Elgelina was the daughter of Pleasant Thomas & Ellen (Harris) and was born in Kentucky. Her brothers were Tirey Ford (1818-1900) and Jacob Harrison Ford (1821-1908).
Elgelina was the first wife of Augustus Nise (m 1840) and they had six children: Pleasant Henry, Mary Ellen, William Tyre, Charles August, and Franesca Rosalie.
Elgelina was the first wife of Augustus Nise (m 1840) and they had six children: Pleasant Henry, Mary Ellen, William Tyre, Charles August, and Franesca Rosalie.
Elgelina was the daughter of Pleasant Thomas & Ellen (Harris) and was born in Kentucky. Her brothers were Tirey Ford (1818-1900) and Jacob Harrison Ford (1821-1908).
Elgelina was the first wife of Augustus Nise (m 1840) and they had six children: Pleasant Henry, Mary Ellen, William Tyre, Charles August, and Franesca Rosalie.
Elgelina was the first wife of Augustus Nise (m 1840) and they had six children: Pleasant Henry, Mary Ellen, William Tyre, Charles August, and Franesca Rosalie.
Inscription
Recently uncovered for the second time, Elgelina's headstone had rested beneath the dirt, untouched by the ravages of time.
We are proud to have brought her into the light and hope you join us in celebrating her information which had been lost to time until now.
Gravesite Details
Elgelina's headstone is in near perfect condition and states: "Our Mother" Elgelina Nise, Born Feb 24, 1816, Died May 1, 1852.
