James Elborn, 1769
Kent County, Maryland; Indiana; Michigan; Nebraska, Virginia
Eighth Generation
This page was updated by Mara French
on 12/11/14.
An asterisk (*) shows continuation of that line. Revisions: 2012, 2013, 2014.
Disclaimer: I take no responsibility for the correctness of this research. IÕve done the best I could. Send any corrections or additions to marafrench@mindspring.com so that I can correct errors and not mislead others.
Links
GENEALOGY: Intro 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Elburn of Maryland Home Page
Video of Rock Hall, Maryland, 2013
Video of Rock Hall, Maryland on the 4th of July 2013
Video of Danny Elburn Gearing a Net
Video of the Steamboat Ride from Baltimore to Tolchester
in 1960
Eighth Generation
Children of Truman C. Elburn and Leta F. Eggleston, 7.2
8.1 Warren R. Elburn, b. 13 Apr 1935, died unknown, buried at Washington Park Memorial Gardens in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. He may have died the day he was born as there is no room left on his gravestone to enter a death date.
8.2 Billy Charles Elburn, b. 1940 in Kent Co., MI, d. 26 Mar 1944 at age 4 in Kent Co., MI, buried at the Washington Park Memorial Gardens, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI.
Children of Charles Wayne Elburn and Mary Etta Beall, 7.7
8.3* Richard L. Elburn, b. 28 Jun 1944 in IN, died 12 Jun 2008 in IN of Type II Diabetes. He lived in Abilene, KS, at least between 1986-1994. He enlisted in the Army on 3 Sep 1965 and was released on 30 Aug 1968. He m. Anita Miller and had one child, Brian. He may have had another marriage to Joyce M. Falconio.
8.4 Linda Louise Elburn, b. 5 Mar 1947 in Logansport, IN, d. 7 Feb 2012 of Type II Diabetes.
Linda L. Wilson Hettinger, 64, Logansport, passed away at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in her residence. Born March 5, 1947, in Logansport, she was the daughter of Charles W. and Mary Etta Beall Elburn. She m1. Joe Hector, m2. Ken Wilson, and on Jan. 12, 2002, she m3. John Rodney Hettinger, who preceded her in death Jan. 19, 2008. Linda was retired from Carlisle Manufacturing. She was a member of Lighthouse of Hope Pentecostal Church. She enjoyed arts and crafts and spending time with her nephews. Surviving are brothers, Jack Elburn, Lafayette, and Kelly (Brenda) Elburn, Royal Center; and three nephews, Brian Elburn, Andrew Elburn and Dillin Elburn, all of Royal Center. She was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Elburn. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Kroeger Funeral Home. Interment will be in Ever-Rest Memorial Park.
John Rodney Hettinger was b. 25 Mar 1949 in Star City, Pulaski Co., IN, and d. 19 Jan 2008 in Logansport, Cass Co., IN. He was the beloved husband of Linda Louise Wilson Hettinger. Beloved father of Pamela Suzanne Hettinger Babers and Jeffrey Paul Hettinger. Beloved grandfather of 4. Served in the USMC from 1966-1970. Resided in Logansport, IN most of his life. Died at home of pancreatic cancer. Buried in the Veterans section of Ever-Rest Memorial Park.
8.5 Jack W. Elburn, b. 15 Sep 1948 in IN, lived in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN. He works in the Chemistry Lab at Purdue University. He has Type II Diabetes.
The following article is from the Logansport, Cass Co., IN, Pharos-Tribune, Thursday, 16 Jul 1957. He was dismissed from the hospital on 20 Jul 1957.
8.6* Kelly D. Elburn, b. 12 Nov 1959, of Royal Center, a town in Boone Township, Cass Co., IN, m. Brenda S. They had children Andrew Elburn and Dillin Elburn, all of Royal Center, IN. In 1994, he lived at 1406 N. County Road 400 W., Logansport, IN 46947-7064. Phone 574-255-9192. Now Kelly and BrendaÕs address is P.O. Box 301, Royal Center, IN 46978, no phone. Brenda is on Facebook as ÒBrenda ElburnÓ. He has Type II Diabetes and is on dialysis in March 2014.
Children of Thurman Curtis Elburn and Betty Lou Fields, 7.11
8.7 Maxine Rejean Elburn, b. July 1953 in Peru, IN, and died a few days later.
The following article is from the Kokomo Tribune, Saturday, 4 July 1953.
8.8 Curtis Lee Elburn, b. 15 Nov 1955 in Cass Co., IN. He is listed in the 1996 phone directory as living at 580 E. Main St., Peru, IN, or RR 4 POB 178, Peru, In, 46970, phone: 472-4506. A later address is 2026 N. 300 E. Peru, IN, phone: 765-472-4506 – has been disconnected. He is associated with Betty Elburn, Niki E. Elburn, Kathy J. Elburn, and Andi Elburn. Curtis m. Kathy J. Elburn who was b. in 1979 and d. 12 Jan 2012 in Peru, IN. She was born in Kokomo to Vernon and Mary (Copeland) Hunt, both deceased. She married Curtis L. Elburn on April 19, 1979. Kathy was employed with Kroger in Peru. She was a member of the National Red Bone Association and enjoyed participating in dog shows. Kathy J. Elburn lived in Peru, IN, phone: 472-4506. Kathy and Curtis were members of the National Red Bone Association and enjoyed participating in dog shows. They had daughter Nicole (Niki) who married Michael Rorvik of Peru, IN, and daughter Andi Elburn, also of Peru, and Curtis and Kathy have 4 grandchildren: Abby, Morgan, Wyatt, and Colton. Curtis was President of the Custom Post Buildings, a building contractor, in Peru. No sons to carry on the name Elburn. Nicole and Michael Rorvik live at 404 W. 7th St., Peru, IN, 765-460-4269 (disconnected). Niki is on FaceBook as ÒNiki Elburn RorvikÓ.
The following article is from the Kokomo Tribune, Wednesday, 1 May 1974. He was b. 1956.
8.9 Daughter Elburn.
Children of Capt. Samuel Washington Elburn, Sr., and Florence May Bell, 7.19
8.10 Samuel Washington Elburn, Jr., b. 8 Jul 1914 in MD.
Children of Russell Cleveland Elburn and Alice Virginia C. Benton, 7.21
This family may be misplaced and actually the family belonging to Samuel Elburn of Chestertown.
Photo dated ca. 1960.
Fourth Row, 10th person, is Bernard ÒBusterÓ Elburn (with the v-neckline), son of George Cleveland Elburn and Ellen Cannon. He was born in 1943 and appears here at about age 17.
George Cleveland Elburn (white shirt, no tie) and Ellen Cannon are on the far right, both in the Third Row. Behind George Cleveland and to the right is Thomas ÒBobbyÓ Elburn.
The elderly couple in the middle of the middle row is Russell Cleveland Elburn and Alice Virginia C. Benton.
If you can identify any of these people, please email marafrench@mindspring.com.
8.11 James ÒRussellÓ Elburn, b. 1913 in MD, lived mostly in Edesville, Kent Co., MD. He worked in the Shirt Factory located on the second floor of 200 Cross St. in Chestertown, where Russell and Frank Elburn also worked. Among RussellÕs other businesses was Kent CountyÕs first auto dealership, though he himself didnÕt drive.
8.12* George Cleveland Elburn, b. 11 Sep 1914, Rock Hall, Kent, MD, d. 12 Jul 1996, Chestertown, Kent, MD, and buried at Wesley Chapel Cemetery. He m. Ellen M. Cannon who was b. 29 Jul 1917 and d. 16 Mar 1989. George and Ellen appear in the 1940 census of Baltimore, Baltimore City, MD on 5 Hanover St. George was an Engineer with 6th grade education living with his children Cleveland 4, Madeline 2, and Dorothy 1.
8.13 Alice May Elburn, b. 6 Dec 1915, Rock Hall, Kent, MD, d. 8 Dec 2010, Chestertown, Kent, MD, lived mostly in Edesville, Kent Co., MD. Listed in the 1940 census of Piney Neck, Kent Co., MD. She was a seamstress with 7th grade education. She was buried at the Wesley Chapel Cemetery. She m. Wendell Holmes Taylor Sr. on July 23, 1942.
Wendell Homes Taylor and Alice May Elburn.
The following article is from the Delaware Newszap, December 10, 2010.
ROCK HALL, Md. - May Elburn Taylor of Rock Hall, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010, in Chester River Hospital Center, Chestertown. She was 95. Mrs. Taylor was born on Dec. 6, 1915, in Rock Hall, the daughter of the late Russell C. and Alice V. Benton Elburn. She attended Piney Neck School in Rock Hall, and started working at the age of 14 at Rock Hall Manufacturing Company (The Shirt Factory). Mrs. Taylor worked as a seamstress at the Shirt Factory for a period of 40 years, while raising her family. She married Wendell Holmes Taylor Sr. on July 23, 1942. Mrs. Taylor was a member of Grace Chapel Church in Piney Neck and the Rock Hall Senior Citizens. She enjoyed sewing and making crafts such as teddy bears and dolls. Mrs. Taylor was predeceased by her husband, Wendell Holmes Taylor Sr. in 1999; and two step-sons, Charles Taylor and Wilson Taylor. She is survived by a son, Vernon Elburn of Clayton, Del.; two daughters, Mary Lee Heinefield of Rock Hall, and Portia Gsell of Chestertown; two step-sons, Wendell "Shorty" Taylor Jr. of Sudlersville, and Lawrence Taylor of Tolchester; one brother, Walter Elburn of Rock Hall; five sisters, Peggy Morris of Riverview, Fla., Mildred Bland of Smyrna, Del., Margaret Parry of Rock Hall, Frances Coleman of Townsend, Del., and Dorothy Cannon of Chestertown; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, Chestertown, where relatives and friends may call one hour prior to the service (noon to 1 p.m.). Interment will be in Wesley Chapel Cemetery following the service. Arrangements by: Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home 130 Speer Road Chestertown, MD 21620. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fhnfuneralhome.com.
Widow of Wendell Holmes Taylor S.
Mother of Vernon Elburn, Mary Lee Heinefield, and Portia Gsell.
Step-Mother of Charles Taylor (predeceased), Wilson Taylor (predeceased), Wendell "Shorty" Taylor Jr., and Lawrence Taylor.
She attended Piney Neck School in Rock Hall, and started working at the age of 14 at Rock Hall Manufacturing Company (The Shirt Factory).
Mrs. Taylor worked as a seamstress at the Shirt Factory for a period of 40 years, while raising her family.
She married Wendell Holmes Taylor Sr. on July 23, 1942.
Mrs. Taylor was a member of Grace Chapel Church in Piney Neck and the Rock Hall Senior Citizens.
She enjoyed sewing and making crafts such as teddy bears and dolls.
The shirt factory was located on the second floor of 200 Cross St. in Chestertown, where Russell and Frank Elburn also worked.
8.14* Samuel ÒEarlÓ Elburn, b. 20 Jul 1918, Baltimore, MD, d. 12 Mar 2000, Easton, Talbot, MD, lived mostly in Edesville, Kent Co., MD. He m1. Clara May Joiner, m2. Patricia Milby of Easton. He is listed in the 1940 census of Baltimore, Baltimore City, as Earl Heuvner, 21, living with his wife Clara Heuvner, 18, however, it appears the name Heuvner was crossed out and Elburn written above it.
8.15 Frances Merle Elburn, b. 14 Jan 1920, Rock Hall, Kent, MD, lived mostly in Edesville, Kent Co., MD. She m. Wesley William Coleman of Townsend, DE.
8.16 ÒHenryÓ Jackson Elburn, b. 17 Jan 1924, (first set of twins), Kent Co., MD, died in infancy on 1 Mar 1924 as per his Death Certificate, son of Russell C. Elburn and Alice Brady. His father is stated as Russell C. Elburn of Kent Co., MD, and his mother is Alice V. Benton who was born in Baltimore, MD. The informant was his father, Russell C. Elburn. He died of heart trouble and was buried at the Ashley Burying Ground near Rock Hall, MD. On his Death Certificate under date of birth, March 1, 1924 was originally written in ink but it is crossed out in what appears to be pencil and Jan 17, 1924 is faintly penciled over it. This shows that he and Dorothy were twins. Date of death is March 1, 1924. Someone must have put the date of death in the wrong blank to begin with. Age at death was 0 years 1 month 13 days.
8.17 Dorothy V. Elburn, b. 17 Jan 1924, (first set of twins), Kent Co., MD. Listed in the 1940 census of Piney Neck, Kent Co., MD. She m. Howard R. Cannon of Chestertown, MD. She d. 25 Feb 2012 and is buried at the Chester Cemetery in Chestertown, Kent Co., MD. Her Death Certificate states that she was preceded in death by infant twin brother Henry.
DOROTHY ELBURN CANNON, 88 of Chestertown, MD, died February 25, 2012 in Chester River Manor, Chestertown.
Mrs. Cannon was born on January 17, 1924, daughter of the late Russell C. and Alice Benton Elburn. She was a lifetime resident of Kent County, working for Rock Hall Shirt Company for 35 years and as a waitress/cook for Caulk's Field CafŽ until the age of 75. Mrs. Cannon was a member of Rock Hall Seniors.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 11 years, Howard R. Cannon in 1961; a son, Donald H. Cannon; a daughter, Patricia C. Atkinson; a sister Mae Taylor and brothers Russell, George, Earl, Calvin and infant twin brother Henry.
Mrs. Cannon is survived by a daughter Robin Cannon Joiner and her husband Robbie of Chestertown; a son, LeRoy Cannon and his wife Robin of Galena; a brother, Walter Elburn of Rock Hall; 4 sisters, Peggy Morris of Florida, Margaret Parry of Rock Hall, Mildred Bland and Frances Coleman both of Delaware; 6 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
A private graveside service will be held in Chester Cemetery, Chestertown.
The shirt factory was located on the second floor of 200 Cross St. in Chestertown, where Russell and Frank Elburn also worked.
8.18 John ÒCalvinÓ Elburn, b. 6 Apr 1925, Rock Hall, Kent, MD. Listed in the 1940 census of Piney Neck, Kent Co., MD. Listed in the 1940 census of Piney Neck, Kent Co., MD. John d. 6 Oct 1987 in Rock Hall, MD, age 62.
8.19* Walter Leroy Elburn, Sr., b. Jan 1927 in Rock Hall, MD, lived mostly in Edesville, Kent Co., MD. Listed in the 1940 census of Piney Neck, Kent Co., MD. He was still living on 25 Feb 2012 when his sister Dorothy died. He m. Edna M. Breeding.
Edna M. Breeding Elburn, 7 Oct 1940 – 20 Feb 2014
Edna M. Elburn, 73 of Rock Hall, MD, died February 20, 2014 in Chestertown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Chestertown, MD. Mrs. Elburn was born on October 7, 1940 in Baltimore, MD, daughter of the late Edward L. and Mary Elizabeth Thomas Breeding. She worked as a housekeeper for area families in Kent County. Mrs. Elburn enjoyed fishing, crabbing, country music, western movies and was an avid Elvis fan. Edna loved her husband, son and grandchildren. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Hadaway. Edna is survived by her devoted husband of 52 years, Walter Elburn, Sr.; a son Walter Elburn, Jr. of Rock Hall; 2 brothers Joey Beals and Billy Beals both of Baltimore, MD; 6 grandchildren, Walter Elburn, III, Elizabeth Elburn, Daniel Elburn, Joshua Elburn, Zachary Elburn and Vanessa Elburn and daughter-in-law Judith Torres.
8.20 Mildred Lorraine Elburn, (second set of twins), b. 2 Aug 1929, baptized 13 Oct 1929 in Rock Hall, MD, lived mostly in Edesville, Kent Co., MD. She m. Richard Bland of Smyrna, DE. In the 1930 census of Edesville, Mildred was 8/12 year old. However, in the 1940 census of Piney Neck, Kent Co., MD, she is listed as b. 1924.
8.21 Margaret ÒPeggyÓ Elsie Elburn, (second set of twins), b. 2 Aug 1929, baptized 13 Oct 1929 in Rock Hall, MD, lived mostly in Edesville, Kent Co., MD. Listed in the 1940 census of Piney Neck, Kent Co., MD. She m. Parry of Rock Hall, MD. In the 1930 census of Edesville, Margaret was 1/12 years old, but just 7 months after her sister Mildred.
8.22 Helen P. Elburn, b. 1933. Listed in the 1940 census of Piney Neck, Kent Co., MD.
8.23 Vernon E. Elburn, b. 23 Jul 1939. Listed in the 1940 census of Piney Neck, Kent Co., MD. He lives in Rock Hall, MD. He m. Frances Legg. He is listed in the 1993-2000 phone books in Rock Hall, MD, on Henry Ave. and Alpine St.
Children of William Edward Elburn and Daisy Alberta Pierce, 7.24
8.24* John Edward ÒBootyÓ Elburn, Jr., b. 18 Dec 1928, Eastern Neck Island, Rock Hall, Kent, MD, d. 26 Sep 2005, Chestertown, Kent, Maryland. He m1. Anna M. Coleman who was b. 17 May 1924, d. 13 Mar 1998. He m2. Cheryl Dawn Coleman Thomas of Ridgley, who was b. 6 Jul 1956 and d. 3 Mar 2011. Both are buried at the Wesley Chapel Cemetery. He lived mostly in Edesville, Kent Co., MD.
Bootie Elburn and his crew, including Bob Wagner and Robert Larrimore, are seen hauling for rockfish in the 1940s in the Chesapeake Bay between Tolchester and Swan Point near Rock Hall. From ÒRock HallÓ by Robin Wood Kurowski, Patricia Joan O. Horsey, and R. Jerry Keiser.
Work Boats at Rock Hall with flat bottoms and ledges around the side to stand on when tonging for oysters using a tong (long pole and net). Photo taken by Mara French in May 2013.
The following obituary is from The Baltimore Sun, September 29, 2005.
John Edward "Booty" Elburn Sr., a semiretired Eastern Shore waterman and lifelong Rock Hall resident, died of cancer Monday at Chester River Hospital Center. He was 76.
Born and raised on East Neck Island near Rock Hall, Mr. Elburn was the son of a waterman. He attended Kent County public schools and then began working on his father's boat.
For more than 40 years, Mr. Elburn sailed the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries tonging for oysters and crabbing from his boat, Daytona Dottie.
At his death, he was still doing some crabbing, family members said.
He also had been a hunting guide for many years.
Mr. Elburn was a member of the Kent County Waterman's Association and the Maryland Watermen's Association. He was known for his unique miniature sculptures that depicted watermen at work and other Chesapeake Bay scenes.
He was a member of Rock Hall United Methodist Church.
Mr. Elburn's wife of 35 years, the former Ann Coleman, died in 1998.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home on Route 20 in Rock Hall.
Surviving are a son, John Elburn Jr. of Worton; six daughters, Nancy Lee VanDyke of Church Hill, Rosemary Elburn, Janet Jamar and Carolyn Simns, all of Rock Hall, Linda Ellison of Gettysburg, Pa., and Susan Tauscher of New Richmond, Ind.; a brother, James Elburn of Rock Hall; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Obituary of Cheryl Dawn Coleman Thomas, d. 3 Mar 2011 in Ridgley, Caroline Co., MD, and is buried at the Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Rock Hall, Kent Co., MD. She m2. Tony Thomas on 13 Jun 1991 in Rock Hall.
RIDGLEY, Md. - Cheryl Dawn Coleman Thomas, of Ridgley, died on March 3, 2011, at her home. She was 54. She was born on July 6, 1956, the daughter of the late James and Catherine "Kay" Morris Coleman. She was educated in the Kent County School System. On June 13, 1991 she married Tony Thomas, they lived in Rock Hall until recently moving to Ridgley. Mrs. Thomas worked at Langford Bay Marina and Haven Harbor Marina in the Parts and Sales Department. She was well known for her marine parts knowledge. She loved animals, reading, gardening, yard sales, and crocheting. Dawn was a member of Rock Hall United Methodist Church. She was dedicated to her family. She is survived by her son, John Edward Elburn III and his partner Jeffrey Cesari of Philadelphia, Pa., and James "Jamie" T. Elburn and his wife Allie of Rock Hall; her grandchildren, Colby and Jonah Elburn of Rock Hall; brothers, James Coleman of Rock Hall, Robert Coleman of Harrington, Del., Charles Coleman of Crumpton, Scott Coleman of Cairo, Egypt, Billy Coleman of Fairlee; and her sister, Corinda Coleman of Rock Hall. She is also survived by her in-laws, Philip N. Thomas and his wife Melissa Lynn of Rock Hall, and Anna Rapant Thomas of Rock Hall. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at 2 p.m. at the Rock Hall United Methodist Church in Rock Hall, where relatives and friends may call two hours prior to the service. Interment will be in Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Rock Hall. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Kent County P.O. Box 352 Chestertown, MD 21620 or The Maryland Chapter 9505 Reisterstown Road Suite 1 North, Baltimore, MD 21117. Arrangements by Fellows, Helfenbein, and Newnam Funeral Home www.fhnfuneralhome.com.
HereÕs a video of the steamboat ride from Baltimore to Tolchester in 1960:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX0fhYYdmW0
How nice that someone took this video as it probably brings back good memories.
Also see the ÒTidewater Maryland, an Embayed Coast PlainÓ Thesis written in 1918 by Walter Lefferts for his PhD. It has a map of the steamboat routes between Baltimore and the Eastern Shore. It also shows the railroad routes and addresses the early road system (or lack thereof) and explains about how people between Chestertown and Rock Hall tended to travel by water rather than by land. ItÕs an interesting little bit of early shore life.
8.25* James Albert ÒBuddyÓ Elburn, b. 29 Jul 1930, Rock Hall, Kent, MD, d. 8 Mar 2009, Chestertown, Kent, Maryland.
He m. Mary Ella Clothier who was b. 22 Feb 1928 and d. 31 Dec 2009.
Volume 70, Issue 20
March 24, 1999
Dining Hall
Services employee retires after 15 years
Tommy Robinson
SheÕs someone who everyone knows by face. In the
morning, she's there to scan your card, and later on, you'll find her at lunch
as well. Her name is Mary Ella Elburn.
Ms. Elburn has been a Washington College employee
for over fifteen years. Originally employed part-time to clean Hynson Lounge, Ms. Elburn was later employed behind the
food counter - the Òfront line,Ó as she calls it. A couple years ago, she was
moved to the computer at the entrance, where she has been ever since.
Ms. Elburn has greatly enjoyed her job. ÒThe
people, the managers, the supervisors and the staff are all real nice,Ó she
said.
But what is it that has kept her working here?
Why has she kept showing up here every morning to take our cards? As Ms. Elburn
simply put it, ÒI just like it here.Ó The biggest perks to her job are the
people she works with and the students. ÒWe all get along so good together,Ó
she said.
It is in part because of this good relationship
with students and staff that Ms. Elburn will be missed, for she is retiring
this May. Ms. Elburn said that she simply felt it was time for her to retire.
Many students were unaware of her impending
retirement. ÒMs. Mary Ella has been nothing but polite. She always says Ôhow
are you today,Õ or something along those lines and is full of smiles. I'm so
sorry to hear that she is retiring - I will miss her,Ó said Leah Singleton, a
sophomore.
ÒI always know [she] will make me smile when I go
to the dining hall,Ó Elena Agapaloglou, a junior,
added, ÒI've got to give her props for putting up with us when we forget our
I.D.Õs.Ó
Ms. Elburn will be leaving with many happy
experiences. She fondly remembers eating meals with her co-workers and having a
good time with them. She also enjoyed when all of her co-workers would get together
one day a year and go up to New Jersey to the casinos. Ms. Elburn recalls,
ÒThat was a nice outing and lots of fun.Ó
Ms. Elburn has greatly enjoyed her time here at
Washington College and will be missed by co-workers and students. ÒIÕve enjoyed
working with all of you,Ó she said.
As Dan Buck-Behney, a
freshman, said, ÒNo matter how early you go in for breakfast, Ms. Mary always
has a smile and a warm ÔGood MorningÕ for you that you would get at home. I
would just like to thank her for her kindness and warmth at meals.Ó
Thank you Ms. Elburn, and have a happy
retirement.
The photo below shows a workboat during the oyster tonging season when the roof is removed on the flat boat to allow the fishermen to stand on the edges of the boat with their long tongs to catch oysters. The roof will be reattached when crabbing using crab pots as shown in the next photo. Photos taken in May 2013 by Mara French.
Obituary
ROCK HALL James A. "Buddy" Elburn of Rock Hall died on Sunday, March 8, 2009, at Chester River Hospital Center in Chestertown. He was 78. Posted: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 12:00 am
He was born in Rock Hall, the son of the late William Edward and Daisy Alberta Pearce Elburn. He attended school in Rock Hall and at a young age went to work on the water, following in his family's tradition. A lifelong waterman, Mr. Elburn harvested crabs, fish, and oysters. He also geared net and was known for his fishing abilities. He married Mary Ella Clothier on Oct. 3, 1964.
Mr. Elburn retired from a career on the water in 2004. He was a member of the Waterman's Association and the Sgt. Preston Ashley American Legion Post #228 in Rock Hall. He enjoyed gearing net, time with his family, hosting crab feasts and old time fish frys, and spending time on the Chesapeake Bay.
In addition to his wife he is survived by four daughters: Louise Clayton and her husband Billy of Smith Island, Bonnie Usilton and her husband Bob of Chestertown, Aggie Trimble and her husband Roger of Chestertown, and Patty Standridge and her husband David of Rock Hall, seven grandchildren: Timmy Trimble, Clay Clayton, Matt Clayton, Lynn Standridge, Mitch Usilton, Mike Usilton, and Timmy Usilton. Great grandchildren: Angel, Madison, Chandler, and Mackenzie Clayton. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. One brother the late Booty Elburn along with two granddaughters: the late Debbie Trimble and Christinia Standridge predeceased him.
Contributions may be made to Rock Hall Vol. Fire Company Ambulance Fund P.O. Box 577 Rock Hall, MD 21661. Arrangements by Fellows, Helfenbein, and Newnam Funeral Home Rock Hall, MD, with a viewing one hour prior and from 6 to 8 p.m. March 10. Interment in Wesley Chapel Cemetery. www.fhnfuneralhome.com.
From the Star Democrat
Mary Ella Elburn
Posted Jan 3, 2010
Mary Ella Clothier Elburn, 81 ROCK HALL, Md. – Mary Ella Clothier Elburn, of Rock Hall, died on Dec. 31, 2009, at Chester River Hospital Center in Chestertown. She was 81. She is survived by four daughters, Louise and her husband Billy Clayton, Bonnie and her husband Bob Usilton, Aggie and her husband Roger Trimble, and Patti Standridge; a brother, Edward Clothier; grandchildren, Timmy Trimble, Lynn Standridge, Clay Clayton, Jennifer Clayton, Matt Clayton, and Jessica Clayton; great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and her caregivers. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 3, at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, Chestertown, where relatives and friends are invited from 1 to 2 p.m. Interment will be held at Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Rock Hall.
Children of James Walter Leroy ÒRoyÓ Elburn and Harriett E. Higgins, 7.27
8.26 Gloria Oliva Elburn, b. 14 Feb 1928, Piney Neck, Kent, MD, d. 15 Jul 2006, Havre De Grace, MD. 3 children (1 son and 2 daughters). She m. Frank Leroy Savage (called ÒRoyÓ) on 3 Sep 1950 at Rock Hall.
Gloria Oliva Savage, 78 of Charlestown, MD, died Saturday, July 15, 2006 in the Harford Memorial Hospital, Havre De Grace, MD. Born in Piney Neck near Rock Hall, MD, on February 14, 1928, she was the daughter of the late James Leroy and the late Harriett Higgins Elburn. Mrs. Savage married Frank P. Savage, September 3, 1950 at Rock Hall, Maryland. Mrs. Savage was a foster mother for over 75 children. She enjoyed cooking, baking, time with her family, caring for others, and singing old country and gospel songs. Gloria attended Skinners Neck Elementary School, Rock Hall Seventh Day Adventist School, and graduated from Rock Hall High School. She was a Homemaker. Mrs. Savage was a member of the Blythedale Seventh Day Adventist Church and Rock Hall Seventh Day Adventist Church. Survived by her husband, Frank P. Savage; one daughter, Valerie McMullen of Colora, MD and one son, Frank L. Savage of North East, MD. One sister; Phyllis Elburn Dierker of Rock Hall, MD. Aunt, Pearl Higgins Jones of Charlestown, MD; Late Daughter, Wendy Savage Love-Morey, who died May 27, 2001; Late Brother, Jackie Elburn. Also survived by 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at 2:00 PM at Crouch Funeral Home, 127 South Main Street, North East, MD, where family and friends may call from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM. Interment will be in North East Methodist Cemetery, North East, MD.
8.27 Phyllis Audrey Elburn, b. 19 Mar 1930 in SkinnerÕs Neck, Kent Co., MD, m. Arthur Dierker when she was 17; he died in March 2014 after 66 years of marriage. She had daughter Glenda who is very much into genealogy. GlendaÕs email: weetoofarm@yahoo.com. Glenda lives next door to her mother Phyllis at 5643 Crosby Rd., Rock Hall 21661-2118. See ÒMarie GrulkeyÓ on Facebook – she uses this name in hopes of contacting others who know more about the Grulkey family.
8.28* Jack W. Leroy ÒJackieÓ Elburn, b. 30 Apr 1938, Skinner's Neck, Rock Hall, Kent, MD, d. 12 Dec 2003, Rock Hall, Kent, MD. He m1. Nancy Ann Hubbard, m2. Florence ÒFlossieÓ Cecellia Whittingdon.
Children of Burton Elburn, Sr. and Gertrude M. Pekoninsky (Fisher), 7.41
8.29 Burton William Elburn, b. 28 Oct 1931, d. 13 Nov 1994, Baltimore, Baltimore, MD. He appears in the 1940 census of Baltimore living at 2649 Miles Avenue, living with his father Burton age 32 and his mother Gertrude M., age 27. He was also living with his younger siblings William M. age 7, Janet L. age 6, Robert L. age 4, and Viola M. age 2.
He m1. Joan Hill ca. 1976 and had daughter Holly Elburn. Hill may have been the name of her first husband, and she may have been born Joan Strong. He worked at the Railroad in Love Point, Kent Island, Queen AnneÕs County, MD when ferry boat service began from Baltimore to the base of what is now the Bay Bridge or what was the Railroad Station at Love Point.
In 1994 when he died, he was living at 8666 Park Dr., Chestertown, MD. The year before that, in 1993 he was living at 3003 N. Charles St. #2t in Baltimore. Had a daughter, Holly Marie Elburn, m. Robert Van Dyke who is a guard in Jessup, MD, in a prison. Burton didnÕt want Holly to marry a Brady because of the possibility of marrying within the family and having a learning disability or being deformed, as he believed his grandfather, Rome, was born a Brady and not an Elburn.
8.30 William ÒBillyÓ Michael Elburn, b. 22 Nov 1932 in MD, lived in Baltimore by 1940, d. 16 Jan 2002, age 69 in Baltimore and is buried at the Louden Park Cemetery. No children.
From The Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan 2002.
On January 16, 2002, WILLIAM M. ELBURN, beloved partner of John R. Davis and brother of Janet Lambert, Vola Klag, Ella Elways, and the late Burton Elburn and the late Robert Elburn. Also, a special friend to Marco and Chang. Friends are invited to call at the Burgee-Henss-Seitz Funeral Home, Inc., 3631 Falls Road on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Michael the Archangel Church at the corner of East Lombard Street and South Wolfe Street on Friday at 9:30 A.M. Interment in Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore City, MD.
8.31 Janet Lee Elburn, b. 29 Oct 1933 in MD, lived in Baltimore by 1940, d. 14 Feb 2006, m1. Anthony DeFrank, m2. Carl L. Lambert. She is buried at the Woodlawn Cemetery.
8.32 Robert Lee Elburn, b. 31 Aug 1935 in MD, lived in Baltimore by 1940, d. 19 Jan 1999 at age 63 in Baltimore. He m. Margaret A. Lunn and had a daughter, Vickie L. Elburn who m. Raymond Beatty and had 2 sons: Raymond Beatty Jr., and John Beatty. She d. 30 Jul 2006, (Woodlawn Cemetery). Margaret was b. 29 Oct 1939.
August 2, 2006
ELBURN, Margaret A. On July 30, 2006, MARGARET A. ELBURN (nee Lunn); beloved wife of the late Robert L. Elburn and cherished mother of Vickie L. Beatty and her husband Raymond; devoted grandmother of Raymond Beatty, Jr. and John Beatty; loving Mom to her pets, Butchie, Blackie, Nuce and Tabby. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends are invited to call at Burgee-Henss-Seitz Funeral Home, Inc., 3631 Falls Road, on Tuesday and Wednesday, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, at 10 A.M. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Published in Baltimore Sun from Aug. 1 to Aug. 8, 2006.
8.33 Vola or Viola M. Elburn, b. 17 Aug 1937 in MD, d. 7 Jul 2003, lived in Baltimore by 1940, m1. Carl Sneed, m2. LeRoy H. Klag. Viola was buried at the Woodlawn Cemetery.
On July 7, 2003 VOLA M. KLAG (nee Elburn), beloved wife of LeRoy H. Klag and devoted mother of Carroll A. Sneed and his wife Stephanie and Brenda Jones and her husband David, grandmother of Jennifer Miller, David Jones, Jr., Vikki Jones, Alexandra Sneed, Kelsey Sneed and the late Carl M. Sneed. Sister Janet Lambert, Ella Elways and her husband Bill and the late Burton Elburn, Jr., William Elburn and Robert Elburn, sister-in-law of Margaret Elburn. Friends are invited to call at the Burgee-Hentz-Seitz Funeral Home, Inc., 3631 Falls Road on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Services Thursday at 1 P.M. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
8.34 Ella Isabelle Elburn, b. 4 Mar 1946, m. William ÒBillÓ Elways, and live at Sparrows Point, MD (2014). She is on FaceBook under Ella Elways. Ella and Bill live in Sparrows Point, MD.
Children of Lemont T. Elburn and Hilda (Dill?), 7.42
8.35 William ÒMoeÓ Elburn, m1. Sharon L. Elburn, m2. Donna.
8.36* Ronald ÒRonnieÓ C. Elburn, b. 1950-1954, m. Sharon after she divorced his brother Moe. They are living in Brookline Park in Baltimore, but plan to move to Ocean City in 2014.
Children of Willie Earle Elburn and Bertha May Roe, 7.43
1940 census of Willie and Bertha and their 13 children. They were living at Dornonces Road C. Lyroow State Highway 303 in Queen AnneÕs County, Maryland.
Willie was a hired man with 5th grade
education, born ca. 1898, age 42
Bertha was born in 1900, age 40
Ray William Elbon 18
Charles Alfred Elbon 16
Earl Elbon Junior 15
John Agustus Elbon 13
(twin)
Grace Ligonia Elbon 13
(twin)
Gladys Marie Elbon 12
Bertha Mae Elbon 9
Ada Louise Elbon 8
Thomas Franklin Elbon 6
Howard Norman Elbon 4
Ralph Lee Elbon 3
Pearl Ann Elbon 1
Jane Elizabeth Elbon 0/12
They had one more son after the 1940 census, James E. born in 1942.
8.37 Ray ÒWilliamÓ Elborn, listed as ÒWilliam Roy ElbornÓ in the 1930 census, b. 3 Dec 1921 in Election District 3, Queen AnneÕs Co., MD, d. 21 May 1978 in Stevensville, Kent Island, and is buried at the Stevensville Cemetery in Stevensville, Queen AnneÕs Co., MD.
8.38* Charles Alfred Elborn Sr., b. 3 Dec 1923 in rural Queen AnneÕs Co., MD, d. 16 Mar 1971, and is buried at the Stevensville Cemetery in Stevensville, Queen AnneÕs Co., MD. He m. Patricia Baker of Glen Burnie, MD. They had 4 children, among them his son Charles Alfred Elburn Jr., b. 4 Dec 1952 in Stevensville, MD, d. 3 Apr 2008 in Georgia.
8.39 Willie ÒEarleÓ Elborn Jr., b. 18 May 1925 in rural Queen AnneÕs Co., MD, d. 15 Mar 1990 and is buried at the Stevensville Cemetery in Stevensville, Queen AnneÕs Co., MD (see photo below showing he was buried with his brother).
8.40 John Augustus Elborn, b. 18 May 1927 (twin) in rural Queen AnneÕs Co., MD. He d. 18 Sep 2008 in Queenstown, Queen Anne Co., MD, and was buried at Stevensville Cemetery in Stevensville, Queen AnneÕs Co., MD, with his brother Willie Earl Jr. They were born on the same day 2 years apart.
8.41 Grace Ligonia Elborn, b. 18 May 1927 (twin) in rural Queen AnneÕs Co., MD.
8.42 Gladys Marie Elborn, b. 29 May 1929 in rural Queen AnneÕs Co., MD, d. 17 Oct 1963.
8.43 Bertha Mae Elborn, b. 29 Aug 1930 in rural Queen AnneÕs Co., MD, d. 24 Sep 2007 in MD, and is buried at the Chesterfield Cemetery in Centreville, Queen AnneÕs Co., MD. She had lived in Denton, Caroline Co., MD, and her last residence was 21623 Church Hill, Queen Anne Co., MD. She had also lived at 103 W. Central Ave., Federalsburg, MD in 1993.
8.44 Ada Louise Elborn, b. 1932 in rural Queen AnneÕs Co., MD.
8.45 Thomas ÒTomÓ Franklin Elborn, b. 21 Dec 1933 in rural Queen AnneÕs Co., MD, d. 26 Nov 1995 at 182 Route 2 Box, Wye Mills, Talbot, MD 21679. He m. Vada White who was b. 1938 in South Webster, OH, and d. 2000. They are both buried at the Stevensville Cemetery in Stevensville, Queen AnneÕs Co., MD.
8.46 Howard Norman Elborn, b. 27 Apr 1936 in rural Queen AnneÕs Co., MD, d. May 1978 in Chester, Queen AnneÕs Co., MD, 21619.
8.47 Ralph Lee Elborn, b. 9 Aug 1937 in rural Queen AnneÕs Co., MD, d. 4 Aug 2005.
8.48 Pearl Ann Elborn, b. ca. 1939 in rural Queen AnneÕs Co., MD.
8.49 Jane Elizabeth Elborn, b. 1940 in rural Queen AnneÕs Co., MD.
8.50 James E. Elburn, b. 5 Apr 1942, d. 14 Apr 1999 at 57 years old, and buried at the Stevensville Cemetery in Stevensville, Queen AnneÕs Co., MD.
Children of Otis Elburn and Elsie, 7.46
8.51 Margaret Elborn, b. 1936 in Maryland as per the 1940 census of Queen AnneÕs County, MD.
8.52 William O. (or W.) Elborn, b. 1938 in Maryland as per the 1940 census of Queen AnneÕs County, MD.