Research on Various Christian Names

Nathaniel Elbon

See Inheritance of Single Christian Names.

Nathaniel Elbon

1697 --Nathaniel Elborne christened dau. Mary on 16 May 1697 in Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, England.

1699 -- Nathaniel Elborne christened dau. Elyzabeth on 30 Aug 1699 in Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, England.

1713 -- Nathaniel Elbond married Rose Mayling on 26 Dec 1713 in Saint Stephens, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England.

1714 -- Nathaniel was buried 1714 in Harpenden, Hertforshire, England – his wife signed with an X.

1719 -- Nathaniel Elbourn christened daughter Rose Elbourn on 13 Dec 1719 in Codicote, Hertfordshire, England; her mother was Rose.

1722 -- Nathaniel and Rose Elbourn christened son Nathaniel Elbourn on 19 Jul 1722 in Codicote, Hertfordshire, England. This Nathaniel is closest in age to Matthew who was born in 1716 in nearby Royston, but their fathers were not the same.

1732 -- Nathaniel was buried in 1732 in Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, England.

1745 -- Nathaniel Elborn married Hannah Skeg on 1 Jan 1745 at Saint Peter, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England. But then if this Nathaniel were the one who enlisted in the Rev. War, he would have been about 54 and Hannah would have been age 60 in the 1790 census where "a" Hannah appears in Maryland, and then she dies in 1794 at age 64. This is all conjecture information. Hannah may have been the Hannah Skeggs born in 1728 in Glatton, Huntingdon, England, the dau. of John and Jane Skeggs. Glatton, Huntingdon is just NW of Cambridge.

Because Nathaniel Elbourn married Hannah Skaggs in Hertfordshire, England, this information is kept here for further study.

According to Virgil Skaggs, a genealogy researcher of Independence,MO. the first known people to enter America by the name of Skaggs was two brothers and a sister, who came over from Scotland about 280 years ago(about 1700). The Skaggs originally came from Norway and was spelled Skeg, meaning "bearded one", from Skeg to Skeggs, and Skaggs.They went from Norway to England and Scotland. The English way to spell the name was Skegs or Skeggs and the Scottish way was Scaggs. The two brothers who came to America argued over how to spell their name, the English way or the Scottish way. One brother said"you spell it your way and I will spell it my way", so the story goes. From this, four tribes were created, a Moses tribe, Gideon, Noah and an Elijah tribe of Skaggs. There is a Skaggs plantation at Alderson, W.Va. that was bought from William Penn. The plantation is still in the Skaggs family at the time Mr. Virgil Skaggs wrote this, late 1960's.

This is long and taken directly from the book "The life of Daniel Boone", written by Lyman C Draper, LL.D., ( A noted Historian) Henry, Charles and Richard Skaggs, and three other brothers were granddsons of an Irishman who fled from Ireland of Londonderry in 1688-'89, when so many of the Scotch-Irish race emigrated to the shores of the New World. We find his adventureous decendants, natives of Maryland, living on the frontiers of New River and sharing largely in the toils and hardships of the Long Hunters in 1770-'71.In June 1775, we find Henry aiding to pilot Col. Thomas Slaughter and others on an exploratory tour of the Green River country. Henry Skaggs and brothers were a noted family of hunters and nothing but hunters, and keeping pace with the advancing settlements, they pushed forward to Clinch River and were forting in 1777 at Shadrach White's Station in the neighborhood of the Maiden Spring Fork of the Clinch. In 1781 one of the family of Skaggs, who had been residing in the Cumberland settlements removed to Kentucky.In 1779 Henry Skaggs , accompanied by upwards of twenty men, started for Kentucky, were attacked by indians in Powells Vally, lost part of their horses, when all had returned save Skaggs, his son John a mere youth, and a man named Sinclair. With eleven horses, they went to the Green River country to hunt, and during the succeding winter Sinclair got lost, probably drowned in the Green River and young Skaggs sickened and died, and amidst the severities of the season a hollow log was his burial place. His father was left alone to finish the hunt and return home with the horses, pelts and furs. He settled on Pitmans Creek in the Green River country within present Taylor County, Kentucky, in 1789 with his children and connections around him sharing freely in the indian difficulties of the times; and there he died in 1808 or '9, aged upwards of eighty years. Possing a large and bony frame, he was bold, enterprising and fearless. His brothers Charles and Richard who also settled in that region, lived to a good old age There is much more in the book, but this is the most important part

From "BIG SANDY SKAGGS": Page 47:There were at least eight different ways to spell the names that they (Cherokee) were know by, so is it any wonder that there are many variations of our own family name of Cothron--Martha Cathron, Progenitor--having today so many different spellings, such as Cochrine and so on as is verified by our southern relatives, Catherine, Cothran, Katherin, Cothron... Martha Cathrin Patrick." Page 48:First Progenitor: William Skaggs (Skaggs, Stagg, Skag)... had license to sail to and from the Colonies int he mid-1600's. Second Progenitor: Thomas Skaggs and Ann WollardAs I stood by old Thomas' grave near the beautiful New River, Virginia (now West Virginia), I thought of all the generations that have lived in this great land of ours after our foreparents arrived from Londonderry, Ireland and perhaps Germany by way of London, England. My mind wandered back to Cambridge, England where Thomas and Ann were married in late autumn in Cambridge, England--Oct. 31, 1734 at St. Sepulcher's... Old Thomas and Ann, whose descendants were destined to become the famous "Long Hunters of Kentucky" Third Progenitor: Richard Skaggs and Mary ThearSome genealogists refer to her as Mary Hatch. Many second and third marriages occurred among pilgrims as the men were killed or died young. Richard was one of the famous "Long Hunters of Kentucky" who helped supply food to the settlers in the colonies... land grants... centered around Meadow Creek of New River in Virginia. Fourth Progenitor: James Skaggs and Rachel Moredock(Some places spelled Mordeck). Virginia Public Records are abundant with information. Fifth Progenitors: Martha Cathrin Patrick and Peter SkaggsGenealogists refer to him as Old Peter... He chose Martha Cathrin, Cherokee Indian at age 17, she being a mere 13 or so the calculated ages go. He called her "Patsy" or "Patty", as did all her friends and relatives... She died 1865; both were members of Big Blaine United Baptist Church of Jesus Christ. Patty comes directly from Wilkes County, North Carolina and they were married in Fincastle County, Virginia, June 24, 1788. They came to the head-of-Blaine, now Lawrence County, Kentucky in 1804 by way of Floyd County, Kentucky... Old Peter died October 21, 1841, and was interred at Terryville, now Martha, Kentucky. Patty, or Patsy as she was called... died 1865, age 84. Genealogists and prolific writer, Earl N. Skaggs, name sons of Thomas and Ann WFrom "The National Foundation Descendants of Thomas Skaggs (I only have copies of pages 1-24):Page 7Veterans Administration Records Washington D.C.:Skaggs Trace was named for three Irish brothers, Henry, Charles, and Richard Skaggs. Long Hunters---The Wilderness Road by Robert L Kincaid>> Page 9Vol.4 pp. 263-64 (William and Mary Quarterly) Wanted, ancestry of Skaggs and Moredeck family and marriages of James Skaggs and Miss Moredeck. They had the following children: James Skaggs, b. Aug 5th 1789, Abraham Moredeck Skaggs, b. May 10th, 1792, Gideon Skaggs, b. ? A daughter whom married ... Hankins, died leaving one child Eli Skaggs Hankins. Page 18<Skaggs, James and Rachel his wife, from John Pickinstarvor con. L40 A82 Meadow C New River.Skaggs, James and Rache., Guarantee Martin Thomas L40 78 Meadow Cr. Br. New River Page 24Maryland Will Record:4896 S(c)haggs, Wm. A Planter Kent Co. Will 6th Sept. 1742, 27th Oct 1742.4897 Wife, Mary4898 Son, Scaggs, Richard, Kent Co.l, Maryland, 17664900 Wife, Mary Thear5101 Son John4899 Daughter, Elizabeth(Page 29 has more info but I do not have this page.)

" Big Sandy Skaggs" Compiled by Lucille Sparks-Edwards and Edria Faye Fyffe Skaggs with Additional Information from Private Papers of Juanita Skaggs Lutteral, Illinois, Earl N. Skaggs, Victor, West Virginia, William H Pelfrey, Keaton, Kentucky, L C Skaggs, Wallingord Kentucky, Gypsie Sadler, Portsmouth, Ohio, Ellarie White, Illinois. Copyright TX 227-172 1978 -- Lucille Spark-Edwards, Second printing 1980 Printed in The United States of America Appalachia Publishers, PO Box 102, Martha, Kentucky, Lawrence County Lucille's health failed several years ago and she is no longer active in research. She may have published a subsequent volume but I have been unable to confirm this. Preface <<...our Skaggs originated near Ulster, Ireland, probably from Scotland with many Fyffes, Fergusons, and more familiar sounding family names. From Ireland they made their way to England, married into the German nationality, crossing then to Kent County, Maryland. The Scotch-Irish Valley in Virginia, with all its fame and ill-fame, became home to Old Thomas Skaggs, Old Peter Skaggs, many, many James Skaggs along with various Henrys, Johns, Charles and more familiar Skaggs family names. Among these Skaggs were the ones most famous in history books as "The Long Hunter," professional hunting ground of Kentucky, then unsettled.>> Page 23-25 <Page 196-197 George Skegg, William Skegg information, Taken from "The Original Lists of Emigrants in Bondage" from London to the American Colonies 1719-1744, Edited and with introduction by Marion and Jack Kaminkow, Published by Magna Carta book Co., Baltimore, Maryland 21215. (My note: A page titled License to go Beyond the Seas, pp 56-58 has various references to a William Stagg In the Elizabeth, de London, Increase, Prd, and Planter Prd.) Emigrants in Bondage, from London to the American Colonies, Magna Carta Book Co., Baltimore, Maryland 21215.>> Page 29 <> Page 33 (Preceding pages discuss a process of elimination determining where the Skaggs were not from.) <> Page 34 <> Page 35 <> Page 117,118 <The motto for the Skaggs family coat-of-arms, usually displayed on a winding ribbon is "Vincit Veritas," which means "Truth Conquers." This can be found in any museum library and/or memorial library that carries the General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales... The written description of the Skeges family coat-of-arms at the County-seat of the Skegges family, St. Ives, County Huntingdon, was dated 29 August, 1568... It is located - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- I found the word skag in a Celtic Dictionary at this site. It means a beam of light. Interesting! http://www.ceantar.org/Dicts/Manx/index.html - -------------------------------- Booklet by "The National Foundation Descendants of Thomas Skaggs, namely: Roy T Skaggs, Thelma L Sandage, Joe F Skaggs, Dorsey A Skaggs, and Audra Skaggs. "Box 359 Bethesda, Ohio." The mail I sent to this address returned to me, and I was unable to locate a recent address. Page 5 <"Of Celtic and Teutonic Stock. This branch of family came from Kent County England, and were early settlers in Virginia Colony and later Maryland. In England, the name if sound among the Nobility: coat of arms granted in 1568 is described in Burke's Peerage and Fairbam's Crests..." "The seat of the Skaggs Family, St. Ives, County, Huntingdon, England granted August 29, 1568... Source of information Internaational Heraldic Institute Ltd. Charlotte, N.C." An inquiry made by the author to the College of Arms, Queen Victoria Street, London England, a search was made by W.J.G. Verco., Rouge Croix Pursuivant. 'Three registrations in your name were discovered in the course of the enquiry and these I quote brief details hereunder. 1. The following Arms and Crest which would appear to be those in which you are interested were confirmed on the 6th of September 1568 to John Skegges, Surveyor to the queens Majesty in the County of Huntingdon, and to his younger brother Edward Skegges of St. Ives. Co. Huntingdon. Page 9 "Notes From The Register of the Kentucky State Historical Society" Vol 5 p. 179 (Folsum Club Quarterly) There were six Skaggs brothers, grandsons of an Irishman who fled Ireland to Md. after the siege of Londonderry. Some of them were Long Hunters. Three of the brothers, Henry, Charles and Richard settled in Taylor County on Gree River... Page 23 Long Hunters (Philson Club History-Vol. 5, p. 179 There were six brothers, grandsons of an Irishman, who fled the siege of London Derry. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------- Quote From the Skaggs List "The life of Daniel Boone," written by Lyman C Draper, LL.D., Henry, Charles and Richard Skaggs, and three other brothers were grandsons of an Irishman who fled from Ireland of Londonderry in 1688-'89, when somany of the Scotch-Irish race emigrated to the shores of the New World.

William Skaggs (Skaggs, Stagg, Skag)... had license to sail to and from the Colonies int he mid-1600's...Second Progenitor: Thomas Skaggs and Ann WollardAs I stood by old Thomas' grave near the beautiful New River, Virginia (now West Virginia), I thought of all the generations that have lived in this great land of ours after our fore parents arrived from Londonderry, Ireland and perhaps Germany by way of London, England. My mind wandered back to Cambridge, England where Thomas and Ann were married in late autumn in Cambridge, England--Oct. 31, 1734 at St. Sepulcher's... Old Thomas and Ann, whose descendants were destined to become the famous "Long Hunters of Kentucky">> From TENNESSEE COUSINS, A History of Tennessee People by Worth S. Ray; p.225 THE SKAGGS FAMILY AND THE SKAGGESTON COMMUNITY IN KNOX COUNTY Knox County, in its eastern section, out the oldMillerstown Pike and near the Rutledge Pike section of the old days, once known as the old Emory Road, has a community known as SKAGGSTON. It was named for the Skaggs Family who settled there in the early days of Knox County. The name of the original Skaggs is not shown on modern records, but STEPHEN M. (Moredock) SKAGGS who was born in Tennessee and of course, in Knox County, was one of the sons of the original person of that (unknown) name. He was born in 1795 and his wife was Dorcas (McPherron). This family from Virginia were numbered among the "Long Hunters" of D. Boone. Contribut or: ggggrandaughter of Stephen MoredockSkaggs: Karen Skaggs-PhelpsParenthesis material added by KSP

There should be one caveat that everyone should be aware of when ordering a "family" coat of arms. Most north European coats of arms were issued to individuals not to families. A fathers coat of arms would be different from that of his sons. They were paid for and issued to distinguish armored knights from one another on the battlefield. I believe the Italians had family coats of arms as did some east European countries. I guess it could be summed up this way. To purchase a "family coat of arms" from a retailer or even a store specializing in these items would the same as finding someone's published genealogy on a web page, and without researching, claim this as your family. For a better definition go to http://user.aol.com/ballywoodn/acheraldry.html

The book big Sandy Skaggs by Lucille Sparks -Edwards says this on page 33,34: I was affiliated with hundreds of native-born Germans... Leo asked if my family were related to the Heidelberg Skaggs... Often Leo, who spoke broken English, would tell me of the German Skaggs. He'd say, "You can well be proud of your heritage, ja, goot Chermans... I feel justified that my searching proves one Elizabeth Skagg was of German nationality, and that my progenitor Richard Skagg, the planter husband was Irish. Now, if you care to believe that the German extraction came through one of the grandmothers, not grandfathers, you may be interested in the history books that tell us of the sailors and adventurers called the Vikings, whose origin was Scandinavia, Norseland. Records of their ships log bear the names Skegg, Skeggi, Skeats, Skeat Skeggs (none Skaggs or Scaggs). The word Skegg itself means "beard"; Old norse is Skegg-beard. Many of the shi records listed the sailors as white-beard, Black-beard, gold-beard and so on to Skegg-beard on the records listed twelve hundred and forty six in different British history books of names and origins. One's imagination could fill the gaps, here and there as there are no records that I know of in existence that show an exact descendance of our family before October 28, 1730. SOURCE:

http://www.angelfire.com/co3/Skaggs/wh ere.html

1748 -- Nathaniel Elborn christened daughter Susan Elborn on 15 Jan 1748 in Saint Peter, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England. Mother’s name is not listed as is the same with all the other entries on the page below. This is the only child listed for Nathaniel. A record exists of “a” Hannah Ellbourne dying on 25 Aug 1754 in nearby Watford, Hertfordshire, England. No record exists of dau. Susan dying at any time in Hertfordshire, but a record exists of “a” “Susanna” marrying on 24 Aug 1782 to Matthew Brickland in St. Albans, and having son Matthew Brickland born on 27 Jul 1783, son of Matthew and Susannah Brickland. No further births are listed. “A” Susanna Elborn married Thomas Allen on 25 Mar 1771 at St. Andrew Holborn in London; “a” Thomas Allen shows up in Kent Co., MD, in the 1800 census as age 45+. “A” Thomas Allen (perhaps his son) shows up in the Chestertown, Kent Co., MD, 1820 census, age 26-44.

1750 -- Nathan Elbourn christened daughter Hannah Elbourn on 10 Mar 1750 in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England; her mother was Elizabeth.

1753 -- Nathaniel Ellbourn’s daughter Elizabeth was christened 12 Aug 1753 in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England; the dau. of Nathan and Elizabeth.

1755 -- Nathanael Elbourne was christened on 2 Mar 1754/1755 in Aldenham, Hertfordshire, England, the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Elbourne. This Nathanael would have been 24 if he entered the Rev. War in 1779. Other siblings were Joseph born 23 Jan 1756 in Aldenham; Sarah born 2 Feb 1766 in Aldenham; Anne born 14 Jan 1758 in Aldenham; Elizabeth born 7 May 1761 in Aldenham.

1759 -- Nathaniel Elbon was christened on 6 Jun 1759 in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, England, the son of George Elbon. Other Elbons christened in Abbots Langley in the early 1700s were Mary in 1712; Mary Ann Elbon in 1793; Sarah Elbon in 1721; George Elbon in 1759; George Elbon in 1797; John in 1759; Thomas in 1726; Jonathan in 1759. Sarah “Elben” was christened 18 Feb 1722 as the dau. of Thomas in Abbot’s Langley.

1762 -- Banns record of Nathaniel Elborne marrying Jane Jones on 28 Jun 1762 in Holborn St. Sepulchre parish in London, England. There are many records of multiple women named Jane Jones born ca. 1740 in London.

This record interests me as a possible emigrant to Maryland because

- the name is spelled "Elborne" and very similar to Elbon in Maryland
- the London location is perfect for immigrating to America immediately after marriage
- the time is correct in 1762 to immigrate and participate in the Rev. War by his enlistment in 1779
- this may be the couple who had son Reuben in 1763
- the AGBI shows “a” Jane Elvans who received a marriage license in New York prior to 1784 and states she was born ca. 1750.

1764 -- Nathaniel and Henry Elbourn were christened on 1 Jan 1764 at St. Clement Danes, Middlesex, England, the son of Nathaniel and Jane Elbourn. St. Clement Danes is an Anglican Church in the City of Westminster, London, see below. It is possible that Nathaniel and Henry were twins as a record 5 years later shows a Nathaniel and Henry dying at the same time.

1769 -- Nathaniel Elborn was buried on 26 May 1769 in St. Martin In The Fields, Middlesex, England. The letters C, M, and W on the burial register of St Martins in the Field probably stand for Child (large numbers of both sexes), Man (all male) and Wench (all female - this word was sometimes used as a word of endearment in England - but I understand developed a different, racist, meaning in America). Nathaniel and Henry Elborn both were buried the same day, perhaps twins. Perhaps this Nathaniel died at only 5 years old comparing it with the record immediately above. St. Martin-in-the-Fields was an Anglican church at the NE corner of Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, London. The present building was designed by James Gibbs in 1722-1724.

1769 – Nathaniel Elbourn in London. Old Bailey Proceedings, 6 September 1769, Reference Number 17690906.

THE WHOLE PROCEEDINGS ON THE King's Commission of the Peace, Oyer and Terminer, and Gaol-Delivery FOR THE CITY of LONDON; And also the Gaol-Delivery for the County of MIDDLESEX; HELD AT JUSTICE-HALL in the OLD-BAILEY, On Wednesday the 6th, Thursday the 7th, Friday the 8th, Saturday the 9th, Monday the 11th, Tuesday the 12th, and Wednesday the 13th of SEPTEMBER, 1769.

In the Ninth Year of His MAJESTY's Reign. Being the Seventh SESSION in the MAYORALTY of The Right Honourable Samuel Turner , Esq; LORD-MAYOR of the CITY of LONDON.

NUMBER VII. PART I.

LONDON:

Sold by S. Bladon, at No. 23, in Pater-noster-Row.

1774 – Nathaniel Elborne, sworn elector, residence Main St., a scowerer, or today a scourer, from the UK Poll Books and Electoral Registers on ancestry.com, p. 414 or 1133 pages, taken at the Guild-Hall in the town of Kingston upon Hull, on 12 & 13 Oct 1774. This could be in Yorkshire, England, but I’m not sure. It contains a list of voters names. See 1791 below. He could therefore not have been the Nathaniel in Maryland.

1778-1787 – Nathaniel Elbourn listed at Leavesden, Watford, Hertfordshire, England, who could be the Nathaniel baptized at Abbots Langley in 1759. The Hertfordshire Militia Ballot Lists (available only on CD) recorded men of a suitable age who were eligible for the militia and who had not yet done duty as a militia man. The lists serve as a partial census on working men from 1758-1786.

1791 -- Nathaniel Elbon appears on 31 March 1791 at 21 St. Martin Le Grand, scourer, MS 11936/376/581664 at the London Metropolitan Archives thru the National Archives at the KEW in London. See 1774 above. He could therefore not have been the Nathaniel in Maryland.

1800 -- Nathaniel Elbon buried on 11 May 1800 at St. Leonard, Foster Lane, London.

City of Westminster Coroners of Suspicious Deaths
1^st January 1770 – 26 December 1770 (old calendar dates)

An Inquisition Indented, taken for our Sovereign Lord the King, at the Parish of Saint Clement Danes within the Liberty of the Dean and Chapter of the Collegiate Church of St. Peter, Westminster , in the County of Middlesex , the Seventh day of May in the Tenth Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God, of Great-Britain, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, before Thomas Prickard , Gentleman, Coroner of our said Lord the King for the said City and Liberty, on View of the Body of Henry Nelson then and there lying dead, upon the Oath of Joseph Hardy , Dederick Hilker , David Watts , Richard Wilson , William Harwood , John White , Thomas Berry , Ambrose Pennington , Joseph Sandell , Henry Holebrook , Joseph Jones , William Harris , Nathaniel Elbourn , John Nichols , Charles Taylor , Daniel Stebbins , John Cliffe , James Booth , Samuel Hothoway and Francis Dickson good and lawful Men of the Liberty, duly chosen, who being then and there duly sworn and charged to enquire for our said Lord the King, when, how, and by what Means the said Henry Nelson came to his Death, do upon their Oath say, That the said Henry Nelson on the Sixth day of May in the Year aforesaid being a Nightly Lodger in the Dwelling House of Richard Watson Victualler situate in Wych Street in the Parish aforesaid within the Liberty and County aforesaid, and being greatly Intoxicated with Liquor, and in Bed in the said House, It so happened that the said Henry Nelson , with the Liquor aforesaid, was then and there Suffocated and Strangled, of which said Suffocation and Strangling he the said Henry Nelson then and there died. And so the Jurors aforesaid upon their Oath aforesaid do say, that the said Henry Nelson in Manner and by the Means aforesaid Accidentally Casually and by Misfortune came to his Death, and not otherwise. In Witness whereof as well the said Coroner as the said Joseph Hardy Foreman of the said Jurors, on the behalf of himself and the rest of his Fellows, in their presence, have to this Inquisition set their Hands and Seals, the Day Year and Place first above written.

1844 -- Daughter Rosina Elbourne was born to mother Elbourne who was widowed, age 37, born in 1844 in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, was a straw hat sewer on Sopwell Lane in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England.

1. Nathaniel Elbon, b. ca. 1677, perhaps in Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, England. He died in Bovingdon on 14 May 1732, as “Nathan Elbourn”.

2. Nathaell Elbourn, b. ca. 1690 in England. He married Rose Mayling on 26 Dec 1713 in Saint Stephens, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England. Both Nathaniel and Rose were of Harpenden. He may have been the Nathaniel “Elbond” later of Sandridge who left a will in 1740.

3. Nathaniel Elbourn, christened 29 Jul 1722 in Codicote, Hertfordshire, England, son of Nathaniel Elbourn and Rose Mayling.

4. Nat. Elborn married Hannah Skeg on 1 Jan 1745 in Saint Peter, Saint Albans, Herfordshire, England. If this was the Nathaniel who immigrated to Maryland with his brother Mathew and joined the Revolutionary War on 14 Jun 1779, he would have been 57 years old.

5. Nathan Elbourn, m. Elizabeth before 1753 and had daughter Elizabeth in 1753 in Harpenden, Herfordshire, England.

6. Nathanael Elbourne, christened on 2 Mar 1754/55 in Aldenham or Codicote, Hertfordshire, England, son of Thos Elbourne and Elizabeth.

7. Nathaniel Elbon, christened on 6 Jun 1759 in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, England, son of Geor

8. Nathaniel Henry Elbourn was christened 1 Jan 1764 in St. Clement Danes, Middlesex, the son of Nathaniel and Jane Elbourn.

Mathew Elbon

1716 -- Mathew Ellbourn, baptized 30 Sep 1716 in Royston, Hertfordshire, England, the son of William and Anne Ellbourn.

1740 -- Matthew Elburn, London Tax Records, 1740, Civil Parish Farringdon Without in the City of London, Call Number MS 11316/125. Personal and Real estates are shown in amounts of Pence, Shillings, and Pounds. Matthew had only real property (land or buildings) and no personal property. Ditch Side is a name of a street; Matthew’s listing is on page 20 (p. 47 of 122 images) which is on Great Green Arbour Court. The Great Green Arbour Court is near Old Bailey. Old Bailey is a Central Criminal Court of England and Wales. Old Bailey is on Old Bailey St. just west of St. Paul’s Cathedral. Just west of Old Bailey is St. Andrew Holborn Church.

1753 -- Freedom of the City of London Admission Papers

Mathew may have been the master of the trade of a Turner in London on 9 May 1753 until 1760 when he taught apprentice James Porter the trade. However, because Matthew was on the Militia List in Baldock, Hertfordshire, England, in the years 1758 and 1759 stating he was a labourer, these facts would conflict with him being in London as a journeyman turner. James Porter, son of Thomas Porter of the Parish of Saint Mary Rotherhithe in the County of Surry in England, appears in Chestertown, Kent Co., MD, in 1761 just after his 7-year apprentice contract with Mathew Elbon had ended. James Porter married Sophia Parmarr on 28 Jan 1775 in Caroline Co., MD. This might indicate that Mathew Elbon also immigrated ca. 1761. In any case, Reuben Elbon was born shortly thereafter in 1763. See Mathew in England for details and the apprentice certification.

Freedom of the City of London Admission Papers, 1681-1925, record for James Porter: Matthew Elborn appears in London on 9 May 1753. The Matthew of Royston or Baldock was in those two locations from 1753-1760 and could therefore not have been the same one as mentioned here; although, this data is kept her for possible future study. He is teaching prentice James Porter, son of Thomas Porter of the Parish of Saint Mary Rotherhithe in the County of Surrey. Matthew Elborn was a citizen and master of his trade as a Turner of London. James would be a prentice for seven years, 1753-1760. A Turner was skilled at turning wood on a lathe. It states that James Porter “shall not commit Fornication, nor contract Matrimony within the said Term….or play at Cards, Dice, Tables, or any other unlawful Games.” Matthew Elborn was to supply all the needs for James Porter including food, drink, apparel, and lodging.

Two baptisms exist for James Porter, son of Thomas:

· Thomas baptized James Porter on 17 Oct 1733 in Sturminster-Newton, Dorset, England, at St. Mary’s Parish.

· Thomas and Mary baptized James Porter on 28 Jan 1733/34 in Easton Grey, Wilshire, England.

There is, however, a death record for a James Porter of 7 Sep 1796 at age 64, born in 1732, buried in North Petherton, Lessed Virgin Mary, Somerset.

This record interests me because (note that these may be various men with the name James Porter):

· It is in London where Nathaniel Elborne also resided after residing in Hertfordshire.

· Within 7 years of 1753 when James Porter’s apprenticeship started, Matthew could have immigrated after 1760 to Maryland and participate in the Rev. War as a Turner.

· “A” James Porter is listed in 1761 in the Maryland Early Census Index of Chestertown, Kent Co., MD, precisely where the Elbon family first lived. No Elborne is on this list.

· James Porter is listed in 1776 in the Maryland Early Census Index of Transquaking Hundred, Dorchester Co., MD. He was age 30-40, living with his wife age 21-30, and 2 children under 10, a boy and a girl, and no negroes. This indicates he was born 1736-1746, 3 years off from the date above. Another Porter is living in Transquaking, Arthur Porter, who is age 50-60 who could have been his father and negating the story of his apprenticeship in London that states his father was Thomas. The red marker shows Transquaking River, due south of Chestertown and Kent Co. where Mathew resided.

· James Porter is listed in 1778 in the Maryland Early Census Index in a Fidelity Oath in Anne Arundel Co., MD, and also in 1778 in a Fidelity Oath in Tuckahoe Hundred, Caroline Co., MD.

· James Porter married Sophia Parmarr on 28 Jan 1775 in Caroline Co., MD, indicating he was born before 1755, which does coincide with his apprenticeship of 1753-1760, indicating he was actually born before 1739.

· This might indicate that Mathew Elborne also immigrated after this indenture, ca. 1760.

· James Porter could have been only 14 as a prentice and therefore born 1739 or before and back until 1732. That would definitely indicate that Matthew Elborne was born before 1739, and perhaps even in the 1720s; therefore, the Mathew born on 30 Sep 1716 in Royston, Hertfordshire, England, could have been one and the same person as he disappears from Royston, although he could also have died.

· Checking this website: http://www.collinsfactor.com/census/census1776-1.htm, concerning the 1776 Census of Transquakin Hundred, Dorchester Co., Maryland, one can learn how Dorchester County was divided. The names Porter and Elborne do not appear.

· The name is clearly spelled on the certificate below as “Elborne”, very close to the spelling early on in Maryland of Elborn.

· No death record shows a Matthew Elbourn in England searching all the available internet websites including www.findmypast.co.uk.

According to English Appenticeship online at Wikipedia, an apprentice was usually age 14-21. They would pay a premium to the craftsman and contract would be recorded in an indenture, which it is below. After finishing an apprenticeship, a person became a journeyman who worked at the trade, but was not yet a master. A journeyman could become a master by showing some special work, called a masterpiece, to the guild, which would accept him as a guild member if its members approved the work. Also see http://www.aim25.ac.uk/cats/118/13820.htm. Also see Register of Professional Turners.

1756 -- Mathew Elbourn married Anne Row on 23 Feb 1756 in Baldock, Hertfordshire, England.

1757 -- Mathew and Anne christened their son William Elbourne on 27 Mar 1757 in Baldock, Hertfordshire, England. Anne Row may have been the one christened on 1 May 1724 in St. Stephens, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, the dau. of Stephen and Mary Row.

1758 and 1759 – Matthew Elborn, labourer, listed in the Hertfordshire Militia Ballot Lists of men able to work and who have not yet done duty in the militia between 1758 and 1786. Matthew is listed in both 1758 and 1759, but not listed afterwards – perhaps he and his wife were no longer living in Baldock.

1779 -- Mathew Elbon served in the Revolutionary War in Kent Co., MD, on 4 May 1779.

1828 – “A” Matthew Elburn appears in the 1841 census of Northchurch, Hertfordshire, England, age 13, born in 1828 in Berkhampstead, Northchurch, Hertfordshire. No parents listed.

Only “one” Mathew Elbourn is listed in England after 1780 as christened in 1828 in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England. Only “three” men named Mathew appear before 1780 in all England:

1. Mathew Elbourne, christened 10 Apr 1602 in Great Marlow, Buckingham, England.

2. Mathew Ellbourn, christened 30 Sep 1716 in Royston, Hertfordshire, England, son of William and Anne Ellbourn.

3. Mathew Ellbourn, married Anne Row on 23 Feb 1756 in Baldock, Hertfordshire, England. Mathew and Anne christened their son William Elbourne on 27 Mar 1757 in Baldock, Hertfordshire, England. If this was the Mathew who immigrated to Maryland with his brother Nathaniel and joined the Revolutionary War on 4 May 1779, he would have been 55 years old.

Anne Row may have been christened on 1 May 1724 in St. Stephens, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, the dau. of Stephen and Mary Row. Children christened by Stephen and Mary Row:

Stephen on 21 May 1709 in Saint Stephens, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England.
Mary Row on 5 Mar 1714 in Saint Stephens, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England.
Joseph Row on 23 Apr 1721 in Saint Stephens, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England.
Anne Row on 1 May 1724 in Saint Stephens, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England.

Reuben Elbon

1781 -- The Reuben Elbon who resided in Maryland, USA, was probably b. ca. 1763, enlisted in the Revolutionary War in 1781 in Kent Co., MD. The following is a study to find out where the Elbon family in Maryland came from. He appears on the Tax Assessment in 1783 in Kent Co., MD, and that he was also the one in the Rev. War.

Reuben Elborn is not listed whatsoever in England as per the records currently indexes on various internet websites. He may have been born in Maryland.

Searching “Reubin” with no surname on findmypast.co.uk between 1750-1770 shows only Rubin Jarret 1760 in Kent, Reubin Riley 1766 in Yorkshire, and Reubin Woonsworth 1750 in Flintshire. Changing the search to 1670-1770, 25 names appear, but none of them relate, but the majority appear in Cambridgeshire – perhaps that is where the most records exist that have been indexed.

Reuben “Selbourn” was christened 24 Feb 1766 in Wisbeck, St. Peter, Cambridgeshire, the son of Robt and Mary. As Reuben Elborn of Maryland did not name any of this children Robert nor Mary, this christening seems unlikely. His first son was named William. See Inheritance of Single Christian Names. The name “Selbourn” appears very very seldom in England; in fact, only 3 times: Reuben above, Jane died 2 Mar 1864 at 10 months in Wisbeck St. Peter, and Hannah married William Partin on 13 Apr 1696 in Chatteris, near Wisbeck. No Robert with any name even close to Selbourn or Elbourn appears as marrying between 1756-1766. Several Elbornes were born in Chatteris: Alse 1612 (d. 1646), Amey 1624, Amye 1615 (d. 1616), Joane 1617, Margaret 1609, Mary 1623 (d. 1623), Thomas 1621 (d. 1621), and William 1608 (d. 1608). I would suspect that the name “Selbourn” should be Elbourn; however, the name Silbourne comes from north of Cambridgeshire in Yorkshire in the early 1700s. The names Matthew, William, Edward, Robert, Martha, Ann, Thomas, Sarah, Nathaniel, and Henry appear with the surname Silbourn.

Reuben “Silburn” was christened 22 Mar 1822 in Wisbeck, St. Peter, Cambridgeshire, the son of William and Elizabeth. William was a shoemaker. Reuben was of Timber Market.

Reuben Elbon in Maryland named his first son William which could be a clue as to the name of his father. If Reuben was born in 1763, his father could have been born ca. 1743.

If Reuben were not named after any family member that we know of, he may have been named after someone close to the family. The location and dates of the following individual are possible as both locations are where the Elbon family lived and the death date is the date Reuben Elbon was born: Reuben Paxton, born 1716 in New Castle, New Castle, Delaware; died 1 Mar 1763 in Frederick Co., VA. Other Reubens appear in the same area: Reuben Bedwell (Wythe Co., VA), Reuben Armor, Reuben Hall, Reuben Harrison, Reuben West, Reuben Shorter, Reuben Boring, Reuben Cremeans, Reuben Deaver, Reuben Perkins, Reuben Phillips, Reuben Wolcott, Reuben Ross, Reuben Long, Reuben Craigg, Reuben Moore, etc. Just knowing that all these Reubens appear in Maryland or Delaware or Virginia ca. 1760 and none (except the following) appear in Hertfordshire, England, might be an indication that Reuben Elbon was named in Maryland and not England.

Jane Edwards had a son born on 4 Dec 1753 in Layston, Hertfordshire, England, listed only as “Reuben” with no surname. Layston is an area within Royston, Hertfordshire, England, which is a village of many of the Elbourn family, including Matthew and William.

Reuben “Selbourn” was christened 24 Feb 1766 in Wisbech, St. Peter, Cambridgeshire, the son of Robt and Mary.

Reuben “Silburn” was christened 22 Mar 1822 in Wisbech, St. Peter, Cambridgeshire, the son of William and Elizabeth. William was a shoemaker. Reuben was of Timber Market.

John Elbon

The John Elbon who resided in Maryland, USA, probably was b. ca. 1755, enlisted in the Revolutionary War on 2 Jun 1778 in Maryland, died before 1830, and acquired land in 1788 lying west of Fort Cumberland in Allegany Co., MD. Searching on the http://www.findmypast.co.uk and on http://www.FamilySearch.org websites. This scenario means:

· John was b. ca. 1755, place unknown.

· John lived in Maryland by 1778 when he was in the Rev. War; he could have been as young as 18 or born 1760, but because his first son was born ca. 1775-1780, a more accurate birthdate would be 1755.

· John may have spelled his name early on as Elbon and changed it to Elbin.

· John married ca. 1774 and first son was born in 1775-1780; last son was born in 1795; therefore, John’s wife may have been born in 1760 to be 35 years old when the youngest son was born and age 15 when the first was born.

The following is a study of John Elbon in England to perhaps find out where the John Elbon family in Maryland came from.

1718 – John Elbon was christened on 1 Mar 1718 in Harston, Cambridgeshire, England, the son of Robert and Elizabeth Elborn. ROZ’s LINE

1730 – John Elbon married Anne Sale in 1730 in Cambridge St. Mary Less in Cambridgeshire, England.

1739 -- John Elborn christened 25 Jul 1739 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, son of William and Elizabeth. Most likely she was Elizabeth Driver. John died as an infant on 1 May 1743 in Trumpington.

1742 – John Elborn was christened on 13 Feb 1742 in Cambridgeshire, the son of Robert and Alice Elborn. No children of the John Elbin in Maryland were named Robert or Alice.

1746 – John Elbonn born 24 Jul 1746 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, son of John and Mary Elbonn. John died 22 Apr 1790 in Cambridge, England according to this website: http://tribalpages.com/tribe/familytree?uid=shales&surname=Elbourn.

1757 -- John Elbonn married in 1757 in Cambridge St. Mary Less in Cambridgeshire, England. He married Elizabeth Burton. There is a record of an Elizabeth Burton being christened on 7 Jul 1731 in Cambridge, the daughter of Samuel and Jane Burton. Second marriage?

1759 – John Elbon born in 1759: George Elbon christened son John Elbon on 6 Jun 1759 in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, England. On this date, George Elbon baptized 4 of his children altogether: George, Nathaniel, Jonathan, and John. This could very well mean that these children were born much earlier than 1759. Abbots Langley was heavily populated with the Elbon family. The burial of several men named George Elbon are all listed in Watford, Hertfordshire in the years 1785, 1838 (stillborn), and 1811. No early descendant before 1800 named George Elbon exists in Maryland. After the 4 baptisms in 1759, William Elbon was christened 4 Mar 1770 in Saint Stephens, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England, son of George Elbon and Hannah.

1759 – John Elborn and his wife Mary christened daughter Martha Pickhaver Elborn on 17 Jun 1759 in Cambridgeshire, England.

1763 -- John Elbon and his wife Rebekah christened daughter Ann on 24 Jul 1763 in Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England. “A” Rebecca Elburne was buried on 5 Feb 1815 in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England. If this was she who died, than she obviously did not immigrate to Maryland. Thomas (maybe a brother) and Elizabeth Elborn christened son Thomas on 15 Oct 1752 in Sandridge.

1766 – John Elborn and his wife Elisabeth christened daughter Sarah Elborn on 16 Feb 1766 in Cambrigeshire, England.

1766 -- John Elbin married on 14 Jul 1766 in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, England. Groom was John Elbin of Wormley (near Broxbourne, Hertfordshire), and the bride was Mary Sweat of Cheshunt (near Waltham Abbey, Hertfordshire). John could not read nor write as he signed with an X.

This is the only record I’ve found where the name is spelled “Elbin”, and the only one in Maryland who spelled his name “Elbin” was also a John. The John in Maryland’s first son born in Maryland was John Elbin and born after 1774. Son Reuben was born ca. 1781, daughter Nancy was born in 1782, daughter Mary was born ca. 1784 perhaps named after her mother, and son Nathaniel was born in 1795. These children were definitely born too late to be children of the couple born in 1766 in Wormley in 1766; also, a generation in between is also not possible. However, a very good bet is the Mary Sweet who was christened on 25 Feb 1732 in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, the daughter of Job and Sarah Sweet, indicating she was 34 when she married John Elbin. Therefore, this is definitely not the couple who had children in Bedford Co., PA, as the youngest was born in 1795 and Mary would have been 63 years old. So, let us suppose that this couple had a son John, a generation in between, born in 1767 who married and had a family by 1780 – this seems a bit tight.

The following births are too late to have been the John Elbin who fought in the Rev. War in Maryland.

1768 -- John was christened in 1768 in Aldenham, Hertfordshire, England.

1769 – John Elborn and his wife Rebecah christened son James Elborn on 9 Jul 1769 in St. Albans Abbey, Hertfordshire, England.

1771 -- John Elbon buried 21 Jul 1771 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire.

1772 – John Elborn was christened on 26 Apr 1772 in Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, England, son of Joseph and Mary Elborn.

1773 – John Elborn was christened on 28 Mar 1773 in St. Albanss Abbey, Hertfordshire, England, son of John and Rebecah Elborn..

1774 – John Elborn christened in 1774 and appears in the 1841 census of Shenley, Hertfordshire, England.

1775 --- John Elburn was christened Jul 1775, the son of William in St. Albanss, St. Peter, Hertfordshire, England.

1780 – John Elbon was buried on 6 Mar 1780 in Melcombe Regis, St. Mary & St. John Parish, Dorset, England.

1781 – John Elben was buried on 30 Nov 1781 in Portsea St. Mary parish in the county of Hampshire.

1781 – John Elbon of Watford, Hertfordshire, married Ann Lovett of Northchurch, Hertfordshire, on 30 Oct 1781.

1789 -- John Elbon buried 11 Jan 1789 in St. Albanss Abbey, Hertfordshire.

John seems to be a bit different than Nathaniel, Mathew, William, and Reuben, but he was also in the Revolutionary War, entering a year earlier than the others in 1778. The spelling of his name has only been seen as Elbin or Elvin or Elburn. He enlisted in Maryland on 2 Jun 1778 and was discharged on 14 Mar 1779, before any of the other Elbons entered the service. He remained in Maryland or Pennsylvania his entire life, naming his children John, Reuben, Mary, Nancy, and Nathaniel. John was born before 1762 to be the age required in the Rev. War, and he could have been born much earlier than that.

“A” John Ellbon was born 1788 in Great Britain and departed for New York from Liverpool, England arriving on 20 Jul 1838. He is obviously not the one from the Rev. War.

The AGBI shows “a” Jane Elvans who received a marriage license in New York prior to 1784 and states she was born ca. 1750.

William Elbon

William Elbon who resided in Maryland, USA, enlisted in the Revolutionary War at the same time as Reuben in 1781. The following is a study to find out where the Elbon family in Maryland came from. The minimum age to enlist in the Rev. War was 15 (with parents consent) or 16 (without consent) and the maximum age was 58; the oldest member of the Continental Army at age 57 was the very popular General Israel Putnam. Because William and Reuben enlisted in 1779, they would have had to be born after 1723.

1705 -- William Elbourn was christened on 16 Sep 1705 in Royston, Hertfordshire, England, the son of William and Anne.

1714 -- William Elborn was baptized in 1714 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England.

1757 -- William Elbourn was christened on 27 Mar 1757 in Baldock, Hertfordshire, England, the son of Matthew and Anne Elbourn.

1760 – William Elbon and Sarah Elbon’s daughter Sarah born 10 Nov 1760 in Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire, England.

1765 – William Elbon and Sarah Elbon’s son William born 15 Sep 1765 in Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire, England.

1767 – William Elbon and Sarah Elbon’s daughter Mary born 28 Jun 1767 in Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire, England.

1769 – William Elbourn married Rebecca Saywell in St. Peters, St. Albans, in Dec 1769.

1770 -- William Elbon was christened in 1770 in St. Albanss, St. Stephen, Hertfordshire, England.

1775 -- John Elburn was christened Jul 1775, the son of William in St. Albanss, St. Peter, Hertfordshire, England.

1776 -- Ann Elborn was christened on 11 Aug 1776 in Baldock, Hertfordshire, England, the dau. of William and Sarah Elborn.

1780 -- Notes for WILLIAM ELBORNE: CHARITIES AND SCHOOLS Westfield's Charity FILE - Lease and release of orchard and leys as in P31/25/8 -ref. P31/25/9a & b - date: 20 & 21 November 1780 [from Scope and Content]

2. Rev. George Borlase of Peterhouse, clerk,
Richard Comings merchant,
John Forlow the elder and younger, brewers,
Richard Foster the elder and younger, merchants,
John Coverley, shoemaker,
Thomas Halstead, esquire,
William Sadler and John Wheeler, millers,
Thomas Whittred, gent.,
Benjamin Beverley, brewer,
William Jones gardener,
William Warren shoemaker,
William Matthews, carpenter,
William Mitchel, butler,
Thomas Fordham, publican,
William Elbourn, baker,
William Hammond, publican, all of Cambridge, trustees.

1804 -- FILE - Memorandum of agreement for lease for 14 years of garden and premises in St. Benedict's parish adjoining St. Thomas' Leys. -ref. P31/25/10 - date: 21 March 1804 [from Scope and Content]

1. John Bullen, gent.,
George Borlase of Peterhouse, clerk,
John Forlow, brewer,
Richard Foster, merchant,
John Coverley shoe-maker,
Thomas Halsted, esquire,
Thomas Whittred gent.,
Williams Matthews, carpenter,
William Mitchell, butler and
William Elborne, baker, all of Cambridge, trustees of Westfield's Charity, to

1824 -- FILE - Counterpart lease for 21 years of garden 1r. 17p. inarea, adjoining Addenbrooke's Hospital garden on south and Tennis Court Road on east - ref. P31/25/11 - date: 1 January 1824 [from Scope and Content]

1. Richard Foster, merchant,
Thomas Whittred gent.,
William Matthews, carpenter,
William Elborne, baker, all of Cambridge, surviving trustees of Westfield's Charity, to

1825 -- FILE - Lease and release of garden (as in P31/25/11) - ref. P31/25/12a & b - date: 11 & 12 January 1825 [from Scope and Content]

1. Richard Foster the younger, merchant and
William Elborne, baker, both of Cambridge, surviving trustees of Westfield's Charity, to

This is the Last Will and testament of me William Elborne of the town of Cambridge in he County of Cambridge Baker first I direct that all my just debts funeral and testamentary expenses be fully paid and satisfied and I give and devise unto my Wife Sarah Elborne all and singular my freehold and copyhold messuages Cottages farms Lands Tenements and hereditaments whatsoever situate lying and being in Oakington Chesterton Teversham and Foxton in the said County of Cambridge and also in the parishes of Saint Mary the Less and Saint Andrew the Less in the said town of Cambridge together with their and every of their rights members and appurts to hold the same unto my said wife for and during the term of her natural life if she shall so long continue my widow and from and after the decease of my said wife or in the event of her again marrying I give and devise the same Messuages Cottages farms Lands Tenements and hereditaments in manner following that is to say I give and devise unto my Grandson Henry Goode Elborne all and singular my freehold and copyhold Estate Messuage or farm house Cottages orchard Lands hereditaments and premises with their appurts situate lying and being in Oakington aforesaid and also my Messuage or Tenement in the said parish of Saint Mary the Less in the said Town of Cambridge in the occupation of _____ Bush to hold the same heredits and premises with their appurts unto my said grandson Henry Goode Elborne his heirs and assigns forever I give and devise unto my Grandson William Elborne all and singular my freehold and copyhold Estate Messuage or farm house Cottages Lands Heredits and premises with their appurts situate lying and being in Foxton aforesaid and also my Messuage or Tenement in the said parish of Saint Mary the Less in the said town of Cambridge now in the occupation of Mary Boning to hold the same heredits and premises with their appurts unto my said Grandson William Elborne his heirs and assigns for ever. I give and devise unto my unto my Grandson Edward Pickhaver(?) Elborne all and singular my freehold and copyhold Estate Messuages Cottages or Tenements Lands heredits and premises with their appurts situate lying and being in Teversham Chesterton and Saint Andrew the Less in the said town of Cambridge and also my Messuage or Tenement in the said parish of Saint Mary the Less in the said Town of Cambridge now in the occupation of ____ Lind to hold the same heredits and premises with their appurts unto my said Grandson Edward Pickhaver(?) Elborne his heirs and assigns for ever and I give and bequeath unto my said wife Sarah Elborne all these my two Messuages or Tenements situate and being in Shoemaker Row in the parish of the Holy Trinity in the said Town of Cambridge and now in the respective occupation of ____ Taylor and ____Page and which Messuages or Tenements I hold by virtue of or under a Lease from the Master fellows and Scholars of Saint Johns College in the University of Cambridge together with the appurts thereto belonging to hold the same Messuages or Tenements with their appurts unto my said wife for and during all such part of my term Estate or Interest therein as she my said wife shall happen to live and continue my widow and from and after the decease or marriage of my said wife I give and bequeath the same Messuages or Tenements with their appurtenances unto my Daughter-in-Law Sarah Elborne the widow of my late son William Elborne to hold the same unto my said Daughter-in-Law Sarah Elborne for and during all such part of my said term Estate and interest therein as she my said Daughter-in-Law shall happen to live and continue a widow and from and after her decease or in case she shall marry again Then and in either of such events I give and bequeath the said Leasehold Messuage or Tenement now in the occupation of the said Taylor unto my said Grandson Henry Goode Elborne for and during all my unexpired term Estate and Interest therein and I give and bequeath the said Leaseholds Messuage or Tenement now in the occupation of the said Page unto my said Grandson William Elborne for and during all my unexpired term Estate and Interest therein and in case either of them the said Henry Goode Elborne and William Elborne shall happen to be then dead I give and bequeath both the said Messuages or Tenements unto the survivor of them and in case they shall both be dead I give and bequeath the said Messuages or Tenements unto my said Grandson Edward Pickaver(?) Elborne and I do hereby will and direct that my said wife during her Estate and Interest in the said Freehold and Copyhold heredits and premises hereinbefore given and devised to her and also my said wife and Daughter-in-Law during their respective Estate and Interests in the said Leasehold premises and also the Guardians of my said Grand Children during their respective minorities incase my said Grandchildren shall during such minorities become entitled to the Rents and profits of the said freehold and copyhold and Leaseholds Estates and premises or any part thereof shall keep the same in substantial and necessary repair and all the Messuages Cottages and buildings constantly insured to a competent value or amount against loss or damage by fire and that incase any such loss or damage shall happen that the money to be received upon or by means of such Insurance or Insurances shall be laid out in rebuilding or reinstating the same Messuages Cottages and Buildings respectively and that so much of the Rents and Profits of the said heredits and premises as may be necessary shall be also applied for the same purposes But my will is that the Guardians of my said Grandchildren shall take care that the expense of such repairs or insurances fall respectively upon the person or persons beneficially interested in the same under the provisions of this my Will and I do hereby further will and declare that incase of the said Messuages in Shoemaker Row aforesaid shall become recoverable according to the usual periods of renewing College loans during the interests of my said wife and daughter-in-law therein or during the interest of either of them the same shall be renewed at the costs and charges of such one of them as shall at that time be beneficially entitled to the said premises and in case she shall refuse or neglect to obtain such renewal and to pay the fine fees and expenses for the same then she shall thereforth cease to be entitled to any beneficial interest in the same premises under and by virtue of this my will and in such case I give and bequeath the same premises unto the person next in succession under and by virtue of the bequests hereinbefore contained and do hereby declare that it shall be lawful for the Guardians of my said Grandchildren during their respective minorities in case they shall become entitled to the said Leasehold premise and I do hereby authorize and empower them as and when they in their discretion shall think proper or for occasion to review the lease of the said Leasehold premises and pay the fines and fees and after necessary expenses for such renewal or renewals either out of the rents and profits of the said premises or out of any other monies which shall come to their hands by virtue of this my will as Guardians to the Child or Children beneficially entitled to the said Leasehold premises which shall be renewed as aforesaid. I give and bequeath unto my said wife Sarah Elborne all that my five several Messuages or Tenements situate in the parish of St Mary the Less in the said Town of Cambridge and now in the several occupations of myself and of Messrs Ronnington, Smith, Scazel??, Cooper & Wootton and which I hold by virtue of and under a lease from the Master fellows and scholars of Saint Peters College in the University of Cambridge together with the appurts thereto belonging to hold the same unto my said wife during all such part of my term Estate or Interest therein as she my said wife shall happen to live and continue my widow and from and after the decease or marriage of my said wife I give and bequeath the said five Leaseholds Messuages or Tenements unto my said three Grandchildren equally share and share alike for and during all my then unexpired term and Interest therein and I give and bequeath unto my said Daughter-in-law Sarah Elborne all those my two other Messuages or Tenements situate in the parish of St Mary the Less aforesaid and now in her own occupation and which I also hold under a Lease from the said Master fellows and scholars of Saint Peters College together with the appurts thereto belonging to hold the same unto my said Daughter-in-Law Sarah Elborne for and during all such part of my Term Estate and Interest therein as she my said Daughter-in –Law shall happen to live and continue a widow and from and after the decease or marriage of my said Daughter-in-Law I give and bequeath the said two last mentioned Leasehold Messuages or Tenements unto my said three Grandchildren equally share and share alike for and during all my then unexpired term and Interest therein and whereas it is in contemplation by the Chancellor Masters and Scholars of the University of Cambridge and by the Masters & fellows of several Colleges within the said University to make various alterations and improvements in the town of Cambridge for which purpose they or some of them may be desirous of purchasing my Interest in the said Leasehold houses held under Saint Peters College aforesaid now I do hereby will and declare that in case the said Chancellor Masters or Scholars or any Collegiate Body in the said university shall be desirous of purchasing and my said wife and daughter in law and my Executors hereinafter named shall think proper to make Sale and disposal of the said Leasehold premises held under St Peters College aforesaid then it shall be lawful for them so to do and in such case I do hereby authorize and empower them to make such Sale for such price or prices as they may think proper and to assign and convey the said Leasehold premises to the purchasers accordingly and I do will and declare that such purchase monies shall be paid to my said Executors where receipts shall be sufficient discharge for the same and the said purchase monies shall be invested by my said Executors in their own names in the Government funds or upon Real Security and the dividends and Interest thereof be paid to my said wife and daughter-in-law according to their proportions Estates and Interests in the said Leasehold premises during their respective lives and widowhoods and from and after their respective deceases or marrying again, I give and bequeath the said principal monies and the dividends and interest thereof unto and between my said three Grandchildren equally share and share alike I give and bequeath unto the Governors of Addenbrookes Hospital in the Town of Cambridge the sum of Twenty pounds for the general use of the said hospital. I give and bequeath unto my Nephew John Wallis the sum of Nineteen Guineas which Legacy I direct to be paid within three months next after my decease. I give and bequeath to my cousin Martha Classcock ? the sum of nineteen guineas to be paid to her by my Executors hereinafter named by nineteen weekly Installments the first Installment to be at the end of our Calendar month next after my decease. I give and bequeath unto each of my three Executors hereinafter named the sum of twenty guineas a piece as an acknowledgement for the trouble they will have in the execution of the Trusts of this my will and I give and bequeath unto my said wife Sarah Elborne all other my monies and securities for money and all my household goods and furniture plate linen and china and all other my personal Estate and Effects whatsoever and wheresoever and of what nature or kindsoever the same may be for her own absolute use and benefit and I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint John Turnwell of the said town of Cambridge, Baker, Brother to my said wife, Henry Goode of Cambridge aforesaid Gentleman, the father of my said daughter-in-law and my nephew Henry Wallis of Cambridge aforesaid Bookbinder, Executors of this my Will and Trustees for and Guardians of the fortunes and Estates of my said Grandchildren during their respective minorities and I do hereby will and declare that it shall and may be lawful for my said Executors and Trustees when and as my said Grandchildren shall respectively become entitled to the Estates hereinbefore devised and bequeathed to them to pay and apply from time to time so much of the rents and profits thereof as they shall deem necessary for and towards the respective maintenance support and Education of my said Grandchildren and also by and out of the Rents and profits of the same Estate or other the Trust monies which shall come to their hands to pay and apply such sum or sums of money as they may judge necessary and expedient for the purpose of placing out and my said Grandchildren any or either of them as Clerks or apprentices or otherwise for preferring or advancing them any or either of them in or to any profession business or employment and in such way and manner as they my said Executors and Trustees shall judge most advisable so that nevertheless the sums to be advanced for each Grandchild’s benefit shall be paid out of the Monies or Estates to which such Grandchild shall be presumptively entitled at the time of such advancement and I do hereby will direct and declare that in all cases where my Executors shall happen to differ in opinion the matter of such difference shall be decided by the Major part or number of them my said Executors and be acted upon accordingly and I do hereby declare my will to be that my said Executors and their respective Executors and advisers shall not be answerable or accountable for any loss or damage which shall happen in the execution of the Trusts hereby in them reposed by the Insolvency of Tenants or of any Banker Broker or other persons with whom any part of the Trust Monies shall or may be deposited or lodged for safe custody or otherwise or for any other loss or damage which may happen about the execution of this my will or all or any of the Trusts hereby in them reposed except in cases of willful neglect or default and that they my said Trustees Executors and their respective Executors and administrators shall not be charged or chargeable with or for any Sum or Sums of money other than such as shall actually and respectively come to his her or their hands by virtue of this my will and my will is and I do hereby further direct that it shall and may be lawful to and for my said Executors and each and every of them by and out of all or any of the monies which shall come to their or any of their hands by virtue of this my will to deduct retain to and reimburse themselves and himself and to allow his or their Co Executor or Co Executors all such costs charges and expenses as they respectively shall or may sustain expend or be put unto in or about the execution of all or any of the Trusts hereby in them reposed or in anywise relating thereto and I do hereby revoke void all former and other wills by me at any time heretofore made and do declare this only to be my last will and testament In Witness whereof I the said William Elborne the Testator have to this my last Will and Testament contained in eight sheets of paper set my hand and seal that is to say to the seven preceding sheets my hand and to this eighth and last sheet my hand and seal this 17th day of August in the year of our Lord 1824 Wm Elborne (Seal). Signed Sealed and Declared by the said William Elborne the Testator as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto, Christopher Pemberton – Thomas Fiske- Wm Wk Hayward of Cambridge This is a Codicil to my Will above written In case any or other of my three Grandchildren shall happen to die having no Issue born in his life time or in due time after his death then I will and direct that the Estates devised to them or him so dying shall descend and go to the survivors equally as tenants in common and their respective heirs and assigns for ever or to the survivor if only one his heirs and Assigns forever and I give and devise the same accordingly and ratify and confirm my said will in all other respects Witness my hand and seal this 17th day of August 1824 Wm Elborne (Seal) Signed sealed published and declared by the said William Elborne as and for a codicil to his last will and Testament in the presence of us who in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto Christopher Pemberton Thomas Fiske Wm Wk Hayward Cambridge. This is a second Codicil to the last Will and Testament of me William Elborne of the town of Cambridge in the County of Cambridge Baker whereas I have by codicil to my said will declared that incase any or other of my three Grandchildren shall happen to die having no issue born in this lifetime or in due time after his death then that the Estates by my said will devise to them or him so dying shall descend and go to the survivors equally as tenants in common and their respective heirs and assigns for ever or to the survivor if only one his heirs and assigns for ever Now I do hereby declare that my meaning was and is that the said Estate should so descend and go only in the event of any or either of my said three Grandchildren happening to die under the age of twenty one years having no issue born in his lifetime or in due time after his death it being my Will and intention that each of my said Grandchildren on attaining the age of twenty one years shall have and take an absolute Estate of inheritance in fee simple in the Estates devised to him by my said Will and Codicil and I ratify my said Will and Codicil in all other respects In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 18th day of August in the year of our Lord 1824 Wm Elborne (SEAL) Signed sealed published and declared by the said William Elborne the Testator as and for a second Codicil to his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as Witnesses hereto Christopher Pemberton Thomas Fiske Samuel Traylen. Proved at London (with 2 Codicils) 30th June 1826 before the Judge by the oath of John Turnwell Henry Goode and Henry Wallis the Nephew the Executors to whom admon was granted being first sworn (by Cosent??) duly to administer.

More About WILLIAM ELBORNE: Baptism: 5 May 1751, St Mary the Less, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

Burial: 1826, St Mary the Less, Cambridge. His gravestone says he was aged 75.

· William Elborne, christened 28 Jan 1564 in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, England, the son of Thomas Elborne.

· William Elburne, married 1592 in Weston, Hertfordshire.

· William Elborne, christened 13 Nov 1608, son of Edward, in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire.

· William Elborne, christened 22 Dec 1650, son of John and Margaret, in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire.

· William Elborne, christened 10 Dec 1678, son of John and Elizabeth, in Hinxton, Cambridgeshire.

· William Elbourn, b. ca. 1680, m. Anne.

· William Elborough, christened 13 Feb 1704, son of John and Elizabeth, in St. Martin in the Fields, Middlesex, London.

· William Elbourn, christened 16 Sep 1705, son of William and Anne Elbourn, in Royston, Hertfordshire, England,.

· William Ellburn, christened 14 Dec 1707, son of William and Margaret, in Barton, Cambridgeshire, England.

· William Elburn, christened 30 Mar 1712, son of William and Margaret, in Barton, Cambridgeshire, England.

· William Elborn, christened 10 Oct 1714, son of unknown, born 2 Oct unknown year, in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England.

· William Elbourne, christened 27 Mar 1757 in Baldock, Hertfordshire, England, the son of Matthew Elbourn and Anne. William m. Sarah probably ca. 1775. William had daughter Ann Elborn, christened on 11 Aug 1776 in Baldock, Hertfordshire, England, the dau. of William and Sarah Elborn. [Sarah could have been the widow listed in the 1790 census of Maryland with 1 male under 16 years born after 1774, and with 2 females. No further children are listed in Baldock.]

· However, “a” William Elborn is listed as buried 12 Dec 1788 in Baldock, Hertfordshire, England, a laborer. It does not state in the original when he was born.

· William Elbourn married Sarah Edwards on 14 May 1758 in Great Abington, Cambridgeshire, England, witnessed by Richard Williams and Edward Morley.

· William Elborn married Sara Coe in 1759 in Cambridge St. Mary Less, Cambridgeshire, England.

· William Elborne, christened in 12 Jul 1761, son of Thomas and Sarah, in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England.

James Elbon

1740 -- James Elburn born 1 Jan 1740 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, son of William and Elizabeth (most likely Elizabeth Driver); the Elborn family is also prominent in Cambridgeshire besides Hertfordshire, but both of these 2 following records show that James’ parents were John and Rebecah. One would assume John was born 1730-1750 and in Hertfordshire, but no record has been found. However, 2 records for a John Elbourn are found in Cambridgeshire, and one is in Trumpington, John Elborn, christened 25 Jul 1739, son of William and Elizabeth, but he died as an infant. I have noticed Elbons from 1714-1752 appear in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire just NE of Hertfordshire when I searched for Elbourn using the dates 1680-1780, and the names Henry, Anne, Elizabeth, John, Susan, William, and James appear. Then these families progressed SW to the northern towns in Hertfordshire, and continued progressing south through Hertfordshire and perhaps to London where some embarked for America. Nowadays one can understand why Hertfordshire is a desirable place to live as it is a short train ride into London. I plan to visit this area in September 2013 and will report on my findings thereafter. The best website for research in England that I have found is findmypast.co.uk.

1741 – James Elborn married Dinah Baker in 1741 in Cambridgeshire at Cambridge St. Mary Less.

1756 -- James Elborne who was born in 1756 in Cambridge, England, enlisted as a British soldier, rank of Private, in the 2^nd Regiment of Foot Guards, age 27 years old, a laborer. He appears in the UK Royal Hospital Chelsea Pensioner Registers of Soldiers Who Served in Canada, 1743-1882. He died at age 70 on 16 Mar 1827 at the Royal Hospital in the borough of Chelsea and Kensington, London, England.

He was wounded in his thigh and body. It is unknown why his name appears twice, but both times it is spelled “Elbourne”. The administration date appears as 16 Oct 1782 or 1783. He was with the “Men At One Shelling and Diem” Regiment. One wonders how he could have been in 2 regiments, the “2^nd Regiment of Foot Guards” and the “Men at One Shelling and Diem”. Both of these listings show James Elbourne born in Cambridge, both wounded in his thigh and body, both a laborer, both administered or mustered out on 16 Oct 1782, both 27 years old, but the index states that one was born in 1738 and the other in 1756. I would assume the birth years are in error and that this James is the same person with 2 records, born in 1756. Foot Guards are senior infantry regiments who were a British regiment in the American War for Independence in 1776. These British soldiers of the 2^nd Regiment of Foot Guards were sent to Quebec to help quell the Revolution there and proceeded down into the colonies to help quell the American Revolution, after successfully defending Canada.

The Royal Hospital Chelsea is a retirement home and nursing home for some 300 British soldiers who are unfit for further duty due to injury or old age, located on Royal Hospital Road in Chelsea, London, England. This administrative office of the British Army was responsible for distributing pension payments to those British soldiers who served in the British Army. They would have paid pensions to the Foot soldiers who returned to Britain and filed for pension. The pensioners were either “out pensions” who received pension payments and lived wherever, or “in pensions” who relinquished their actual pension payments in order to live in the hospital.

The First Foot Guards landed in New York in 1776 during the war. Their allegiance was with the British. They were British soldiers sent over to America to help quell the revolution. James came over to fight, then he probably went back to Britain unless he defected.

Ann Elborn, buried 1806 in Baldock, a widow.

1769 – James Elborn married Elizabeth Spencer of St. Edward on 29 Jun 1769 at Cambridge, All Saints, Cambridgeshire, England; witnesses were William Musgrave and Samuel Potter.

1769 -- James Elbon was christened 9 Jul 1769 in Saint Stephens, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England, the son of John and Rebecah Elborn. He is the ONLY James Elborn born in all England at this time with the records that are available online at present. Unconnected at the moment is Joseph Covinton, baptized on 11 Mar 1767 in St. Albanss Abbey, Hertfordshire, the son of Thomas and Ann. Thomas Covington was married on 24 Oct 1731 in St. Albans, St. Peter, Hertfordshire, England, to Ann Nicholls. Thomas died on 24 Nov 1738 in St. Albans, St. Peter. Probably various generations are involved here, but in any case, the Elbourn and Covington families both lived at the same time in Saint Albans. NOTE: A burial record exists for this James “Elburn” who was b. in 1769 and died 23 Jan 1828 at age 59 in Saint Marylebone, Westminster Borough, London, England, where he lived in the Workhouse.

1769 – James Elborn and Elizabeth, his wife, poor residents.

1799 -- The James born the same date (1769) who lived in Maryland married Elizabeth Covington in 1799 and died in 1852; their sons were named Reuben, John, Thomas, William, Benjamin, and Samuel. Early settlers in Kent Co., MD, with the surname Covington were:

Joseph Covington in the 1790 census with probably a wife, 2 sons and 4 daughters. He was living in the same census as Hannah and Sarah Elbourn, both widows. Joseph is in the 1800 census, Kent Co., with 2 males, and only 1 daughter, assuming that daughter Elizabeth had married in 1799. Joseph was older than 45, therefore, born before 1755.

The Elborne family was living in Cambridgeshire, England, even back to 1609.

A.1 John Elborn, born ca. 1690, m. Elizabeth Walpole on 4 Feb 1713 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England. She was christened on 28 Jan 1693 as Elisabeth Walpool or Wapoll, daughter of William and Elisabeth Walpool of Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England. She had a sister named Susan who was christened 7 Apr 1695 in Trumpington. Elizabeth Elbourn, died 19 Oct 1728 in Trumpington.

1.1 William Elborn, christened 10 Oct 1714 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, m. Elizabeth Driver on 29 Jun 1738 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England. Elizabeth was of Harston, Cambridgeshire, England, but most likely born on 13 Nov 1713 as the daughter of Thomas and Susan Driver of Stapleford, Cambridgeshire, England (no other person comes close to this, plus they named a daughter Susan). Elizabeth Elborn was buried on 7 May 1786 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, listed as an “aged wid”. William Elborn was buried 29 Apr 1784, listed as age 72, in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England.

2.1 John Elborn, christened 25 Jul 1739 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, the son of William and Elizabeth. He m. Rebekah. Rebecca Elborn was buried on 9 Jul 1833 in St. Albans, St. Peter, Hertfordshire, England, at age 94; born in 1739.

3.1 Henrey Ellborn, christened 30 Jan 1762 in Sandridge (next to Saint Albans), Hertfordshire, England, son of John Ellborn and Rebeckah.

3.2 Ann Elbon, christened 24 Jul 1763 in Sandridge (next to Saint Albans), Hertfordshire, England, daughter of John Elbon and Rebekah.

3.3 James Elborn, christened 9 Jul 1769 in Saint Stephens, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England, the son of John and Rebecah Elborn. He is the ONLY James Elborn born in all England at this time, according to the available records at findmypast.co.uk, and according to accessible surviving records within 10 years of 1769. There are 4 adult James Elborns not far from St. Albans which could also be him. The birth place of James Elburn of Maryland has not yet been proven and he may not be from Hertfordshire at all. So far the St. Albans record is only a weak circumstantial evidence and nothing more. The James Elburn who was buried in St. Marylebone on 23^rd January 1828 was 59, so he was born in 1769, and St. Marylebone is only 20 miles away from St. Albans. The James born the same date who lived in Maryland married Elizabeth Covington in 1799 and died in 1852. His most precise birth date is in the 1850 census when he was 81 years old and therefore born in 1769. He d. 1852 in Kent Co., MD.

Elizabeth Covington may have been the one born in the same village as James on 24 Jun 1677 in St. Albanass, St. Peter, the dau. of John Covington. Perhaps delete this – it’s too early.

3.4 Sarah Elborn, christened 20 Aug 1770 in Saint Peter, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England, the dau. of Wm? and Rebecca Elborn, the original clearly says Wm.

3.5 John Elborn was christened on 28 Mar 1773 in Saint Peter, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England, son of John Elborn and Rebecah. He may have been the John Elbon who married Ann Lovett of Northchurch on 30 Oct 1781 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England.

Does not belong here:

3.6 Unnamed Elborn, born in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, buried there on 9 Nov 1775 as the child of William, mother not named.

2.2 James Elborn, christened 1 Jan 1740 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, the son of William and Elizabeth. Elizabeth Elbourn was buried 16 Dec 1798 in Trumpington as the wife of James. Mostly likely they did not immigrate to America.

2.3 John Elborn, died 1 May 1743 as an infant in Trumpington.

2.4 Susan Elborn, christened 29 Jun 1744 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, the son of Wm and Eliz. She was buried on 16 Jul 1772 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England. Another record shows she was buried 28 Feb 1773 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England.

2.5 Henry Elborn, christened 29 Jun 1747 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, the son of Wm and Eliz. He was buried as Henry Elbon on 15 Oct 1747, the son of Wm & Eliz Elbon in Trumpington. Mostly likely he did not immigrate to America.

2.6 Elizabeth Elborn, christened 29 Jun 1749 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, the son of Wm and Elizabeth.

2.7 Anne Elborn, christened 5 Jan 1752 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, the son of William and Elizabeth.

1.2 John Elborn, christened 7 Jun 1717 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, no parents given. He was buried as John Elburn on 9 Jun 1717 in Trumpington as noted by Mary Jackson.

1.3 John Elburn was christened 27 Jan 1718 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, the son of John and Elzb (note that his name was spelled “Elburn”).

1.4 John Elborn was christened 29 Jan 1719 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, no parents given.

1.5 Henry Elburn, christened 29 Jun 1720 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, the son of John and Elizabeth (note that his name was spelled “Elburn”). Henry Elburn was buried on 22 Nov 1729 in Trumpington as the son of John & Elizabeth and noted by Susan Nottage.

1.6 Susanna Elburn, christened 29 Sep 1723 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, the dau. of John and Elizabeth.

1.7 Elizabeth Elburn, christened 3 Oct 1725 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, the dau. of John and Elizabeth. She married Thomas Rayner/Rainer of Kingston on 26 Dec 1751 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England. She died in Jun 1769 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England. They had children Elborn Rayner, Susan Rayner, Sarah Rayner, and William Rayner, all born in England.

Thomas Elborn of Little Shelford married Sarah Baker on 30 Sep 1755 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, as witnessed by Leonard Reynolds and John Spencer.

Deaths in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, not listed above:

Maria Elborn died 7 May 1786 as an infant in Trumpington.

Sophia Elborn, died 31 Jul 1794 of consumption in Trumpington.

Elizabeth Elbourn, died 19 Oct 1728 in Trumpington.

Generation A

A.1* John Elborn, born ca. 1690, m. Elizabeth Walpole on 4 Feb 1713 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England. She was christened on 28 Jan 1693 as Elisabeth Walpool or Wapoll, daughter of William and Elisabeth Walpool of Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England. She had a sister named Susan who was christened 7 Apr 1695 in Trumpington.

First Generation

Children of John Elborn and Elizabeth Walpole, A.1

1.1* William Elborn, christened 10 Oct 1714 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, m. Elizabeth Driver on 29 Jun 1738 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England. Elizabeth Elborn was buried on 7 May 1786 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, listed as an “aged wid”. William Elborn was buried 29 Apr 1784, listed as age 72, in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England. Most likely William died in England also.

1.2 John Elborn, christened 7 Jun 1717 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, no parents given. He was buried as John Elburn on 9 Jun 1717 in Trumpington as noted by Mary Jackson.

1.3 John Elburn was christened 27 Jan 1718 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, the son of John and Elzb (note that his name was spelled “Elburn”).

1.4 John Elborn was christened 29 Jan 1719 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, no parents given.

1.5 Henry Elburn, christened 29 Jun 1720 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, the son of John and Elizabeth (note that his name was spelled “Elburn”). Henry Elburn was buried on 22 Nov 1729 in Trumpington as the son of John & Elizabeth and noted by Susan Nottage.

1.6 Susanna Elburn, christened 29 Sep 1723 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, the dau. of John and Elizabeth.

1.7 Elizabeth Elburn, christened 3 Oct 1725 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, the dau. of John and Elizabeth. She married Thomas Rayner/Rainer of Kingston on 26 Dec 1751 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England. She died in Jun 1769 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England. They had children Elborn Rayner, Susan Rayner, Sarah Rayner, and William Rayner, all born in England.

Second Generation

Children of William Elborn and Elizabeth Driver, 1.1

2.1* John Elborn, christened 25 Jul 1739 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, the son of William and Elizabeth. He m. Rebekah. Rebecca Elborn was buried on 9 Jul 1833 in St. Albans, St. Peter, Hertfordshire, England, at age 94; born in 1739.

2.2 James Elborn, christened 1 Jan 1740 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, the son of William and Elizabeth. Elizabeth Elbourn was buried 16 Dec 1798 in Trumpington as the wife of James. Mostly likely they did not immigrate to America.

2.3 John Elborn, died 1 May 1743 as an infant in Trumpington.

2.4 Susan Elborn, christened 29 Jun 1744 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, the son of Wm and Eliz. She was buried on 16 Jul 1772 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England. Another record shows she was buried 28 Feb 1773 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England.

2.5 Henry Elborn, christened 29 Jun 1747 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, the son of Wm and Eliz. He was buried as Henry Elbon on 15 Oct 1747, the son of Wm & Eliz Elbon in Trumpington. Mostly likely he did not immigrate to America.

2.6 Elizabeth Elborn, christened 29 Jun 1749 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, the son of Wm and Elizabeth.

2.7 Anne Elborn, christened 5 Jan 1752 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, the son of William and Elizabeth.

Third Generation

Children of John Elborn and Rebekah, 2.1

3.1 Henrey Ellborn, christened 30 Jan 1762 in Sandridge (next to Saint Albans), Hertfordshire, England, son of John Ellborn and Rebeckah. He died in Saint Peter, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England, where his family had moved; his burial date was 15 Dec 1853, which would indicate he lived to age 91 and did not immigrate to America.

3.2 Ann Elbon, christened 24 Jul 1763 in Sandridge (next to Saint Albans), Hertfordshire, England, daughter of John Elbon and Rebekah.

NOTE: None of the data from England has been definitely tied to the James in Maryland. So far this is only circumstantial information. Please DO NOT copy this information as fact until I am able to prove or disprove it.

3.3* James Elborn, christened 9 Jul 1769 in Saint Stephens, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England, the son of John and Rebecah Elborn. He is the ONLY James Elborn born in all England at this time, according to the available records at findmypast.co.uk, and according to accessible surviving records within 10 years of 1769. James’ place of origin has not yet been proven and he may not be from Hertfordshire at all. So far the St. Albans record is only a weak circumstantial evidence and nothing more.

There are 4 adult James Elborns not far from St. Albans which could also be him.

James Elborn married Anne Gamm in 1784 in Cambridge Holy Sepulchre, Cambridgeshire.

James Elburn married Sarah Ward in 1793 in Marylebone, London.

James Elburn was buried in St. Marylebone on 23^rd January 1828 was 59, so he was born in 1769, and St. Marylebone is only 20 miles away from St. Albans.

James Elborne married Sarah Maria Finch on 21 Nov 1796 in St. Albanss St. Peter; His parish was St. Margaret Westminster in London. He was a bachelor at the time. It is quite evident that daughter Sarah Elborn was christened 27 Oct 1799 in St. Martin in The Fields in Middlesex, from Westminster Baptisms Transcripts as the daughter of James and Sarah, and named after her mother. Perhaps his wife Sarah had died, because in the same location of St. Martin in The Fields in Middlesex, James marries Hannah Mead in 1799 and has daughter Sophia Peat Elbon on 24 Feb 1801 at that same location.

James Elborn married Hannah Mead on 21 Apr 1799 in St. Martin In The Fields, Middlesex.

James Elburne married Hester Roddie at Amersham, Bucks in 1788.

James Elborn and wife Elizabeth at the All Saints Church in Cambridgeshire 26 Sep 1769 on The National Archives website of England. As James was only “born” in 1769, this must be another James.

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/a2a/records.aspx?cat=010-p28&cid=4-3-2#4-3-2

Certainly the names and date are exact. This also shows the earliest spelling of the name, Elborn. The year agrees with the census records in Maryland. These are records of the Parish of St. Edward King and Martyr in Cambridge, England, and held by the Cambridge County Record Office in Cambridge.

The following record is difficult to understand; it shows James Elborn bapt. 26 Sep 1769 at the All Saints Church in Cambridge, England, as evidence shows from The National Archives at the KEW in London, England, with wife Elizabeth. A settlement certificate means exactly that…a listing of who was settled in an area. Evidently, each parish had its own rules, but it generally meant they had been in the area for at least a year. This Elborn family originally came from Cambridgeshire and moved to Hertfordshire, England. For details, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poor_Relief_Act_1662.

Settlement certificates can be very useful as they can tell you a person's origin - just because they are living somewhere it doesn't necessarily mean they were born there. Under the Old Poor Law system everyone had a right to legal settlement in the place they were born, and they were the responsibility of the parish if they were ill or in need. However, the problem came when they moved elsewhere as the parish/town they went to didn't want the cost.

I think this link will explain things far better than I can and it also tells you about removal orders and settlement examinations.

http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/LIN/poorsettlement.html.
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=339275.0

“A” James Elborn(e) married Sarah Maria Finch at St. Peter’s Church, St. Albans, on 21 Nov 1796, giving his place of abode as St. Margaret’s Westminster which is in London, and Sarah’s parish was St. Peter’s St. Albanss. It is quite evident that daughter Sarah Elborn was christened 27 Oct 1799 in St. Martin in The Fields in Middlesex, from Westminster Baptisms Transcripts as the daughter of James and Sarah, and named after her mother. Perhaps his wife Sarah had died, because in the same location of St. Martin in The Fields in Middlesex, James marries Hannah Mead in 1799 and has daughter Sophia Peat Elbon on 24 Feb 1801 at that same location. Then no more child births are listed (that doesn’t mean there weren’t any) in all of England for James at that time.

Also in England are James Elburne who m. Hester Roddie at Amersham, Bucks in 1788 and James Elburn who m. Sarah Ward at St. Marylebone, London in 1793. All these James Elborns need to be eliminated or accounted for to verify that he was the one who immigrated to Maryland.

3.4 Sarah Elborn, christened 20 Aug 1770 in Saint Peter, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England, the dau. of Wm? and Rebecca Elborn, the original clearly says Wm.

3.5 John Elborn was christened on 28 Mar 1773 in Saint Peter, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England, son of John Elborn and Rebecah. He may have been the John Elbon who married Ann Lovett of Northchurch on 30 Oct 1781 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England.

3.6 Unnamed Elborn, born in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, buried there on 9 Nov 1775 as the child of William, mother not named.

***

Most generations of surnames start with First Generation in America. I’ve numbered the generations in England backwards starting with Generation A.

Elbourn Ancestry from Hertfordshire, England

E.1 Nathaniel Elbon, b. ca. 1677, perhaps in Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, England.

D.1 Mary Elborne, christened 16 May 1697 in Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, England, daughter of Nathaniel Elborne, no mother listed. She married 14 Feb 1722 to John Quarindon in Bovingdon.

D.2 Elyzabeth Elborne, christened 30 Aug 1699 in Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, England, daughter of Nathaniel Elborne, no mother listed.

D.3 Jacob Elbourn, no christening listed but put here by circumstantial evidence. He married Martha Wingfield on 14 Dec 1721 in Bovingdon.

E.2 George Elborne, born ca. 1690, christened 23 Jun 1695 in Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, England.

E.3 Avis Elbourne, born ca. 1693, christened 23 Jun 1695 in Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, England.

E.4 Mary Elbourne, christened 16 May 1697 in Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, England.

E.5 Elyzabeth Elborne, christened 30 Aug 1699 in Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, England.

***

E.1 Thomas Elborne, b. ca. 1540.

D.1 Thomas Elborne, christened 18 Feb 1560 in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, England, the son of Thomas Elborne.

D.2 Anne Elborne, christened 27 Dec 1568 in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, England, the daughter of Thomas Elborne.

D.3 James Elborne, christened 17 Jan 1562 in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, England, the son of Thomas Elborne.

D.4 William Elborne, christened 28 Jan 1564 in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, England, the son of Thomas Elborne.

***

1.2 Nathaniel Elbourn, b. ca. 1694, m. Rose Mayling on 26 Dec 1713 in Saint Stephens, Saint Albans,Hertfordshire, England. “A” Nathaniel “Elbond” of Sandridge left a will in 1740.

2.1 John “Ellbon”, christened 9 Jan 1714 in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England as the son of Nathanell Ellbon and Rose. He may be the John Elbon who died 11 Jan 1789 in St. Albanss Abbey, Hertfordshire, England.

2.2 Jonathan Elbon, christened 20 Mar 1716 in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, as the son of Nathan and Rose; then they moved to Codicote. He may have been the Jonathan Elborn who died 13 Oct 1782 in St. Albans, St. Peter, Hertfordshire, England.

2.3 Rose Elbourne christened on 13 Dec 1719 in Codicote, Hertfordshire, England, as the dau. of Nathaniel and Rose. No marriage record is listed for her in England; however, a burial record for a Rose Elborn was found on 26 Aug 1765 in Aldenham, Hertfordshire, England, who could have also been her mother.

2.4 Nathaniel Elbourn christened 19 Jul 1722 in Codicote, Hertfordshire, England, as the son of Nathaniel and Rose. He married Hannah Skeg on 1 Jan 1745 at Saint Peter, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England. Hannah may have the Hannah Skeggs born in 1728 in Glatton, Huntingdon, England, the dau. of John and Jane Skeggs. Nathaniel died in the Revolutionary War in Kent Co., MD. If Hannah was the widow in the 1790 census of Kent Co., MD, spelling her name “Elborne”, she was living with 3 other females (no ages), 1 male over age 16 and therefore b. before 1774, and 2 males under 16. If Hannah was married in 1745, these children were probably grandchildren. His burial record is not in the Parish Records of England, where it would be had he died there.

3.1 Susan (or Susannah or Susanna) Elborn on 15 Jan 1748 in Saint Peter, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England, as the daughter of Nathaniel Elborn, no mother listed. Susan married John Gregory on 15 Sep 1778 in Redbourn, Hertfordshire, England; or . . . in her hometown she married Mathew Brickland on 24 Aug 1782 in Saint Peter, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England, or . . . she married James George on 7 Oct 1804 in Saint Peter, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England. In any case, she did not immigrate to Maryland.

Harpenden Families:

2.5 Jonathan Elbon, christened 20 Mar 1716 in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, as the son of Nathan and Rose; then they moved to Codicote. He may have been the Jonathan Elborn who died 13 Oct 1782 in St. Albans, St. Peter, Hertfordshire, England.

2.6 Nathan Elbourn, b. ca. 1722, m. Elizabeth ca. 1748.

3.1 Hannah Elbourn, christened 10 Mar 1750 in Harpenden, Hertford, England, the dau. of Nathan and Elizabeth Elbourn.

3.2 Elizabeth Ellbourn, christened 12 Aug 1753 in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, dau. of Nathaneel and Elizabeth Ellbourn.

***

E.3 Thomas Elbon, b. ca. 1680.

D.1 child forn 20 Dec 1700 in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, England.

D.2 child born 6 Jan 1705 in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, England.

C.4 Thomas Elbourne, b. 33 Jan 1726 in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, England, m. Elizabeth ca. 1750. Thomas is probably the brother of Nathan Elbourn who m. Elizabeth, as they were both living in Harpenden ca. 1750. He may also have been the brother of George as they live at the same time in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, England.

B.1 Samuel Elbourne, christened 23 Jun 1751 in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England.

B.2 Thomas Elborn, christened 15 Oct 1752 in Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England, son of Thomas Elborn and Elizabeth. He m. Mary Moss. Same town where John and Rebekah lived.

A.1 Thomas Elborn, christened 24 Oct 1773 in Aldenham, Hertfordshire, England, son of Thos. Elborn and Mary Moss.

A.2 Mary Elbon, christened 28 Jun 1778 in Elstree, Hertfordshire, England, daughter of Thomas Elbon and Mary.

A.3 Esther Elbon, christened 27 Feb 1780 in Elstree, Hertfordshire, England, the daughter of Thomas Elbon and Mary.

B.1 Nathanael Elbourne, christened on 2 Mar 1754/55 in Aldenham or Codicote, Hertfordshire, England, son of Thos Elbourne and Elizabeth.

B.2 Joseph Elbourne, christened 23 Jan 1756/57 in Aldenham, Hertfordshire, England, son of Thos Elbourne and Elizabeth. He may have married Mary and had son John Elborn christened 26 Apr 1772 in Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, England, the son of Joseph Elborn and Mary.

B.3 Anne Elborne, christened 14 Jan 1758/59 in Aldenham, Hertfordshire, England, daughter of Thos Elborne and Elizabeth.

B.4 Elizabeth Elborn, christened 7 May 1761 in Aldenham, Hertfordshire, England, daughter of Thos Elborn and Elizabeth.

B.5 Sarah Elborn, christened 2 Feb 1766 in Aldenham, Hertfordshire, England, daughter of Thomas Elborne and Elizabeth. She may have married Charles Hawkins in Aldenham, Hertfordshire, England and had daughter Elizabeth on 6 Nov 1784.

***

C.5 George Elbon, born 30 Apr 1718, christened 26 Aug 1764 in St. Mary’s, Watford, Hertfordshire, England. m. Hannah.

B.1 Nathaniel Elbon, christened on 6 Jun 1759 in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, England, son of George.

B.2 George Elbon, christened 6 Jun 1759 in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, England, son of George.

B.3 Jonathan Elbon, christened 6 Jun 1759 in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, England, son of George.

B.4 John Elbon, christened 6 Jun 1759 in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, England, son of George.

B.5 William Elbon, christened 4 Mar 1770 in Saint Stephens, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England, son of George Elbon and Hannah.

C.6 Sarah Ellbourn, christened 30 Jan 1725/1726 in St. Mary’s, Watford, Hertforeshire, England, dau. of Thomas and Hannah Ellbourn.

C.7 Mary Ellbourn, christened 30 Apr 1732 in St. Mary’s, Watford, Hertfordshire, England, dau. of Thomas and Hannah Ellbourn.

***

C.5 Joseph Elborn, married Elizabeth

B.1 Elizabeth Elborn, christened 22 Jan 1757/58 in Aldenham, Hertfordshire, England, daughter of Joseph Elborn and Elizabeth.

B.2 Mary Elborn, christened 1 Apr 1759 in Aldenham, Hertfordshire, England, daughter of Joseph Elborn and Elizabeth.

B.3 Sarah Elborn, christened 26 Apr 1761 in Aldenham, Hertfordshire, England, daughter of Joseph Elborn and Elizabeth. Sarah may have married Charles Hawkins who had daughter Elizabeth on 6 Nov 1784 in Aldenham, Hertfordshire, England.

B.4 Joseph Elborn, christened 19 Feb 1764 in Aldenham, Hertfordshire, England, son of Joseph Elborn and Elizabeth.

B.5 Thomas Elborn, christened 26 Apr 1767 in Aldenham, Hertfordshire, England, son of Joseph Elborn and Elizabeth.

C.6 George Elbourn, married first Hannah and had son John in Aldenham, Hertfordshire, England, then married Elizabeth Herrington in Aldenham, Hertfordshire, England, and had son George. Elizabeth Herrington was christened 10 Mar 1733 in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England, the daughter of Jacob Herrington and Susannah; or, she was christened 17 Feb 1739 in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England, the daughter of James Harrington and Grace.

B.1 John Elborne, christened 22 May 1768 in Aldenham, Hertfordshire, England, the son of George Elborne and Hannah. He may have married Ann Lovett on 21 Oct 1781 of Watford, Berkhampstead-St. Mary, Hertfordshire, England.

B.2 George Elbourn, christened 5 Jun 1774 in Aldenham, Hertfordshire, England, the son of Geo. Elbourn and Eliz. Herrington.

***

C.7 John Elbon, m. Susanah.

B.1 Mary Elbourne, christened 1 Oct 1752 in Saint Stephens, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England.

C.8 Jonathan Elborn,

B.1 Richard Elborn, christened 9 Oct 1746 in Saint Peter, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England.

B.1 Susan Elborn, christened 17 May 1752 in Saint Peter, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England.

***

D.1 Mary Elbon, christened 5 Jun 1712 in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, England.

D.2 Thomas Elbon,

B.8 Sarah Elbon, christened 15 Feb 1721 in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, England.

Another record shows: Sarah “Elben” was christened 18 Feb 1722 as the dau. of Thomas in Abbot’s Langley.

***

The following death records appear, all in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England:
Elizabeth Elborn, 5 Jun 1809
Elizabeth Elburn, 14 Jan 1821
Elizth Elbern, 27 Jun 1829
Eliza Elbern, 16 Jul 1829

Elbourns from Cambridgeshire, England

This burial looks quite interesting and I suppose it is a plaque inside Little Saint Mary Church as it says it is a memorial in the nave. This is one place I do intend to visit in England.

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=56388686

William Elborne, married to Sarah Elborne, he was a Butler of St. Peter's College and both are buried at Little Saint Mary Churchyard in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.

***

B.1 Robert Selbourn, married Mary. The name “Selbourn” turns up only once, and therefore, I believe it is an error in spelling.

A.1 Reuben Selbourn, christened 24 Feb 1766 in Wisbech-St. Peter, Cambridge, England, as the son of Robt. Selbourn and Mary. If this were our Reuben and he enlisted in the Rev. War on 16 May 1781, he would have been 15 years old -- was it possible to enter the war that young with parental permission?

***

B.1 Robert Ellbourn, married Alice.

A.1 James Ellbourn, christened 21 Apr 1754 in Cambridge, England, the son of Robert Ellbourn and Allice. He married Elizabeth and had son Thomas Spencer Ellborne on 12 Feb 1775 in Cambridge as the son of James Ellborne and Elizabeth Elborne.

A.2 Sarah Ellbin, christened 7 Jan 1747 at Holy Sepulchre Church, Cambridge, England, the daughter of Robert Ellbin and Alice Ellbin. Another record shows the christening on 28 Nov 1750 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, the daughter of Robert Elborne and Alice.

***

E.1 Henry Ellborn, married Mary.

D.1 Henry Ellborn, christened 25 Sep 1687 in Harston, Cambridge, England as the son of Henry Ellborn and Mary.

***

“An” Elizabeth Elbourne shows up in the 1871 census as age 39, a servant, born in Bassingbourn, Cambridgeshire, England, and living in 1871 in Royston, Hertfordshire, England, which indicates the Elbourne families in Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire may be related.

***

Lance Corporal Frederick Elbourn died 22 Jan 1946, was in the Royal Norfolk Regiment, buried at the Cambridge City Cemetery in Cambridge.

Private William Elbourn died 27 Feb 1915, was in the Army Service Corps, buried at the Cambridge City Cemetery in Cambridge.

***

A.1 William Elborne, Baptism: 5 May 1751, St Mary the Less, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England Burial: 1826, St Mary the Less, Cambridge.

Property Transactions, Will, and Probate of William Elborne of Cambridgeshire, England -- 1780

Notes for WILLIAM ELBORNE: CHARITIES AND SCHOOLS Westfield's Charity FILE - Lease and release of orchard and leys as in P31/25/8 -ref. P31/25/9a & b - date: 20 & 21 November 1780 [from Scope and Content] 2. Rev. George Borlase of Peterhouse, clerk, Richard Comings merchant, John Forlow the elder and younger, brewers, Richard Foster the elder and younger, merchants, John Coverley, shoemaker, Thomas Halstead, esquire, William Sadler and John Wheeler, millers, Thomas Whittred, gent., Benjamin Beverley, brewer, William Jones gardener, William Warren shoemaker, William Matthews, carpenter, William Mitchel, butler, Thomas Fordham, publican, William Elbourn, baker, William Hammond, publican, all of Cambridge, trustees. FILE - Memorandum of agreement for lease for 14 years of garden and premises in St. Benedict's parish adjoining St. Thomas' Leys. -ref. P31/25/10 - date: 21 March 1804 [from Scope and Content] 1. John Bullen, gent., GeorgeBorlase of Peterhouse, clerk, John Forlow, brewer, Richard Foster, merchant, John Coverley shoe-maker, Thomas Halsted, esquire, Thomas Whittred gent., Williams Matthews, carpenter, William Mitchell, butler and William Elborne, baker, all of Cambridge, trustees of Westfield's Charity, to FILE - Counterpart lease for 21 years of garden 1r. 17p. inarea, adjoining Addenbrooke's Hospital garden on south and Tennis Court Road on east - ref. P31/25/11 - date: 1 January 1824 [from Scope and Content] 1. Richard Foster, merchant, Thomas Whittred gent., William Matthews, carpenter, William Elborne, baker,all of Cambridge, surviving trustees of Westfield's Charity, to FILE - Lease and release of garden (as in P31/25/11) - ref.P31/25/12a & b - date: 11 & 12 January 1825 [from Scope and Content] 1. Richard Foster the younger, merchant and William Elborne, baker, both of Cambridge, survivingtrustees of Westfield's Charity, to This is the Last Will and testament of me William Elborne of the town of Cambridge in he County of Cambridge Baker first I direct that all my just debts funeral and testamentary expenses be fully paid and satisfied and I give and devise unto my Wife Sarah Elborne all and singular my freehold and copyhold messuages Cottages farms Lands Tenements and hereditaments whatsoever situate lying and being in Oakington Chesterton Teversham and Foxton in the said County of Cambridge and also in the parishes of Saint Mary the Less and Saint Andrew the Less in the said town of Cambridge together with their and every of their rights members and appurts to hold the same unto my said wife for and during the term of her natural life if she shall so long continue my widow and from and after the decease of my said wife or in the event of her again marrying I give and devise the same Messuages Cottages farms Lands Tenements and hereditaments in manner following that is to say I give and devise unto my Grandson Henry Goode Elborne all and singular my freehold and copyhold Estate Messuage or farm house Cottages orchard Lands hereditaments and premises with their appurts situate lying and being in Oakington aforesaid and also my Messuage or Tenement in the said parish of Saint Mary the Less in the said Town of Cambridge in the occupation of _____ Bush to hold the same heredits and premises with their appurts unto my said grandson Henry Goode Elborne his heirs and assigns forever I give and devise unto my Grandson William Elborne all and singular my freehold and copyhold Estate Messuage or farm house Cottages Lands Heredits and premises with their appurts situate lying and being in Foxton aforesaid and also my Messuage or Tenement in the said parish of Saint Mary the Less in the said town of Cambridge now in the occupation of Mary Boning to hold the same heredits and premises with their appurts unto my said Grandson William Elborne his heirs and assigns for ever. I give and devise unto my unto my Grandson Edward Pickhaver(?) Elborne all and singular my freehold and copyhold Estate Messuages Cottages or Tenements Lands heredits and premises with their appurts situate lying and being in Teversham Chesterton and Saint Andrew the Less in the said town of Cambridge and also my Messuage or Tenement in the said parish of Saint Mary the Less in the said Town of Cambridge now in the occupation of ____ Lind to hold the same heredits and premises with their appurts unto my said Grandson Edward Pickhaver(?) Elborne his heirs and assigns for ever and I give and bequeath unto my said wife Sarah Elborne all these my two Messuages or Tenements situate and being in Shoemaker Row in the parish of the Holy Trinity in the said Town of Cambridge and now in the respective occupation of ____ Taylor and ____Page and which Messuages or Tenements I hold by virtue of or under a Lease from the Master fellows and Scholars of Saint Johns College in the University of Cambridge together with the appurts thereto belonging to hold the same Messuages or Tenements with their appurts unto my said wife for and during all such part of my term Estate or Interest therein as she my said wife shall happen to live and continue my widow and from and after the decease or marriage of my said wife I give and bequeath the same Messuages or Tenements with their appurtenances unto my Daughter-in-Law Sarah Elborne the widow of my late son William Elborne to hold the same unto my said Daughter-in-Law Sarah Elborne for and during all such part of my said term Estate and interest therein as she my said Daughter-in-Law shall happen to live and continue a widow and from and after her decease or in case she shall marry again Then and in either of such events I give and bequeath the said Leasehold Messuage or Tenement now in the occupation of the said Taylor unto my said Grandson Henry Goode Elborne for and during all my unexpired term Estate and Interest therein and I give and bequeath the said Leaseholds Messuage or Tenement now in the occupation of the said Page unto my said Grandson William Elborne for and during all my unexpired term Estate and Interest therein and in case either of them the said Henry Goode Elborne and William Elborne shall happen to be then dead I give and bequeath both the said Messuages or Tenements unto the survivor of them and in case they shall both be dead I give and bequeath the said Messuages or Tenements unto my said Grandson Edward Pickaver(?) Elborne and I do hereby will and direct that my said wife during her Estate and Interest in the said Freehold and Copyhold heredits and premises hereinbefore given and devised to her and also my said wife and Daughter-in-Law during their respective Estate and Interests in the said Leasehold premises and also the Guardians of my said Grand Children during their respective minorities incase my said Grandchildren shall during such minorities become entitled to the Rents and profits of the said freehold and copyhold and Leaseholds Estates and premises or any part thereof shall keep the same in substantial and necessary repair and all the Messuages Cottages and buildings constantly insured to a competent value or amount against loss or damage by fire and that incase any such loss or damage shall happen that the money to be received upon or by means of such Insurance or Insurances shall be laid out in rebuilding or reinstating the same Messuages Cottages and Buildings respectively and that so much of the Rents and Profits of the said heredits and premises as may be necessary shall be also applied for the same purposes But my will is that the Guardians of my said Grandchildren shall take care that the expense of such repairs or insurances fall respectively upon the person or persons beneficially interested in the same under the provisions of this my Will and I do hereby further will and declare that incase of the said Messuages in Shoemaker Row aforesaid shall become recoverable according to the usual periods of renewing College loans during the interests of my said wife and daughter-in-law therein or during the interest of either of them the same shall be renewed at the costs and charges of such one of them as shall at that time be beneficially entitled to the said premises and in case she shall refuse or neglect to obtain such renewal and to pay the fine fees and expenses for the same then she shall thereforth cease to be entitled to any beneficial interest in the same premises under and by virtue of this my will and in such case I give and bequeath the same premises unto the person next in succession under and by virtue of the bequests hereinbefore contained and do hereby declare that it shall be lawful for the Guardians of my said Grandchildren during their respective minorities in case they shall become entitled to the said Leasehold premise and I do hereby authorize and empower them as and when they in their discretion shall think proper or for occasion to review the lease of the said Leasehold premises and pay the fines and fees and after necessary expenses for such renewal or renewals either out of the rents and profits of the said premises or out of any other monies which shall come to their hands by virtue of this my will as Guardians to the Child or Children beneficially entitled to the said Leasehold premises which shall be renewed as aforesaid. I give and bequeath unto my said wife Sarah Elborne all that my five several Messuages or Tenements situate in the parish of St Mary the Less in the said Town of Cambridge and now in the several occupations of myself and of Messrs Ronnington, Smith, Scazel??, Cooper & Wootton and which I hold by virtue of and under a lease from the Master fellows and scholars of Saint Peters College in the University of Cambridge together with the appurts thereto belonging to hold the same unto my said wife during all such part of my term Estate or Interest therein as she my said wife shall happen to live and continue my widow and from and after the decease or marriage of my said wife I give and bequeath the said five Leaseholds Messuages or Tenements unto my said three Grandchildren equally share and share alike for and during all my then unexpired term and Interest therein and I give and bequeath unto my said Daughter-in-law Sarah Elborne all those my two other Messuages or Tenements situate in the parish of St Mary the Less aforesaid and now in her own occupation and which I also hold under a Lease from the said Master fellows and scholars of Saint Peters College together with the appurts thereto belonging to hold the same unto my said Daughter-in-Law Sarah Elborne for and during all such part of my Term Estate and Interest therein as she my said Daughter-in –Law shall happen to live and continue a widow and from and after the decease or marriage of my said Daughter-in-Law I give and bequeath the said two last mentioned Leasehold Messuages or Tenements unto my said three Grandchildren equally share and share alike for and during all my then unexpired term and Interest therein and whereas it is in contemplation by the Chancellor Masters and Scholars of the University of Cambridge and by the Masters & fellows of several Colleges within the said University to make various alterations and improvements in the town of Cambridge for which purpose they or some of them may be desirous of purchasing my Interest in the said Leasehold houses held under Saint Peters College aforesaid now I do hereby will and declare that in case the said Chancellor Masters or Scholars or any Collegiate Body in the said university shall be desirous of purchasing and my said wife and daughter in law and my Executors hereinafter named shall think proper to make Sale and disposal of the said Leasehold premises held under St Peters College aforesaid then it shall be lawful for them so to do and in such case I do hereby authorize and empower them to make such Sale for such price or prices as they may think proper and to assign and convey the said Leasehold premises to the purchasers accordingly and I do will and declare that such purchase monies shall be paid to my said Executors where receipts shall be sufficient discharge for the same and the said purchase monies shall be invested by my said Executors in their own names in the Government funds or upon Real Security and the dividends and Interest thereof be paid to my said wife and daughter-in-law according to their proportions Estates and Interests in the said Leasehold premises during their respective lives and widowhoods and from and after their respective deceases or marrying again, I give and bequeath the said principal monies and the dividends and interest thereof unto and between my said three Grandchildren equally share and share alike I give and bequeath unto the Governors of Addenbrookes Hospital in the Town of Cambridge the sum of Twenty pounds for the general use of the said hospital. I give and bequeath unto my Nephew John Wallis the sum of Nineteen Guineas which Legacy I direct to be paid within three months next after my decease. I give and bequeath to my cousin Martha Classcock ? the sum of nineteen guineas to be paid to her by my Executors hereinafter named by nineteen weekly Installments the first Installment to be at the end of our Calendar month next after my decease. I give and bequeath unto each of my three Executors hereinafter named the sum of twenty guineas a piece as an acknowledgement for the trouble they will have in the execution of the Trusts of this my will and I give and bequeath unto my said wife Sarah Elborne all other my monies and securities for money and all my household goods and furniture plate linen and china and all other my personal Estate and Effects whatsoever and wheresoever and of what nature or kindsoever the same may be for her own absolute use and benefit and I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint John Turnwell of the said town of Cambridge, Baker, Brother to my said wife, Henry Goode of Cambridge aforesaid Gentleman, the father of my said daughter-in-law and my nephew Henry Wallis of Cambridge aforesaid Bookbinder, Executors of this my Will and Trustees for and Guardians of the fortunes and Estates of my said Grandchildren during their respective minorities and I do hereby will and declare that it shall and may be lawful for my said Executors and Trustees when and as my said Grandchildren shall respectively become entitled to the Estates hereinbefore devised and bequeathed to them to pay and apply from time to time so much of the rents and profits thereof as they shall deem necessary for and towards the respective maintenance support and Education of my said Grandchildren and also by and out of the Rents and profits of the same Estate or other the Trust monies which shall come to their hands to pay and apply such sum or sums of money as they may judge necessary and expedient for the purpose of placing out and my said Grandchildren any or either of them as Clerks or apprentices or otherwise for preferring or advancing them any or either of them in or to any profession business or employment and in such way and manner as they my said Executors and Trustees shall judge most advisable so that nevertheless the sums to be advanced for each Grandchild’s benefit shall be paid out of the Monies or Estates to which such Grandchild shall be presumptively entitled at the time of such advancement and I do hereby will direct and declare that in all cases where my Executors shall happen to differ in opinion the matter of such difference shall be decided by the Major part or number of them my said Executors and be acted upon accordingly and I do hereby declare my will to be that my said Executors and their respective Executors and advisers shall not be answerable or accountable for any loss or damage which shall happen in the execution of the Trusts hereby in them reposed by the Insolvency of Tenants or of any Banker Broker or other persons with whom any part of the Trust Monies shall or may be deposited or lodged for safe custody or otherwise or for any other loss or damage which may happen about the execution of this my will or all or any of the Trusts hereby in them reposed except in cases of willful neglect or default and that they my said Trustees Executors and their respective Executors and administrators shall not be charged or chargeable with or for any Sum or Sums of money other than such as shall actually and respectively come to his her or their hands by virtue of this my will and my will is and I do hereby further direct that it shall and may be lawful to and for my said Executors and each and every of them by and out of all or any of the monies which shall come to their or any of their hands by virtue of this my will to deduct retain to and reimburse themselves and himself and to allow his or their Co Executor or Co Executors all such costs charges and expenses as they respectively shall or may sustain expend or be put unto in or about the execution of all or any of the Trusts hereby in them reposed or in anywise relating thereto and I do hereby revoke void all former and other wills by me at any time heretofore made and do declare this only to be my last will and testament In Witness whereof I the said William Elborne the Testator have to this my last Will and Testament contained in eight sheets of paper set my hand and seal that is to say to the seven preceding sheets my hand and to this eighth and last sheet my hand and seal this 17th day of August in the year of our Lord 1824 Wm Elborne (Seal). Signed Sealed and Declared by the said William Elborne the Testator as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto, Christopher Pemberton – Thomas Fiske- Wm Wk Hayward of Cambridge This is a Codicil to my Will above written In case any or other of my three Grandchildren shall happen to die having no Issue born in his life time or in due time after his death then I will and direct that the Estates devised to them or him so dying shall descend and go to the survivors equally as tenants in common and their respective heirs and assigns for ever or to the survivor if only one his heirs and Assigns forever and I give and devise the same accordingly and ratify and confirm my said will in all other respects Witness my hand and seal this 17th day of August 1824 Wm Elborne (Seal) Signed sealed published and declared by the said William Elborne as and for a codicil to his last will and Testament in the presence of us who in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto Christopher Pemberton Thomas Fiske Wm Wk Hayward Cambridge. This is a second Codicil to the last Will and Testament of me William Elborne of the town of Cambridge in the County of Cambridge Baker whereas I have by codicil to my said will declared that incase any or other of my three Grandchildren shall happen to die having no issue born in this lifetime or in due time after his death then that the Estates by my said will devise to them or him so dying shall descend and go to the survivors equally as tenants in common and their respective heirs and assigns for ever or to the survivor if only one his heirs and assigns for ever Now I do hereby declare that my meaning was and is that the said Estate should so descend and go only in the event of any or either of my said three Grandchildren happening to die under the age of twenty one years having no issue born in his lifetime or in due time after his death it being my Will and intention that each of my said Grandchildren on attaining the age of twenty one years shall have and take an absolute Estate of inheritance in fee simple in the Estates devised to him by my said Will and Codicil and I ratify my said Will and Codicil in all other respects In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 18th day of August in the year of our Lord 1824 Wm Elborne (SEAL) Signed sealed published and declared by the said William Elborne the Testator as and for a second Codicil to his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as Witnesses hereto Christopher Pemberton Thomas Fiske Samuel Traylen. Proved at London (with 2 Codicils) 30th June 1826 before the Judge by the oath of John Turnwell Henry Goode and Henry Wallis the Nephew the Executors to whom admon was granted being first sworn (by Cosent??) duly to administer. More About WILLIAM ELBORNE: Baptism: 5 May 1751, St Mary the Less, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England Burial: 1826, St Mary the Less, Cambridge. His gravestone says he was aged 75.

Property Transactions, Will, and Probate of Thomas Elborn of Cambridgeshire, England

WILL OF THOMAS ELBORN:-In the Name of God Amen, I THOMAS ELBORN of LITTLE SHELFORD in the county of Cambridge, Shoemaker being in perfect sound and desposeing mind and memory blessed be God, do make and declare this my last will and testament as followeth -- Imprimis I give and devise unto my loving wife MARY EL BORN all my freehold and copyhold Messuages Lands Tenements - Herediments and Real Estate whatsoever and wheresoever with their appurtenance s, to hold to her my said wife for and during the term that she shall continue and remain my widow and no longer, But if my said wife shall marry again after my decease to any man, that then Immediately after such Intermarriage, I give and devise unto my daughter ALICE ELBORN and to her heirs for ever all that my Freehold Messuage or Tenement Lands and Estate with t he apputs. situate and being in HARSTON in the said county and then al so I give and devise unto my son THOMAS ELBORN and to his heirs all my messuages Lands Tenements and Estate whatsoever with the apputs. situate lying and being in the fields and Bounds of Little Shelford aforesaid But never the less upon condition that to my said son his heirs or assigns shall pay or cause to be paid out of the said Estate within one year aft er he shall be in possession of the same unto my said Daughter ALICE her Exects. - administrators the full sum of Ten pounds. Item I give and bequeath unto my said loving wife all my goods chattels and personal Estate whatsoever and I also make and appoint my said wife whole and sole Executrix of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereun to set my hand and seal this Fifth day of February in the year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Sixty seven. THOMAS ELBORN X HIS MARK Witnessed by John Rider, John Rust & John Morris. More About THOMAS ELBOURNE: Baptism: 22 May 1733, Harston, Cambridge, England Burial: 10 February 1767, Little Shelford, Cambridge, England Occupation: Shoemaker Will: 5 February 1767, Proven 26 Feb 1788 - CW 1788 WR C45:68

See http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/3970091/person/-1112402209.

***

William Elbon:

William and Mary Elborn of Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire, England, christened:
daughter Sarah on 10 Nov 1760
son William on 15 Sep 1765
daughter Mary on 28 Jun 1767
daughter Ann on 15 Apr 1770
son Ezekiel on 4 Dec 1774

Miscellaneous Links

Map of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/sites/www.cambridge.gov.uk/files/documents/cambridge-cycling-map.pdf

Line of Thomas Elbourn and Sarah Baker. Thomas was b. 9 Aug 1733 in Fowlmere, Cambridgeshire.
http://porpoisehead.net/webtrees/family.php?famid=F1742&ged=Gates%20Family%20Genealogy, email: Matthew Gates, matthewg42@gmail.com

Trumpington, Kent Co., MD, on Eastern Neck Island Road:
http://msa.maryland.gov/megafile/msa/stagsere/se1/se5/028000/028000/028009/pdf/msa_se5_28009.pdf
Richard Smythe, Susanna Smythe's father, settled on the Eastern Shore. In November 1618, he patented 950 acres. In the census of 1625, that were only fifty-one Europeans listed in the eastern Shore at the lower tip. Richard Smythe's patent was a day's sail north of this settlment. He was listed as a Jamestown resident in 1624 prior to becoming an Eastern Shore resident. He was an attorney in Jamestown and believed to have some link to Sir Thomas Smythe of the Virginia Company. Besides wife, Alyce and his daughters Susanna Smythe and Alice Smythe, there was a son Richard. He died in 1659 leaving 450 acres of land then called Captain Thomas Neck in Accomack County, Virginia to his daughter, Susanna.

Worksheet

None of the following is accurate, but is kept here for my convenience in researching this line.

The organization of this outline is constructed only on name, date, and location hypothesis. It has no other validity as far as the relationships are concerned.

C.1 Nathaniel Elbourn, b. ca. 1677, buried in 1732 in Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, England.

B.1 Mary Elbourn christened on 16 May 1697 in Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, England, dau. of Nathaniel.

B.2 Elyzabeth Elbourn christened on 30 Aug 1699 in Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, England, dau. of Nathaniel.

A.3 Nathaell Elbourn, b. ca. 1690 in England. He married Rose Mayling on 26 Dec 1713 in Saint Stephens, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England. Both Nathaniel and Rose were of Harpenden. He may have been the Nathaniel “Elbond” later of Sandridge who left a will in 1740.

1.2 Rose Elbourn, christened 13 Dec 1719 in Codicote, Hertfordshire, England, dau. of Nathaniel and Rose Elbourn.

1.3 Nathaniel Elbon, christened 19 Jul 1722 in Codicote, Hertfordshire, England; son of Nathaniel and Rose Elbourn. Nathaniel Elborn married Hannah Skeg on 1 Jan 1745 at Saint Peter, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England. But then if this Nathaniel were the one who enlisted in the Rev. War, he would have been about 54 and Hannah would have been age 60 in the 1790 census where "a" Hannah appears in Maryland. This is all conjecture information. Hannah may have been the Hannah Skeggs born in 1728 in Glatton, Huntingdon, England, the dau. of John and Jane Skeggs. OR

Banns record of “a” Nathaniel “Elborne” marrying Jane Jones on 28 Jun 1762 in Holborn St. Sepulchre parish in London, England. There are multiple records of multiple women named Jane Jones born ca. 1740 in London.

This record interests me as a possible emigrant to Maryland because

2.1 Susan Elborn on 15 Jan 1748 in Saint Peter, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England. Mother’s name is not listed, but father is listed as Nathaniel.

2.2 Hannah Elbourn on 10 Mar 1750 in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England; her mother was Elizabeth, father was Nathaniel.

2.3 John Elbin (1), b. ca. 1750, enlisted in the Revolutionary War on 2 Jun 1778 in Maryland.

3.1 John Elbin (2), b. after 1774

4.1 John Elbin (3), b. ca. 1791.

5.1 John T. Elbin (4), b. 1824

3.2 Reuben Elbin, b. 1781

4.1 John Elbin, b. 1807, moved to Ohio to live with William Elben who was born ca. 1774

3.3 Nancy Elbin, b. 1782, m. Joseph H. Morse

3.4 Mary Elbin, b. 1784, m. Nathan Price on 26 Feb 1797 in Allegany Co., MD

3.5 Nathaniel Elbin, b. 1795, m. Nancy Morse.

2.4 Reuben Elbon, b. ca. 1763, m1. Margaret Nisewanger 1787 in VA, she d. in 1797 and Reubon m2. Mary Gorley in 1798, was in Rev. War.

3.1 William Elbon, b. ca. 1788 in Frederick Co., VA, m. Cathrine Rorer.

3.2 Montgomery R. Elbon, b. ca. 1799 in VA, m1. Margaret Hinkins, m2. Ann Miller.

3.3 Lorenzo Dow Elbon, b. ca. 1802, m. Catherine Copp, lived in Shenandoah Co., VA.

3.4 Harold Reed Elburn, b. 1814 in Wythe Co., VA, m. Catharine Michaels.

2.5 Nathaniel Henry Elbourn was christened 1 Jan 1764 in St. Clement Danes, Middlesex, the son of Nathaniel and Jane Elbourn.

1.3 William Elbon, Sr., b. ca. 1730, was a Corporal in the Rev. War

2.1 William Elbon, b. 1750, m. Hannah who is in the 1790 census of Kent Co., MD, widow. The American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) states that she was b. in 1750 in Maryland. Hannah received a pension for her children in 1783. The 1790 census indicates she had 6 children, all minors, born after 1766. One son was born before 1774 who was probably James (born in 1769). Two sons were under 16 years of age or born between 1774-1790, William b. 1780 and Samuel b. 1783. Three daughters show no age. Hannah d. probably in 1794 as son Samuel was orphaned at age 11.

3.1 James Elburn, b. 1769, m. Elizabeth Covington in 1799, remained in Kent Co., MD

3.2-4 Three unidentified females (b. 1766-1782) to fill in the large age gaps between children, also noting that William was in the Rev. War between 1781-1783. One daughter may have been named Hannah after her mother.

3.5 William C. Elburn, b. ca. 1780, from Kent Co., MD, was in the War of 1812 with his brother James. William’s wife died before 1820.

4.1 son b. 1810-1820

4.2 son b. 1810-1820

3.6 Samuel Elburn, b. 1783 in Kent Co., MD, m. Millicent, orphaned at age 11 in 1794.

1.3 William Elbon, b. ca. 17xx, in Rev. War as a Corporal.

2.1 William Elbon, b. ca. 1760, m. Hannah ca. 1759, appears in 1768 in Duck Creek, DE, Rev. War.

3.1 John Elbin Sr., b. ca. 1750 – HE IS PROBABLY SON OF JOHN in SALEM

3.1 Reuben Elbon, b. ca. 1763, m1. Margaret Nisewanger 1787, m2. Mary Gorley 1798.

3.2 James Elburn, b. 1769, m. Elizabeth Covington in 1799, remained in Kent Co., MD.

3.3 William Elbon, b. ca. 1780, was in the War of 1812 in Kent Co.

3.4 Samuel Elburn, b. 15 Jan 1783 in Kent Co., MD, m. Millicent, orphaned at age 11 in 1794.

3.5 Three unidentified females (1765-1788)

Daughters with the name Elizabeth born in England:

Elizabeth Elborn, born 29 Jun 1749 in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, dau. of William and Elizabeth Elborn.

Elizabeth Elbourn, born 6 Oct 1750 in Gwennap, Cornwall, England, dau. of John and Ann Elbourn.

*Elizabeth Ellbourn, born 12 Aug 1753 in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, dau. of Nathan and Elizabeth Ellbourn. Also Hannah Elbourn was born on 10 Mar 1750, the dau. of Nathan and Elizabeth in Harpenden. No Ellbourn or variation thereof was buried in Harpenden.

Elizabeth Elborn, born 22 Jan 1757 in Aldenham, Hertfordshire, England, dau. of Joseph and Elizabeth Elborn.

*This Elizabeth interests me because of her father being Nathan. “A” Nathaniel and Matthew Ellbourn fought in the Revolutionary War in Maryland, and Matthew also spelled his named with 2 L’s as Ellbourn. The only marriage for a Nathan in England thus far with the available records is Nat Elborn who married Hannah Skeg in Jan 1745 in nearby St. Albans at St. Peter’s Church in Hertfordshire, England. The surname Skeggs/Skaggs appears in Maryland. If this Hannah Skeg married in 1745, the latest she could have been born was age 15 or in 1730. Then if she had son Samuel in 1783, she would have been 53 years old – too old to have a child.

http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/IGI/individual_record.asp?recid=500023073666&lds=1&region=2&regionfriendly=British+Isles&frompage=99