Son of John Elgin and Sarah "Sallie" Wood.

Married Sarah Terry, daughter of Benjamin Terry and Mary Henkle, on 24 Feb 1822 in Patrick Co VA.

1830 United States Federal Census
Name: Jonathan Elzin
[Jonathan Elgin]
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Patrick, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 2 John, Alfred
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 Jonathan
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 Sally
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1

1840 United States Federal Census
Name: Jonathan Elogan
[Jonathan Elgin]
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Patrick, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1 Alfred
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1 John
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1 Jonathan
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1 Susan
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2 Sally, Nancy
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1 Sally
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 3

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Jonathan W Elgin
Age: 53
Birth Year: abt 1797
Home in 1850: Northern District, Patrick, Virginia, USA
Gender: Male
Family Number: 285
Household Members:
Name Age
Jonathan W Elgin 53
Sally Elgin 46
John Elgin 26
Alfred Elgin 24
Sally Elgin 18
Nancy Elgin 15
Susan Elgin 13
Hester Elgin 9
Lucinda E Elgin 7
Ruth A Elgin 4

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Jonathan Elgin
Age: 62
Birth Year: abt 1798
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: North Division, Patrick, Virginia
Post Office: Elamsville
Dwelling Number: 314
Family Number: 323
Occupation: Physician
Personal Estate Value: 413
Household Members:
Name Age
Jonathan Elgin 62
Sarah Elgin 23
Susan J Elgin 19
Hester Elgin 16
Lucinda Elgin 13
Ruth Elgin 12

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Jonathan Elgin
Age in 1870: 69
Birth Year: abt 1801
Birthplace: Virginia
Dwelling Number: 7
Home in 1870: Smith River, Patrick, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Occupation: Farmer
Male Citizen Over 21: Y
Household Members:
Name Age
Jonathan Elgin 69

Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
Name: Jonathan Elgin
Birth Date: abt 1794
Birth Place: Bedford County, Virginia
Death Date: 9 Apr 1874
Death Place: Patrick County, Virginia
Death Age: 80
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
Father Name: John Elgin
FHL Film Number: 2048578