John B Elder was born on June 21, 1851 in Tennessee, the son of William S Elder (1816–1885) and Polly Ann (Montgomery) Elder (1819–1884).
He was married 1st on February 4, 1869 in Marshall County to Cynthia Quinley. His 2nd marriage was probably in late May 1880 to Benlipilla(?) B -- , who was born about 1857: John was again a widower by the time of the 1900 census.
A retired carpenter living at 400 Main Street in Martin, Tennessee, John was 64 years old and a widower when he died at home of TB of the spinal column on March 29, 1920. Burial was March 30th in [Gardner Cemetery,] Gardner, Tennessee.
Most of the above is from his Death Certificate, with J H Elder of Martin, Tennessee as the informant.
Known children of John and Cynthia:
~ Roberta Elder (ca 1869- ) m -- Bushart
~ Minnie Elder (ca 1872- )
~ Thomas "Hayes" Elder (1874-1939)
~ Jefies(?) Elder (ca 1877- ) daughter
~ Carrie Mae Elder (early May 1880-1946) m -- Gardner
Known child of John and Benlipilla:
~ Freddie Elder (ca 1890- ) daughter
John B Elder was born on June 21, 1851 in Tennessee, the son of William S Elder (1816–1885) and Polly Ann (Montgomery) Elder (1819–1884).
He was married 1st on February 4, 1869 in Marshall County to Cynthia Quinley. His 2nd marriage was probably in late May 1880 to Benlipilla(?) B -- , who was born about 1857: John was again a widower by the time of the 1900 census.
A retired carpenter living at 400 Main Street in Martin, Tennessee, John was 64 years old and a widower when he died at home of TB of the spinal column on March 29, 1920. Burial was March 30th in [Gardner Cemetery,] Gardner, Tennessee.
Most of the above is from his Death Certificate, with J H Elder of Martin, Tennessee as the informant.
Known children of John and Cynthia:
~ Roberta Elder (ca 1869- ) m -- Bushart
~ Minnie Elder (ca 1872- )
~ Thomas "Hayes" Elder (1874-1939)
~ Jefies(?) Elder (ca 1877- ) daughter
~ Carrie Mae Elder (early May 1880-1946) m -- Gardner
Known child of John and Benlipilla:
~ Freddie Elder (ca 1890- ) daughter
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