 16 dau., IN
Aron A Graham 14 son, IN
Victor Graham 9 son, IN
Dille Graham 5 dau., IN
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Brown, Montgomery, Indiana;Roll: T623 393; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 98; super 9; dwelling106/203.
Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census[database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc.,2004." [Transcribed 13 Jan 2005, SLJuhl, Compiler]

SOURCE: "04 May 1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Geo Graham
Age in 1910: 67
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1843
Birthplace: Indiana
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: North Carolina
Mother's Birth Place: Kentucky
Spouse's Name: Rachel
Home in 1910: Brown, Montgomery, Indiana
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Geo Graham 67 Farmer
Rachel Graham 56 6 child/4 living, IN., VA., Can't read birthplace
Adrain Graham 24 Farmer
Victor Graham 20 Farmer
Dilla Graham 15
Floyd Graham 9 grandson
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Brown, Montgomery, Indiana;Roll: T624_371; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 151; Image: 1083;Super. 9; dwelling 270/272.
Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census[database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc.,2006." [Transcribed 13 Jan 2005, SLJuhl, Compiler]

George married Rachel Rachael F. Smith on 2 Nov 1882 in Montgomery County, Indiana, USA. Rachel (daughter of Joseph Smith and Mary L. Rush) was born on 20 Sep 1854 in Alamo, Montgomery County, Indiana; died on 11 Feb 1918 in 63 Y, 4 M, 21 D; Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana; was buried in Feb 1918 in Russellville Cemetery, Russell Township, Putnam County, Indiana; Lot # 99, With Husband Per Headstone. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

RACHEL F. SMITH GRAHAM. Wife of George F. Graham, married 02 Nov 1882in Montgomery County, Indiana. She is the daughter of Joseph & Mary L.Rush Smith. To this union were born six children, two infants of whichno names can be found, Ada Ida, Aaron A., Victor, Dilla Della Graham.Rachel is buried with her husband per headstone. [21 April 2008,SLJuhl, Compiler - 3810 - 10th Avenue Place, Moline, Illinois 61265;sljuhl1234@yahoo.com]

"Citation: The Indiana GenWeb Project, Copyright ?1997-2007,Montgomery County Website http://ibssg.org/montgomery/
Montgomery County, Indiana USGenWeb Project
Waveland Independent, Feb 15, 1918
Rachel Frances Smith, daughter of Joseph and Mary L. Smith was b. inAlamo, Ind, Sept 20, 1854 and died Feb 11, 1918 aged 63 Y 4M 21D. Shewas united in marriage to George F. Graham Nov 2, 1882 who precededher in death Nov 2, 1914. To this union six children were born, twodying in infancy. Ada, wife of Louis Henning, who also preceded herparents in death, April 25, 1914. Aaron and Victor of this place, andDella wife of BO Nicholson of Russellville. Four grandchildren,Estelle, Isole and Victor Henning, and Gladys Lucile Nicholson. Mrs.Graham was a kind and thoughtful wife and mother, always planning fortheir welfare, and in her last illness was a most patient sufferer.She leaves to mourn her loss, two sons, one daughter, fourgrandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Gilkey of Yountsville, Mrs.Noah (Nona J.) Myers of Crawfordsville and Mrs. Alice Baettge ofTacoma, Washington; two brothers, John and James Smith of Alamo,besides a host of friends. Truly we can say as with the poet: "Thereis no flock, however watched and tended, but one dead lamb is there,there is no fireside howso'er defended but has one vacant chair."
Return Montgomery County Page.
Return to higher directory.
? Copyright 9-9-2007 Karen Zach
HTML By: Blacksheep Genealogy" [Transcribed 21 March 2008, SLJuhl,Compiler]
Citation: The Indiana GenWeb Project, Copyright ?1997-2007, MontgomeryCounty Website http://ibssg.org/montgomery/

Notes:

Married:
Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941
Name: George F Graham
Spouse Name: Rachel Smith
Marriage Date: 2 Nov 1882
Marriage County: Montgomery
Source Title 1: Montgomery County, Indiana
Source Title 2: Index to Marriage Record 1860 - 1920 Inclusive Vol
Source Title 3: W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's O
Book: 10
OS Page: 156
Source Citation: Title: Montgomery County, Indiana, Index to MarriageRecord 1860 - 1920 Inclusive Vol, W. P. A. Original Record Located:County Clerk's O; Book: 10;Page: 156.
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Indiana Marriage Collection,1800-1941 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network,Inc., 2005.

Notes:

SOURCE: "JAMES C. GRAHAM, born between 1800 and 1820 (1810) in NorthCarolina, died at age about 80 in Iowa and buried there (actuallyburied in Putnam County, Indiana with wife Mary). He had been marriedbefore with children. Only known child was Jonathon Graham (We nowknow that there were more children). James and Mary had sons, GeorgeF. Graham and Aaron A. Graham (also James F. Graham). 1850 censusalso lists a James F. Graham headstone in Jackson Co., IN. with nodates so he possibly died young. In 1850 they are in Jackson Co.,IN., then moved to Iowa and about 1854 returned to Portland Mills,Greene Twp. Parke Co., IN. James operated a daily mail route fromWaveland to Greencastle thru Portland Mills. They later lived inRussellville, Brown Twp. Montgomery Co., IN. He died spending hislast years with his children in Iowa. Per Joyce Lorraine CloreElkins". [Transcribed by, sljuhl, 11 Jan 2005]

"1800-1890; From the notes of Joyce Lorraine Clore Elkins
EXCERPT: (Graham) "Weiks - History of Putnam County, Indiana." Pages732/734.
Paragraph I, Page 732 of Aaron A. Graham.
James C. and Mary A. (Reynolds)(Elkins) Graham, the former a native ofNorth Carolina and the latter of Tennessee (Virginia). In a veryearly day they came to Indiana, later moving to Iowa. About 1854 theyreturned to the Hossier State, locating in Portland Mills, Putnam Co.,where Mr. Graham, operated a daily mail route from Waveland toGreencastle through Portland Mills. They later lived in Brown Twp.,Montgomery Co., where Mrs. Graham died at the age of 77 years. Hespent his last days in Iowa with his children, dying there when about80 years of age. They were parents of but two (living) sons: GeorgeF. and Aaron. However Mr. Graham had been previously married and hadchildren by his first wife."
Russellville Cemetery, Russellville, Putnam County, Indiana", J.C.Graham (name on Headstone) (No dates - died in Iowa), Mary Graham, age76 yrs., 10 mo., 3 dys. Died: August 11, 1887."
[Transcribed 20 March 2008, SLJuhl, Compiler]

1820 - In the 1820 census in Jackson County, Indiana, it gives:
3 males under 10 yrs old:
1 male 26 to 45 yrs old: James Graham himself
1 females under 10 yrs old:
1 female 16 to 26 yrs old
Up through the early censuses, this Graham family not only lived inJackson County, but lived very close or near the family of WilliamElkins. NOTE: "The little town of Elkinsville in Brown County iswhere William Elkins is living, and he is thought to be the firstsettler there. They probably didn't move necessarily, because Jackson& Brown Counties were divided up by 1836."

1830 - SOURCE: In the updated 1830 U.S. Federal Census for DriftwoodTownship, Jackson County, Indiana, page 440, obtained fromwww.Ancestry.com on 01 Dec 2006, and reviewed 14 Jan 2008 by thiscompiler, not only are James Elkins, James C. Graham, Wm. Runnels(Reynolds), and Jonathan Graham listed on the same page as neighbors,but Wm. Runnels (Reynolds) and James Elkins are listed the onedirectly under the other as heads of families and direct neighbors;Wm. Runnels is directly listed above James Elkins and James C. Grahamis listed 10 households above both of them.
1). Wm Runnels = 1 male 10-15 yrs, 1 male 15-20 yrs, 1 male 50-60 yrs(Wm. Runnels); 1 female 5-10 yrs, 1 female 15-20 yrs, 1 female 40-50yrs (this may or may not be Abigail)
2). James Elkins = 1 male 20-30 yrs (James Elkins); 1 female under 5yrs; 1 female 20-30 yrs (Mary Polly A. Runnels/Reynolds)
3). James C. Graham = 1 male 20-30 yrs (James C. Graham); 1 femaleunder 5, 1 female 20-30 (wife); 1 female 60-70 (mother? ormother-in-law?)
[14 January 2008, SLJuhl, compiler]

NOTE: Please review the biography of his son Aaron A. Graham in hisnotes.

MORE SOURCES: From Notes of Joyce Lorraine Clore Elkins, ElkinsVolumes
1. Marriage Record: James C. Graham - Mary Elkins
2. Census Readings: Multiple
3. History of Montgomery Co., Ind.
4. Obituaries
5. History of Putnam Co., Ind.
6. History of Parke Co., Ind.

1850 - SOURCE: "06 August 1850 United States Federal Census;WWW.aNCESTRY.COM
Name: James C. Graham
Age: 50
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1800
Birth Place: North Carolina
Gender: Male, Occupation Farmer
James C. Graham 50, as above
Mary 30, female, Tennessee (Mary was older than this, and born inKentucky)
Jonathan 17, male, farmer, Indiana (probably son from first marriage)
George F. 7, male, Indiana
Aaron A. 6, male, Indiana
James F. 4, male, Indiana
Norval Hamilton 26, male, farmer, Indiana
Living next door to Franklin & Eliza Hamilton along with NorvalHamilton in the household of the Graham's, dwelling 12/12.
Home in 1850(City,County,State): Hamilton, Jackson, Indiana
Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Hamilton, Jackson, Indiana;Roll: M432_152; Page: 97; Image: 197; dwelling 13/13. Ancestry.com.1850 United States Federal Census [database on-line]."
NOTE: "In the 1850 census there was also a Norval Hamilton living inthe household of James C. and Mary A. Reynolds Elkins Graham, inJackson County, Indiana, age 26. Located him in Parke County, Indianalater and he married and had children. Lived and died in Greene Twp.,Parke Co., IN.", per Joyce Lorraine Clore Elkins. [Transcribed by,sljuhl, 11 Jan 2005]

1860 - SOURCE: "18 Aug 1860 United States Federal Census; page 183;www.Ancestry.com
Name: Aaron Graham
Age in 1860: 16
Birth Year: abt 1844
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1860: Green, Parke, Indiana
Gender: Male
Post Office: Portland Mills
James C. Graham 60, M, Farmer, NC
Mary 46 ? can't read very well, F, TN
George 18, M, Farm Boy, IN
Aaron 16, M, Indiana
Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Green, Parke, Indiana;Roll: M653_287; Page: 774; Image: 776, dwelling 1332/1322.
Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census[database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc.,2004. [Transcribed 10 March 2008, SLJuhl, Compiler]

1870 - " 13 June 1870 United States Federal Census
Name: James C Graham
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1805
Age in 1870: 65
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1870: Tama, Tama, Iowa
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Tama
James H. Hollen 50, M, W, Farmer, 10,000/10,000, Indiana
Eliza A. 47, F, W, Keeping House, Indiana
Eva 21, F, W, at home, Indiana
Katie 9, F, W, at home, Iowa
Clarence 5, M, W, at home, Iowa
Fowler, Marion 27, M, W, Farm Laborer, Indiana
Rushe, Charles 20, M, W, Farm Laborer, Germany
**Graham, James C. 65, M, W, at home, North Carolina
NOTE: It looks as if Mary was in Indiana at this time helping family,while James was staying in Iowa with his daughter and son-in-law.
Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Tama, Tama, Iowa; Roll:M593_420; Page: 337; Image: 674; Page 23; Dwelling 194/186.Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census [database on-line].Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2003.

1880 - James C. Graham is not found in the 1880 Census.

1835 - SOURCE: "Accession/Serial #: IN1300__.006 BLM Serial #: INNO S/N; http://www.glorecords.blm.gov
Names
Patentee: JAMES C GRAHAM
Survey
State: INDIANA
Acres: 80
Metes/Bounds: No
Title Transfer
Issue Date: 9/16/1835
Land Office: Crawfordsville
Cancelled: No
U.S. Reservations: No
Mineral Reservations: No
Authority: April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566)
Document Numbers
Document Nr.: 21271
Accession/Serial Nr.: IN1300__.006
BLM Serial Nr.: IN NO S/N
Aliquot
Parts Sec./
Block Township Range Fract.
Section Meridian State Counties Survey
Nr. W?SE 24/ 18-N 3-W No 2nd PM IN Montgomery" [Transcribed 19March 2008, SLJuhl, Compiler]

1837 - SOURCE: "Accession/Serial #: IN1370__.280 BLM Serial #: INNO S/N; http://www.glorecords.blm.gov
Names
Patentee: JAMES C GRAHAM
Survey
State: INDIANA
Acres: 40
Metes/Bounds: No
Title Transfer
Issue Date: 3/20/1837
Land Office: Crawfordsville
Cancelled: No
U.S. Reservations: No
Mineral Reservations: No
Authority: April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566)
Document Numbers
Document Nr.: 25085
Accession/Serial Nr.: IN1370__.280
BLM Serial Nr.: IN NO S/N
Aliquot
Parts Sec./
Block Township Range Fract.
Section Meridian State Counties Survey
Nr. NENE 25/ 18-N 3-W No 2nd PM IN Montgomery" [Transcribed 19March 2008, SLJuhl, Compiler]

1837 - SOURCE: "Accession/Serial #: IN1380__.415 BLM Serial #: INNO S/N; http://www.glorecords.blm.gov
Names
Patentee: JAMES C GRAHAM
Survey
State: INDIANA
Acres: 40
Metes/Bounds: No
Title Transfer
Issue Date: 3/20/1837
Land Office: Crawfordsville
Cancelled: No
U.S. Reservations: No
Mineral Reservations: No
Authority: April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566)
Document Numbers
Document Nr.: 25728
Accession/Serial Nr.: IN1380__.415
BLM Serial Nr.: IN NO S/N
Aliquot
Parts Sec./
Block Township Range Fract.
Section Meridian State Counties Survey
Nr. SENE 25/ 18-N 3-W No 2nd PM IN Montgomery" [Transcribed19 March 2008, SLJuhl, Compiler]

*James married Mary "Polly" A. Reynolds on 7 Nov 1840 in Jackson County, Indiana; Per Elkins Eagle, Vol. V, No. 1, Pg. 21. Mary (daughter of William M. Runnels Reynolds and Abigail Hayes Hays) was born on 8 Oct 1810 in Pulaski County, Kentucky; died on 11 Aug 1887 in 76y, 10M, 3D; Putnam County, Indiana; was buried in Aug 1887 in Russellville Cemetery, Russellville, Russell Township, Putnam County, Indiana; Lot # 132; In Russellville, Per Headstone Photo. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"MARY A. REYNOLDS, Listed as mother on death certificate of sonWilliam H. Elkins. Born according to census records, between1811-1820 in Tennessee or Virginia. Died in Montgomery County,Indiana, August 11, 1887 at age 77. Buried in Russellville Cemetery,Russellville, Indiana, with her children. Only Elkins child known -William H. Elkins - possibly a Peter Elkins? They were living inJackson Co. IN. near Seymour in the 1830's. It is said Father (James)Elkins died at an early age. Mary A. Reynolds Elkins, marriedNovember 7, 1840 in Jackson Co., Indiana to James C. Grahams."[Transcribed by, SLJuhl, Compiler 09 Jan 2005]. [William H. Elkinswas raised by his uncle/cousin Amaziah Amabiah Elkins in Brown County,Indiana. NOTE: It is certain now that there was also two morechildren, Eliza Aliza Elkins and Peter Elkins who was raised byWilliam H.'s uncle/cousin Joseph Elkins in Brown County, Indiana alsoafter the death of their father James Elkins. -
NOTE: Most of Mary's adult children and their spouses are buried withher at Russellville Cemetery, Russell Township, Russellville, PutnamCounty, Indiana; George F. & Aaron A. Graham, William H. Elkins &Eliza Elkins Hamilton; As well as her grandchildren and their spouses,Franklin A. Elkins (no stone) & Mary Leoda Elkins Spencer. [SLJuhl,compiler, ca.2007 & 2008]

"1830--Census; Driftwood Twp., southern part of Jackson Co., Ind., has
Grahams (James & Jonathan) and a William Runnells (Reynolds)
living next door to this James Elkins. William Runnells is Mary
Reynolds father. 1836--Southern Brown Co., Ind., was formed fromJackson, Monroe, and Barthalomew Co.'s, in 1836, and this is the yearMary's son William H. Elkins was born.
1835-1840--William H. Elkins' father, James Elkins, died.

1840--"Jackson County, Ind., Marriage Book (1816-1849) Bk A, Pg. 247.James C. Graham and Mary Elkins (Lic.) November 7, 1840 (Married)November 8, 1840. By: John Crabb JP. Clerk; Walter Benton. Census:No James Elkins is listed in the state of Indiana."

"MARY A. REYNOLDS: ...etc. A marriage record in Jackson Co., IN.states that a Mrs. Mary Elkins on November 7, 1840 was married toJames C. Graham (See Graham Family history). In 1850, Hamilton Twp.,Jackson Co., IN. we find them and in 1860 Green Twp. Parke Co., IN.Only a son, George Graham in 1870 Russell Twp. Russellville, IN.census. [Transcribed from the records of Joyce Lorraine Clore Elkins,copies in Elkins Records, SLJuhl, compiler, 09 Jan 2005].

In the 26 August 1850 Federal Census, page 227/114, dwelling 255/258for Salt Creek Township, Jackson County, Indiana, it was noted byJoyce Elkins in her research that there was a Peter Elkins, 15 yearsold listed with the family of Joseph & Tabitha Elkins, however withhis age, Peter Elkins could not have been a son of Joseph & TabithaElkins. Upon re-checking the census record again on www.Ancestry.comthis compiler noted the same findings, and could not find any otherindications of relationship from the original census page. It isstrongly believed by this compiler that Peter Elkins is the son ofJames & Mary Polly A. Reynolds Elkins. After James died it was notedthat his son William H. Elkins was living with Amaziah (Amayiah)Elkins, and since Joseph is Amaziah's (Amayiah) brother, it's quitepossible that James's son Peter might be living with Joseph & TabithaElkins as well during the 1850 census year. Peter Elkins disappearsin all of the census records after 1850. It is assumed that he diedyoung. SLJuhl, compiler; sljuhl1234@yahoo.com

A reason why I believe Mary A. Elkins was born in Kentucky. (1). Mom(Joyce) also noted the relationships in Jackson County of William H.Elkins and Amayiah (Amaziah) Elkins, Peter Elkins and Joseph Elkinsand the fact that Mary had left her sons with them while they weregrowing up. (2) The 1850 census for Hamilton Twp., Jackson County,IN. lists James C. Graham, Mary, and their children in the household.In the Graham household is living a certain Norval Hamilton, 26 yearsold, and a farmer, family from Kentucky. Mom (Joyce) believed him tobe a near relative, because two lines above their listing on thecensus is listed also another Hamilton who was their next doorneighbors.
As we continue to follow the census records we come to the year 1870.In Russell, Putnam County, IN. where Mary spent her last days she islisted on the census as Mary Graham living with a family of FranklinHamilton, and his children. Franklin Hamilton is only 38 years old atthis time with five children, but no wife. Mary is listed as keepinghouse. It would seem that she is helping the family at this time.It is believed that the children were those of Eliza A. Elkins, Mary'sdaughter from her marriage to James Elkins, and of course Mary'sgrandchildren. This is another reason for the strong contention thatshe is related to the Hamilton's. Next, on this very same censuspage is listed our William H. Elkins with Martha and three of thechildren including our Franklin as neighbors as well. So, this isobviously William H. Elkins' s mother Mary Polly A. Reynolds ElkinsGraham. Well, guess what? Mary Polly's birth place is listed as"Kentucky" on the c.1870 census as well. And of course, they are allburied together at the Russellville Cemetery, Russellville, RussellTownship, Putnam County, Indiana.

Mary stated in the 1870 Indiana Census that she was born in Kentucky.Her son William H. Elkins by her first marriage, who lived near her atthat time also stated that his mother was from Kentucky on the 1880census record. Since Mary "Polly's" parents were living in KnoxCounty, Kentucky when her and James Elkins were married it will beassumed until further research shows differently that she was born inKnox County, Kentucky.

NOTE: The older folks in the family said that the Elkins family werefrom VIRGINIA. This is true since there is a 1787 Census of Virginiawith Drury and his brother living in Russell County, Virginiatogether. Also, the older family members told Joyce Elkins that MaryA. Reynolds family was from Virginia, and this was stated as we knowby her son William H. Elkins death certificate. I believe thatMary's family is from Virginia, that they traveled through Tennessee,the Cumberland Gap into Kentucky, and settled in Indiana eventually.I also believe it is possible that Mary was born in Kentucky, and thisis why: When census records are filled out usually the adult personin the household gives the information of their births and theirparent's births to the preparer. So, if that is the case, I believeit is quite possible that Mary herself told the preparer in the 1870Census that she was born in Kentucky since she was the oldest memberin the household of Franklin Hamilton at the time, and would have beenavailable at the home to assist with that duty of giving familyinformation to a preparer of the census.

07 July 1870 United States Federal Census; page 2
Name: Franklin Hamilton
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1832
Age in 1870: 38
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1870: Russell, Putnam County, Indiana
Race: White
Gender: Male, carpenter
Post Office: Russellville
Franklin Hamilton as above
Charles E. 17, male, white, at home, IN, attended school
Winiford (Winifred ?) 11, male ?, white, at home, IN, attended school
Alla (Alta ?) 9, male ?, white, at home, IN, attended school
Sara Jane (Arizona ?) 7, Female, at home, IN
Otto 4, male, white, at home, IN
Mary Graham (mother-in-law) 59, female, white, keeping house, KY
NOTE: Two of Mary's sons are living very near this family--William H.Elkins & George F. Graham.
Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Russell, Putnam, Indiana;Roll: M593_353; Page: 228; Image: 458. Source Information:Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census [database on-line].Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2003. Original data:1870.

In the 1880 census for Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana, WilliamH. Elkins stated that both of his parents were born in Kentucky.This agrees with the 1870 census where Mary stated that she was bornin Kentucky as well.

Notes:

Married:
Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941
Name: Mary Elkins
Spouse Name: James C. Graham
Marriage Date: 7 Nov 1840
Marriage County: Jackson
Book: Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT
OS Page: 1314624
Source Citation: Title: , , ; Book: Family History Library, SaltLake City, UT;Page: 1314624.
Ancestry.com. Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 [databaseon-line].
[Transcribed 12 January 2008, SLJuhl, compiler]

Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941
Name: Mary Elkins
Spouse Name: James C. Graham
Marriage Date: 7 Nov 1840
Marriage County: Jackson
Performed By: Elkins, Mary
Comment: Elkins, Mary married Graham, James C. on 07 Nov 1840 inJackson County, Indiana
Source Title 1: Elkins, Mary married Graham, James C. on 07 Nov 1840in Jackson County, Indiana
Source Title 2: Indiana
Jackson County
Source Citation: Title: Elkins, Mary married Graham, James C. on 07Nov 1840 in Jackson County, Indiana, Indiana
Jackson County
Ancestry.com. Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 [databaseon-line].
[Transcribed 12 January 2008, SLJuhl, compiler]

THE ACTUAL MARRIAGE LICENSE STATES:
"The Clerk of the Jackson Circuit Court, of Jackson County, Indiana,issued a Marriage License for James C. Graham and Mary Elkins on the7th day of November 1840. Attest: Walter Benton, Clerk."
THE ACTUAL CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE STATES:
I certify that I joined in Marriage, as husband and Wife, James C.Graham and Mary Elkins by authority of law, this 8th day of November1840. John Crabb, J.P."
SOURCE: Jackson County Marriage Book, Jan 1816 - June 1849, Book A &B, Page 247.
[Transcribed 31 January 2008, SLJuhl, compiler]

Notes:

See article of John H. Smith.

Joseph + Mary L. Rush. Mary and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]