John Elbin (1), 1750

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

Eighth Generation

This page was updated by Mara French on 4/8/14. An asterisk (*) shows continuation of that line to the next generation. 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

Eighth Generation

Children of Henry Elbin and Elisabeth V. Snyder, 7.3

8.1* John Inghram Elbin, b. 1871 in PA. In the 1900 census of Aleppo, Greene Co., PA, John states he married Nora Weimer in 1899, and that both his parents were born in PA. John and Nora were 10 years apart. They had one son, Autly, age 1.

In the 1910 census, he lived in Cameron, Marshall Co., WV, married to Nora, stating that both his parents were born in PA. He was also living with his children, Autley 11, Wier 9, Erley 1. In the 1920 census of Cameron, Marshall Co., WV, they are living with Wier 17 and Evelyn 12. In the 1930 census, they are living alone in Cameron. Nora was 10 years younger than John. The Antill Funeral Home Records of Marshall Co., WV list Nora Weimer Elbin, housework, b. 23 Oct 1880 in Greene Co., PA, d. 16 Feb 1960 at home in Cameron, the dau. of William Weimer and Susan Murray, widow of John Elbin, buried at Wind Ridge, Greene Co., PA.

8.2* William Harry Elbin, (known as W. Harry) b. 18 Jan 1874 in Greene Co., PA, d. 17 Feb 1939 in Wheeling, Ohio Co., WV, and is buried at the Cameron Cemetery in Cameron, Marshall Co., WV. He m. Nellie Nowell, who was b. ca. 1881 in WV, the dau. of William M. and Frances A. Howell. Harry worked as a Bank Cashier for First National Bank in Cameron and worked his way up to the President. His draft registration card states that he is medium height and build, and brown hair and eyes.

Harry was living with Nellie’s family in the 1900 census of Cameron. In the 1910 census, they had son Paul Nowell Elbin, b. 1905. In the 1920 census of Cameron, they had 2 more children: Elizabeth and Harry. In the 1930 census of Cameron, they live with children Elizabeth and Harry. Nellie appears in the 1940 census of Cameron, Marshall Co., WV, married but without her husband, living with her daughter Elizabeth at 9 Gable Ave.

Children of John William Elbin and Nancy Ellen Henry, 7.5

Page Ln Surname

Date of Birth Place of Birth First Name Sex Date of Record Color Name of Father Name of Mother Residence Occupation of Father

8.3 Charles Elbin, b. 8 Oct 1883 in Sugar Grove, Greene Co., PA, d. 9 Oct 1936. He m. Lulu Arnetta Pettitt on 9 Apr 1908. She was b. ca. 1887 in PA. They had dau. Rosa Elbin, b. ca. 1914 in OH. He is in the 1900 census of Aleppo, Greene Co., PA. In the 1910 census, he and Lula were in Warren, Belmont Co., OH. In the 1920 census, he was living in Goshen, Belmont, OH, with his wife a dau. Rosey. In the 1930 census, the family of 3 were in Marysville, Union Co., OH. Same location in 1940, living at 305 W. 7^th St. He was a self-employed groceryman. No male heirs. His daughter Rose Elbin was b. 1915 and m1. James A. Gordon. She m2. Charles Forrest Baker and had 2 children: Danny and Charles.

School Board: Left to right: W. K. Schoeller, Howard Elliott, Dewey Lee, C. V. Connolly, and Charles Elbin. Photo courtesy of Susan King.

8.4 Quinnie Elbin, b: 20 Mar 1885 in Greene Co., PA, d: 10 Apr 1931 in Gallia Co., OH. She is in the 1900 census of Aleppo, Greene Co., PA. In the 1910 census of Warren, Belmont Co., OH. In the 1920 census of Paris, Union Co., OH. In the 1930 census of Paris, Union Co., OH. She m. A. W. Duggins in 1928.

8.5 Elizabeth (Lizzie) Elbin, b. 10 Apr 1887 in Greene Co., PA. She is listed in the 1900 census of Aleppo, Greene Co., PA; and in the 1920 census of Dayton Ward 1, Montgomery Co., OH.

8.6* William Henry Elbin, b. 22 Jun 1889 in Aleppo, Greene Co., PA, d. 17 Feb 1937 in Wheeling, Ohio Co., WV, buried at Hendrysburgh, OH. He worked at Morris Plan Bank as a credit manager. He m1. Mary or Marie E. James in Feb 1910 or on 28 Dec 1911 in Barnesville, OH. She was b. 3 Jan 1891 in Hendrysburg, OH. He m2. Mrs. Gladys R. Taylor Tinsman on 9 Aug 1924. Gladys mother’s name was Esther Kapfer. William is in the 1900 census of Aleppo, Greene Co., PA. He is in the 1910 census of Warren, Belmont Co., OH. In the 1930 census, they were living in Wheeling, Ohio Co., WV. By the 1940 census of Wheeling, Ohio Co., WV, Gladys Elbin is 48 years old, b. 1892, living alone, widowed. She d. 1 Jan 1980 in Canton, Stark Co., OH, age 88. She was listed in the 1932 City Directory of Wheeling living with William Henry Elbin, and both were working for the Morris Plan Savings & Loan Co. In the same city is listed Rev. Paul N. Elbin, pastor of the First Christian Church, listed below in the next generation. William Henry Elbin lived at 1937 Summit St., Columbus, OH.

8.7 Amy Ellen “Ella”? Elbin, b: 22 May 1888 in Greene Co., PA, d. 18 Feb 1979 in Kettering, Montgomery Co., OH, widowed. She m. Cleveland Thurman Burson on 22 Apr 1912. He was b. 24 Nov 1890 in OH. They had 3 children: Bayard Taylor Burson, b. 22 Apr 1913 in OH; Thurman Carlyle Burson, b. 9 Feb 1917 in OH; Shirley Marilyn Burson, b. 20 Oct 1924. She is in the 1900 census of Aleppo, Greene Co., PA. She used the name Ella. She is listed in the 1930 census of Van Buren, Montgomery Co., OH. The following information has not yet been fully identified as belonging here; any help appreciated.

The studio, as listed on the front, is Baker Art Studio in Barnesville, OH.  John W's is the only Elbin family to have lived during the time the photo was taken (dated June 6, 1911) in that area. On the back is an inscription to her grandma (possibly in WV) and it is signed "Ella Elbin." She married the following year; therefore, her name was still Elbin when you sent this photo.

Parts of her diary: "John Henry-Farmer + stock grower born in Somerset Co. penn. July 25, 1827. Son of John & Elizabeth ( Imell) Henry. Natives of Penn. & Maryland respectively. His father was a farmer, blacksmith, and also a hotel keeper in Somerset Co. for many years. My Grandpa was the 9th in a family of 10. He was reared on the farm, in turkey foot Twp. Owned 165 A of land. Married Hannah ( Garey) Miller, daughter of Peter Garey and widow of Mike Miller Feb. 11, 1847. He was 20 & she 25. Pretty young to take on a widow and 2 boys. They were members of the baptist Church. Enlised in 1862 age 35. took Abe & Anthony with him. they had big 6 ft. long heavy guns."

From another portion of her diary.

"His Grandfather, (my Great, Great, was in the rev.war. And his Uncle Peter Henry was in the war of 1812 under General Harrison. ."

Another Portion

"When the war was over the men were paid in land grants instead of money. Thats when my Grandpa crossed the Allegheny Mts. into Western Penna and took up land.

From another Portion of her will

"Grandpa Henry & his step sons Abe and Anthony Miller and Grandma's brother Simon Garey all volunteered in the Civil War. Enlisted in 1862. Grandpa was wounded at Spotto Sylvania Court House May 12, 64. Discharged by General Order June8, 65. He has his right thumb shot off. Uncle Simon had a bullet in his arm. Couldn't bend it or straighten it out. He carried it as if it was in a sling. Grandpa got $ 30 a month for the rest of his life, then Grandma got it the rest of her life. She was 80 when he died and lived to be 90. She was born on Christmas Day.

8.8 Hannah Grace Elbin, b. 4 Jul 1893 in Alleppo Twp., Greene Co., PA. She is in the 1900 census of Aleppo, Greene Co., PA. She m. J. L. Burson in Nov 1916.

8.9 Frankie Belle Elbin, b: 11 Dec 1896 in Greene Co., PA, d: 16 Nov 1934. She is in the 1900 census of Aleppo, Greene Co., PA.

8.10 Omar Elbin, b: 24 Jul 1898 in Aleppo Twp., Greene Co., PA. He is in the 1900 census of Aleppo, Greene Co., PA. In the 1910 census of Warren, Belmont Co., OH, Omar was living with his parents and siblings. In the 1920 census of Paris, Union Co., OH, he was living with his parents and siblings. In the 1930 census of Paris, he was living with his father and sister. In the 1940 census of Paris, he was married to Jeanette or Janet Perkins on 20 Jul 1930 and had 9 year-old daughter Nancy Ellen Elbin, b. 20 Mar 1931.

Children of Henry Howard Elbin and Ada Marie Collins, 7.22

8.11 Melvin “Roscoe” Elbin, b. 25 Feb 1919 in Mann, Bedford Co., PA. In the 1940 census of Mann Township, he lived with his parents and worked as a Dye House Worker. He d. Aug 1984 in Cumberland, Allegany Co., MD. He m. Pauline Akers and had 2 daughters: Eleanor and Marlene Kay. They are buried at the Fairview Cemetery in Artemas, Bedford Co., PA. Photo taken by Mara French in May 2013.

8.12* Marvin “Leo” Elbin, b. 20 Oct 1921 in Mann, Bedford Co., PA. In the 1940 census of Mann, he was a Farm Laborer. He m. Velma Loreta Northcraft. Velma was b. 17 Aug 1923 in Artemas, the dau. of E. Grayson and Olive Mae (Bennett) Northcraft. and d. 5 Jan 2012 in Cumberland, Allegany Co., MD.

Published in the Cumberland Times-News on January 6, 2012:

CUMBERLAND — Velma "Nanny" Lureta Elbin, 88, of Cumberland, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center.

Born Aug. 17, 1923, in Artemas, Pa., Mrs. Elbin was the daughter of the late Emory Grayson Northcraft and Olive Mae (Bennett) Northcraft. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Leo Elbin; four brothers, Verle, Wade, and Dale Northcraft; an infant brother; and was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Velma was a school bus aide for the Allegany County Board of Education and was a life-member of the Lebanon Christian Church, Artemas, Pa. She was also a member of the Chaneysville Senior Citizens; and the Artemas Faithful Workers Group.

Velma is survived by her son, Marvin Lee Elbin and wife Sarah, of Cumberland; her grandchildren, Michele Schultz, of Wiley Ford, W.Va., Kim Detrick and husband Paul, of Cumberland, Candy Lawrence and husband Stanley, of Artemas, Pa., David Stokes and wife Christine, of Lowville, N.Y., Victoria Moyer and husband Kevin, of Cumberland, Barbara Conrad and friend Charles Conrad, of Artemas, Pa., and Robert Stokes and wife Pam, of Flintstone; as well as numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Adams Family Funeral Home, P.A., 404 Decatur St., Cumberland, (www.AdamsFamilyFuneralHome.com) on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

A funeral service will be conducted at the Lebanon Christian Church on Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Tom Mowry officiating. The family will also receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.

Interment will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Chaneysville, Pa.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Lebanon Christian Church, 113 Bollman Road, Artemas, PA 17211.

8.13* Thurman Blair Elbin, b. 28 Sep 1924 in Mann, Bedford Co., PA, d. 1 Nov 2000, m. Mary Helen Kegarise Black of State College. She was a nurse.

8.14 Thelma Marie Elbin, b. 15 Aug 1927 in Mann, Bedford Co., PA. She was in the WWII Cadet Nursing Corps. She m. Milton Mann and d. 15 Jun 2006 at age 78 in Chambersburg, PA. They had children Connie Marie Mann and Kay Ann Mann.

Children of Franklin Reed Elbin and Dolsie E., 7.28

8.15 Hilda Elbin, b. 27 Apr 1914 in PA or perhaps Cumberland, MD. Lived in Gross, Allegany Co., MD, in the 1930 census. She m1. Gene Gulick who was b. 17 Oct 1911 and d. 5 Feb 1959, and had children Betty Lou and Robert Eugene. She m2. Carl Abe.

8.16 Melva Elbin, b. 16 Apr 1916 in Robinsonville, Mann Township, Bedford Co., PA. Lived in Gross, Allegany Co., MD, in the 1930 census. She m. Arthur Pard and later divorced. She d. 1985.

8.17* Elmer F. Elbin, b. 18 Jan 1918 in Robinsonville, Mann Township, Bedford Co., PA. Lived in Gross, Allegany Co., MD, in the 1930 census. Lived in Cumberland, Allegany Co., MD at 247 Bond St. in the 1940 census, single. He died at age 89 on 13 May 2007 in Cumberland, Allegany Co., MD. He m. Elizabeth Stanforth and lived in Texas.

Elmer F. Elbin, born in 1918 in Pennsylvania, passed away on May 13, 2007. He was a charter member of Central Baptist Church in Bellaire, Texas. He worked for Celanese Chemical Corporation from September, 1935 until November, 1982, and retired as the District Sales Manager for the Southwest which covered Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. He also served as President of the Houston Chemical Club.

Elmer was an avid golfer and was a member of the Houston Golf Association nearly 20 years playing an active role during the U.S. Open in Houston in 1969, and the Ryder Cup Matches in Houston in 1967. He was the President of Pine Forest Country Club in 1967, and an active member of Braeburn Country Club for over 20 years.

Elmer served in the U.S. Army during World War II from April 1, 1941 to October, 1945 and was selected and honored as the "typical selectee" for the post of Fort Monroe, Virginia. He achieved the rank of Master Sergeant when he received his honorable discharge.

He lived his final years at the University Place Retirement Center where he participated in numerous activities and acquired many friends. He initiated and oversaw the implementation of a regulation putting green at the University Place Retirement Center.

He is predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth of 64 years. Survivors include two daughters -- Ramona Lee and husband Bob Kissner, Jeannie and husband Howard West, grandson Mark and his wife Anita Kissner, grandson Bob and Sherry Kissner, parents of great grandchildren Jonathan and Madeline Kissner. Elmer also leaves behind one brother Max and one sister Mary who reside in Maryland, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express their deep appreciation to Dr. Dennis Hamil of the Medical Clinic of Houston for his exceptional care of Mr. Elbin during many years of his life. Dr. Hamil's care and compassion gave Elmer a better and longer life. Special appreciation also goes to Dr. Guerra at University Place Nursing Care, his nurse Lillian Perez, and the wonderful nursing staff at University Place who took care of him, and to the private nurses, Brenda Burkes and Nicki Adams during his final weeks.

Elmer faced every obstacle in his life with courage, determination, and honesty, from cancer to heart disease, the loss of his dear wife, and a continuous decline of his lifestyle as his health deteriorated. He never complained and never lost his sense of humor.

Services were entrusted to Earthman Funeral Directors of Houston, Texas. He was buried at the Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery in Cumberland, Allegany Co., MD, on National Fwy, #40 or #68.

8.18* Carl Mane “Max” Elbin, Sr., b. 20 May 1920 in Piney Creek, Mann Township, PA. Lived in Gross, Allegany Co., MD, in the 1930 census. Lived in Cumberland, Allegany Co., MD at 247 Bond St. in the 1940 census, single. He m. Mary Frances Firlie.

Carl Maxwell “Max” Elbin d. 12 Nov 2008 in Bethesda, Montgomery Co., MD, an American golf professional, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Elbin. Recipient of the Professional Golfers Association of America of the Year 1962. See http://mapga.com/awards/page_10/. See the video on Max Elbin and the MAPGA Hall of Fame in 1987. See also Max Elbin Posthumous Tribute Video on YouTube. See Max Elbin on Wikipedia. His granddaughter is Megan Elbin, photo below. Max died at age 88 at his home in Bethesda, MD, due to heart failure.

He m. Mary Frances and had children Carrene Ressa, Peggy Crockett, Nancy Elbin Abell, Max Elbin Jr., Kelly Elbin. Carl is buried at Saint Gabriel Cemetery on the Potomac in Montgomery Co., MD.

Carl Maxwell "Max" Elbin (May 20, 1920 – December 12, 2008) was an American golf professional who served a three-year term as president of the Professional Golfers' Association of America during a time when professional tournament golfers split away to form the PGA Tour.

Elbin started out as a caddy at the Cumberland Country Club in Cumberland, Maryland, where he developed his golfing skills and won the club's Caddie Championship as a teenager. While at the practice green preparing to compete in the 1939 Bedford Springs Open at the Bedford Springs Hotel, he met Lew Worsham, the pro at the Burning Tree Club in Bethesda, Maryland. Worsham hired Elbin in 1940 as his assistant at Burning Tree for $19 per week. During the winter, Elbin worked at the Indian Creek Club in Miami Beach, Florida for $25 per week.[1]

During World War II, Elbin joined the United States Army Air Corps in 1942, serving as crew chief on a B-29 Superfortress that saw action over New Guinea, the Philippines and Tokyo.[1]

After the war, both Elbin and Worsham returned to Burning Tree. Worsham left the club for a career as a professional golfer, ultimately winning the 1947 U.S. Open over Sam Snead.[1] Elbin took Worsham's position as pro at age 26 after making a deal over a handshake.[2] As the pro at Burning Tree, he played with six U.S. Presidents: Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford and George H. W. Bush.[1]

In 1965, Elbin was selected to serve a three-year term as the 15th president of the Professional Golfers' Association of America. At the time, the touring professional golfers felt that their concerns were not being met. Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer led the movement to create a separate organization that became known as the PGA Tour. The operating agreement signed between the PGA of America and the professional golfers divided the various events, with the PGA Tour taking the World Series of Golf and the PGA of America taking control of the Ryder Cup, then a sparsely attended competition that became one golf's most popular events by the time of Elbin's death.[2]

Elbin died at age 88 at his home in Bethesda, Maryland due to heart failure.

8.19 Mary Emma Elbin, b. 26 Jul 1921 in PA. Lived in Gross, Allegany Co., MD, in the 1930 census. Lived in Cumberland, Allegany Co., MD at 247 Bond St. in the 1940 census, single. She m. Nave of West Virginia, or she m. Charles Riley who was b. 1 Apr 1917, d. 22 Dec 1962 and is buried at Fort Ashby, WV. Mary and Charles had son Charles Maxwell Riley.

Children of Robert Allen Elbin and Leota C. Smith, 7.34

8.20 Marcelene Francis Elbin, b. 13 Apr 1932 in PA, lived in Cumberland, Allegany Co., MD, in the 1940 census with her parents. She m. Maurice Louis Fabbro, Sr., and had 3 children: Laura Lee, Maurice Louis Jr., and Karen Ann.

8.21* Norman E. Elbin, Sr., b. 22 Oct 1934 in PA, lived in Cumberland, Allegany Co., MD, in the 1940 census with his parents. He m. Agnes Maxine Swarm; she was b. 6 Jul 1935.

8.22 Glenda Elbin, b. 1941.

Children of Steward R. Elbin and Vera Miller, 7.39

8.23 William Francis Elbin, b. 1938, d. 1939. He is buried at the Fairview Cemetery in Artemas, Bedford Co., PA. Photo taken by Mara French in May 2013.

8.24 Glenn Elbin, b. 25 Nov 1940, m. Estella Bennett.

8.25 Gary Elbin, b. 15 Jun 1947. He m. Louise E. who was b. 22 Sep 1936, d. 4 Feb 2006. They were buried at the Fairview Cemetery in Artemas, Bedford Co., PA. Photo taken by Mara French in May 2013.

Children of Warren Kelly Elbin and Mabel Rhea Clingerman, 7.41

8.26 “Delma” Lorraine Elbin, b. 21 Dec 1933 in PA, m. William Wade Zirkle on 21 Dec 1952, of Little Orleans, MD, and had several children. William was b. 28 Jan 1928. Lived in Mann, Bedford Co., PA, in the 1940 census. William Zirkle was b. 28 Jan 1928. They had children Leon Wayde Zirkle, b. 6 Apr 1953; Zane Leroy Zirkle, b. 27 Jul 1955; Carl Wayne Zirkle, b. 5 Sep 1957, deceased, Diane Lorraine Zirkle b. 27 Sep 1958; Nanette Leah Zirkle b. 20 Apr 1962; Natalie Faye Zirkle, b. 4 Dec 1964. She lived in Little Orleans, MD.

8.27* Homer Dale Elbin, b. 10 Sep 1936 in PA, d. 16 Apr 2008 at age 71 in Cumberland, Franklin Co., MD, at age 71. Lived in Mann, Bedford Co., PA, in the 1940 census. He m. Wanda Dixon who was b. 3 Sep 1943.

8.28* Harold R. Elbin, b. 19 Jun 1938 in PA. Lived in Mann, Bedford Co., PA, in the 1940 census. He d. 20 Jun 1996 in Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA, at age 58. He m1. Virginia Hendershot who was b. 16 Dec 1944. He m2. Peggy Strine on 26 May 1996.

8.29* Ralph W. Elbin, b. 16 May 1940 in PA, d. 24 Dec 1967, Christmas Eve, in a car accident, buried at the Fairview Cemetery in Mann, Bedford Co., PA. He m. Faye Nelson who was b. 3 Nov 1940 and d. 24 Dec 1967. They had son Randy W. Elbin who died the same time his father Ralph died in 1967 at age 3. At that time he also had two other children who were not hurt in the accident: Robert Elbin 8 months, and Ralph Elbin age 5, and his wife Faye. From the Cumberland Evening Times, Tuesday, December 26, 1967.

8.30* Eugene Kelly Elbin, b. 17 Apr 1942 in Artemas, PA, m1. Jeanette Stokes who was b. 11 Sep 1948. He m2. Linda K. Whorton.

Warfordsburg, Pennsylvania, Eugene Kelly Elbin, age 69, a resident of Donahoe Manor Nursing Home in Bedford, Pa., and formerly of Warfordsburg, died Thursday, January 5, 2012 at the Home. Born April 17, 1942, in Artemas, Pa., he was the son of the late Warren Kelly and Mabel R. Clingerman Elbin, and husband of Linda K. Whorton Elbin, of Warfordsburg. He was employed as a lineman for Henkels-McCoy telephone contractors. He was of the protestant faith. Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Michelle Elbin, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Brenda Elbin, of Cumberland, Md., and Leslie Elbin, of Alaska; three sisters, Delma Zirkle, of Little Orleans, Md., Alberta Papa and Leanna Potts, both of Artemas, Pa.; two brothers, Floyd Elbin and Leon Elbin, both of Artemas, Pa.; and eleven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Ladonna Dennison; and six brothers, John Elbin, Homer Dale Elbin, Warren Elbin, Kenneth Elbin, Harold Elbin and Ralph Elbin. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at 2:00 p.m., at the Grove Funeral Home, 141 West Main Street, Hancock, Md. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home from 12:00 noon until time of the services.  Burial will follow at the Price-Wesleyan Cemetery, Little Orleans, Md. The family requests that donations, in Eugene's name, may be made to the Grove Funeral Home, 141 West Main Street, Hancock, Md. 21750, to help defray the funeral expenses. Eugene Kelly Elbin, of Bedford, PA, and formerly of Warfordsburg, b. 17 Apr 1942 in Artemas, PA, d. 5 Jan 2012.

8.31 Kenneth G. or C. Elbin, b. 9 Nov 1943, d. 7 Oct 1962, never married.

8.32 Alverta Glee Elbin, b. 6 Feb 1945, m1. Gary Mayes, m2. Papa of Artemas, PA. Alverta and Gary had dau. Leslie Cherie Mayes, b. 23 Aug 1967.

8.33 LeAnna Ruth Elbin, b. 11 Aug 1946, m1. John Clingerman who was b. 21 Sep 1944 and d. 13 Aug 1971. She m2. Donald Potts of Artemas, PA on 11 Sep 1965. Leanna and Donald had 2 daughters: Lora Lynn Potts and Lisa Ann Potts.

8.34* John Galen Elbin, b. 18 Sep 1947, d. 30 Dec 2011, m. Joan L. Moyer on 1 Jul 1967. Joan was b. 23 Sep 1947. John and John had son Kenneth Elbin in 1967. John was buried at the Fairview Cemetery in Artemas, Bedford Co., PA. Photo taken by Mara French in May 2013.

Obituary for John Elbin
John G. Elbin, 64, of Wichita Road, Artemas, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2011 at his home. He was born on September 18, 1947 in Artemas, Pennsylvania; a son of the late W. Kelly and Mabel R. (Clingerman) Elbin. On July 1, 1967 in Berkley Springs, West Virginia, he married Joan L. (Moyer) Elbin. Along with his wife he is survived by the following family: Son: Johnnie "Kenny" Elbin married to Jennifer (Gibson), Everett, PA; Four Grandchildren: Ashley and Trinity Elbin, Kandyce and Damien Fleming. Siblings: Delma Zirkle, Little Orleans, MD, Eugene Elbin married to Linda, Warfordsburg, PA, Alverta Papa and significant other Jack Carbaugh, Artemas, PA. LeAnna married to Donald Potts, Artemas, PA. Floyd Elbin married to Connie, Artemas, PA. Leon Elbin married to Janet, Artemas, PA. He was preceded in death by the following siblings: Dale, Harold, Ralph, Kenneth, Warren Elbin and LaDonna Dennison. He was of the Protestant Faith. John was employed at Blue Triangle, Everett as a debarker and operator for thirty-two years until retiring in 2007. He enjoyed car racing and hunting. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January, 4, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Fairview Christian Church, Artemas with Pastor Milton Morris officiating. Friends and Family may call at Akers Funeral Home, 299 Raystown Road, Everett on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 from 4-8 P.M. and on Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service at the church.Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Artemas, PA. If friends so desire memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mr. Elbin to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be expressed at www.akersfuneralhome.com.

8.35 LaDonna I. Elbin, b. 27 Oct 1948 in Bedford Co., PA, d. 5 Aug 2010 in Bedford Co., PA, m1. 21 Apr 1968 to James Dennison, who was b. 25 Mar 1944, d. 11 Apr 2010. They had daughter Lanette Renee Dennison, b. 5 May 1969. She m2. James Davis. She was buried at the Fairview Cemetery in Artemas, Bedford Co., PA. James Dennison and LaDonna had daughter Lanette Renee Dennison, b. 5 May 1969.

Obituary for LaDonna Dennison.
LaDonna Jake I. Dennison, 61, of Silver Mills Road, Artemas, passed away on Thursday August 5, 2010 at Western Maryland Health System Medical Center, Cumberland, MD. She was born on October 27, 1948 in Artemas, a daughter of the late W. Kelly Elbin and Mabel R. (Clingerman). On April 21, 1968 in Erie, PA; she married James T. Dennison. He preceded her in death on April 11, 2010.She is survived by the following family: Daughters:Lanette R. Neikirk and significant other Carl Graybill, Hagerstown, MD, Misty D. married to James Davis, Hagerstown, MD. Two Grandchildren: David Matthew Everly married to Shaynna and Dylan Andrew Neikirk. One Great Granddaughter: Lorelei Elizabeth Everly. The following Brothers and Sisters: Delma Zirkle, Little Orleans, MD, Eugene Elbin married to Linda, Warfordsburg, Alverta Papa and significant other Jack Carbaugh, Nashville, TN, LeAnna married to Donald Potts, Artemas, John Elbin married to Joan, Artemas, Floyd Elbin married to Connie, Artemas, Leon Elbin married to Janet, Artemas Warren Elbin, Artemas. She was preceded in death by four brothers: Dale, Harold, Ralph and Kenneth Elbin. Mrs. Dennison was of the Christian Faith. Most of her life she was a homemaker, who enjoyed sewing, cooking and crafts. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially the grandchildren and her great granddaughter. Friends will be received at the Akers Funeral Home, 299 Raystown Road, Everett on Saturday, August 7, 2010 from 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. and on Sunday at the church from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of service. Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, August 8, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at the Fairview Christian Church with Rev. Milton Morris officiating.Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Artemas. Online condolences may be expressed at www.akersfuneralhome.com.

8.36 “Floyd” Robert Elbin, b. 23 Sep 1950, of Artemas, PA, m. Connie Potts.

8.37 Unk Elbin, b. 24 Apr 1952 of Artemas, PA, m. unk.

8.38* “Warren” Van Elbin, b. 24 Aug 1955 in Berkley Springs, PA, d. 1 Jul 2011, m. Clingerman.

Obituary for Warren Elbin: Warren V. Elbin, 55, of Silver Mills Road, Artemas, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2011. He was born on August 24, 1955 in Berkley Springs, West Virginia; son of the late W. Kelly and Mabel R. (Clingerman) Elbin. He is survived by the following family: One Son: Jeremy W. Elbin and fiance Rebecca Brown, Martinsburg, WV, One Granddaughter: Abigail B. Elbin Brothers and Sisters: Delma Zirkle, Little Orleans, MD. Eugene Elbin married to Linda, Warfordsburg, PA, Alverta Papa and significant other Jack Carbaugh, Nashville, TN. LeAnna married to Donald Potts, Artemas, PA John Elbin married to Joan, Artemas, PA Floyd Elbin married to Connie, Artemas, PA Leon Elbin married to Janet, Artemas, PA. And Many Nieces, Nephews and Cousins He was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister: Dale, Harold, Ralph and Kenneth Elbin and LaDonna Dennison. Mr. Elbin was affiliated with the Fairview Christian Church, Artemas. He had previously worked at Blue Triangle in Everett for nineteen years and most recently working at Fleetwood Trailers, Hancock as an assembler. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and cherished his granddaughter. Friends will be received on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 from 4 to 8 pm at Akers Funeral Home, 299 Raystown Road, Everett. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at the Fairview Christian Church, Artemas with Pastor Milton Morris officiating. Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Artemas. Online condolences may be expressed at www.akersfuneralhome.com If friends so desire memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mr. Elbin to the Akers Funeral Home to assist the family with expenses.

Children of Freddie Reed Elbin and Margaret L. Lehman, 7.43

8.39* John Lee Elbin, b. 6 Jun 1930, d. 7 Nov 1982 at age 52, m. Wanda Lee Oakman on 10 Jun 1961. She was b. 18 Apr 1936. Wanda Elbin, welbin36@yahoo.com. 1072 Schultz Rd., Warfordsburg, PA, 717-294-3827. He is buried at the Buck Valley Christian Church in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., PA, 4 files east on 484, left on Harmonia Rd., 1 mile more. Gravestone photo taken by Mara French in May 2013.

8.40 Willa Eileen Elbin, b. 13 Aug 1932, m. Stuart F. Moyer, d. 18 Aug 1957, graduated from Millersville State Teachers College. No children.

8.41* George Reed Elbin, b. 18 Feb 1935, m. Sylva Francine Shives on 9 Nov 1958 in Hancock, Washington Co., MD; she was b. 16 Jul 1938 in Hancock, d. 3 May 1996 in McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA. Both are buried at the Buck Valley Christian Church in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., PA, 4 files east on 484, left on Harmonia Rd., 1 mile more. Gravestone photo taken by Mara French in May 2013.

The Hancock News, May 8, 1996: S. Francine Elbin, 57, of Rt 2, Warfordsburg, PA, died Friday, May 3, 1996 at the Fulton County Medical Center in McConnellsburg, PA. Born in Hancock, July 16, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Robert Francis and Julia Josephine Bohrer Shives, Jr. She was a registered nurse with the Southern Fulton School District. She was a graduate of the Washington County School of Nursing. She had a BS Degree from Millersville University in Public School Nursing and an MS Degree from Shippensburg University. She was a member of the Hancock United Methodist Church and a member of the OES Chapter 77 Berkeley Springs, WV. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, George R Elbin; one daughter, Trina Schue of Shippensburg, PA; three sons, Craig R Elbin of Needmore, PA, Glenn F Elbin and Lance L Elbin both of Greencastle, PA; two brothers, R. Francis Shives and Emlynn J Shives, both of Hancock; and three grandchildren. A memorial service was conducted by the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 77 Berkeley Springs, at 7 PM on Sunday, May 5. Funeral services were held Monday, May 6 at 2 PM at the Hancock United Methodist Church with the Rev Robert J Brennan, Jr and the Rev Clint Bahrenburg officiating. Burial was in the Buck Valley Christian Cemetery, Warfordsburg. Arrangements were by Grove Funeral Home, 141 West Main Street, Hancock. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hancock United Methodist Church, 168 West Main Street, Hancock, MD 21750.

8.42* Lester “Keen” Elbin, b. 11 Mar 1937, d. 19 Feb 2004, m. Mercy Francis Heller on 30 Jan 1960; she was b. 27 Jul 1938.

Keen Elbin

WARFORDSBURG, Pa. - Keen Elbin, 66, of Persimmon Road, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, at his home.

Born March 11, 1937, in Hancock, Md., he was the son of the late Fred R. and Margaret Lehman Elbin.

He retired from Southern Fulton and Central Fulton School Districts as a driver's education instructor.

He was a 1954 graduate of Warfordsburg High School, a 1958 graduate of Millersville State Teachers College and he attended Indiana State Teachers College.

He officiated basketball and baseball in Pennsylvania. He coached baseball, girls basketball and boys junior varsity basketball at Southern Fulton High School in Warfordsburg.

He was a member of Buck Valley Christian Church.

He is survived by his wife, Mercy Heller Elbin, whom he married Jan. 30, 1960, at Great Cacapon, W.Va.; two sons, Bret Elbin and girlfriend Deb Eiler of Chambersburg, Pa., and Bart Elbin and wife Karen of Warfordsburg; one daughter, Eileen Drexel and husband David of Pasadena, Md.; one brother, George Elbin of Warfordsburg; grandchildren, Tyler Elbin, Kelly Elbin, Keena Elbin and Casey Elbin, all of Warfordsburg, and D.J. Drexel and John Drexel, both of Pasadena; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one brother, John Elbin; and one sister, Eileen Moyer.

A service will be held Monday, Feb. 23, at 11 a.m. at Buck Valley Christian Church, 2281 Harmonia Road, Warfordsburg. The Rev. Clint Bahrenburg and the Rev. William Swope will officiate. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 9 p.m. at Grove Funeral Home, 141 W. Main St., Hancock. Visitation also will be Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson's Disease Center, 601 N. Caroline St., Suite 506B, Baltimore, MD 21287. He is buried at the Buck Valley Christian Church in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., PA.

Children of Marshall Hayes Elbin and Thelma Ruth Shipley, 7.48

8.43 Darlene Elbin, b. 11 May 1944, m. Eugene Winck of Somerset, PA, in 1960 and had child Kim Eugene Winck, b. 23 Oct 1960.

8.44 Diana Elbin, b. 22 May 1946, d. 19 Feb 1993, m. David F. Trail.

8.45* Danny Elbin, b. 18 Jul 1948, m. Alinda Leasure of Artemas, Bedford Co., PA. Currently, Danny Elbin Farms is in Artemas, PA, and for 35 years, they have been caring for, handling, and riding horses, mostly breeds Paint and Quarter Horse; training lessons, horses for sale. 1500 Barnes Road, Artemas, PA, 814-784-3923 or (c) 814-977-3840. Website: http://www.delbinfarms.com. Email: delbinhorsefarms@yahoo.com.

Danny and Alinda Elbin’s house and barn for sale in Inglesmith in 2013: www.joycedalton.com, house built before 1920. 1500 Barnes Rd., Artemas PA 17211. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, lot size 26 acres. Beautiful Country Setting! 3 stall tractor shed, fenced pasture, bank barn w/tack room, 6 vehicle concrete block garage, vinyl sided storage shed w/shop & 1 car garage plus nice vinyl sided home. Rt. 26 S from Everett to Artemas, turn right at church onto Barnes Rd. on left. #J-1432. Website: http://www.joycedalton.com/listings-detail.asp?ID=486#

8.46 Don M. Elbin, b. 9 Jul 1951, of Harrisonville, PA. He m. Trudy J. (perhaps Cunningham) and had daughter Karen Elbin. Currently they live at 377 Yingling Rd., Roaring Spring, PA, 814-224-0076.

Children of Robert Louis Elbin and Betty Lee Tressler, 7.54

8.47 Susan Ann Elbin, b. ca. 1946, m. Sirico of Sharpsburg, MD. She graduated from Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, Montgomery Co., MD, in 1964. She studied accounting at Montgomery College in Rockville. She is on Facebook.

8.48* John Robert “Bob” Elbin, b. 22 Jul 1948, of 4204 East West Hwy, Chevy Chase, MD, 301-656-3372. He also lived in Bethesda and Rockville, MD. He attended Cleveland State University.