Descendants of
Arnold Elder and Margaret Springer and Mary Hargis
1. Arnold1 Elder, born 30 Jan 1810 in Washington, KY; died 22 Sep 1854 in Perry Co., IN; buried in St. Mary's Cemtery, Derby, Union Township, Perry Co., IN, son of Arnold Elder and Sarah (Hayden) Elder. He married (1) on 27 Apr 1831 in Perry Co., IN Margaret (Springer) Elder; (2) on 10 Jun 1837 in Perry Co., IN Mary (Hargis) Elder, born 24 Jul 1821 in IN; christened 5 Apr 1840 in St. Augustine's Church, Perry Co., IN; died 16 Dec 1901 in Rooks Co., KS; buried in Ash Rock Cemetery, Rooks Co., KS, daughter of John Hargis and Nancy Elizabeth (Allen) Hargis.
Notes for Arnold Elder
Arnold Elder married first Margaret Springer on 27 Apr 1831 in Perry Co., IN.
On 1 Sept 1838 Arnold received through the Vincennes, IN office a patent of land of 40 acres at SWSE, section 28, 5S, 1W, 2nd meridian in Perry County; and on 1 Oct 1840 another 40 acres at NWSW, section 7, 6S, 1W, 2nd meridian in Perry County.
In 1840 Arnold lived in Perry Co., IN (page 196). In 1850 Arnold Elder farmed in Union Township, Perry Co., IN (page 432). The value of his property was $1,100.00. Arnold Elder, 40, KY; Mary, 28, IN; Mary R., 8, IN; Helen, 5, IN; George H., 2, IN; Nancy, 1, IN; also in the household were George Elder, 30, KY and Sylvester Elder, 25, KY, both boatmen.
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Arnold Elder Jr. married Lydia Baker on 14 Jun 1846 in Perry Co. In the 1850 Il census in Union Township, Perrry Co.: Arnold Elder, 26, farmer, $1500, KY; Lydia, 22, IN; Sarah C., 4, IN; William W., 1, IN. In 1860 he lived in Cannelton Township, Perry Co. (page 964).
MARRIAGE:
Marriage listed on IGI on both 26th and 27 of the month in Perry Co. Not listed in the Indiana State Library marriage database.
Notes for Mary Hargis
The sponsor at Mary's late baptism was Henrietta Withe.
In 1860 Mary (Marey/Masey), age 38 from IN, was a merchant in Perry Co., IN (page 842) with property valued at $1,600 and personal assets of $1,000; at home were George F, 13 from IN; Nancy C., 11 from IN; Thomas G., 8 from IN; Arnold A., 6 from IN.
The family owned a store a half mile east of Derby on the Ohio River. During the Civil War, Mary became nervous about Morgan's Raiders, so she sold out and moved to Oil Creek in Perry Co. to be away from the river.
Children of Arnold Elder and Margaret Springer were as follows:
+ 2 i Sarah Ann2 Elder, born 5 Sep 1832 in Derby, Union Township, Perry Co., in; died Dec 1915 in Cummings Homestead, Derby, Perry Co., in; buried in Cummings Family Cemetery, Derby, Perry Co., in. She married (1) Clinton Ballard; (2) Isiah Cummings.
Children of Arnold Elder and Mary Hargis were as follows:
3 i Dilyly Jane2 Elder, born 17 Apr 1840 in Perry Co., in; christened 17 May 1840 in St. Augustine's Church, Perry Co., in. Notes: The sponsors at Dilyly's baptism were Edward and Elisabeth Yates.
4 ii Mary Rebecca2 Elder, born 10 Jul 1842 in Perry Co., in; christened 14 Aug 1842 in St. Augustine's Church, Perry Co., in; died 22 Sep 1854 in Perry Co., in; buried in Derby Cemetery, Union Township, Perry Co., in. Notes: Sponsors at Mary's baptism were John Mitchell and Jane Elder.
5 iii Ellen2 Elder, born 20 Nov 1844 in Perry Co., IN; christened 22 Dec 1844 in St. Augustine's Church, Perry Co., in. Notes: Sponsors at Ellen's baptism were Lafayette Elder and Mary Maxwell.
+ 6 iv George Franklin2 Elder, born 21 Mar 1847 in Derby, Union Township, Perry Co., IN; christened 22 Apr 1847 in St. Augustine's Church, Perry Co., IN; died 6 Jan 1929 in Rexford, Thomas Co., KS; buried in Rexford, Thomas Co., KS. He married Jane (Little) Elder.
+ 7 v Nancy Catherine2 Elder, born 15 Feb 1849 in Perry Co., IN; christened 25 Mar 1849 in St. Augustine's Church, Perry Co., in; died Nov 1927 in Stillwater, Ok. She married Henry E. Sims.
+ 8 vi Thomas Lafayette2 Elder, born 20 Sep 1851 in Perry Co., IN; died 18 Apr 1929 in Derby, Union Township, Perry Co., IN; buried in Derby Cemetery, Union Township, Perry Co., IN. He married Mary Louise (Salbrig) Elder.
+ 9 vii Arnold Agustus2 Elder, born 20 Aug 1853 in Derby, Perry Co., IN; died 14 Feb 1926 in Ashrock Township, Rooks Co., KS; buried in Ash Rock Cemetery, Rooks Co., KS. He married Rachel (Rogers) Elder.
Generation 2
2. Sarah Ann2 Elder (Arnold1), born 5 Sep 1832 in Derby, Union Township, Perry Co., in; died Dec 1915 in Cummings Homestead, Derby, Perry Co., in; buried in Cummings Family Cemetery, Derby, Perry Co., in. She married (1) in 1850 Clinton Ballard; (2) in 1872 Isiah Cummings, born 1823/24 in In.
Notes for Sarah Ann Elder
After the disappearance of her husband Clinton Ballard and her two sons to the South to join the Confederate Army, she returned home with her one daughter. After the death of her second husband Isiah Cummings in 1886 she made her home with her daughter.
At the time of her death Sarah had 5 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was a devout Roman Catholic. She hard working, generous, and well loved.
Notes for Clinton Ballard
Clinton and Sarah moved to sourthern Illinois. Clarence, who had Southern sympathies, left with his two little sons, joined the Confederate Army, and was heard from no more.
Notes for Isiah Cummings
In 1880 Isiah lived in Tobin, Perry Co., IN (page 49) with his wife Sarah and 4 children by his prior marriage.
Children of Sarah Ann Elder and Clinton Ballard were as follows:
10 i Clarence3 Ballard.
11 ii Sylvester3 Ballard.
12 iii Jennie3 Ballard.
13 iv Child3 Ballard, died Infant.
14 v Child3 Ballard, died Infant.
6. George Franklin2 Elder (Arnold1), born 21 Mar 1847 in Derby, Union Township, Perry Co., IN; christened 22 Apr 1847 in St. Augustine's Church, Perry Co., IN; died 6 Jan 1929 in Rexford, Thomas Co., KS; buried in Rexford, Thomas Co., KS. He married on 22 Sep 1874 Jane (Little) Elder, born 5 Mar 1850/51 in IN; died 8 Sep 1898 in KS; buried in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Esbon, KS.
Notes for George Franklin Elder
Sponsors at George's baptism were George Elder and Susan Wight.
In 1880 Frank Elder farmed Harvey, Smith Co., KS with his wife Jane and children Clarence and M. E. George lived in Cedar, KS and moved ot Jewell Co. in 1894. In 1900 he farmed in Odessa Township, Jewell Co. with his wife Jane and children Jessica A., Annie, and Fannie. In 1910 he farmed in Odessa Township with his daughters Anna and Frances. He was a Catholic.
Children of George Franklin Elder and Jane Little were as follows:
15 i Clarence3 Elder, born 15 Nov 1875 in IN; died 15 Aug 1882 in KS.
+ 16 ii M. Ella3 Elder, born 24 Oct 1878 in KS; died 1933. She married James Brown.
+ 17 iii Amand Jane3 Elder, born 6 Sep 1881 in KS; died 28 Nov 1943. She married William Riley.
+ 18 iv Anna Lena3 Elder, born 12 Jun 1886 in Cedar, Johnson Co., KS; died 7 Sep 1971 in Mitchell County Hospital, Mitchell Co., KS; buried in St. Elizabeth's Cemetery, Esbon, Jewell Co., KS. She married Fred Schmidt.
+ 19 v Frances3 Elder, born 12 Mar 1890 in KS. She married Bob Garling.
George Elder and family in Cedar, Kansas - c. 1892
7. Nancy Catherine2 Elder (Arnold1), born 15 Feb 1849 in Perry Co., IN; christened 25 Mar 1849 in St. Augustine's Church, Perry Co., in; died Nov 1927 in Stillwater, Ok. She married in 1866/67 Henry E. Sims, born 16 Jul 1837 in KY.
Notes for Nancy Catherine Elder
Sponsors at Ann's baptism were Silvester Elder and Ann Murtha.
Notes for Henry E. Sims
Both of Henry's father was born in KY and mother in MD.
In 1880 H. E. Sims farmed in Cedar Township, Smith Co., KS (page 401) with his wife Nancy and children John A., Leonora, James L., and Henry. In 1900 Henry E. Sims farmed in Henry Township, Payne Co., OK (page 85) with his wife Nancy and sons James, Henry, William, and Elmer.
Children of Nancy Catherine Elder and Henry E. Sims were as follows:
20 i John A.3 Simms, born 3 Apr 1869 in In; died 23 Jun 1953 in Ok; buried in Stillwater, Ok. He married Ella ((---)) Simms. Notes: No children.
21 ii Leanora3 Simms, born 11 Aug 1871 in KY; died abt 1902. She married George McCALL.
22 iii James Lafayette3 Simms, born 7 Apr 1875 in KY.
23 iv Henry3 Simms Jr., born 24 Sep 1877 in KY. He married Rose ((---)) Simms.
+ 24 v Mary3 Simms, born 2 Jul 1882. She married Orlie Jackson.
25 vi Walter3 Simms, born 20 Mar 1884.
26 vii William T.3 Simms, born 14 Sep 1886 in KS. He married in Dec 1908 Romie ((---)) Simms.
27 viii Elmer R.3 Simms, born 23 Sep 1888 in KS; died Feb 1973. Notes: Elmer did not marry. He lived in Stillwater, OK.
8. Thomas Lafayette2 Elder (Arnold1), born 20 Sep 1851 in Perry Co., IN; died 18 Apr 1929 in Derby, Union Township, Perry Co., IN; buried in Derby Cemetery, Union Township, Perry Co., IN. He married on 27 Jun 1882 in St. Augustine's Catholic Church, Leopold, Perry Co., in Mary Louise (Salbrig) Elder, born 29 May 1862 in IN; died 9 Nov 1919 in IN; buried in Derby Cemetery, Union Township, Perry Co., IN, daughter of William Salbrig and Mary (Casper) Salbrig.
Notes for Thomas Lafayette Elder
Thomas' family owned a store a half mile east of Derby on the Ohio River. To get new of the Civil War he used to get in a skiff to pull out the packet with the newspaper. He later raised corn and soy beans along the Ohio River; sometimes their land would get flooded, but not the house. He was more interested in timber than in farming.
In 1880 Lafayett was unmarried and farmed in Union Township, Perry co., IN (page 34) with his Mother Mary Elder and 2 laborers. In 1900 he farmed in Union Township, Perry Co. with his wife Meary L. and children Edith L., Nancy A., Clara T., Thomas L., and Charles A., and a servant Austin Jerrett, born Mar 1875 in KY; Thomas and Meary were listed as married 18 years with 8 children and 5 of them living.
MARRIAGE:
They were married by Father Boniface of St. Meinrad. The sponsors were William Salbrig (brother of the bride), Anna Dashbauck (cousin of the bride), August Elder (brother of the groom), and Threasa Salbrig (sister of the bride).
Children of Thomas Lafayette Elder and Mary Louise Salbrig were as follows:
28 i William A.3 Elder, born 30 Sep 1883 in In; died 5 Jul 1885 in In; buried in Derby Cemetery, Union Township, Perry Co., in.
29 ii Mary Barbara3 Elder, born 10 Oct 1885 in In; died 29 Oct 1888 in In; buried in Derby Cemetery, Union Township, Perry Co., in.
+ 30 iii Edythe Louise3 Elder, born 3 Feb 1887 in In. She married W. C. Cummings.
+ 31 iv Nancy Ann3 Elder, born 24 Dec 1888 in IN; died 26 Dec 1969 in Derby, Union Township, Perry Co., IN. She married George Sashwell Ewing.
32 v Peter L.3 Elder, born 14 Sep 1890 in In; died 20 Sep 1890 in In; buried in Derby Cemetery, Union Township, Perry Co., in.
33 vi Clara Teresa3 Elder, born 11 Jan 1893 in In. She married Frank Morgan, died 5 Jan 1955. Notes: She was baptized at Clara Teresa.
+ 34 vii Thomas Lafe3 Elder Jr., born 6 Sep 1895 in In. He married Kate (Ewing) Elder.
+ 35 viii Charles August3 Elder, born 27 Feb 1897 in In. He married Clarella (Riddle) Elder.
36 ix Delila J.3 Elder, born 19 Aug 1900 in In; died 21 Jan 1902 in In; buried in Derby Cemetery, Union Township, Perry Co., in.
37 x Irma M.3 Elder, born 17 Mar 1908. She married on 6 Sep 1926 John Lasher. Notes: Irma was an school teacher in the 3rd grade at Perry Central School. In 1968 she was elected President for 2 years of the Alpha Phi chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, national honorary society for women school teachers.
9. Arnold Agustus2 Elder (Arnold1), born 20 Aug 1853 in Derby, Perry Co., IN; died 14 Feb 1926 in Ashrock Township, Rooks Co., KS; buried in Ash Rock Cemetery, Rooks Co., KS. He married on 30 Mar 1886 in Rooks Co., KS Rachel (Rogers) Elder, born 18 Feb 1870 in Henry Co., IL; died 29 Apr 1944 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; buried in Ash Rock Cemetery, Rooks Co., KS, daughter of George Washington Rogers and Mahala (Hammond) Rogers. For Rachel's parents see inset below.
Notes for Arnold Agustus Elder
Arnold's father died when he was 1 year old. His nickname was Gus.
On 1 Apr 1877 Arnold and his brother George Franklin Elder left Indiana for Kansas, arriving 34 days later on 4 May 1877 in Ash Rock Township, Rooks Co. He homesteaded a quarter section of land SW-109S-16W on May 22 of 1877. A few years later he bought the adjoining quarter section of SE-10-9-16 where he built the family home. In later years he acquired the quarter section west of his homestead SE-96S-16. The farm was 1 mile south of the Ash Rock Church. [In later years the farmhouse burned down. The barn was moved to the campgrounds east of Woodston and used for the assembly hall. There is now no evidence that improvements were ever at the Elder homestead.]
In 1900 Agustus farmed in Ash Rock Township, Rooks Co., KS (page 161) with his wife Rachel, 6 children, his mother Mary Elder, and a farm laborer Hiram Wands.
Five years after he arrived in KS he returned to IN to visit his mother. He brought her back to KS where she lived the remainder of her life. He joined the Ash Rock Church on 9 Mar 1903.
In 1920 Gus lived in Ash Rock Township (page 2) with his wife Rachel and children Lester L., Lucile M., Harold, and Helen R.
Arnold's obituary in the Salina Journal tells a little of his character: "No man in Ash Rock township has ever been held in higher respect and esteem, than Mr. Elder. At numerous times he has been called on to fill township offices, and might have been honored more, but he was a quiet unassuming type of man, who preferred to be at home with his family. He was ever a loving husband, a kind and true friend, an affectionate father, and a good neighbor."
Notes for Rachel Rogers
Rachel came to KS as a baby. She was an invalid for 10 years prior to her death. In 1930 Mrs. A. A. Elder was a servant to Morris J. Bartlett and family in Ash Rock Township, Rooks Co., KS.
A niece remember Aunt Rachael saying that the reason she had so many children and was always pregnant was that she seemed to get pregnant every time Gus hung his pants on the bed post.
Children of Arnold Agustus Elder and Rachel Rogers were as follows:
+ 38 i Arnold Franklin3 Elder, born 30 Mar 1887 in Ash Rock Township, Rooks Co., KS; christened in Ashrock Church, Ashrock Township, Rooks Co., KS; died 16 Feb 1953 in Smith Center, KS; buried 19 Feb 1953 in Ashrock Cemetery, Ashrock Township, Rooks Co., KS. He married Susan Francis (Kinion) Elder.
+ 39 ii Charles Lafayette3 Elder, born 5 Dec 1888 in Ash Rock Township, Rooks Co., KS; christened in Ashrock Church, Ashrock Township, Rooks Co., KS; died 25 Sep 1972 in St. Joseph Hospital, Concordia, KS; buried 28 Sep 1972 in Ashrock Cemetery, Ashrock Township, Rooks Co., KS. He married Rachael Elizabeth (Kinion) Elder.
+ 40 iii Edith Mahala3 Elder, born 14 Jul 1890 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; died 3 Apr 1975 in Mulino, Clackamas Co., or; buried 7 Apr 1975 in Mt. View Cemetery, Oregon City, or. She married Clark Otis Earl.
+ 41 iv Bertha Mary3 Elder, born 4 Dec 1892 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; christened 1915 in Methodist Church, Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; died 25 Feb 1976 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA; buried 27 Feb 1976 in Belmont Cemetery, Fresno, Fresno Co., CA. She married Arthur Fredrick Koontz. For Koontz family click HERE.
+ 42 v Walter Jennings3 Elder, born 8 Aug 1896 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; died 24 Oct 1973 in Spokane, Wa; buried 27 Oct 1973 in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Wa. He married Hattie Blanch (Bodine) Elder.
43 vi Owen George3 Elder, born 22 Aug 1898 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; died 29 May 1954 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., Ca; buried in Belmont Cemetery, Fresno, Fresno Co., Ca. Notes: Owen was a prospector and miner in CO, UT, NV, and CA for gold and other minerals. He homesteaded in Cortez, CO in 1919. In 1939 he and Kenneth B. Selvy obtained full interest in the mining claim in Elmerald Mining District, Washoe Co., NV. Owen joined the US Navy in the Sea Bees in construction. He was on Midway Island when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. He helped to rebuild that port, and worked in the shipyards in Berkeley, CA. He was later a cook at the Santa Clara County Hospital. He never married.
+ 44 vii Lester Leander3 Elder, born 22 Nov 1900 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS. He married Esther Eunice (Vanderlip) Elder.
+ 45 viii Lucile Margurite3 Elder, born 13 Dec 1902 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; died 2 Mar 1987. She married (1) Almon Baker; (2) Virgil Mitchell; (3) Jim Nelson.
46 ix Harold3 Elder, born 18 Mar 1905 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; died 26 Dec 1943 in Ellis, Ellis Co., KS; buried 30 Dec 1943 in Ashrock Cemetery, Ashrock Township, Rooks Co., KS. Notes: Harold graduated from Woodston High School in 1925 and later attended business college at Chillocothe, MO. Harold was a Union Pacific Railroad employee for 14 years. He last lived in Ellis, KS. He never married.
47 x Helen Ruth3 Elder, born 26 Jan 1909 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; died 12 Apr 1985 in Community Hospital, Fresno, Fresno Co., Ca; buried 15 Apr 1985 in Belmont Memorial Park, Fresno, Fresno Co., Ca. She married in Aug 1953 in Methodist Chapel, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., Ca, divorced Walter R. Canterbury. Notes: Helen lived with and cared for her ailing mother until her death. She then moved to Fresno, CA where she ran a restaurant for a short time. She lived at 1924 E. Grant Avenue, Fresno, CA. She reported herself as unmarried and went by the name Elder. MARRIAGE: The final divorce decree was dated 22 May 1956, recorded in Fresno Co., CA.
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Rachel (Rogers) Elder |
Arnold Agustus Elder and Family |
Harold Elder - 1942 |
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Gus Elder (behind far left) at Henry Sims - 1923 |
Helen Ruth Elder - 1983 |
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1. George Washington1 Rogers, born 4 Mar 1829 in IN; died 22 Jan 1912 in Rooks Co., KS; buried in Ash Rock Cemetery, Rooks Co., KS, son of Elijah Rogers Sr. and Wilmouth (Griffin) Rogers. He married on 9 Feb 1854 in Bride's home, Rock Island Co., IL Mahala (Hammond) Rogers, born 10 Nov 1832 in Madison, Jefferson Co., IN; died 12 Jul 1901 in Rooks Co., KS; buried in Ash Rock Cemetery, Rooks Co., KS, daughter of William Hammond and Calista (Comstock) Hammond. For George's ancestry and descendants click HERE.
Notes for George Washington Rogers
According to his father's will, George was to remain under his brother Elijah's care until age 21. They came from Ripley Co., IN to Rock Island Co., IL soon after their father's death in about 1840. <p>In 1850 George Rogers, age 23 from IN, was a laborer in Union Township, Jackson Co., IA (census page 344) on the farm of Joseph Chittenden and family; Jackson Co. in Iowa is across the river from IL.
Note: George's first child William Monroe Rogers was born in 1853 before he married Mahala Hammond in 1854. William's death record reports his mother as Hail Daniels.
In 1860 George, 31 from IN, was a farm laborer in Edgington Township, Rock Island Co., IL (page 341); the value of his personal property was $200. At home were Mahala, 27 from IN, Wm., 5 from IL, Andrew, 3 from IL, George W. Jr., 2 from IL, and Delos, a boy 6/12 from IL. They lived next door to Mahala's Father.
George joined the 126th Illinois Infantry, Company B, on 11 Aug 1862 at Buffalo Prairie, Rock Island Co. He was mustered in on 4 Sept 1862. He attained the rank of Sergeant. He was mustered out on 12 July 1865. <br>126th Regiment Infantry - Organized at Alton, I11., and mustered in September 4. 1862. Moved to Columbus. Ky., thence to Bolivar and LaGrange. Tenn., November 20-28, 1862. Attached to District of Jackson, 13th Army Corps (Old), Department of the Tennessee, to December, 1862. 3rd Brigade, District of Jackson, 16th Army Corps, to March, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 16th Army Corps, to May, 1863. 2nd Brigade, Kimball's Provisional Division, 16th Army Corps, to July, 1863. 2nd Brigade, Kimball's Division, District of Eastern Arkansas, to August, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, Arkansas Expedition, to January, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 7th Army Corps, Dept. of the Arkansas, to March, 1864. 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 7th Army Corps, to February, 1865. Unattached, 7th Army Corps, mouth of White River, Ark., to July, 1865.
SERVICE.--Duty at LaGrange, Tenn., until January, 1863. (6 Companies moved to Jackson, Tenn., December 19, 1862; thence moved to Humboldt, Tenn. R.R. crossing at Fork Deer River December 20. Action at Humboldt December 21.) 4 Companies on duty at Jackson, Tenn., and 6 Companies at Humboldt, Tenn., January to March 25; then at Jackson until May 25, 1863. Moved to Vicksburg, Miss., May 25-28. Siege of Vicksburg May 28-July 4. Moved to Helena. Ark., July 24. Expedition against Little Rock, Ark., August 1-September 10. Bayou Fourche and capture of Little Rock September 10. Moved to Duvall's Bluff October 24, and duty there until August 19, 1864. Action at Clinton June 25-26. Moved to Pine Bluff, Ark., August 19, and duty there until February 12, 1865. Scouts from Pine Bluff toward Camden and Monticello January 26-31. At mouth of White River, Ark., until June 12, and at Pine Bluff until July 12. Mustered out July 12, 1865. Regiment lost during service 6 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 4 Officers and 192 Enlisted men by disease. Total 202.
On 31 Oct 1866 George purchased 40 acres at $11.50/acre, lot 2SESE of Section 27, township 16N, range 4W of meridian 4 in Rock Island Co., IL.
George, his wife and 8 children left Illinois in 1870 and travelled to Kansas in two covered wagons drawn by ox teams. They first settled in Washington Co., moving to Smith Co. in 1875. They moved to Ash Rock Township, Rooks Co., KS in 1878.
George and his wife Mahalla were two of the thirteen founding member of the Ash Rock Church in Ash Rock Township, Rooks Co., KS on 25 Mar 1878, George becoming a Trustee of the church. On 20 Sept 1878 he purchased the NW 1/4 of 3-6-16 in Ash Rock Township. On 31 Oct 1882 he purchased the NE 1/4 of 3-6-16.
In 1900 George farmed in Ash Rock Township, Rooks Co., KS (page 161) with his wife Mahala and son Leander; he reported that he could not read or write. George lived the last two years of his life in Colorado, having returned to Kansas for a visit when he died.
MARRIAGE:
The marriage is recorded in 1854 in Rock Island Co., IL records, but George and Mahalah later reported their marriage in 1853.
Children of George Washington Rogers and Mahala Hammond were as follows:
+ 2 i William Monroe2 Rogers, born 8 Dec 1853 in Rock Island Co., IL; died 9 Jan 1940 in Emmett, Gem Co., ID; buried in Emmet (Riverside) Cemetery, Emmet, Gem Co., ID. He married Maud E. (Crist) Rogers.
3 ii Elijah2 Rogers, born 22 Dec 1854 in Rock Island Co., IL; died 28 Nov 1855 in Rock Island Co., IL; buried in Taylor Ridge, Rock Island Co., IL.
+ 4 iii Andrew Jackson2 Rogers, born 1 Oct 1856 in Rock Island Co., IL; died 28 Sep 1926 in Kirwin, Phillips Co., KS; buried in Bogart Cemetery. He married Ida J. (Shurts) Rogers.
+ 5 iv George Washington2 Rogers Jr., born 13 May 1858 in Rock Island, Rock Island Co., IL; died 28 Feb 1956 in Boise, Ada Co., ID; buried 1 Mar 1956 in Boise, Ada Co., ID. He married Mary Ellen (Edwards) Rogers.
6 v Delaus2 Rogers, born 8 Dec 1859 in Rock Island, Rock Island Co., IL; died 25 Jul 1861 in Rock Island Co., IL; buried in Taylor Ridge, Rock Island Co., IL. Notes: Birth also reported at Nov 1859
+ 7 vi Calista Sarah2 Rogers, born 8 Oct 1861 in Rock Island, Rock Island Co., IL; died 5 Aug 1955 in St. Anthony Hospital, Hays, KS; buried in Ashrock Cemetery, Ashrock Township, Rooks Co., KS. She married Charles S. Vanderlip.
8 vii Allen2 Rogers, born 2 Mar 1863 in Rock Island, Rock Island Co., IL; died 27 Sep 1914 in KS; buried in Ashrock Cemetery, Ashrock Township, Rooks Co., KS. Notes: Allen never married. He was a farmer.
+ 9 viii Jonathan2 Rogers, born 16 Aug 1864 in Henry Co., IL; died 24 May 1917 in Bloomington, Franklin Co., NE. He married Susan Mary (Beech) Rogers.
+ 10 ix Elizabeth2 Rogers, born 15 Aug 1866 in Minersville, Henry Co., IL; died 1 Feb 1941 in Kirwin, Phillips Co., KS; buried in Ash Rock Cemetery, Ashrock Township, Rooks Co., KS. She married William Riley Power.
+ 11 x Rachel2 Rogers, born 18 Feb 1870 in Henry Co., IL; died 29 Apr 1944 in Woodston, Rooks Co., KS; buried in Ash Rock Cemetery, Rooks Co., KS. She married Arnold Agustus Elder.
12 xi Wilson2 Rogers, born 18 Feb 1870 in Rock Island, Rock Island Co., IL; died 20 Apr 1870 in Rock Island Co., IL; buried in Rock Island Co., IL.
+ 13 xii Leander2 Rogers, born 12 Jul 1873 in Palmer, Washington Co., KS; died Apr in Chadwick, MO. He married Luella (VanDyke) Rogers.
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George Washington Rogers |
George Washington Rogers |
Mahala (Hammond) Rogers |
Mahala (Hammond) Rogers |
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Generation 3
16. M. Ella3 Elder (George Franklin2, Arnold1), born 24 Oct 1878 in KS; died 1933. She married on 18 Oct 1898 James Brown, died 2 Dec 1916.
Children of M. Ella Elder and James Brown were as follows:
48 i James Lester4 Brown, born 21 Sep 1901.
49 ii Jennie4 Brown, born 10 Feb 1902.
17. Amand Jane3 Elder (George Franklin2, Arnold1), born 6 Sep 1881 in KS; died 28 Nov 1943. She married on 1 Jun 1904 William Riley, died Apr 1937.
Children of Amand Jane Elder and William Riley were as follows:
50 i Ferne4 Riley, born 10 Jul 1905.
51 ii Bernadine4 Riley, born 20 Jan 1921.
18. Anna Lena3 Elder (George Franklin2, Arnold1), born 12 Jun 1886 in Cedar, Johnson Co., KS; died 7 Sep 1971 in Mitchell County Hospital, Mitchell Co., KS; buried in St. Elizabeth's Cemetery, Esbon, Jewell Co., KS. She married on 15 Jul 1913 in Sheridan, Wy Fred Schmidt, died 13 Mar 1940 in Ionia, Jewell Co., KS.
Notes for Anna Lena Elder
Anna moved with her family to a farm near Salem, KS, and later to another farm south-east of Ebson where she grew to maturity.
Notes for Fred Schmidt
The family moved to a farm near Ionia.
Children of Anna Lena Elder and Fred Schmidt were as follows:
52 i Evelyn4 Schmidt, born 2 Nov 1914. She married in Jan 1947 Alfred Durham.
53 ii Glenn4 Schmidt, born 5 Aug 1916. Notes: Glenn never married.
+ 54 iii Thelma4 Schmidt, born 21 Sep 1918. She married Ralph McHENRY.
+ 55 iv Donald4 Schmidt, born 13 Oct 1924. He married Connie (Yuman) Schmidt.
19. Frances3 Elder (George Franklin2, Arnold1), born 12 Mar 1890 in KS. She married on 1 Mar 1913 Bob Garling, born abt 1888; died 6 Aug 1957.
Children of Frances Elder and Bob Garling were as follows:
56 i Bill4 Garling, born 28 May 1914; died 16 Jun 1917.
57 ii Kenneth4 Garling, born 1 Jun 1916.
58 iii Jack4 Garling, born 7 Jul 1921.
59 iv Hazel4 Garling, born 11 Feb 1923.
60 v Raymond4 Garling, born 8 Sep 1929.
61 vi Lorna4 Garling, born 30 Mar 1925; died 3 May 1926.
24. Mary3 Simms (Nancy Catherine2 Elder, Arnold1), born 2 Jul 1882. She married Orlie Jackson.
Notes for Orlie Jackson
They had 2 children.
Children of Mary Simms and Orlie Jackson were as follows:
62 i Merle4 Jackson.
63 ii Olie4 Jackson.
30. Edythe Louise3 Elder (Thomas Lafayette2, Arnold1), born 3 Feb 1887 in In. She married W. C. Cummings.
Children of Edythe Louise Elder and W. C. Cummings were as follows:
+ 64 i Billy Louise4 Cummings, born 30 Mar 1921. She married W. C. Atkinson.
31. Nancy Ann3 Elder (Thomas Lafayette2, Arnold1), born 24 Dec 1888 in IN; died 26 Dec 1969 in Derby, Union Township, Perry Co., IN. She married in 1915 George Sashwell Ewing, born Sep 1889 in IN; died 20 Dec 1968 in Derby, Union Township, Perry Co., IN, son of Benjamin F. Ewing and Mariah J. (Avitt) Ewing.
Notes for George Sashwell Ewing
In 1920 George taught grammar school in Union Township, Perry Co., IN (page 8) with his wife Nancy and daughters Mary E. and Georgina L. George later taught at Ohio State Reformatory at Mansfield, OH. He became an insurance agent for Aetna.
Children of Nancy Ann Elder and George Sashwell Ewing were as follows:
+ 65 i Mary Edith4 Ewing, born 6 Sep 1916 in Perry Co., IN. She married Dr. John J. Clark.
+ 66 ii Lavada Georgia4 Ewing, born 13 Jun 1919 in Perry Co., IN; died 12 Aug 1994 in Los Angeles Co., Ca. She married John Dalton.
+ 67 iii Marjorie4 Ewing. She married Bill Barnett.
34. Thomas Lafe3 Elder Jr. (Thomas Lafayette2, Arnold1), born 6 Sep 1895 in In. He married Kate (Ewing) Elder.
Children of Thomas Lafe Elder Jr. and Kate Ewing were as follows:
+ 68 i Lucille4 Elder. She married Arnold Harms.
69 ii August4 Elder.
+ 70 iii Kathryn4 Elder. She married Wilburn Holtz.
35. Charles August3 Elder (Thomas Lafayette2, Arnold1), born 27 Feb 1897 in In. He married in 1934 Clarella (Riddle) Elder.
Notes for Charles August Elder
Charles lived on a farm near Derby, IN.
Children of Charles August Elder and Clarella Riddle were as follows:
71 i Anita4 Elder, born 1935. She married in Jun 1957 James Costa.
72 ii Ed4 Elder, born 1939.
38. Arnold Franklin3 Elder (Arnold Agustus2, Arnold1), born 30 Mar 1887 in Ash Rock Township, Rooks Co., KS; christened in Ashrock Church, Ashrock Township, Rooks Co., KS; died 16 Feb 1953 in Smith Center, KS; buried 19 Feb 1953 in Ashrock Cemetery, Ashrock Township, Rooks Co., KS. He married on 12 Apr 1910 in Smith Center, KS Susan Francis (Kinion) Elder, born 26 Nov 1887 in KS; died 2 Sep 1978 in KS; buried in Ashrock Cemetery, Ashrock Township, Rooks Co., KS, daughter of William Riley Kinion and Elizabeth F. (East) Kinion.
Notes for Arnold Franklin Elder
Arnold was a farmer. He homesteaded in Kit Carson Co., CO on 15 May 1910. He returned to KS in 1925, living there until 1943 when he moved to Nebraska; he lived there until 1951.
Children of Arnold Franklin Elder and Susan Francis Kinion were as follows:
73 i Child4 Elder, born 8 Jul 1911 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., Co; died 8 Jul 1911 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., Co.
74 ii Dorothy Edith4 Elder, born 4 Aug 1912 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., Co; died 9 Aug 1912 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., Co; buried in Burlington County Cemetery, Kit Carson Co., Co.
+ 75 iii Willard Arnold4 Elder, born 18 Nov 1913 in KS; died 14 Nov 2004 in Hays, Ellis Co., KS. He married Linnie Doris (Kirkman) Elder.
+ 76 iv Keith Charles4 Elder, born 31 Jul 1915 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., Co. He married Francis Laverne (Bender) Elder.
+ 77 v Vera Francis4 Elder, born 4 Mar 1917 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., Co. She married Kenneth William Holthusen.
+ 78 vi Lowell Lee4 Elder