David R. ELDER
Birth:
7 Jan 1760
Petersburg, Brunswick, Virginia
Death:
4 Aug 1853
Elder Plantation, Clarke, Georgia
Burial:
Elder Cem., Watkinsville, Clarke, Georgia
Marriage:
23 Apr 1813
Clarke Co., Georgia
Father:
Mother:
Sources:
Will of David Elder
Family Records
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Family Records
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Notes:
NAME: David R. (or Ephraim) ELDER WILL: The Lee Elder record lists David Elder as having died 4 Aug 1853. His will is dated 27 May 1853, reported in the County Ordinary's office 12 October 1853, and recorded 9 Nov 1852. In the will he 1- Specifies that his debts be paid. 2 - Gives to John P. Elder and Doctor W. Elder the tract of land (200 acres) where Sally Elder, surviving widow of son Joseph M. Elder, and children live. Land to be kept in trust for the use and benefit of the children. 3 - Gives to som John P. Elder a negro woman in trust for the use and benefit of son Wiche M. J. Elder (approx 49 years old) and his children. 4 - Gives to daughter Sarah Holloway and her heirs half of the sale of his negro woman and her children and all his house hold and kitchen furniture except a bed of furniture and the land he lives on (350 acres). . 5 - Gives to John P. Elder and Doctor W. Elder the other half of the sale of his negro woman and her children, his personal estate, and one bed of furniture of the use and benefit of the children of his deceased daughter Irmin Sims. 6 - He specifies that all other items of his personal estate be sold and be equally divided among all his children except Wiche M. J. Elder. He appoints Doctor W. Elder and James P. Holloway the executors of his will. The will is witnessed by David B. Elder and Almira C. Elder. Note: Not sure who these witnesses are. NOTES: 1. Family records say he was born 7 Jan 1760. 2. Came to Georgia in 1807. 3. Lee Elder Family history and family record of Edmond Elder says he died 4 Aug 1853.
Children
Marriage
Notes:
Married James P. Holloway, brother of Malinda Holloway, first wife of Sallie's brother, Doctor Williamson Elder.
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David R. Elder - Elizabeth Screven Allen
David R. Elder
was born at Petersburg, Brunswick, Virginia 7 Jan 1760.
His parents were Joseph Elder and Mary Mathews.
He married Elizabeth Screven Allen 23 Apr 1813 at Clarke Co., Georgia . Elizabeth Screven Allen was born at 4 Feb 1764 .
They were the parents of 3
children:
Sarah (Sallie) Elder
born Abt 1814.
Ermine Elder
born Abt 1816.
Ann Elder
born Abt 1816.
David R. Elder died 4 Aug 1853 at Elder Plantation, Clarke, Georgia .
Elizabeth Screven Allen died Nov 1851 .