My Lewis Lineage
*****************6th Generation***************** Larkin Elkins was born was born 1781-1790, Virginia. Larkin married Catherine Odell. Catherine was born on 25 Mar 1780 in Sullivan Co., Tennessee the daughter of William Odell and Martha Morrell. Larkin was listed in the 1812 Early Tax Lists Index for Sullivan Co., Tennessee (Early Tennessee Tax Records, pg. 56). He was a soldier in the War of 1812 in the 3rd Regiment (Johnson's) East Tennessee Militia (United States War of 1812 Service Records, Family Search.com). Most of the 1810 Tennessee Census records were lost or destroyed. I was also unable to find Larkin's family in the 1820 Census records. His family was listed in the 1830 Sullivan Co., Tennessee Census with 1 male 5-9, 2 males 10-14, 1 male 20-29, 1 male 40-49, 1 female 5-9, 2 females 15-19, and 1 female 40-49. Larkin (private), and two of his sons Christian (1st Cpl), and Daniel (private) were soldiers during the Cherokee removal in Captain Abraham McClellan’s Company of the 2nd Regiment, 2nd Brigade of Mounted Volunteer Militia, Commanded by Major John R. Delaney (tngenweb.org). Larkin must have died after 1836/37 and before 1840 as Catherine was listed as head of household in the 1840 Sullivan Co., Tennessee Census 1 male 15-19, 1 male 20-29, 1 female 15-19, and 1 female 60-69. Larkin and Catherine's children were: 1. Son Elkins, born 1801-1810 (Per 1830 Census), Sullivan Co., TN 2. Rebecca Elkins, (See 2nd Generation), born 1804, Sullivan Co., TN 3. Nancy Elkins, born 1806, Sullivan Co., TN. She married Hugh Millard. Hugh was born in 1801 in Tennessee, the son of Timothy Millard and Elizabeth Christie. Hugh was listed in the 1837 Sullivan Co., TN Early Tax Lists. It appears that they divorced. Nancy was listed in the 1870 Monroe Co., TN Census. Their children were: a. Anderson Millard, b: 1823 in TN. He married Sarah A. Miller. Sarah b: Nov 1845 in TN. They were listed in the 1880 Sullivan Co., TN. Sarah was listed as a widow in the 1900 and 1910 Sullivan Co., TN Census records. b. Paulina Millard, b: 1830 in TN. She married Thomas M. Vance. Thomas b: 1827 in TN, the son of David Vance and Rebecca Smith. They were listed in the 1870 and 1880 Sullivan Co., TN Census records. c: George Washington Millard, b: Oct 1831 in TN. He married Ann Eliza Crowell on 22 Oct 1857 in Washington Co., VA. Ann was b: 1836 in Wythe Co., VA, the daughter of Joseph Crowell and Mary Ann McLaughlin. They were listed in the 1860 and 1870 Sullivan Co., TN Census and the 1880 Pulaski Co., VA Census. Ann died sometime after that Census was taken as George was a widower in the 1900 Sullivan Co., TN Census records. c: Joseph Millard, b: 1833 in TN. 4. Jesse Elkins, born 20 Mar 1809, Sullivan Co., Tennessee. He married Catherine W. Riley. Catherine was born 03 Jul 1812 in Tennessee. They were listed in the 1840 Sullivan Co., Tennessee Census, the 1850 Sullivan Co., Tennessee Census, the 1860 and 1880 Fulton, Union Co., Alabama Census. Jesse died on 10 Jan 1890 and Catherine died on 01 May 1898. They both are buried in the Union Cemetery, Union, Fulton Co., Alabama. Their children were: a. Pharaoh Riley Elkins, b: 23 Dec 1835 in Sullivan Co., TN. He married Mary A. Chaney. Mary b: 1834 in AR, the daughter of Abial Cheney. They were listed in the 1860 and 1870 Butte Co., CA Census, the 1880 Carroll Co., AR Census, and the 1900 Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory Census. Pharaoh died sometime after that Census. Mary was listed in the 1910 North Mt. Vernon, Skagit Co., WA Census records. Mary d: 31 Dec 1915 and is buried in the Evergreen Cemetery, Everett, Snohomish Co., WA. b. Abraham M. Elkins, b: 15 Jan 1840 in Sullivan Co., TN. He married Eliza Virginia "Virginia" Pogue Harrison. Virginia b: 27 May 1840 in TN, the daughter of Eli Pogue and Mary Whiteside. They were listed in the 1870 and 1880 Benton Co., AR Census and the 1900 Mt. Vernon, Skagit Co., WA Census. Virginia d: 15 Mar 1902. Abraham was listed in the 1910 Seattle, King Co., WA Census records. He d: 20 Oct 1916. c. Nancy Ann Elkins, b: 11 Jun 1843 in Sullivan Co., TN. She married James Chiles Cochran. James b: 12 Sep 1847 in GA, the son of Samuel Cochran and Julia Chiles. They were listed in the 1880 Union, Fulton Co., AR Census. James d: 05 Jan 1898. Nancy was listed in the 1900 and 1910 Union, Fulton Co., AR Census records. She d: 03 Apr 1919. They are buried in the Union Cemetery, Union, Fulton Co., AR. d. Mary Catherine Elkins, b: 16 Nov 1847, TN. She married Samuel Miller. Samuel b: 06 Aug 1846 in AL, the son of John W. Miller and Mary Woffard. They were listed in the 1880 Union, Fulton Co., AR Census records. Mary d: 02 Nov 1888 in Union, Fulton Co., AR. Samuel remarried. 5. Martha Elkins, born 05 January 1811, Sullivan Co., TN. She married Alfred J. Millard. Alfred was born on 01 December 1810 in TN, the son of Samuel Millard and Alice D. Morrell. They were listed in the 1840 Sullivan Co., TN Census, the 1850 Division 1, Sullivan Co., TN Census, the 1860 Western Division, Washington Co., VA Census, the 1870 and the 1880 Goodson, Washington Co., VA Census records. Martha died on 23 Aug 1882, and Alfred died on 07 Oct 1894. Their children were: a. Thomas Jefferson Millard, b: 31 Oct 1835, Sullivan Co., TN. He married Mary Jane Legard. Mary b: 25 Mar 1834 in VA, the daughter of Robert Legard and Susannah Rinehart. They were listed in the 1860, 1870, and 1880 Washington Co., VA Census and the 1900 and 1910 Bristol City, VA Census records. Thomas d: 20 May 1910 and Mary d: 05 Apr 1911. They are buried in the East Hill Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co., VA. b. Nancy Jane Millard, b: 11 Jul 1838, Sullivan Co., TN. She married William Snodgrass Preston on 06 Jan 1858 in Washington Co., VA. William b: 1834 in Washington Co., VA, the son of Samuel Preston and Rebecca Snodgrass. They were listed in the 1870 Washington Co., VA Census (separately-Wm at working place) and the 1880 Madison, Cedar Co.,MO Census. William d: 1885. Nancy was listed in the 1900 Madison, Cedar Co., MO Census and the 1910 LeFlore Co., OK Census records. She d: 31 Dec 1911. They are buried in the Lindley Prairie Cemetery, Bearcreek, Cedar Co., MO. c. Elkanah Alfred Millard, b: 16 Oct 1840, Sullivan Co., TN. He married Martha A. Dickerson on 23 Nov 1871, Texas Co., MO. Martha b: 27 Apr 1846 in VA, the daughter of Wesley Dickerson and Susan Ray. The were listed in the 1880 Madison, Cedar Co, MO Census, and the 1900 Cass, Texas Co., MO Census. Martha d: 07 Mar 1907. Elkanah was listed in the 1910 Cass, Texas Co., MO Census and the 1920 Burdine, Texas Co., MO Census records. Elkanah d: 24 Feb 1926. They are buried in the Bethel Bible Church Cemetery, Texas Co., MO. d. Samuel L.Millard, b: 1842, Sullivan Co., TN. He d: 08 May 1862 during the Civil War. He is buried in the Weaver Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co., TN. e. David Buck Millard, b: Aug 1845, Sullivan Co., TN. He married twice. He married firstly to Dora ____. Dora b: 1854, TN. They were listed in the 1880 Goodson, Washington Co., VA Census. Dora d: sometime after that Census. David married secondly to Grace Bell "Gracie" Martin. Gracie b: Nov 1868 in VA, the daughter of William Martin and Margaret Bowers. They were listed in the 1900 Goodson, Washington Co., VA Census. David d: 10 Nov 1908. Gracie was listed in the 1910, 1920, 1930, and 1940 Blackford Co., IN Census records. She d: 23 Feb 195. They are buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Montpelier, Blackford Co., IN. f. Catharine Louisa "Louisa " MIllard, b: 14 Feb 1848, Sullivan Co., TN. She married Amos Burton Hill on 09 Dec 1869 in Washington Co., VA. Amos b: 02 Mar 1844 in VA, the son of Robert Hill and Lucinda Privette. They were listed in the 1870 Goodson Co., VA Census, the 1880 Cedar, Carroll Co., AR Census, the 1900 and 1910 Jefferson Polk Co., MO Census, and the 1920 Flemington, Polk Co., MO Census. Louisa d: 31 Jul 1920. Amos was listed in the 1930 Flemington, Polk Co., Census records. He d: 05 Jan 1938. They are buried in the Flemington Cemetery, Flemington, Polk Co., MO. g. Sarah Ann Mariah Millard, b: 05 Mar 1850, Sullivan Co., TN. She married Andrew F. Senter on 02 Sep 1872 in Washington Co., VA. Andrew b: 27 Dec 1854, VA, the son of William Senter and Sarah Rector. They were listed in the 1880 Goodson, Washington Co., VA Census. Andrew d: 15 Sep 1882. Sarah was listed the 1900 and 1910 Sullivan Co., TN Census, and the 1920 Bristol City, VA Census records. She d: 04 Nov 1929 in OK. They are buried in the East Hill Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co., TN. h. Hugh D. Millard, b: 13 Aug 1856 (twin), Sullivan Co., TN. He married Elizabeth Catherine "Lizzie and/or Kate" Horner on 20 Oct 1881, VA. Elizabeth b: 05 Nov 1856 in VA, the daughter of John Horner and Mary Monroe. They were listed in the 1900, 1910 and 1920 Bristol City, VA Census. Hugh d: 13 Apr 1928 and Elizabeth d: 11 Jul 1929. They are buried in the East Hill Cemetery, Sullivan Co., TN. i. Jonathan F. Millard, b: 13 Aug 1856 (twin), Sullivan Co., TN. He married Nannie Eva Berry on 26 Mar 1856 in Bristol City, VA. Nannie b: 02 Sep 1867 in Sullivan Co., TN, the daughter of John Berry. They were listed in the 1900 and 1910 Goodson, Washington Co., VA Census and the 1920 Bristol City, VA Census. Jonathan d: 01 Jan 1926. Nannie was listed in the 1930 Bristol City, VA Census records. She d: 01 Aug 1944. They are buried in the Sharrett Cemetery, Bristol, Bristol City, VA. 6. Abigail Elkins, born 1814, Sullivan Co., TN. She never married and lived with her sister Martha Millard and family. 7. Christopher Christian "Creas" Elkins, born 18 August 1816, Sullivan Co., Tennessee He married Catherine Hughes. Catherine was born in 1820 in Tennessee. They were listed in the 1850, 1860, and 1870 Franklin, Izard Co., Arkansas Census records. Creas died on 15 April 1873 in Izard Co., Arkansas. Catherine was listed in the 1880 Pleasant Hill, Izard Co., Arkansas Census records. She died ca 1894. Their children were: a. Margaret Elkins, b: 1840, Sullivan Co., TN. She married Franklin M. Finley, Franklin b: 1846, Izard Co., AR. They were listed in the 1880 Pleasant Hill, Izard Co., AR Census, Margaret died sometime after that Census. Franklin was listed in the 1910 Briscoe Co., TX Census and the 1920 Coos Co., OR Census records. b. Mary C. Elkins, b: 18 Feb 1842, Sullivan Co., TN. She married Rufus Johnston. Rufus b: 15 Jan 1851 in AR, the son of Andrew Johnston and Barbara Sebelle Durram. They were listed in the 1880, 1900, 1910, and 1920 Richwoods, Jackson Co., AR Census. Andrew d: 01 Jan 1915. Mary was listed in the 1930 Richwoods, Jackson Co., AR Census records. She d: 20 Jul 1928. They are buried in the Balch-Johnston Cemetery, Balch, Jackson Co., AR. c. Icy Ann Elkins, b: 13 Aug 1843, Sullivan Co., TN. She married twice. She married firstly to John Price Campbell on 29 May 1864 in Izard Co., AR. John b: 1842 in NC, the son of Theophilus Campbell and Tabitha Allen. They were listed in the 1870 Franklin, Izard Co., AR Census. John d: 1878 in Izard Co., AR. Icey was listed in the 1880 Pleasant Hill, Izard Co., AR Census with her children. Icey married secondly to Samuel Zachariah Dover on 20 Jul 1893 in Sharp Co., AR. Samuel b: 09 Apr 1835 in GA, the son of Samuel Dover and Sarah Campbell. Samuel d: 16 Aug 1908 in Izard Co., AR and is buried in the Finley Creek Cemetery, Sage, Izard Co., AR. Icy was listed in the 1920 and 1930 Poteau, LeFlore Co., OK Census records. She d: 17 Feb 1933 and is buried in the Witteville Cemetery, Poteau, LeFlore Co., OK. d. Rebecca Elkins, b: 1845, Sullivan Co., TN. e. Daniel M.. Elkins, b: 27 Jan 1848, Sullivan Co., TN. He married Louisa Jackson. Louisa b: 1847 in TN, the daughter of James and Amanda Jackson. Daniel d: 09 Aug 1873 in Red River Co., TX. Louisa remarried. f. Martha Abigail Elkins, b: 20 Oct 1849, TN. She married James William Huddleston on 14 Jan 1869 in Izard Co., AR. James b: 1843 in TN, the son of William Huddleston and Martha Ledbetter. They were listed in the 1880 Pleasant Hill, Izard Co., AR Census. James d: 19 Aug 1890 in Bell Co., TX. Martha was listed in the 1900, 1910, 1920, and 1930 Bell Co., TX Census records. She d: 16 Dec 1933. They are buried in the Holland Cemetery, Holland, Bell Co., TX. g. William Owen Elkins, b: 03 Sep 1852, Izard Co., AR. He married Melissa Ann Huddleston. Melissa b: 20 Feb 1847 in MS, the daughter of William Huddleston and Martha Ledbetter. They were listed in the 1880 Bell Co., TX Census, the 1910 Navajo, Jackson Co., OK Census, and the 1920 Elk, Beckham Co., OK Census. William d: 14 Aug 1927. Melissa was listed in the 1930 Ralls, Crosby Co., TX Census records. She d: 05 Dec 1932. They are buried in the Emma Cemetery, Crosby Co., TX. h. George Hugh Elkins, b: 20 Oct 1855, Izard Co., AR. He married twice. He married firstly to Dorcia M. Dryden. Dorcia b: 1858 in AR, the daughter of Robert Dryden and Susan Sanders. They were listed in the 1880 Pleasant Hill, Izard Co., AR Census. Dorcia d: 23 Nov 1891 in Bell Co., TX. George married secondly to Susan Emma "Emma" Adams. Emma b: 28 Oct 1875 in TX, the daughter of Thomas and Caroline Adams. They were listed in the 1900, 1910, 1920, and 1930 McLennan Co., TX Census. George d: 12 Jun 1932. Emma was listed in the 1940 and 1950 McLennan Co., Texas Census records. Emma d: 29 Jan 1958. They are buried in the Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Robinson, McLennan Co., TX. i. James B. Elkins, b: 1857, Izard Co., AR. j. Christian Larkin Elkins, b: 09 Oct 1859, Izard Co., AR. He married Ann Reichardt, Ann b: 05 Oct 1856, Saline Co., AR, the daughter of Christopher Reichardt and Anna Penzel. They were listed in the 1880 and 1900 Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR Census. Christian d: 20 Dec 1909. Ann was listed in the 1910, 1920, and 1930 Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR Census records. Ann d: 30 May 1940. They are buried in the Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery, Park, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. k. Jesse M. Elkins, b: 22 Mar 1861 Izard Co., AR. He married Carrie Etta Allen on 25 Aug 1895 in Bell Co., TX. Carrie b: 27 Sep 1873, Eastland Co., TX, the daughter of Joel Allen and Mary Garner. They were listed in the 1900 Bartlett, Bell Co., TX Census, and the 1910 Waco, McLennan Co., TX Census. Jessie d: 30 Jan 1912. Carrie was listed in the 1920, 1930, and 1950 Waco, McLennan Co., TX Census records. She d: 12 Sep 1959. They are buried in the Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan Co., TX. A letter from Christopher Elkins, Camp Pain, 30 Aug 1836. Sent to me by Alisa Hardman from the Odell Estate Papers 8. Daniel M. Elkins, born 06 December 1818, Sullivan Co., Tennessee. He married Eliza H. Millard on 13 February 1843 in Sullivan Co., Tennessee. Eliza was born on 12 April 1819 in Sullivan Co., Tennessee, the daughter of Samuel Millard and Alice D. Morrell. Their family was listed in the 1850 Div. 1, Sullivan Co., Tennessee Census, the 1860 and 1870 Dist. 3, Sullivan Co., Tennessee Census, and the 1870 Goodson, Washington Co., Virginia Census records. Daniel died on 29 December 1885, and Eliza died in Dec 1886. Their children were: a. Elizabeth A. Elkins, b: 1846, Sullivan Co., TN. She married Thomas Jefferson McCracken on 16 Apr 1883, Washington Co., VA. Thomas was previously married. Thomas b: 1850 in VA, the son of John McCracken and Margaret Bowman. Elizabeth d: 22 Nov 1915 and is buried in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington Co., TN. b. Jonathan M. Elkins, b: 02 Jun 1847, Sullivan Co., TN. He married twice. He married firstly to Mary Adeline Odell. Mary b: 19 Aug 1849 in Sullivan Co., TN, the daughter of Daniel Odell and Catherine Holland Blevins. They were listed in the 1880 and 1900 Sullivan Co., TN Census. Mary d: 06 Jun 1906 and is buried in the Shipley Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co., TN. Jonathan married secondly to Mary Jane Sullivan. Mary b: 03 Mar 1865 in NC. They were listed in the 1910 Sullivan Co., NC Census. Jonathan d: 02 Oct 1928 and is buried in the Shipley Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co., TN. Mary was listed in the 1930 and 1940 Bristol, Sullivan Co., TN Census records. She d: 10 Oct 1953 and is buried in the East Hill Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co., TN. c. Alfred Hammer Elkins, b: 28 Dec 1850, Sullivan Co., TN. He married Margaret Ellen Phipps. Margaret b: Jan 1855, Sullivan Co., TN, the daughter of Alfred Phipps and Mary Jones. They were listed in the 1880 Goodson, Washington Co., VA Census, the 1900, 1910, 1920, and 1930 Ervinton, Dickenson Co., VA Census records. Alfred d: 26 Dec 1930 and Margaret d: 10 Dec 1931, both in Dickenson Co., VA. d. Nancy A. Elkins, b: Apr 1853, Sullivan Co., TN. She married twice. She married firstly to James A. Viers on 13 Oct 1870 in Sullivan Co., TN. James b: 1848 in VA, the son of Noah Viers and Mary Trusler. James d: before the 1880 Census was taken. Mary was listed with her children in the 1880 Goodson, Washington Co., VA Census living with her parents. She married secondly to William Franklin Keesee. William b: 02 Jan 1854 in VA, the son of William F. Keesee and Jane Coatney. They were listed in the 1900 Goodson, Washington Co., VA Census, the 1910 Bristol City, VSA Census, and the 1920 Goodson, Washington Co., VA Census. Nancy d: 1928. William was listed in the 1930 Goodson, WashingtonCo., VA Census records. He d: 04 May 1939. They are buried in the High Point Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Washington Co., VA. e Sarah Jane Elkins, b: 25 Mar 1855, Sullivan Co. TN. Did not marry. Sarah d: 18 Jun 1926, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN. g. Martha A. Elkins, b: 1859, Sullivan Co., TN. She married Samuel H. Rutherford. Samuel b: Mar 1861 in TN, the son of James H. Rutherford and Louisa Farr. They were listed in the 1900, 1910 and 1920 Sullivan Co., TN Census. Martha d: 10 Sep 1921 and Samuel d: 29 Mar 1922. They are buried in the Willoughby Cemetery, Paperville, Sullivan Co., TN. g. Daniel Larkin Elkins, b: 14 Apr 1862, Sullivan Co., TN. He married Rachel A. Smith on 14 Nov 1897 in Wise Co., VA. Rachel b: Jan 1863 in TN, the daughter of Hamilton Smith and Mary Richardson. They were listed in the 1900 Evinton, Dickenson Co., VA Census, the 1910 Goodson, Washington Co., VA Census, the 1920 and 1930 Sullivan Co., TN Census, and the 1940 Bristol City VA Census records. Daniel d: 17 Jul 1847 and is buried in the Mountain View Cemetery, Bristol City, VA, Rachel d: after 1940. h. Samuel Joseph Elkins, b: 16 Mar 1866, Sullivan Co., TN. He married twice. He married firstly to Nellie Anna Anderson. Nellie b: Oct 1865 in TN, the daughter of James B. Anderson and Elizabeth Rossen. They were listed in the 1900 and 1910 Hickman Co., TN Census. Samuel married secondly to Fannie Hutchison Bates on 17 Sep 1913 in Hickman Co., TN. Fannie was previously married to Dalton Bates. Fannie b: 14 Jan 1885 in TN, the daughter of James Hutchison and Mary Coates. They were listed in the 1920 Hickman Co., TN Census. Samuel d: 11 Jun 1925 and is buried in the Blue Water Cemetery, Lawrence Co., TN. She was listed in the 1930, 1940 and 1950 Hickman Co., TN Census. She d: 09 Dec 1976 and is buried in the Little Rock Cemetery, Lyles, Hickman Co., TN. 9. Icy Elkins, born 08 April 1821, Sullivan Co., Tennessee. She married Arthur Filmore Morton. Arthur was born in 1822 in Tennessee, the son of George and Sarah Morton. They were listed in the 1850 Subdivision 30, Sullivan Co., TN Census, and the 1870 Goodson Co., Virginia Census. Icy died on 25 February 1872. Arthur was listed in the 1880 Goodson, Washington Co., TN Census records. Arthur died on 10 October 1892. Their children were: a. Stephen F. Morton, b: 01 Sep 1848, Sullivan Co., TN. He married twice. Stephen married firstly to Mary M. Rohr on 26 Apr 1876, Washington Co., VA. Mary b: 22 Apr 1852 in VA, the daughter of William Rohr and Elizabeth Berry. They were listed in the 1880 and 1900 Goodson, Washington Co., Virginia Census. Mary d: 29 Oct 1904. Stephen married secondly to Sarah E. Daniels on 11 May 1910 in VA. Sarah b: 1877 in VA, the daughter of James Daniels. They were listed in the 1920 Bristol, Sullivan Co., TN Census. Stephen d: 19 Feb 1922. Stephen and Mary are buried in the Walnut Grove Cemetery, Bristol, Bristol City, VA. b. Thomas J. Morton, b: 1849, Sullivan Co., TN. c. Daniel Decatur Morton, b: 16 Dec 1851, Sullivan Co., TN. He married Dorcas Ann Prater, b: 16 Jul 1859 in VA. They were listed in the 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930 Goodson, Washinton Co., VA Census. Dorcas was listed in the 1940 Goodson, Washington Co., VA Census records. Daniel d: 1930 and Dorcas d: 03 Oct 1951. They are buried in the High Point Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Washington Co., VA. d. Sarah Catherine "Sallie" Morton, b: 06 Aug 1860, Sullivan Co., TN. She married James M. Stone, b: 27 Jan 1854 in TN, the son of Samuel L. Stone and Eliza J. King. They were listed in the 1900 and 1910 Goodson, Washington Co., VA Census. James d: 01 Apr 1911. Sallie was listed in the 1920 Goodson, Washington Co., VA Census and the 1930 Bristol City, VA Census records. Sallie d: 18 Mar 1936. They are buried in the High Point Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Washinton Co., VA. 10. Thomas Owen Elkins, born 13 June 1823, Sullivan Co., Tennessee. He married Elizabeth Susannah Byers. Elizabeth was born on 26 February 1827 in Tennessee, the daughter of Benjamin Byers and Mary Owen. They were listed in the 1860 and 1870 Jefferson, Independence Co., Arkansas Census records. Thomas died on 30 April 1877 and is buried in the Big Spring Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Izard Co., Arkansas. Their children were: a. Thomas Owen Elkins, born: Jul 1855, Arkansas. He married Sarah Jane Reeves. Sarah b: May 1855 in MI, the daughter of Lafayette Reeves and Artie Nettles. They were listed in the 1880 Marion, Polk Co., MO Census, and the 1900 and 1910 Pleasant Ridge, Fulton Co., AR Census. Thomas was listed as a widower in the 1920 Hardy, Sharp Co., Arkansas Census records. He d: 17 Oct 1928. b. Mary C. Elkins, b: Dec 1857, AR. She married David Erving Evans on 23 Dec 1880. David b: 01 Sep 1855, the son of Abner C. Evans and Mary Morrow. They were listed in the 1900 White River, Prairie Co., AR Census and the 1920 and 1930 Harrison Boone Co., AR Census records. Mary d: 1938 and David d: 10 Jan 1937. They are buried in the Maplewood Cemetery, Harrison, Boone Co., AR. c. Frances L. "Fannie" Elkins, b: 09 Jan 1860, Independence Co., AR. She married twice. She married firstly to Benjamin Sparks Felts. Benjamin b: 20 Jul 1854 in NC, the son of John Felts and Hannah Sparks. They were listed in the 1880 Dry Town, Izard Co., AR Census, the 1900 Weatherford, Custer Co., OK Census. They divorced. Fannie married secondly to ____ Hasty. Fannie was listed as widowed in the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 Oklahoma, Oklahoma Co., OK Census records. She d: 08 Sep 1941 and is buried in the Rose Hill Burial Park, Oklahoma, Oklahoma Co., OK d. Tennessee Elkins, b: 1863, Independence Co., AR
Larkin Elkins Land Deeds Mention of Larkin Elkins - Tennessee Early Land Records, 75 Acres on Stoney Creek, Entry 3073 Entered Nov 25th 1815, Carter Co., Tennessee Moses Musgrave assignee of Larkin Elkins assignee of Jacob K. Snapp assignee of Elkanah R. Dulaney Locates and Enters Seventy five acres of Land in Carter County Sixth District On the waters of Stoney Creek on the South Side including the improvement which the Said Musgrave purchased from Nathaniel Taylor, By Virtue of a Certificate issued by Edward Scott Register of East Tennessee to the Said Elkahah R. Dulaney for 100 acres of No 1195 dated Oct 10th 1815 Entered November 21st, 1815. Mention of Larkin Elkins - Tennessee Early Land Records, 25 Acres on Stoney Creek, Entry 3074 Entered Nov 25th 1815, Carter Co., Tennessee John Hurley assignee of Larkin Elkins assignee of Jacob K. Snapp assignee of Elkanah R. Dulaney Locates and Enters twenty five acres of land in Sullivan County Sixth District on the South fork of Cox's Creek On the South Side of Holston River including Said Hurleys Improvement joining John Deloches former Entry By virtue of a Certificate Issues by Edward Scott Register of East Tennessee to the Said Elkanah R. Dulaney for 100 acres of No 1195 dated Oct 10th 1815 Entered November 25th, 1815. Tennessee Early Land Grants, 12 Acres, Dated 01 Dec 1817, Entry No 2515, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, Registered on 05 Dec 1817: I have Surveyed twelve acres of Land for Larkin Elkins assignee of Samuel McCorkle him of Samuel McCorkle did by Virtue of an Entry made in the Surveyors office of the Sixth district on the 29th of November 1816 and of No 3953 said entry made by Virtue of a Certificate issues by Edward Scott Register of East Tennessee to the heirs of the said Samuel McCorkle for 150 acres No 929 dated June the 2nd 1815 said Land situate in Sullivan County to wit beginning at a mulberry and poplar Jonathan Morrell's and William Odel's Corner thence North seventy East seventeen poles to a Birch and Whiteoak on or Near William Odel's line thence along William Hatcher's line South twenty three West one hundred poles to a whiteoak and dogwood thence North sixty six West twenty nine poles to a White Hickory and Iron Wood sapling on or near the said Jonathan Morrell's line thence along the same to the Beginning - Surveyed June 5th of 1817 by John Anderson C.S. Mention of Larkin Elkins - Tennessee Early Land Records, 25 Acres on the South Side of the Holston River Entry 4619 Registered 04 Jan 1819, Sullivan Co., Tennessee: Henry Miller assignee of Moses Musgrove assignee of Jas Hurley assignee of Larkin Elkins assignee of Jacob K. Snapp assignee of Elkanah R. Dulaney Locates and Enters Twenty five acres of Land in Sullivan County doth declared in the South side of Holston River quarter of a mile from David Richesons beginning on a pine tree marked H By virtue of a Certificate issued by Elkanah R. Dulaney for 100 acres of No 1195 dated October 19th 1815 Entered 4th January 1819 Mention of Larkin Elkins - Tennessee Early Land Grants, 25 Acres, Entry No 3799, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, Registered on 03 Sep 1823: I have Surveyed twenty five acres of Land for Jonathan Morrell assignee of Larkin Elkins assignee of Samuel McCorkle Heir of Samuel McCorkle Dec.d this survey made by Virtue of an Entry made in the Surveyors office of the Sixth district on the 29th of November 1816 and of No 3954 Said entry made by Virtue of a Certificate issues by Edward Scott Register of East Tennessee to the said Samuel McCorkle for 150 acres No 929 dated June the 2nd 1815 Said Land Situate in Sullivan County and on the South Side of Holston River Beginning at a poplar Dogwood and Sourwood joining a former Survey of Said Morrells thence along the same South Seventy Seven West thirty three poles to a postaoak and hickory thence South thirteen East fifty nine poles to a whiteoak poplar and dogwood thence South Seventy Seven West twenty four poles to a Whiteoak and Chestnut thence South thirteen East thirty one poles to a spanishoak and dogwood thence North Seventy Seven East Seventy five poles to two Chestnuts thence a direct line to the Beginning - Surveyed October 7th 1817 by John Anderson C.S. Witnesses: Walter Blevens, Richard Sevier. Filed in office August 26th And recorded Sept 3rd 1823 Rebecca Elkins born in 1804 in Sullivan Co., Tennessee. She married Jefferson Washam. Click here to view my Odell Lineage This page has been visited |
