John Elbin (1), 1750

Allegany Co., MD; Bedford Co., PA; Greene Co., PA, Licking Co., OH

All born with the surname “Elbin”

This page was updated by Mara French on 4/8/14. Send any corrections or additions to marafrench@mindspring.com. Revisions: 2012, 2013.

Contents

Elben Home Page

Elben DNA Test Results

Early Elben Family in Maryland

Outline of Most Elben Families

Introduction to the John Elbin Family

Outline of the entire John Elbin family; explanation of the Mason-Dixon line and townships, Early settlers of the John Elbin family.

Outline of John Elbin Descendants

Thanks to Susan King for researching and creating this extensive and complete descendant chart of John Elbin’s son John. It has all been verified and no suppositions exist.

Outline of Nathaniel Elbin Descendants

Thanks go to Grace (Elbin) Clingerman, who kept this information and her son Reed Clingerman who allowed Keen and Mercy Elbin to borrow it. Thanks also to Mercy Elbin who compiled and hand copied it all, and thanks to Wanda Lee (Oakman) Elbin for typing this information in good order. Grace was born 1902 and married George A. Clingerman. Wanda Lee Oakman married John Lee Elbin; his aunt was Grace Elbin.

John Elbin Family Records

Land Deeds, Military, Wills, Records to Research

Generations: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Bibliography

Introduction

The Mason-Dixon line runs right between the land the Elbin family owned in southern Bedford Co., PA, and in northern Allegany Co., MD. All John Elbin’s families lived around this area early on. The first white settlers came in 1732, then in 1758 the Scotch-Irish Presbyterians moved in. In 1769 a boundary line between Pennsylvania and Maryland was reached through the English surveyors George Mason and Jeremiah Dixon (see the dotted line at the bottom of this map, and just over that line is Flintstone, Allegany Co., MD. Note the towns in Mann Township where the Elbin family lived: Artemas and Inglesmith. Southampton on the left is another township, same relationship as the Mann Township, where Elbinsville and Chaneysville are situated. See Mason-Dixon Line Map showing the towns in which the Elbin family lived.

Outline

1.1 Unknown, b. ca. 1705.

2.1 Unknown, b. ca. 1730.

3.1 John Elborn (1), b. ca. 1755. See John in Canada during the Rev. War for perhaps more documentation. John enlisted on 2 Jun 1778 in the 6^th Regiment during the Rev. War in Cecil Co., MD.

4.1 John Elborn (2), b. ca. 1765, lived in Allegany Co., MD, d. 1845 in Greene Co., PA.

5.1 John Elbin (3), b. ca. 1791 in Allegany Co., MD, d. ca. 1830.

6.1 John Thomas Elbin (4), b. 1824 in Maryland, d. 1907 in Aleppo, Green Co., PA, m. Hannah McVay.

7.1 Lucinda Elbin, b. 1848, d. 1910, m. Silas or Lebious Sammons, Aleppo, PA.

7.2 Rachel Elbin, b. 1849, m1. George Grim, m2. William White, Aleppo, PA.

7.3 Henry Elbin, b. 1851, d. 1925, m. Elizabeth V. Snyder, Aleppo, PA.

8.1 John I. Elbin, b. 1871 in PA, m. Nora in 1899.

9.1 Autley Elbin, b. 1899, lived in Cameron, Marshall Co., WV.

9.2 Wier W. Elbin, b. 1902, m. Flo Elizabeth Huffner.

9.3 Lena Elbin, b. 1904, died young.

9.4 Erley Elbin, b. 1909.

8.2 William Harry Elbin, b. 1874, m. Nellie Nowell.

9.5 Paul Nowell Elbin, b. 1905, m. Helen E. Pierce.

9.6 Elizabeth Elbin, b. 1913.

9.7 Harry C. Elbin, b. 1916, lived in Cameron, Marshall Co., WV.

7.4 Mary Ann Elbin, b. 1854, d. 1875, Aleppo, PA.

7.5 John William Elbin, b. 13 Oct 1857 in Green Co., PA, d. 1938, m. Nancy Ellen Henry, Aleppo, PA. He d. 15 Feb 1937 in Marysville, Delaware Co., Ohio, age 79, widowed, a farmer, son of John T. Elbin who was born in Maryland and Hannah Mcvey who was born in Pennsylvania.

8.3 Charles Elbin, b. 1883 in Sugar Grove, Greene Co., PA, m. Lulu Pettitt.

8.4 Quinnie Elbin, b. 1885, m. A. W. Duggins.

8.5 Elizabeth Elbin, b. 10 Apr 1887.

8.6 William Henry Elbin Sr., b. 1889, m. Marie E. James.

9.8 Ruth Virginia Elbin, b. 1913 in Warwood, WV.

9.9 James O. Elbin, b. 1915 in Warwood, WV.

9.10 William Henry Elbin Jr., b. 1918 in Warwood, WV, m. Beatrice A.

10.1 Joan Marie Elbin, b. 1948.

10.2 John Charles Elbin, b. 1952. DNA test

11.1 John W. Elbin, b. 1988.

9.11 Martha E. Elbin, b. 1918 in Warwood, WV.

8.7 Amy Ellen “Ella” Elbin, b. 1888, lived in Barnsville, OH, m. Cleveland T. Burson.

8.8 Hannah Grace Elbin, b. 1893.

8.9 Frankie Belle Elbin, b. 1896.

8.10 Omar Elbin, b. 1898, m. Jeanette.

7.6 Isabell or Rebecca Elbin, b. 1864, m. Robert Ullom, Aleppo, PA.

5.2 Mary Elbin, b. 1799, m. Elza Waggoner in Bedford Co., PA, then Greene Co., PA.

5.3 Louisa Elbin, b. ca. 1805, m. Oliver Waggoner.

5.4 daughter Elbin, b. 1805-1810 .

5.5 Elizabeth Elbin, b. 1808, d. 1881, m. Ezekiel Chaney, lived in Greene Co., PA.

5.6 son born 1810-1820 per the 1820 census, or perhaps he could have been a grandson.

4.2 WILLIAM? B. 1770, moved to Licking Co., OH.

4.2 Reuben Elbin Sr., b. ca. 1781 in Maryland, m. Mary, lived in Flintstone, Allegany Co., MD, d. before 1860. He m. Mary who was b. 1787 in Maryland as per the 1850 census when she was living with her husband Reuben, or 1795 as per the 1870 census where she is living with her dau. Louisa Lashley. He was in the War of 1812.

5.6 John Elbin, b. 1806 in Flintstone, MD, d. 1892, moved to Licking Co., OH, m. Elizabeth Wolford.

6.2 Mary Elbin, b. 1831, d. 1869, m. William Jackson McCarter.

6.3 George A. Elbin, b. 1839 in Licking Co., Ohio.

6.4 John C. Elbin, b. 1849 in Licking Co., Ohio.

“A” John Elbin of OH had dau. Annabelle, b. 7 May 1851 in Clark Co., OH, who m. Jacob Crick. Annabelle died 26 Dec 1924 in Urbana, Champaign, OH, age 73, a widow, housekeeper, buried at the Oak Dale Cemetery.

5.7 Reuben Elbin Jr., b. ca. 1809. CHECK – I think he is part of Wm of Ohio and needs to be removed.

5.7 William Elbin, Sr., b. 27 Apr 1810 in MD, m. Rachel b. in MD, remained in Flintstone, MD, d. 11 Apr 1881 in Flintstone, Allegany Co., MD, buried in the Elbin Cemetery in Flintstone, located on Old Cumberland Road, East side of Polish Mountain about 6/10 mile from route 40 (now I 68). On an embankment just above a right-hand bend in road, very overgrown, no sign of fence. Most markers are flat on the ground, partly covered with shale in this abandoned graveyard.

6.5 Sarah E. Elbin, b. 1836-1838 in MD, m. John W. Thomson. They had son Francis F. who was born 15 Jan 1864 and d. 23 May 1865; he is buried in the same graveyard as his grandfather, William who was b. 1810.

6.6 Ann Elben, b. 1840 in MD, m. Matthas Robinett.

6.7 William John Elben, b. 1842 in Flintstone, MD, d. 1908, m. Amanda Willison.

7.7 Katherine Elbin, m. Craig, Flintstone, MD.

7.8 Anneta Elbin, b. 1884, m. George Fradiska, Flintstone, MD.

7.9 Edward L. Elbin, b. 1886, moved to Los Angeles, CA.

6.8 George E. Elben, b. 1845 in Flintstone, d. 1911, m. Francis E.

6.9 Mazy Elben, b. 1847 in Flintstone.

6.10 Henry A. Elbin, b. 1850 in Flintstone, m. Amanda.

7.10 William Albert Elbin, b. 1881, Gilpen, Allegany Co., MD, m. Floda.

7.11 Therman Allen Elbin, b. 1891 in MD, m. Edna.

7.12 Guy Charles Elbin (twin), b. 1893.

7.13 Esther F. Elbin (twin), b. 1893, m. James Blizzard.

6.11 Leonard Elbin, b. 1853 in Flintstone.

5.8 Henry B. Elbin, b. 1816, d. 1889, m1. Juda Fletcher, m2. Ellen J. Hinkle.

5.9 Louisa Elbin, b. 1824, d. 1899, m. Jacob Lashley.

4.3 Nancy Elbin, b. 1782, d. 1864 in Mann, Bedford Co., PA, m. Joseph H. Morse.

4.4 Mary Elbin, b. ca. 1784, d. 1860, m. Nathan Price.

4.5 Nathaniel Elbin, b. 1795 in Elbinsville, PA, d. 1841, m. Nancy Morse, b. 1801. Nancy Elbin is listed in the 1880 census of Flintstone, Allegany Co., MD, living with her daughter Sophie Robinett.

5.10 Otho Elbin, b. 1827, d. 1897 in Bedford, PA, m. Mary Jane Dickens.

6.12 Amos R. Elbin, b. 1853 in Mann, Bedford Co., PA, m. Alice.

7.14 Top V. Elbin, b. 1878 in Mann, Bedford Co., PA.

7.15 Ama T. Fillmore Elbin, b. 1879, m. Barton G. Boor.

7.16 Martha J. Elbin, b. 1880, d. 1896.

7.17 Hulda Bell Elbin, b. 1882, d. 1967, m. George Boor.

7.18 Bessie M. Elbin, b. 1886 in Mann, Bedford Co., PA, m. E. Scott Smith.

7.19 Cusie E. Elbin, b. 1888, m. Albert Diehl, d. 1926.

7.20 Dorcas Pearl Elbin, b. 1890, m. Graber.

7.21 Infant son Elbin, b. and d. 1892.

7.22 Henry Howard Elbin, b. 1893 in Mann, m. Ada M. Collins.

8.11 Melvin Roscoe Elbin, b. 1919 in Mann, m. Pauline Akers.

8.12 Marvin Leo Elbin, b. 1922 in Mann, m. Velma Lureta Northcraft.

9.12 Marvin Elbin, b. 1942, m. Barbara Hann.

10.3 Michele Melinda Elbin, b. 1962.

10.4 Kim Lee Elbin, b. 1963.

8.13 Thurman Blair Elbin, b. 1924 in Mann, m. Mary Helen Kegarise Black.

9.13 Gregory Blair Elbin, b. 1953.

9.14 Wendy Lou Elbin.

8.14 Thelma Marie Elbin, b. 1927, m. Monn.

7.23 Rhoda H. Elbin, b. 1901 in Mann, m. Marshall Hayes Clingerman.

6.13 Amanda Elbin, b. 1854.

6.14 Carolina Elbin, b. 1857 in Mann, Bedford Co., PA.

6.15 Henry Bell Elbin, b. 1859 in Mann, Bedford Co., PA, m. Emma E.

7.24 Bertha M. Elbin, b. 1884, m. Irvin Tewell.

7.25 Pluma Annie Elbin, b. 1886, m. John E. Koontz.

7.26 Santford Lee Elbin, b. 1888, m. Nancy T.

7.27 Johnny E. Elbin, b. 1890.

7.28 Franklin Reed Elbin, b. 1892 in Mann, m. Dolsie E.

8.15 Hilden Elbin, b. 1914, from Gross, Allegany Co., MD.

8.16 Melva Elbin, b. 1916, from Gross, Allegany Co., MD.

8.17 Elmer F. Elbin, b. 1918 from Gross, Allegany Co., MD, d. 20 May 2007, obituary in Cumberland Times-News, Cumberland, MD.

9.15 Ramona Lee Elbin, m. Bob Kissner.

9.16 Carol Jeannie Elbin, m. Howard West.

8.18 Carl Mane Maxwell “Max” Elbin, b. 1920, m. Mary Frances.

9.17 Carrene Elbin, b. 1944, m. Ressa.

9.18 Peggy Elbin, b. 1947, m. Crockett.

9.19 Nancy Elbin, b. 1948, m. Abell.

9.20 Max Elbin, Jr., b. 1953.

9.21 William Kelly Elbin, b. 1960.

10.5 Megan Elbin, b. 1995.

8.19 Mary Emma Elbin, b. 1922, m. Nave.

7.29 Nancy J. Elbin, b. 1894.

7.30 Cecile B. Elbin, b. 1896 in Mann, m. Curtis M. Wigfield.

7.31 William McKinley Elbin, b. 1899, m. Irma E.

7.32 Leota Pearl Elben, b. 1902 in Mann.

7.33 Sylva Ruth Elben, b. 1908 in Mann.

7.34 Robert Allen Elbin, b. 1910, m. Leota Cinderella Smith.

8.20 Marcelene F. Elbin, b. 1933 in Cumberland, Allegany Co., MD.

8.21 Norman E. Elbin, Sr., b. 1935 in Cumberland, Allegany Co., MD, m. Agnes M. Swarm.

9.22 Raymond Allen Elbin, b. 1955.

9.23 Norman Edward Elbin Jr., b. 1956.

9.24 Martin John Elbin, b. 1958.

9.25 Daniel Edgar Elbin, b. 1961.

8.22 Glenda Elbin, b. 1941.

6.16 William Elbin, b. 1860 in Mann, Bedford Co., PA, d. 1939, m. Sarah Jane.

7.35 Roy Elbin, b. 1890, d. young.

7.36 Lulla M. Elbin, b. 1893, m. George W. Poole, lived in Artemas, Bedford Co., PA.

7.37 Minnie F. Elbin, b. 1896 in Mann, d. 1980.

7.38 Dorothy M. Elbin, b. 1905 in Mann, m. Conda Shiply.

7.39 Stewart R. Elbin, b. 1907 in Mann, m. Vera Steward.

8.23 William Francis Elbin, b. 1938, d. 1939.

8.24 Glenn Elbin, b. 1940.

8.25 Gary Elbin, b. 1947.

6.17 Ruth Elbin, b. 1863 in Mann, Bedford Co., PA.

6.18 Elias Elbin, b. 1866, d. 1866.

6.19 Anise Elbin, b. 1868 in Mann, Bedford Co., PA.

6.20 Nancy Isabel Elbin, b. 1869 in Artemus, Bedford Co., PA.

6.21 John Randolph Elbin, b. 1873 in Artemus, Bedford Co., PA, m1. Willie F. Smith, m2. Unk.

7.40 Zellie Pearl Elbin, b. 1898, died in infancy.

7.41 Warren Kelly Elbin, b. 1899 in Mann, m. Mabel R. Clingerman.

8.26 Delma Elbin, b. 1934, m. William Zirkle.

8.27 Homer Dale Elbin, b. 1936, m. Wanda Dixon.

9.26 Rhonda Glee Elbin, b. 1961.

9.27 Judy Ann Elbin, b. 1962.

9.28 Ronald Dale Elbin, b. 1963.

8.28 Harold Elbin, b. 1938, m. Virginia Hendershot.

9.29 Clayton Kelly Elbin, b. 1961.

9.30 Rickie Lynn Elbin, b. 1963.

8.29 Ralph W. Elbin, Sr. b. 1940.

9.31 Ralph W. Elbin Jr., b. 1962 of Everett, PA.

9.32 Randy W. Elbin, b. 1964.

9.33 Hubert Elbin, b. 1967.

8.30 Eugene Kelly Elbin, b. 1942 in Artemas, PA.

9.34 Michell Elbin, b. 1971.

9.35 Brenda Elbin, b. 1972.

9.36 Leslie Elbin.

8.31 Kenneth Elbin, b. 1943, d. 1962.

8.32 Alverta Glee Elbin, b. 1945, m1. Gary Mayes, m2. Papa.

8.33 LeAnna Ruth Elbin, b. 1946, m1. John Clingerman, m2. Donald Potts.

8.34 John Galen Elbin, b. 1947, m. Joan L. Moyer, d. 2011.

9.37 Johnnie “Kenny” Elbin, m. Jennifer Gibson.

10.6 Ashley Elbin, b. 2001.

10.7 Trinity Elbin.

8.35 Ladonna I. Elbin, b. 1948, m1. Dennison, m2. James Davis.

8.36 Floyd Elbin of Artemas, PA, b. 1950, m. Connie Potts.

8.37 Unk Elbin, b. 1952 of Artemas, PA, m. unk.

8.38 Warren V. Elbin, b. 1955, m. Clingerman.

9.38 Jeremy W. Elbin, b. Rebecca Brown of Martinsburg, WV.

7.42 Ethel Grace Elbin, b. 1902, m. George A. Clingerman.

7.43 Freddie Reed Elbin, b. 1904, m. Margaret L. Lehman.

8.39 John Lee Elbin, b. 1930, m. Wanda Oakman.

9.39 Elen Lee Elbin, b. 1962.

9.40 Kathy Eileen Elben, b. 1963, m. Michael Drexel.

9.41 John Cole Elbin, b. 1965.

9.42 Linda Francine Elbin, b. 1967.

8.40 Willa Eileen Elbin, b. 1932, m. Stuart F. Mover.

8.41 George Reed Elbin, b. 1935, m. Sylva Francine Shives.

9.43 Trina Lee Elbin, b. 1959.

9.44 Craig Reed Elbin, b. 1961, m. Sharon Lynn Smith.

10.8 Bailey Elbin, b. 1992.

10.9 Marley Adyson Elbin, b. 1996.

10.10 Tanner Elbin, b. 1998.

9.45 Glenn Francis Elbin, b. 1964, m. Beth Moats.

10.11 Jennifer Elbin, b. 2000.

9.46 Lance Lee Elbin, m. Suzie M. Elias.

10.12 Conner Lee Elbin, b. 2001.

10.13 Carson Elias Elbin, b. 2003.

10.14 Carter Lehman Elbin, b. 2007.

8.42 Lester Keen Elbin, b. 1937, m. Mercy Francis Heller.

9.47 John Bret Elbin, b. 1961, m. Debbie Eyler.

9.48 Fred Bart Elbin, b. 1962, m. Karen Patricia Hudson.

10.15 Tyler Hudson Elbin, b. 1987.

10.16 Kelly Eileen Elbin, b. 1989.

10.17 Keena Rose Elbin, b. 1991.

10.18 Casey Joseph Elbin, b. 1996.

9.49 Mercy Eileen Elbin, b. 1964, m. David Lee Drexel.

7.44 Ruth L. Elbin, b. 1906, m. Homer Day Lehman, of Buck Valley, Fulton Co., PA.

7.45 Charles Ralph Elbin, b. 1912, m. Hazel Davis.

7.46 Spencer Wade Elbin, b. 1914, m. Dorothy Hurley.

7.47 Mary S. Elbin, b. 1916 in Mann, m. Ralph Shipley.

7.48 Marshall Hayes Elbin, b. 1920, m1. June G. McLaughlin, m2. Thelma Ruth Shipley.

8.43 Darlene Elbin, b. 1944, m. Eugene Winck of Somerset, PA.

8.44 Diana Elbin, b. 1946, m. David F. Trail.

8.45 Danny Elbin, b. 1948, m. Alinda Leasure.

9.50 Daren Lee Elbin, m. Kory Wenderoth.

9.51 Amy Ruth Elbin, b. 1987, d. 2008.

8.46 Don Elbin, b. 1951 of Harrisonville, PA, m. Trudy J.

7.49 Howard Grant Elbin, b. 1923, died in infancy.

5.11 George Elbin, b. 1829, d. 1904, m1. Naomi Ann Lashley, m2. Kerenhappuch Johnson.

6.22 Louisa Elbin, b. 1861 in Southampton Township, Bedford Co., PA.

6.23 Lewis Elbin, b. 1862, m. Ella Ann.

6.24 Mary Elbin, b. 1866, m. Marion Ruby.

6.25 Silas Elbin, b. 1870, m. Amy Cornelia Hartsock.

7.50 Ada Ruth Elbin, b. 1909, m. Leo Hamburg.

7.51 Leah Elbin, b. 1910, m. John M. Robosson.

7.52 Ethel Regina Elbin, b. 1917.

7.53 Maurice Elbin, died in infancy.

7.54 Robert L. Elbin, b. 1920, m. Betty Lee Tressler, d. 2004.

8.47 Susan Ann Elbin, b. 1946, m. Sirico of Sharpsburg, MD.

8.48 John Robert Elbin, b. 1948 of Chevy Chase, MD. DNA test.

9.52 Robert John Elbin, b. 1980.

9.53 Kurt Elbin.

9.54 Kyle Elbin.

6.26 Simon Elbin, b. 1881.

6.27 Wilbert Elbin, b. 1885, m. Lucie A.

7.55 Marshal Elbin, b. 1911 in PA.

7.56 Goldie M. Elbin, b. 1914 in PA.

5.12 Elizabeth Elbin, b. 18 Mar 1832, m1. Hiram Perdew, m2. Scott Avis.

5.13 Matilda Elbin, b. 1834, m. Benjamin Johnson, lived in Bedford Co., PA.

5.14 Mary Elbin, b. 1838.

5.15 Sophia Elbin, b. 1842, m. Jerimy Robinett, remained in Bedford Co., PA. In the 1880 census, Sophie Robinett states she was born in 1839 in PA, married to Jerimy Robinett, and that both her parents were born in PA. Jerimy’s mother-in-law in this census was Nancy Elbin, age 80, born in 1800. Apparently this Nancy had daughters Elizabeth, b. 1834, lived in Southampton, Bedford Co., PA, with her sister Sophia Elbin, b. 1842, in the 1860 census of Southampton. In the 1870 census, Sophia was still single and living with her mother Nancy Elbin who had married an Elbin, and with Sarah Ann Elbin, age 18, b. 1852 in PA; Nancy was b. 1801 and was age 69. Nancy was born Nancy Morse.

3.2 Sarah Elbin, b. 7 Jan 1746 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, the dau. of Robert and Alice Elbin.

Cumberland News Excerpts, 1872-1999

From “Excerpts from Cumberland Times” by Charles Often, see http://www.rootsweb.com/~mdallegh/cumbtime.htm, email: CharlieO@prodigy.net, 1999-2007.

FLINTSTONE 30 May 1887 The lost silver mine. Article of olden days- In 1822, a Mr Johnson used silver to make counterfeit money from the silver he found in a secret mine, the location of which he never disclosed, but was around the Flintstone area.. A Mr Elbin had seen the money and described it as very passable coinage, Article is ½ column).

DEATHS OF THE WEEK Martha Wells, colored; Mary Welsh, aged 22 years; Mrs M Bauer; Child of Harrison Robinette; Mrs Emily Ash; H B Elbin of Flintstone; Bertrand Scott; Frederick Snyder, aged 20 years.

ELBIN 16 Aug 1889 Mr Henry B Elbin died suddenly at his home near Flintstone in his 73rd year of life. He had suffered a stroke last night and died today. The funeral is tomorrow with Rev Mr Bennington of the ME Church South and interment is in Mt Pleasant Cemetery near this city.

ELBIN 19 Apr 1894 Mr Daniel Wolford, who resides 5 miles east of this city on the Baltimore Pike, wrote a letter to his sister Mrs John Elbin of Falisburg Ohio whom he had not heard from for some time. A few days ago he received a reply that both she and her husband had died. She died Nov 8, 1892 and he died shortly afterwards. Mr Elbin was 85 years of age and she was 74 years old. Both are from Flintstone.

LASHLEY 05 May 1896 H. Clay Lashley died Sunday (3 May) while in Hancock visiting his son John, the proprietor of the Light House. He had recently sold his hotel at Petersburg VA and had stopped to visit his son before relocating elsewhere. On Friday, he received a stroke of paralysis which caused his death. He was raised at Elbinsville, a son of William Lashley, deceased. For several years he was a merchant at Chaneysville, served a term as sheriff in Bedford Co, and owned the La Palace Hotel in Everett for 10 years. His age was about 60 years. He leaves a wife, 2 sons and 2 daughters and also; 3 brothers, Lewis H of Girard KS; William P, a merchant of Buck Valley PA; and Jacob H Lashley, who lives in the home place; and 1 sister, Mrs Charles Koontz of Artemas PA.

HINKLE 29 Jun 1901 Mr John F Hinkle, a pioneer citizen of Allegany County, died this morning at the home on Bedford Street, aged 80 years. He followed farming at Folck's Mills (now Wolfe's Mills) until he recently retired. His wife and only daughter are deceased. The immediate relatives of the deceased are: Mrs EH Crawford of Cumberland with whom he lived; Mrs Jane Elbin of Flintstone; Mrs Rebecca Bowden of Minerva OH; Mrs Fannie Pratt of Pierce City MO; Rev Richard Hinkle of Everett PA; and Rev George Hinkle of Reno NV. The funeral is Monday from the home with burial in Rose Hill.

BOWDEN 27 Feb 1907 (Reprinted from the Minerva Ohio, Leader - 8 paragraphs long) Mrs Rebecca Bowden, aged 86 years, died Sunday evening 27 Jan 1907, at her home in Minerva OH. Funeral services were conducted the following Tuesday at the ME Church there. Born 12 Jun 1820 in Cumberland MD, her maiden name was Hinkle. She married Joseph Bowden, who died 12 years ago, on 17 Jan 1842. They then spent two years in Frostburg before removing to Ohio. She was the mother of 11 children: Samuel T Bowden of Pittsburgh PA; George M and Annie J Bowden of Minerva; Harry R Bowden of Cleveland OH; John W Bowden of Alliance OH; Charles M Bowden of Cleveland OH; Mrs Myrta O Weber of Cleveland OH; and the following brothers and sisters; Rev George Hinkle of Reno NV; Mrs Elizabeth Crawford of Buffalo NY; Mrs Jane Elbin of Flintstone MD; Mrs Frances Platt of Holden MO; and Rev Richard Hinkle of York PA.

LASHLEY 08 May 1907 Mr Jacob Lashley, father of Thomas B Lashley, a cashier at the Commercial Savings Bank, this city, died at his home in Flintstone last night at 9:20 o'clock, aged 84 years, from infirmities of old age. He was born and lived in Flintstone all his life. From 1870 to 1883 he conducted business in Flintstone under the name of Turner & Lashley. He then withdrew from the firm and was succeeded by his son Thomas B Lashley. From 1870-1885 he was the postmaster in Flintstone. He was a member of the ME Church for 50 years. His wife, Miss Louisa Elbin died several years ago. He is survived by 4 sons; William Lashley, Thomas B Lashley, CG Lashley and JM Lashley and also one daughter Mrs James Ash.

ELBIN 14 Aug 1908 When Mrs Henry Betz went to see why Henry Elbin, an aged carpenter in this city and a Union veteran, did not respond to her calls for him to come to his breakfast at Mrs Eaton's boarding house on North Liberty Street this morning, she found him lifeless. It is thought that Mr Elbin, who had not been well for the past year, was a victim of appoplexy, as the indications were that he had probably died in his sleep during the night. The deceased was 65 years of age and a member of a large connection in this county and was born near Flintstone. For many years, he was a resident of this city, working at the trade of carpenter. At one time he was engaged in the grocery business but of late years he had retired from the trade of carpenter as he was a pensioner. He is survived by the following children: Mrs Katherine Craig, wife of a former newspaper man of this city now living in Indiana; Mrs George Fradiska and Edward Elbin living in this city; brothers, Henry, Leonard, and George living in the city. His wife was a Miss Amanda Willison who had died several years ago.

HINKLE 12 Feb 1909 Mr Harry C Oglebay of Waverly Terrace received word today of the death of his aunt, Mrs Frances Hinkle Pratt at Holden Missouri, who was the daughter of the late Jesse Hinkle of this county. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs Charles King-Seattle WA; and 2 brothers and 2 sisters; Rev. Richard Hinkle-York PA; Rev. George Hinkle- Sacramento CA; Mrs EH Crawford-Buffalo NY; and Mrs EJ Elbin-Flintstone. HINKLE 18 Jan 1909 William M Hinkle, telegraph operator for the B & O at Evitts Creek tower, had his life was crushed out at Virginia Avenue grade crossing in an accident last night. Mr Hinkle was standing at the grade crossing by a westbound engine, when an eastbound engine backed up , knocking him down, and passed over him. He lived at 45 Valley St, leaves a widow and 5 small children. He was 35 years of age and well known selling barber supplies and also had worked the barber trade. He also leaves his widowed mother at Mt Harmon, two brothers Frank and George at McKeesport; a brother Clarence, working at the Co-Op Supply Co , and a sisterMrs Charles Gurley, 3 miles east of Cumberland. St Patricks cemetery.

JOHNSON 23 May 1910 Abel Johnson, a veteran of the Civil War, died at the home of a niece in Everett PA on Tuesday, 17 May at the advanced age of 85 years, 4 months, and 23 days. Born in Southhampton Township PA and raised in Chaneysville PA until 3 years ago when he moved to Everett. He was blind the last 4 years of his life. A member of the 91 PA Inf, he also served as the director of the poor for the county and was a member of the Rainsburg Lodge of IOOF. His wife, Miss Sarah O'Neal died about 15 years ago and the only living descendant is a grandson, Lloyd Lashley of Oklahoma; 2 sisters and a ½ brother survive him; Mrs Catherine Hymes of Everett; Mrs george Elbin of Elbinsville and Asa Johnson of Sullivan IL. The funeral is at the ME Church of Chaneysville, Rev.s DG Hetrick and John Bennett officiating.

LASHLEY 22 Sep 1910 Mt Savage- Mr Amos Lashley, who has been ill for the past 6 months, passed peacefully away yesterday morning at his home on Calla Hill at 4 o'clock . Mr Lashley is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Harvey of Frostburg, his parents, Mr & Mrs Lashley and the following brothers and sisters; Warren of Evansville PA; Milton-Cumberland; Wayne, Benjamin, Charles, Robert, and Ralph-Mt Savage; Mrs William Creiger, Mrs Henry Bennett; Mr Samuel Frankenberry, and Miss Jennie Lashley.

LASHLEY 28 Dec 1910 The Lashley Family of Elbinsville Have Reunion--- Those present :Mr & Mrs Jacob H Lashley and children; Mr & Mrs Theodore Lashley and children of Mannford OK; Conda Lashley -Baltimore Ave; Edmund Lashley-Huntingdon College; Miss Gladys Lashley; Mrs George Foster-Pittsburgh.

SMITH 05 Apr 1911 Inglesmith PA-Mr Levi Smith, an aged citizen of our community, departed this life on March 31 at 11:30 AM, aged 77 years and 9 months. Interment was made in Fairview Cemetery. The funeral service was conducted by Rev WC Garland. Pallbearers were John A Morse, John Elbin, Jonas Clingerman, John Jay, Morgan Clingerman, and McClelland Shipley. The deceased leaves one daughter and 4 sons and a number of grandchildren.

HINKLE 30 Aug 1913 Rev. George B Hinkle, a son of the late Jesse Hinkle and a brother of Rev. Richard Hinkle, died on 7 Jul 1913 at Sacramento CA, aged 95 years. Four days prior to his death, his twin sister, Mrs Elizabeth Crawford of Buffalo NY had died. A sister, Mrs Jane Elbin and another brother, Rev. Richard Hinkle of York PA survive. Mr Hinkle was born and raised on a farm 4 miles east of Cumberland on the Baltimore Pike, where Mr Hinkle had lived. DW Beall of Cumberland is a cousin and Harry Howard Oglesby of Cumberland is a nephew.

ELBIN 05 Mar 1915 Mrs Jane Elbin, widow of Henry B Elbin and a daughter of Jesse and Mary (Folck) Hinkle, died of pneumonia at her home today. She was 76 years of age last August and a resident of Flintstone since her marriage 37 years ago. Her husband died 25 years ago. She is survived by one brother, Rev Richard Hinkle of York PA and by nephews, Harry and Howard Oglebay of Cumberland. The funeral is from Mt Pleasant ME Church South and burial in the cemetery connected with the church.

MOUNTAIN Apr 18, 1941 Mrs Louisa Mountain, 80, d. today at home of son, Walter Mountain-Bedford, widow of Tobias Mountain, also surviving, dau, Mrs Howard L. Deneen-Cumberland; 3 other sons, Silas Elbin-Flintstone; Simon Elbin-Elbinsburg; and Wilbert Elbin-Cumberland.

TEWELL 21 Sep 1945 Mrs Harriett Shipley Tewell, 82, of Artemas, died at sons home; sons, Lester-Bedford Road; Irvin-Everett; Saul-Akron; Sheridan-Cumberland; daus, Mrs S L Elbin; Mrs Frank Jay; Mrs E M Karnes all of Artemas.

MOUNTAIN 06 Dec 1947 Artemas, PA-last rites for Elmer H Mountain, 67, who died in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, MD on 02 Dec 1947 were held at Zion Christian Church, officiated by Rev. Henry May, Rev. Howard Whitacre, and Rev. Walter M Twigg with burial in Zion Cemetery. Pallbearers were, Edgar Karnes, James Ray, Otha Bennett, Leonard Brumbaugh, Alden Smith and Jud Smith, Flowerbearers were Orpha Fischer, Helen Smith, Dorothy Smith, Norma Jean Karnes, Vernelda Northcraft, Luetta Elbin, and Alda Lamborn.

ELBIN Apr 07, 1950 Wilbert Bert Elbin, 64, 427 Virginia Av, Cumberland, a B & O repairman, d. 06 Apr 1950 in Allegany Hospital; son of Mr & Mrs George Elbin; widow, Lucy Iames; children, Mrs Goldie Ridenauer-Cumberland; Marshall Lee Elbin-Flintstone; brothers, Simon Elbin-Mt Hope PA; Silas Elbin-Flintstone; burial in Mt Hope Cem.

SMITH 20 Oct 1950 Nathan R Smith, 93, retired farmer of Black Valley, died 20 Oct 1950 at the home of son Ira D Smith-Bedford St, Cumberland. A son of Jasper Smith and Mary Elbin, he is survived by: daughters, Mrs A R Twigg-Clarksburg WV; Miss Nena Smith-Cumberland; Mrs Wimmer Bowman-Cumberland. Burial in Prosperity Christian, Black Valley.

ELBIN Mar 25, 1954 Mrs Amy C Elbin, 69, of Willowbrook Road, died today after a 6 year illness. Born in Hewitt, PA, she was a dau of Austin Hartsock and Nancy Robinette. Survivors are, husband, Silas Elbin-Artemas; son, Robert Elbin-Tacoma Park, MD; daughters, Mrs Ada Hamburg; Mrs Leah Robosson; Miss Ethel Elbin all of Cumberland; brother, Fred Hartsock-Bedford Valley, PA; sisters, Mrs John Morse and Mrs Hulda Barnhart, both of Cumberland; burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

ELBIN Jul 10, 1956 Silas Elbin, 86, died 10 Jul 1956 at home of daughter Mrs Ada Hamburg, S Mechanic Street, Cumberland; a son of George Elbin and Naomi Lashley; others surviving are: dau, Mrs John Robosson-Bedford Road, Cumberland; Miss Ethel Elbin-Cumberland; son, Robert Elbin-Tacoma Park, MD;½ brother, Simon Elbin-Artemas.

JAY 20 Jun 1956 Everett- Mary Belle Jay, 67, wife of Thomas J Jay, died yesterday at home of dau, Mrs Ernest Lashley-Artemas; a dau of Philip Smith and Sophia Kennard; survivors are daus, Mrs Herman Alsip-Wheeling; Mrs Earlston Clingerman-Artemas; brothers Philip Smith and John Smith-Artemas; sisters Mrs Willie Elbin-Artemas and Mrs Henrietta Bennett-Everett.

DENEEN 14 May 1958 Mrs Alice Deneen, 62, 510 Baltimore Ave, died today; a dau of Tobias Mountain and Louise Elbin; husband, Howard L Deneen died in 1917; sons, Walter W Deneen-Baltimore; Howard L Deneen-Ellerslie; daus, Mrs Thelma Mae Zumparo-Philadelphia; Miss Betty Jane Deneen-home; brother, Walter Mountain-Everett.

SMITH 15 Sep 1958 John H Smith, 81, b. 16 May 1877 d. 13 Sep 1958 of Mann Township; son of Philip Smith and Sophia Kennard; wife, Angeline Jay; children, Mrs Goldie Winfield-Clearfield PA; Stewart Smith-Artemas; Mrs Edith Clingerman-Chambersburg PA; Mrs Hope Cupp Artemas; brother, Scott Smith-Artemas; sister, Mrs Willie Elbin-Artemas; burial in Fairview.

SMITH 05 Jul 1963 Mrs Bessie Mae Smith, 76, died yesterday; a dau of Amos Atila Elbin and Mathilda Tewell; husband Scott L Smith-Artemas; son, Philip Smith-Artemas; daughters, Mrs Frances Warnick-Cumberland; Mrs Leo Northcraft-Warfordsburg; Mrs Randolph Twigg-Baltimore; Mrs Ernest Nichols-Salisbury MD; sisters, Mrs George Boer-Woolburg PA; Mrs Hayes Clingerman-Baltimore Pike, Cumberland; brother, Howard Elbin-Artemas; burial in Fairview.

ELBIN 27 Apr 1964 Hancock-Mrs Willie Frances Elbin, 85, died 26 Apr 1964, in War Memorial Hospital, Berkeley Springs WV; born in Inglesmith, a dau of Philip Smith and Sophia Kennard; widow of John R Elbin; surviving children, Mrs Grace Clingerman-Flintstone; Fred R Elbin Warfordsburg; Mrs Ruth Lehman-Artemas; burial in Fairview Cemetery.

ELBIN 19 Feb 1965 Simon E Elbin, 83, son of George Elbin and Karrenhappish Johnson; wife, Nettie B McCoy; step-daus, Sister Blanche-Louisville KY; Mrs Florence Barnes-Campbell CA; Mrs Harold Rowe-Ridgeley WV; Mrs John P Winner-Hopewell VA; step-sons, Robert Spriggs-Anaheim CA; Joseph R Spriggs-Vienna VA; burial in Mt Hope Cemetery.

SMITH 17 Mar 1965 Scott I Enfield Smith, 81, Artemas, died 16 mar 1965 in Berkeley Springs Hosp; a son of Philip Smith and Bessie Mae Elbin; son, Philip E Smith-Artemas; daus, Mrs Frances Warnick-Cumberland; Mrs Leo Northcraft-Warfordsburg; Mrs Randolph Twigg-Balfimore; Mrs Ernest Nichols-Salisbury MD; burial in Fairview Cemetery.

SHIPLEY 31 May 1966 Clearville-Albert R Shipley, 78, died yesterday; born in Artemas, a son of Philip S Shipley and Catherine Weimer; first wife, Sadie A Weicht preceded him in death; second wife survives, Margaret E Riggleman; son, Ralph Shipley-Holsapple PA; daus, Mrs Roy Shaffer and Mrs Paul Roeder-Cumberland; Mrs Ellery Smith-Flintstone; Mrs Bertha Smith-Baltimore; Mrs Marshall Elbin-Artemas; Mrs Alton E Wright-Everett; bro, Owen Shipley-Hyndman; burial in Greenfield Cemetery.

HAMBURG 02 Aug 1968 Ada Ruth (Elbin) Hamburg, 59, of Marion St, died yesterday; born in Chaneysville a dau of Silas Elbin and Amy Hartsock; husband Leo Hamburg preceded her in death; bro, Robert J Elbin-Rockville; sis, Mrs John Robosson and Miss Ethel Elbin-both Cumberland; burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

ELBIN 16 May 1969 Everett-Mrs Nancy Elbin, 83, Artemas, died yesterday in War Memorial Hospital, Berkeley Springs WV; born in Bedford County, a dau of William H Tewell and Harriet Shipley; a widow of Sanford L Elbin who died in 1961; brother, Thomas J Tewell-Cumberland; sisters, Mrs Pearl Jay-Artemas; Mrs Vada P Karns-Artemas; burial in Fairview United Cemetery.

HENDRICKSON 17 May 1970 Wedding between; Betty Lee Hendrickson, d/o M/M Hayes W Hendrickson-Flintstone and Norman Lee Elbin, s/o M/M A Thurman Elbin and Edna Elbin-Flintstone.

SMITH 0l Apr 1970 Mrs Margaret Sophia Smith, 56, Artemas, died today; born in Artemas, a dau of Milton Oscar Clingerman and Etta Blanche Akers; husband, Philip Smith; sons, Archie L Smith Cresaptown; Larry E Smith-Greencastle; dau, Mrs James Tewell-Chaneysville; bro, Glenn Akers-Glen Burnie; sis, Mrs Melvin Elbin-Severn.

ELBIN 06 Feb 1971 Everett-Mrs Thelma Ruth Elbin, 48, Artemas, died 04 Feb 1971 in Bedford County Hospital; a dau of Albert R Shipley and Sadie Weicht; husband, Marshall H Elbin; daus, Mrs Darlene B Winck-Somerset; Mrs Diana Trail-Flintstone; sons, Danny Elbin-Everett; Donny Elbin-Wells Tannery; bro, Ralph Shipley-Hollsopple; sis, Mrs Daisy Shaffer and Mrs Sylvia Roeder-both Cumberland; Mrs Ethel Smith-Flintstone; Mrs Bertha Smith-Baltimore; Mrs Jean Wright-Everett; burial in Fairview Cemetery.

ELBIN 09 Jul 1973 Mrs Lucy E Elbin, 89, Baltimore Ave, died today in Sacred Heart Hospital; born in Hewitt PA a dau of George Iames and Ruth Hall; husband, Wilbert B Elbin preceded her in death; dau, Mrs Goldie M Ridenouer-Cumberland; son, Marshall Elbin-Philadelphia; sis, Mrs Alice Adams-Chaneysville; bro, Roy Iames-Hewitt PA; burial in Mt Hope Cemetery.

ELBIN 11 Oct 1980 Artemas PA-Miss Minnie F Elbin, 84, died 09 Oct 1980 in Bedford Co Memorial Hospital; born in Mann Township a dau of William Elbin and Sarah Jane Smith; sis, Mrs Dorotha Shipley; burial in Fairview Cem.

Town Designations

The town Inglesmith was named after a man, Ingle Smith. The Smith family was very dominant in this area and married into the Elbin family.

Types of locations: borough, town, township, post office town, county:

Bedford County has 12 boroughs; a borough has a mayor.

Mann Township includes Inglesmith, whereas Artemas is the name for the post office in this area. Mann township has 503 residents in 2013.

Flintstone is a Post Office address in Allegany Co., MD.

Bedford County includes these townships: Southampton and Mann.

Chaneysville is in Southampton township.

Elbinsville is a subdivision of postal address of Chaneysville.

Sign photos taken by Mara French in May 2013.

Front and back of this sign below at the 26N intersection.

If people had a difficult time spelling Elbin years ago, even today they have a hard time spelling Flintstone, as it is spelled Flinstone here.

Early Elbin Settlers

Two men named John Elbin existed early on, one who moved to Allegany Co., MD, and the other who lived in Salem Co., NJ. One of these two men named John Elbin was in the Revolutionary War, and circumstantial evidence states that he was the one who moved to Allegany Co., MD, for these reasons:

· In 1778 the General Assembly of Allegany Co., MD, reserved all unpatented lands “westward of Fort Cumberland” for Maryland soldiers of the Revolution. John moved to Allegany Co. probably after the Rev. War and was a squatter until 10 years later in 1788 when he was awarded the land.

· The John in the Rev. War spelled his name “Elvin”, and so did his youngest son, Nathaniel, spell his name Nathaniel “Elvin” in his will of 1841.

· There is no proof that the John Elben who lived in Salem Co., NJ, ever lived in Maryland early on. Going eastward was not the normal migration path, and going from Kent Co., MD, to Salem Co., NJ, is due east. He may have immigrated directly to New Jersey from perhaps England and later on ca. 1860, a descendant William Turpin Elben moved to Talbot County, Maryland.

· John in Salem Co., NJ, was born ca. 1761 in Salem Co., NJ, and was therefore probably not the John in the Rev. War in Maryland in 1778.

· The other men in the Rev. War (William, Nathaniel, Matthew, and Reuben) all resided in Kent Co., MD, as John did.

· The Salem Co., NJ, line spelled their name Elben and the one from Allegany Co., MD, spelled their name Elbin.

1750 – John was born, place unknown. As he entered the Rev. War on 2 Jun 1778 in Maryland, and he needed to be 16 years of age, he was born 1762 or before; Kent Co., MD, was established in 1642. Because his first son was born ca. 1775, I calculated his birthdate somewhere ca. 1750.

1774 – Approximate date John married.

1775 – Son John (2) was born in Maryland.

1778 -- John enlisted in the Continental Service in the Revolutionary War on 2 Jun 1778 in Maryland.

Page 204, John Elvin. Muster of Maryland Troops of the 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, and German Regiment. Footnote 2 stands for Dobson’s.

The earliest mention of this family in the Revolutionary War was John “Elvin” who was discharged on 2 Jun 1778 even before the other Elbon members had enlisted. The letters “v” and “b” sound very much alike, especially in the Spanish language where they are referred to as “b pequeña” and “b grande”. John lived most of his life in Bedford Co., PA.

In 1778 the General Assembly of Allegany Co., MD, reserved all unpatented lands “westward of Fort Cumberland” for Maryland soldiers of the Revolution.

1779 -- John Elbin was discharged on 14 Mar 1779, before any of the other Elbons entered the service.

1781 – John’s son Reuben was born in Flintstone, Allegany Co., MD.

1782 – John’s daughter Nancy was born.

1784 – John’s daughter Mary was born. John didn’t have any more children until 1795 when Nathaniel was born in Elbinsville, Bedford Co., PA.

1783 -- An assessment for “John Elburn” in 1783 is listed in adjacent Cecil Co., MD; that county was established in 1672.

1788 -- John Elbin was the earliest member of the Elbin families in Allegany Co., MD and later Bedford Co., PA. He received land in 1788 lying west of Fort Cumberland in Allegany Co., MD.

1790 census of Harford Co., MD. John had land in both Allegany Co., MD, and Harford Co., MD, as his name appears in both places on one deed.
John Elbin (1) is listed as 1 white male 16 years and over including heads of family (born before 1774)
2 free white males under 16 years of age (born after 1774), John (2) and Reuben (b. 1781)
3 free white females including heads of families, wife, Nancy (b. 1782), and Mary (b. 1784).
Note that Nathaniel was not born until 1795; this census calculates precisely.
no other free persons and no slaves.
1790 census includes states CT, ME, MD, MA, NH, NY, NC, PA, RI, SC, VT. Harford County is just north of Baltimore, MD, and next to Cecil Co., MD (where John was in 1783), and just across the Chesapeake Bay from Chestertown, Kent Co., MD.

John Elbin (1)’s name appears close to the Hall family (Elizabeth and Mary Hall both were head of household and both had slaves); it was thought he may have married a woman named Hal

John Elbin’s name appears on one deed showing his address in Harford Co. and Allegany Co., MD. This is proof that this is the same John early on.

The following Index of the 1790 census shows John on p. 80, plus the two widowed women, Sarah and Hannah, on pages 81 and 83. This definitely proves that John was not the husband of either Sarah or Hannah. Although the 1790 census is not 100%, these 3 are the only ones listed at that time, showing no husband for either widow Sarah or Hannah. Their husbands would have to be Mathew, Nathaniel, or William, but we have not figured that out yet, except that they died in the Rev. War.

1800-1840 -- John Elbin appears in the 1800, 1810, and 1820 censuses of Colerain (Southampton Township), Bedford Co., PA, whereas a younger John Elbin, probably his son, appears in the 1810, 1820, and 1830 census of nearby Allegany Co., MD, just over the Mason-Dixon line from Southampton Township. In the 1840 census, this same John Elbin moved west to Aleppo Township in Greene Co., PA. Besides this John, the rest of the Elbin families remained mostly in southern Bedford County, PA, along the Mason-Dixon line.