Downtown Business District of Salem, NJ, ca. 1930-1940
William Elben, born 1817 in Maryland
Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania
New Jersey: Deptford Township,
Gloucester Co.;
Salem and Elsinboro Townships, Salem Co.
Maryland: Easton, Talbot Co.;
Millington and Galena, Kent Co.;
Hillsboro, Caroline Co.; Baltimore, Baltimore Co.;
Cecil Co.; Flintstone, Allegany Co.; Harford Co.
Delaware: Duck Creek, Kent Co.
Twelfth Generation
This page was updated by Mara French on 7/11/18. An asterisk (*) shows continuation of that line. I am not responsible for the content although I researched it to the best of my ability as a hobby. For additions, corrects, or deletions, click Contact.
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Twelfth Generation
Children of James F. Elben, III and Danielle M. Getsinger, 11.1
12.1 Kacey Elben, b. 10 Jul 1991 in Bowie, Maryland. She worked at Sheepskin Gifts, studied Liberal Arts at Anne Arundel Community College, graduated from Bowie High School, and lives in Bowie, Maryland. She now works at Banfield Pet Hospital and handles income tax service. On FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/kacey.elben.
12.2 James F. Elben IV.
Children of Michael Wayne Elben and Linda Swann, 11.4
12.3 Removed by request.
12.4 Removed by request.
Children of Michael Wayne Elben and Teresa Lynn, 11.4
12.5 Samantha Cooper Elben, b. 19 Jul 2004. Photo taken in May 2013.
Children of John Cooper Elben and Deborah Ann Bringman, 11.6
12.6 Zachary John Elben, b. 7 Sep 1991 in Easton, Talbot County, MD, now of Cordova, Talbot County, MD. He is the son of Deborah and John Elben. Photo below is from the Star Democrat, Easton, MD, dated 14 Feb 1992.
From the Star-Democrat in Easton, MD, 23 Oct 1991
Children of Thomas Dale Elben and Linda Lane, 11.9
12.7 Randy J. Elben, twin, of Denton, Caroline Co., MD. Email: RElben@sha.state.md.us. He works for the State Highway Administration, SAT III, E.P.A. Inspector, Denton Shop, 410-479-0770.
12.8 Michael J. Elben, twin, of Denton, Caroline Co., MD. He lived in Burrsville, Caroline Co., MD (which is right on the Maryland/Delaware border), in 2004 when his father died. He m. Courtney McGinnis of Clayton, DE.
Unknown Elbens of Easton, Talbot Co., Maryland
If you know where any of these family members fit into this line, please email me at marafrench@mindspring.com.
David and Charlanne Elburn live in Ridgely near Denton, Caroline Co., MD.
Caroline company puts mules in motion
Posted: Monday, July 11, 2005 12:00 am
By TOM HUDDLESTON Staff Writer
It seems that every time David and Charlanne Elburn are out on the open road they are greeted with a barrage of friendly waves and smiles, and even the occasional child pointing excitedly.
These would be interesting reactions for almost anyone on a drive, but they are especially odd considering that the Elburns are rarely seen driving over 20 mph.
“Most of the drivers are pretty courteous,” Charlanne said.
Perhaps that courtesy is the result of an envy for the Elburns’ mode of travel. After all, not many couples can be seen cruising down the highway in an Amish-style wagonette that is pulled by two mules named Kate and Ellen.
David and Charlanne said that they derive pleasure from carriage driving because it allows them to get outside and enjoy the area’s rural landscape, just as they would in a car, but at a slower, more relaxing pace. Now, the Elburns are betting that the same elements of carriage driving they love will also draw the interest of paying customers.
The Elburns have driven carriages for the past 12 years, and after watching their stable of mules grow to six in that time, they opened Mules In Motion for business last July. The business offers carriage rides for as many as six people at a time and is available for a wide range of events.
“It’s good entertainment for picnics and birthdays,” Charlanne said. “It’s also good for couples, because they can pack a picnic.”
In the past year alone, the couple has given rides at the Chestertown Tea Party, the Caroline County Summerfest, corporate picnics, family reunions and weddings. They also took six teens to the Sts. Peter & Paul High School Prom and gave the Ridgely Commissioners a lift in the Strawberry Festival Parade.
"We both enjoy carriage driving, and this brings in extra to help feed (the mules),” David said.
The Elburns feel that Caroline County does not offer a large amount of tourist attractions and they are happy to add another fun and interesting option. They feel that they offer a unique service by using mules instead of horses, though they believe that the mules are perfectly suited for this line of work. Charlanne said that mules are more resistant to diseases and more tolerant of extreme temperatures than horses.
The couple works together to prepare and hitch the mules, while also taking turns driving the carriage. They like to think of the business as more pleasure than work, Charlanne said.
Most rides that the Elburns take customers on can last a couple of hours. They said that in the spring and fall the rides can last as long as four hours, but in the summer they must last no longer than three for the safety of the mules. The couple is even willing to take customers for rides in the winter, assuming that conditions are not too extreme.
“We’ll go out as long as the roads aren’t icy,” David said.
The biggest problem with operating in the winter has been customer interest, but Charlanne is thinking about attracting people this year by adding Christmas lights to the carriage.
The rates for joining the Elburns on a ride can vary depending on the event and its location. For instance, weddings cost more than most events because of the added preparation and grooming time that is necessary, Charlanne said.
David and Charlanne hope that their love for carriage riding will begin to spread, because that will not only lead to more business for Mules In Motion, but to more fun for them.
For more information about Mules In Motion call 410-479-2158
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Darlene Cannon, darlincee@yahoo.com
or darlincee@verizon.net
Gary Finckel,
gfinckel@columbus.rr.com
Michael Wayne Elben,
elb1Mike@gmail.com
Barbara Elben, bkisling@hotmail.com
Robby Elben, robby.elben@gmail.com
Jim Elben, jimellen.elben@gmail.com
John Cleveland Elben,
elbenjc001@aol.com
Salem County Historical Society, info@salemcountyhistoricalsociety.com
Nancy Piper of Salem County, NJ, Genealogy Trails, n.piper@mchsi.com, website: http://genealogytrails.com/njer/salem/index.html
Kacey Elben:
On FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/kacey.elben.
Randy J. Elben: RElben@sha.state.md.us
Linda Swann
Elben-Adams: awayigo47@aol.com
Michel Elben: Michel@americanfarm.com