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.

Sixth Generation

This page was updated by Mara French on 2/10/15. 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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Sixth Generation

This generation born in general 1825-1850.

Children of William C. Elben and Hannah A. Hall, 5.1 – Salem, NJ Line

6.1 Sarah A. “Sallie” Elben, b. Aug 1856, married Newkirk Emmell in 1877 and had daughter Anna B. Emmell born 24 Oct 1887 in Salem, NJ. Newkirk Emmell was born in 1848. Anna B. Emmell was listed in the 1900 census of Bridgeton Ward 3, Cumberland, NJ, age 12, daughter of Sarah A. Emmell (nee Elben) born Aug 1856, in NJ. Sarah had 5 children and 4 were living in 1900: David R. Emmell 19, Walter L. Emmell 17, Anna B. Emmell 12, and Chester N. Emmell 6. Sarah A. Emmell (nee Elben) was listed in the 1930 census of Commercial, Cumberland County, NJ, widowed, living with her daughter Anna who had married George H. Bullock. They lived at 47 Walnut St., Bridgeton, NJ in 1928 when Newkirk Emmell was still alive. In the 1870 census, Sarah Elben is 14 in Upper Pittsgrove, Salem County, NJ, living with the Smith family: John M. Smith 55, Jane Smith 55, Adaline S. Smith 23, Isaac Smith 22, Emma Smith 17, and Alfred M. Smith 13. They are living in Upper Pittsgrove, Salem Co., NJ. John M. and Jane Smith are both 55 years old; Jane was born in 1815. In the 1880 census, Sarah was 24 and probably married. There are 35 women named Sarah born in 1855-56 in Salem County, NJ. Assuming she still lived in Upper Pittsgrove, there are only 4 – Sarah Mikesner, Sarah M. Krom, Sarah E. Reader, and Sarah Whitener. This census lists where her parents were born; the only one who fits into this scenario of both parents born in Salem, NJ, is Sarah Mikesner who married George Mikesner, and states that both her parents were born in NJ, but this still doesn’t have enough validity to prove it is correct. The only redeeming factor is that they were both living in Upper Pittsgrove, Salem, NJ, in 1880, and she was age 24, born in 1856.

Children of Samuel B. Elbin and Hannah D. Conner, 5.4 – Cumberland NJ Line

6.2 Benjamin Franklin Elbin, b. 14 Sep 1856 in Cohansey township, Cumberland County, NJ. He was baptized on 30 Aug 1857 at the First United Methodist Church in Bridgeton, Cumberland County, PA, by Pastor Cline, as the son of Samuel B. and Hannah D. Elbin.

He was living in Bridgeton, 4 Ward, 4 District, Cumberland, NJ, with Lydia W. Elbin who was probably his wife. Both “Frank B. Elbin” and “Lydia W. Elbin” were listed in 1915 in Bridgeton, 4 Ward, 4 District, Cumberland, NJ. She was a member of the same church on Oct 1889, perhaps the day they married. She was born in Feb 1866 in NJ. By the 1860 census, Franklin was 3 and his brother Harry was 2, living with their mother Hannah, 30, in Fairfield Township, Cumberland County, NJ. Samuel B. Elbin died on 15 Nov 1859. In 1885 when Franklin was 29, he was living in Bridgeton, Ward 2, Cumberland County, NJ, with Sarah E. Elbin, same age, and with the Ackley and Loper families. Sarah A. Loper, 60+, could have been the mother of Sarah E. Elbin.

6.3 Harry Elbin, b. 10 Jun 1858 in Cohansey township, Cumberland County, NJ.

After Harry’s father Samuel died on 15 Nov 1859, just 1 ½ years after he was born, his mother Hannah married Samuel White in Cohansey, Cumberland County, NJ. Son Harry Elbin changed his name to Henry White.

Chronology

Not really sure about this research – read it at your own risk. More research is necessary.

1880 census – Harry White is age 21 and listed as the son of Albert White, age 60, living in Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ.

1910 census – Harry was 49 living with his wife Carrie White, 42, and many children: Aline White 24, Clifford White 21, Raymond White 18, Flora White 10, Helen White 8, Gordon White 7, and Alton White 2.

1920 census – Harry or Henry White is living in Woodbury Ward 3, Gloucester, NJ on Morris St. as a boarder, widowed, stating both his parents were born in Pennsylvania. He is living with the Lovett family.

1930 census – Harry is age 70, married to Carrie White, age 62, living in Middletown, Monmouth, NJ, living at 79 Main St. He was age 27 when he married, hence, he was married in 1879. Also living in the household was Elton White, age 22, stating he was their son, but agewise, he was probably their grandson. They were all born in NJ.

1936 – Harry died and was buried at the Bay View Cemetery in Leonardo, Monmouth County, NJ. The website findagrave gives his surname as White, but the stone doesn’t indicate that.

Children of William Elben and Mary Ann Turpin, 5.5 – New Jersey Line to Philadelphia and Maryland

William Elben and Mary Ann Turpin of the Fifth Generation were married on 21 Dec 1837 in New Jersey. William is listed in Salem in the 1830 census; however, he was born in Maryland in 1817. His father was born in Maryland, but his grandfather was from Salem, NJ, and moved to Maryland to fight in the War of 1812. William had 4 children, all born in New Jersey after he married in 1837; then his 4 children spread out in all directions. His first child moved to Pittsburg, PA; the second child died young, the third child moved to Maryland, and the fourth child moved to Los Angeles, CA.

6.4 Clement (Clem) Belton Elben, b. 25 Sep 1838 in New Jersey. He was in the Army in the U.S. Civil War, died at age 57 on 15 Jan 1895 in NY, NY, and was buried at the Homewood Cemetery on Dallas Ave. in Pittsburg, Allegheny County, PA, which is located in the Squirrel Hill Section of Pittsburgh. He is in Section 13, Lot 3, Grave 1. He was on the Tax Assessment List in May 1866 in District 22, PA.

Marriage

Clement m. Nannie F. McMaster on 21 Dec 1864 in the First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburg, PA. She was b. in 1842, d. 1914. Both are buried at the Homewood Cemetery in Pittsburg, which has over 73,000 interments. Other Elben families moved from this area westward into Ohio. No known heirs.

Chronology

1840 census -- Salem, Salem Co., NJ, in one household
William Elbin, age 20-30 or born 1810-1820, head of household, b. 8 Nov 1817
one male under 5, b. 1835-1840, Clement, b. 1838, age 2
one female 10-15, b. 1825-1830, William’s sister Mary?
one female 20-30, b. 1810-1820, William’s wife, Mary Turbin Elben
one female 30-40, or born 1800-1810, most likely William’s mother indicating that William’s father had died. She is undoubtedly the Mary Elben listed as born 1801-1810.

1850 census -- Camden Middle Ward, Camden Co., NJ, just north of Salem
The name was misspelled as Elberry, but looking at it closely it looks like Elbern
William Elberry, 34, b. 1816 in MD, shoemaker, Clement’s father
Mary Elberry, 34, b. 1816 in NJ, Clement’s mother
Clement B. Elberry, 11, b. 1839 in NJ, age 11
William Elberry, 6, b. 1844 in NJ, Clement’s brother
Anna Elberry, 5, b. 1845 in NJ, Clement’s sister

1860 census of Philadelphia, PA
William Elben 42 born 1818 MD, Shoe Dealer, head of household
Mary Elben 40, b. 1819 in NJ
Clement Elben 21, b. 1839 in NJ
Anna Elben 15, b. 1845 in NJ, m. Thomas Stuard, b. 1843
Joseph J. Barris 23, b. 1837 in PA, Book Gilder
Anna M. Barris 22, b. 1838 in PA
Sarah Davenport 23, b. 1837 in NJ, Saleswoman

1861 City Directory of Philadelphia, PA, when Clement was 23 years old. Also listed is his father.

1862 – Clement moved to Pittsburg as he is not listed in the 1862 City Directory of Philadelphia with his father.

1864 Dec 21 -- Clement m. Nannie F. McMaster on 21 Dec 1864 in the First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburg, Allegheny County, PA.

1866 May -- Clement was on the Tax Assessment List in May 1866 in District 22, PA.

1870 census – Cannot find – this census would show if they had children or not.

1875 -- The following article is from “The Cultivator & Country Gentleman”, Volume 40, Year 1875.

1880 census of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA
C. B. Elben, 39, b. ca. 1841 in NJ, married, states both his parents were born in NJ, store clerk
N. T. Elben, 35, b. ca. 1845 in PA, single, states both her parents were born in PA.
They are the only Elben family members living together with the head of household who is Mary Allen, age 64, widowed and born in Ireland, plus with other boarders and servants who have the surnames Bulger, Chester, Clack, Gillespie, Hollan, Mullen, and Graham. C. B. (Clement Belton Elben) married N. F. (Nannie F. McMaster) on 21 Dec 1864.

1891 Jan 19 – received a Civil War Pension from the Infantry Military Unit in Pennsylvania.

Death

Clement died at age 57 on 15 Jan 1895 in NY, NY, and was buried at the Homewood Cemetery on Dallas Ave. in Pittsburg, Allegheny Co., PA, which is located in the Squirrel Hill Section of Pittsburgh. He is in Section 13, Lot 3, Grave 1. Another Clement Elben was buried at the Spring Hill Cemetery, North & Hanson, Easton, MD. Nannie R. McMaster Elben died in 1914 and is also buried at the Homewood Cemetery.

Below is Clement’s U.S. Civil War Pension record.

From Thursday, January 17, 1895, Philadelphia Inquirer:

6.5 Mary Elben, b. 20 Feb 1840 in New Jersey, d. 10 Mar 1840 in infancy, probably named after her mother. She died a month later and therefore did not appear in the 1840 census.

6.6* William Turpin Elben, b. 12 Sep 1842 in New Jersey according to the 1860 and 1870 census of Galena, Kent Co., MD, and according to the 1880 census of Chapel, Talbot Co., MD; he also states that both his parents were born in Maryland, which indicates that the family first lived in Maryland, moved to New Jersey, and then back to Maryland, to Galena, Kent County and then Chapel, Talbot County. This could also indicate that beforehand, his family lived in Galena, Kent County, MD, as that is the county to which this family returned. William was a miller. William’s first child was born in Delaware where his first wife died several years later. William then moved to Galena (Millington), Kent County, MD, where the rest of his children were born between 1866-1877 and when their last 3 children died in infancy; at this time they moved to Chapel, Talbot Co., MD.

Prior to the Civil War

The Town of Millington was a busy seat of commerce and agriculture. Millington was located in the center of a large corn, wheat, and fruit growing area. Downtown commerce included a hardware store, clothing and supply shops, a bank, hotels, and mills. In the late 1860s, the railroad was constructed connecting Wilmington and Philadelphia to Millington and points further south. The Kent and Queen Anne's Railroad enabled Millington to become one of the largest peach shippers in the county for many years. For these reasons, one could understand why William T. Elben was a miller.

Wm. T. Elben became an apprentice for Joseph Mann whom he was living with and later married Joseph’s daughter Georgeanna as his second marriage. William d. 29 May 1914 in Easton, Talbot Co., MD, at age 71.

William Turpin Elben and Georgeanna Mann Elben; photos from Darlene Cannon.

Marriage

Both of William’s wives were of German descent.

William m1. Mary Ann Husted in 1860/61 in New Jersey where their first son William was born on 21 Nov 1861 in Delaware; this son had named his first daughter Mary Ann after his mother. Mary Ann Husted was b. ca. 1840 in Millville, Cumberland Co., NJ, and died on 10 Jan 1864 in Bridgeton, Cumberland Co., NJ, at age 24, the daughter of Reuben and Emma (Fisher) Husted. She is listed in the 1850 census of Millville, Cumberland Co., NJ, with her siblings Frances, Daniel, Reuben, and Dennis. Another record shows her surname spelled Huested which is definitely the German spelling Hüsted of the same name, and it shows her parents as Mathius and Anna Heusted with the same places and dates for her birth and death. Because William had a young son of only 3 years old when his wife died, he moved to Kent County, MD, worked for the Mann family, and married his boss’s daughter. In the 1860 census of Millington, Kent Co., MD, before he got married for the first time and when he was 17 and Georgianna was 14, William took on the trade as miller from Georgianna’s father.

William m2. Georgeanna Mann in 1865/66 on the Eastern shore of MD, shortly after William’s first wife Mary Ann Husted had died on 10 Jan 1864. Georgianna was born on 31 Jul 1844 in Kent Co., MD, and d. 18 Aug 1904 in Baltimore and is buried at the Spring Hill Cemetery in Easton, Talbot Co., MD. Georgeanna Mann was daughter of Joseph and Hannah Mann who lived in Andersontown, Caroline County, MD, close to Denton and close to the Delaware line. She was of German descent as per the marriage certificate of her daughter, Ella V. Elben. William is also listed as of German descent on the same marriage certificate. Georgianna lived with her parents and 2 younger brothers in the 1850 census of Kent County, MD; all of them were born in Maryland: Joseph Mann 44, Hannah Mann 30, Georgeanna Mann 6, William Mann 4, Samuel Mann 2.

William was in Kent Co., MD, as a miller’s apprentice; later married the miller’s daughter Georgeanna Mann as his second marriage who was born in Pennsylvania. He later owned and operated Elben’s Mill with his sons, then he moved to Baltimore and worked for the post office. He and Georgeanna both died in Baltimore, MD. (Georgeanna’s obituary spells her name Elbon). She is listed in the 1850 census with her parents and siblings in District 3, Kent, MD, where her father was a miller: Joseph Mann 44, Hannah Mann 30, Georgeanna Mann 6, William Mann 4, and Samuel Mann 2. It is assumed that Hannah Mann had died, as in the 1860 census of Millington, Kent, MD, Joseph is 53 and living with Mary E. Mann, 42, and children Georgeana Mann 14, William T. Mann 13, Samuel Mann 11, Margaret Mann 9, and lodgers Mary Meeks 12, Rebecca Mauer 7, William Elbin 17, and Editha Brown 35. William Elbin is listed as an apprentice, born in New Jersey.

They lived in the 1880 census in Chapel, Talbot Co., MD, and he states that both his parents were born in Maryland. William and Georgianna were living with son W. S. Elbin, age 19, b. 1861 in Maryland, and son C. B. Elbin, age 11, b. 1869 in PA, and daughter Ella J. Elbin, age 10, b. 1870 in Maryland. The 1900 census shows William T. Elben, b. Sep 1842 in NJ, married to Georgianna Elben in 1868, which indicates that Georgianna was the mother of C. B. and Ella J. Elbin, but not of W. S. Elbin who was born much earlier. Georgeanna Elben was b. 31 Jul 1844 and d. 18 Aug 1904, and is buried at the Spring Hill Cemetery in Easton, Talbot Co., MD.

Boyd’s Business Directory from 1875 in Allegany Co., MD: William Elbin, Millington, Kent and Queen Anne’s Counties, MD, for Flour, Feed, and Grain.

From Saturday, March 2, 1878, Easton Gazette

Military

William fought in the U.S. Civil War on the side of the Union in the 69^th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry, as a Private, and was promoted to a Corporal.

He was a Union soldier, fought in the Civil War serving in Company I, 69th Pa. Vet. Vols., Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment on 19 Aug 1861, promoted to Full Corporal on 15 Apr 1864, mustered out on 17 May 1865, as per “History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-1865” by Jack Lundquist. He was also in the 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 2nd Corps. He was captured by the south and held as a POW.

Ex-POW Certificate in possession of Darlene Cannon

National Association Union Ex-Prisoners of war

TO ALL WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME, GREETING:

Know ye, that by the authority of the Constitution of said Association, we have enrolled the name of Wm. T. Elben of Longwoods, Talbot County, State of Maryland late______ of the Co. I 69th Regt. Penna. Vols.

As a member of the National Association Union Ex-Prisoners of War, who is entitled to all the privileges and benefits of this Association.

In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hands and affixed the official seal at the city of Washington, D.C. this 14th day of August 1888.

W. H. Powell, President (signature)
L. P. Williams, secretary (signature)

Military name card in possession of Margie Alexander- reads as follows:

William T. Elben
Coats Lodge, No. 102, A. F. & A. M.
Talbot Chapter R.A.M.
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite 32*
Guardian Council, No. 110, R. A.
Philadelphia Brigade, Survivor's Association
Grand Army Club of America
Hicks Post, No. 24, G. A. R.
Co. I, 69th Pa. Vet. Vols., 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 2nd corps.

The following data was found on a Pine family website. In 1902 it was in the possession of Elizabeth T. Roberts Emmorton, Maryland; the only one living of Joshua S. and Mary H. Pine's children.

Transcript of a letter written by William T. Elben to W. B. Pine concerning Mr. Pine's son, Benjamin who served in the Civil War with W. T. Elben. Mr. Pine applied for and was denied the duties owed for his son's service. The reason given to him was that his son had met his death after he deserted. W.T. Elben was with Benny Pine when he was killed in battle, making allegations of his desertion erroneous.

"Mr. W. B. Pine

Dear Sir:

Your letter received in due time, and I would have answered sooner but have been sick and confined to my bed. Just got up and hasten to answer your letter. I was a member of Co.I, 68th Reg. Pa. V., Capt. Joseph Garrett. Benny Pine and myself were tentmates and had been for a year or more before Benny's death, and were very much attached to one another. Capt. Garrett and I were talking about Ben's death sometime ago and he and I do not just agree in regards to date of his death. Joe said he was killed at Cold Harbor, June 1864. Now my recollection is this, - I may be wrong and Joe right, for he had a better chance of keeping things straight than I had, as I will explain later on. My recollection is that on the 16th or 14th of June, 1864, while making a charge on the rebel works, and just before we reached the works, there was a shell exploded right in front of our company and some of the company fell, but I did not know who. But after we repulsed we commenced to look around and see who was missing and we missed Ben. So I went back and found Ben with his head nearly cut off his body by a piece of shell. Capt. Joe Garrett and myself made preparations to bury the body, and we did bury it, and before we buried him we took his watch and other little things which Joe kept and Joe gave me the watch.

On the 22nd of June, I was taken prisoner, only a few days after Ben's death, and of course had no time to write. I was for nine months in that hell called Andersonville, and Belle Isle and Libby Prisons. During my confinement there, I lost my mind and that accounts for my memory being not as good as Joe Garrett's. While in prison, I was robbed of the watch and everything else. The next day after I was released in Wilmington, NC, I was taken down with fever, and when I came to I found myself in the Naval Hospital at Annapolis, MD. This was in June 1865; war was over and Benny had been dead a year and over.

When I got well, I drifted down here in Maryland. Some time after I got well, I made some inquiries about Ben, and to the best of my recollection, some of my comrades told me that his people had gone down to Petersburg and got his body and brought it home through the directions of Capt. Garrett. I do not know who told me so, but I never gave it any more thought, supposed his body was resting in his native soil. As for me writing, I was so fixed, could not write, but I think it is the strangest thing that Capt. Garrett did not do so, it was his place to do so, and the strangest thing of all is how Ben could have been on the rolls as a deserter, I cannot understand it. I thought Capt. Garrett had straightened things when he got home. I will say right here that Benjamin Pine was not a deserter but was killed in battle in June 1864, either at Petersburg or Cold Harbor, VA, and that I William T. Elben, with the aid of Capt. Joseph Garrett and others, buried his body.

If there is any other information I can give you, would be glad to do so.

Yours respectfully,

William T. Elben
Easton, Talbot Co., MD"

Comments: Andersonville is a National Historic Site in Georgia. The Camp Sumter military prison at Andersonville was one of the largest Confederate military prisons during the Civil War. During the 14 months the prison existed, more than 45,000 Union soldiers were confined here. Of these, almost 13,000 died here. William T. Elben was among the 32,000 who managed to live under heavy torture. Belle Isle served as a prison for Union soldiers during the American Civil War and is located on the James River in the city of Richmond, Virginia. It was home to about 30,000 POWs and as many as 1,000 died. Libby Prison was a Confederate prison at Richmond, Virginia, during the American Civil War. It gained an infamous reputation for the overcrowded and harsh conditions under which officer prisoners from the Union Army were kept.

1888 Aug 14 -- National Association Union Ex-Prisoners of war

TO ALL WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME, GREETING:

Know ye, that by the authority of the Constitution of said Association,we have enrolled the name of

Wm. T. Elben of woods, Talbot County, State of Maryland late______ of the Co. I

69th Regt. Penna. Vols.

As a member of the National Association Union Ex-Prisoners of War, who is entitled to all the privileges and benefits of this Association.

In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hands and affixed the official seal at the city of Washington, D.C. this 14th day of August 1888.

W. H. Powell, President (signature)

L. P. Williams, secretary (signature)

Military name card in possession of Margie Alexander- reads as follows:

William T. Elben

Coats Lodge, No. 102, A. F.& A. M.

Talbot Chapter R.A.M.

Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite 32*

Guardian Council, No. 110, R. A.

Philadelphia Brigade, Survivor's Association

Grand Army Club of America

Hicks Post, No. 24, G. A. R.

Co. I, 69th Pa. Vet. Vols., 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 2nd corps.

Census

1850 census – William lived with his parents in Camden, Middle Ward, Camden Co., NJ, just north of Salem, NJ
The name was misspelled as Elberry, but looking at it closely it looks like Elbern
William Elberry, 34, b. 1816 in MD, shoemaker, Clement’s father
Mary Elberry, 34, b. 1816 in NJ, wife
Clement B. Elberry, 11, b. 1839 in NJ, age 11
William Elberry, 6, b. 1844 in NJ, William S. Elben’s father; specifically born 12 Sep 1842 NJ
Anna Elberry, 5, b. 1845 in NJ

Georgeanna Mann was 6 and lived with her parents and siblings in District 3, Kent, MD, where her father was a miller: Joseph Mann 44, Hannah Mann 30, Georgeanna Mann 6, William Mann 4, and Samuel Mann 2. Her mother Hannah died before the 1860 census.

1860 Millington, Kent Co. MD census – lived with her parents
Joseph Mann, 53 miller (father of Georgianna), b. 1807, head of household
Mary E. Mann, 42, b. 1818 in MD
Georgianna Mann 14, b. 1846 in MD
William T. Mann 13, b. 1847 in MD
Samuel Mann 11, b. 1849 in MD
Margaret Mann 9, b. 1851 in MD
Mary Meeks 12, b. 1848 in MD
Rebecca Mauer 7, b. 1853 in MD
William Elbin 17 Apprentice born NJ, b. 1842
Editha Brown 35, b. 1825 in Delaware, black servant, cannot read or write

1870 census of Galena, Kent Co., First Election District, Maryland
William Elbin, 27, miller, born in 1842 in New Jersey
Georgianie Elbin, 25, born 1844 in Maryland
William T. Elbin, 8, born 1862 in Maryland
Clement B. Elbin, 3, born 1867 in Maryland
Anna M. Elbin, 1, born 1869 in Maryland
Ella Elbin, just born in July 1970 in Maryland
Samuel Mann, 21, blacksmith
Gabella Saddler, 14, cook, black, cannot read nor write

1880 Census Chapel District, Talbot Co. MD
Wm. T. Elbin, 37, b. 1842 in New Jersey, Miller, states that both his parents were born in Maryland.
G. Elbin, 35, wife, born MD
W. S. Elbin, 19, son, born 1861 in MD
C. B. Elbin, 11,. son, b. 1869 in PA
Ella J., 10, daughter, b. 1870 in MD.

1900 Baltimore Co., MD, 4th precinct, Baltimore City
1712 Northwest Street
William T. Elben 57, b. Sept 1842; married 32 years, b. NJ; parents b. NJ
Georgianna 55, b. July 1844, had 4 children; only 2 are living
Benjamin Harrison Elben, grandson, 8, b. Sept 1891. He d. in 1955 and was buried at the Denton Cemetery in Denton, Caroline Co., MD.

1910 Census, Baltimore, MD
Georgianna had died in 1904 and William was living in a Boarding House where he died in 1914, 725 W. Fayette Street. William F. Elben, a lodger, single, age 67, born in 1843 in New Jersey, stating that his father was born in Maryland and his mother in New Jersey. These birth places and dates match up to all others. He was a foreman in a factory. Also a lodger in this household is Anna Moon, age 18, born in 1892 in Maryland, and both her parents were born in Austria in the Bohemian area which is now Czechoslovakia (or Slovakia). Her surname “Moon” appears quite often in the DNA results. His first wife may have had the surname Moon.

1910 census of Baltimore, MD
William F. Elben, a lodger, single, age 67, born in 1843 in New Jersey, stating that his father was born in Maryland and his mother in New Jersey. He was a foreman in a factory. Also a lodger in this household is Anna Moon, age 18, born in 1892 in Maryland, and both her parents were born in Austria. Her surname “Moon” appears quite often in the DNA results. This is William Turpin Elben.

Elben’s Mill

Layton’s Mill House, Tuckahoe Road, Caroline County, MD. – may be mixed up with the mill in Talbot Co., MD. Need more research.

William owned and operated a Mill in Talbot Co., and ran a "still on the hill" until the revenuers blew it up. The mill was known as Knott’s or Elben’s mill, and was standing in 1804 as per a plat filed in the Clerk’s Office in Denton. At that time it was known as Morgan’s mill and was included in a tract of 1500 acres of land belonging to Henry Nichols and extended much of the way towards Hillsboro. The floods of 1919 left roads in a bad way at Faulkner’s bridge near Federalsburg. The Tuckahoe Neck Pipe bridge was carried away, and at the Sparklin or Elben Mill, the road was impassable on account of a big cut.

"Cordova As We Remember" page 48, Chapel District Business References. William T. Elben- Proprietor of Eureka Flouring Mills- all the best grades of family flour manufactured and kept on hand for sale at all times. Also custom work done. Mill and Residence near Longwood. See William T. Elben’s land just south of Longwood on the map below. See full-sized map of Chapel District 4 in Talbot County, Maryland. Also see full-sized map of Easton, Talbot County, Maryland, showing William T. Elben’s land (2 places), where you also see the name J. A. Ridgaway, the Quaker family who married into the Elben family.

1874 Sep 19, Easton Gazette

On Tuesday last, during the heavy rain, the gates at the old saw mill, at Pott's Mill, were washed out. This is to be regretted, as Mr. Elbin, the present occupant of the Mill property, is a young man and only a few weeks ago purchased the property.

1875 Feb 27, Easton Gazette

1875 May 29, Denton Journal

1875 May 29, Easton Gazette

The Burning of Pott's Mill

We hereby announced the burning of this mill last week, since then we have heard more of the particulars. On Friday afternoon the mill was ascertained to be on fire, caused by a spark from the smoke stack falling on the roof. The house was brick but the roof and the other wood work were very dry, consequently in a few minutes the flames had progressed so far as to be beyond control. Mr. Elben was absent when the fire first broke out, but arrived in a few minutes afterwards and succeeded in saving a good portion of the flour he had packed in barrels. The walls of the building were in a bad condition, which deterred those who would otherwise have rendered valuable assistance, but Mr. Elben allowed no danger to daunt him and worked within the walls until his hat took fire on his head. 300 bushels of corn, 150 bushels of wheat and the feed stuff he had on hand were entirely consumed. As soon as the burning roof fell in only a short time elapsed until everything that would burn, from the roof to the ground, was consumed. The property was owned by Messrs. WT Elben & Co, who expended a considerable amount of money upon it a short time ago. The property was worth $6000 and they had an insurance in the Royal Canadian Company for $1500 and in the Bangor Company of Maine for $1500 - making their loss about $3000. Mr. Wm T Elben conducted the mill. He is an industrious and energetic man and is worthy of the sympathy of the public. His entire means were invested in the mill and it is to be hoped that he will be enabled to start afresh, and receive double the patronage he has heretofore received.

1875 Dec 18, Easton Gazette

The following 1877 map of Talbot Co., MD, shows William’s land in Talbot Co., MD. The river running through his land is the Mullet or Wooden Hawks Branch of the Kings Creek. His land was NW of the town of Easton.

1878 Jan 5 – Easton Gazette

Easton Gazette, 5 January 1878

Destruction of Mill Property

Sunday morning last at an early hour, the steam grist mill of Messrs. Elbin & Corp., well known as Pott's Mill, was discovered to be on fire, and very soon everything that would burn was destroyed. The proprietors had about $700 worth of stuff in the mill at the time, besides a lot of corn and wheat stored there by individuals, which was consumed and the machinery so much damaged by the heat and falling of timbers, that it is useless except for old iron. The firm had an insurance of $3700 and they estimate their loss at between seven and eight thousand. This is the second time this mill has been burned in less than two years, and Mr. Elben who is am industrious and progressive young man, has the sympathy of the whole community. It is supposed that the fire was caused from the engine or that during Saturday night some one broke into the mill for plunder and carelessly threw down a match or left a lighted candle. Previous to the fire, the mill was doing as heavy a business as one of its capacity could possibly do, which we think should be a great stimulous to immediate action in rebuilding, as by doing so we are sure the public will sustain them in their efforts.

1878 Mar 2 – Easton Gazette

Elben's Mill - Mr WT Elben has made good time in re-building his mill that was burned a short time ago. The house has been rebuilt and the machinery is nearly completed. He expects to have his mill in working order next week. Mr. Elben is a stirring, energetic man and deserved the public's patronage.

Death

William T. Elben d. 29 May 1914 and is buried at the Spring Hill Cemetery in Easton, Talbot Co., MD, with his wife Georgeanna.

"Cordova As We Remember" page 48, Chapel District Business References
William T. Elben- Proprietor of Eureka Flouring Mills- all the best grades of family flour manufactured and kept on hand for sale at all times. Also custom work done. Mill and Residence near Longwood.

Obituary-newspaper Clipping (name of paper unknown) From collection of H. Ralph Wright

WM. T. ELBEN DEAD
His lifeless body found in bed at his Baltimore boarding house.

William T. Elben, for many years proprietor of "Elben's Mill" near Longwoods and later in the Post Office department at Baltimore, was found dead in his bed at 725 W. Fayette Street, that city, on Sunday last. Mr. Elben was aged 73 and was alone. Death was pronounced to be the result of heart failure.

Mr . Elben was born in Talbot County and went to Baltimore about 25 years ago. At that time he entered the employ of the Post Office Department and after serving there for a number of years, he was promoted to the grade of foreman. In capacity he served for a long time.

Mr. wife died a few years ago. He leaves a son, William S. Elben of Tuckahoe Neck, Caroline Co., MD, and one daughter (Ella V.).

He was a valuable citizen, an active Mason and an old veteran of `62. His remains were brought to Easton yesterday by Col. J. C. Mullikin and Mr. William S. Elben who went after them. The body rested in the Cathedral last night, from which the funeral will be held today at 10 o'clock. The services at the grave will be in charge of Hicks Post, G.A.R. of which body he was a member and the pall bearers will be those of his comrades; Coat's Masonic Lodge will also be represented for Mr. Elben was a long cherished member of that order.

Spence & Mullikin have charge of the remains and will conduct the funeral.

Note from DJC. Obituary states he was born in Talbot Co., MD. Family Bible notes state he was born in New Jersey, as do the notes on the 1880 Talbot County, MD census.

More About William Turpin Elben:
Census: 1870, Listed as William Elbin 27 yrs old Kent County

Notes for Georgeanna Mann:
Obituary;
ELBON- on August 18, 1904 at her residence, 1712 Northwest Street (Balt.) GEORGEANNA, aged 60 years, beloved wife of William T. Elbon. Funeral services Sunday at Easton, MD

Death Certificate 71693 City of Baltimore
Georgianna Elbin
Address 1712 North west St.
Female; White; DOD-August 18, 1904 2:40 PM
DOB-July 31, 1844, 60 years, 18 days
Married
Place of Birth- Kent Co., DE
Father - Joseph Mann
Father's place of birth- Delaware
Mothers Maiden Name -Mary Mann
Birthplace of Mother- Unknown
Occupation of deceased-housewife
Attended by Dr. from Aug. 16, 1904 to Aug. 18, 1904
Cause of Death - Chronic Bright's Disease; duration - 1 year
Informant- Ella V. Terrell, 212 Parish St., Wilmington, DE.
Burial Easton, MD Aug. 20, 1904

Elben Family Bible says that Georgianna Mann was the daughter of Joseph and Susan Mann.

6.7 Anna Louisa Elben, b. 7 Jun 1845 in NJ, m. Thomas Paley Stuard ca. 1871 in Philadelphia, PA. He was b. 14 May 1843 in Philadelphia, PA, d. 1 Dec 1905 and is buried at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood, Los Angeles Co., CA, with Anna who d. 14 Jun 1917. They and her widowed mother, Mary Ann Turpin Elben, were living in Philadelphia in the 1880 census.

1860 census of Philadelphia Ward 14, Division 2, Philadelphia Co., PA, she was 15 and living with her brother Clement and her parents, also with Joseph J. Barris, Anna M. Barris, and Sarah Davenport.

William Elben 42 born 1818 MD, Shoe Dealer, head of household
Mary Elben 40, b. 1819 in NJ
Clement Elben 21, b. 1839 in NJ
Anna Elben 15, b. 1845 in NJ, m. Thomas Stuard, b. 1843
Joseph J. Barris 23, b. 1837 in PA, Book Gilder
Anna M. Barris 22, b. 1838 in PA (she probably was Anna May Elben who d. 1872)
Sarah Davenport 23, b. 1837 in NJ, Saleswoman

1861 Aug 18 – William Elben enlisted as a Private in the Civil War in Company I, Pennsylvania 69^th Infantry Regiment; he was promoted to Full Corporal on 15 Apr 1864, and he mustered out on 17 May 1865.

1870 census of Philadelphia, PA
Thomas P. Stuard, b. 14 May 1843, living in Philadelphia, d. 1 Dec 1905 in Hollywood, Los Angeles Co., CA

1880 census of Philadelphia, PA
Thomas Stuard, 37, dry-goods clerk, b. PA, Father b. PA, Mother b. IRE
Anna Stuard, 35, wife, keeps house, b. NJ, Father b. MD, mother b. NJ (dau. Anna Elben, b. 1845)
Milton Stuard, 7, son, b. 1873 in PA
Mary L. Elben, Mother-in-law, widow, 63, b. 1817 in NJ, father b. NJ, mother b. NJ
Oscar Twitchell, 26 in PA, boarder, bottle supplier, father born in Maine, mother in NJ

1900 census of Los Angeles Ward 5, Los Angeles, CA
Thomas P. Stuard, age 57
Anna L. Stuard, age 64, b. Jun 1845 in NJ

1909, 1910, and 1911 City Directory living at 1629 Arlington, Los Angeles, CA.

1913 City Directory living at 1448 W. 28^th St., Los Angeles, CA.

Researching more on this line to perhaps find more information about the Elben family, Milton Quirk Stuard was b. 12 Sep 1872 in Philadelphia, PA, and died 28 Mar 1941 in Los Angeles and was buried at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. He married Florence. They had son Thomas Kenneth Stuard born 8 Aug 1905 in Los Angeles and died in 8 Dec 2002 in Manhattan Beach, CA. He married Carol Roane Libs and had son Donald Thomas Stuard who was born 11 Apr 1927 in Los Angeles and died 22 Feb 2001 in Hermosa Beach, a year before his father died. He had married Ila Evelyn Kell who was born 1930 and died in 14 Dec 1983. They had a son who was born ca. 1955. None of this information contains any leads back to the Elben family.

Children of John R. Elbin and Martha I. or J. Beck, 5.6 – Queen Anne Line

Queen Anne’s County is only across the bridge over the Chester River from Chestertown, Kent Co., MD. In the 1870 census of District 1, Queen Anne’s County, MD, at the Crumpton Post Office, is John R. Elbin, b. 1801, age 69, miller and farmer, with his wife Martha I., 57, b. 1813, and their children Mary F., 23, b. 1847; William, 21, b. 1849; Benener, 19 (female), b. 1851, and Temperance, 10 (female), b. 1860 – all born in Maryland.

6.8 Mary F. Elbin, b. 1846 in Queen Anne’s County, MD, m. James E. Biscoe, and she d. before 2 Mar 1887.

Chronology

1845 Apr -- James E. Biscoe, b. Apr 1845, was living with his mother Mary Biscoe, 60 near the Crumpton Post Office. The 1850 census of District 1, Queen Anne’s, MD, shows James E. Biscoe is age 6, living with his parents both 38, William and Mary Biscoe.

1846 – Mary was born in Queen Anne’s County, MD.

1850 census -- District 1, Queen Anne’s Co., MD, Mary was living with her parents.

1860 census – Mary was living with parents in District 1, Queen Anne’s Co., MD, name spelled “Elbern”.

1861-1865 – James participated in the Civil War as a Private with the 8^th Regiment Maryland Infantry on the Union side and collected a pension on 1 Jul 1878.

1870 census – Mary was living in District 1, Queen Anne’s Co., MD, age 23. The name was spelled “Elbin”. She was living with her parents and 3 siblings. James E. Biscoe was living in MD, age 25, with his mother Mary Biscoe age 60, and his sister Eliza C. Biscoe age 20, and the Newton and Anderson families.

1875 – approximate year Mary m. James E. Biscoe.

1876 Jul 8 – James and Mary had son Wilson Dudley Biscoe, who died in Apr 1945 at age 67. Article below is from the Denton Journal, 27 Apr 1945, Friday.

Wilson registered for WWI Draft at age 42 on 12 Sep 1918 when he was a machinist living at 613 E. 11^th St., Wilmington, DE.

When Wilson was 64 on 25 Apr 1942, he registered for the WWII Draft stating he was born in Queen Anne County, MD, and now lived 1 mile west of Ganey’s Point in Preston, Caroline County, MD. He was 5’ 6”, 155 lbs, gray eyes, blond hair, and ruddy complexion.

1877 Mar 10 -- The following newspaper article is from the Denton Journal on 10 Mar 1877 covering a story about James E. Biscoe in Millington, Queen Anne’s Co., MD.

1887 Mar 2 – In the Orphan’s Court for or before the Register of Wills for Queen Anne’s County, MD, in the estate of Mary F. Biscoe. 11 pages. Her husband, James E. Biscoe, is listed as administrator of Mary F. Biscoe, late of Queen Anne’s County, deceased. Debts were collected. Final payments were not made until 12 Jan 1892.

1900 census shows James age 55, widowed, a boarder living with the Warner family in Kenton, Kent, Delaware.

6.9* William Elbin, b. Dec 1849 in Queen Anne’s County, MD, m. Susan Hart on 21 Dec 1870. She was b. 1853 in MD. He died 17 Apr 1888 in Queen Anne’s County, MD.

William was a miller who m. Susan Hart on 21 Dec 1870 in Sudlersville, Queen Anne's Co., MD; his name was spelled William “Elborn”. Also in the 1870 census, Susan Hart was 17, born in 1853 in MD, lived in District 1, Sudlersville, Queen Anne’s, MD, with the Biscoe family (her older sister was married to a Biscoe) and with her parents who were John Hart 55 and Barbara Hart 47. John Hart was a farmer, born in Bavaria, Germany.

In this same database on rootsweb is a marriage of Ellen Elbin, age 50, widow, marrying James Green, age 60, widower, in Queen Anne’s Co., MD, on 27 Jan 1885, both Black. Ellen was born in 1835.

Chronology

1849 Dec – William Elbin was born in Queen Anne’s County, MD.

1850 census -- District 1, Queen Anne’s Co., MD, William was a newborn living with his parents.

1852 – Susan A. Porter was born.

1860 census -- William was living with his parents in District 1, Queen Anne’s Co., MD, name spelled “Elbern”. Susan Hart was age 7, living in District 2, Cecil County, MD, with her parents John Hart 44, Barbury Hart 38, and siblings Catharine Hart 14, Mary Hart 9, Sophia Hart 6, and Savilla Hart 2.

1870 census – William lived with his parents in District 1, Queen Anne’s Co., MD, age 21, a farmhand. In this census, the name was spelled “Elbin”. Susan Hart was age 17 in the 1870 census, born in 1853 in MD, living in District 1, Queen Anne’s County, MD, near Crumpton, with Her parents, John Hart 55 and Barbara Hart 47, and her siblings Sophia Hart 16, Szbilia Hart 12, and Charles Hart 8. Also with the Briscoe, Mcnawer, Smith, and Higman families.

1870 Dec 21 – William Elborn m. Susan Hart in Sudlersville, Queen Anne’s County, MD.

1871 – Son Oscar Lee Elbin was born in Crumpton, Queen Anne’s County, MD.

1872 Sep 8 – William’s father John filed his first of two wills and named his son William C. Elbin as administrator.

1872 Sep 8 – Will of John Elbin [from Joan Elburn Farley]. The first page is to the judges of the court withdrawing the application for what looks like “counter security” in the matter of William C. Elbin administrator of Jno Elbin. There is a bond to administer the estate signed by William C. Elbin et al. Then there is a letter from Mrs. Martha J. Elbin, Mary F. Biscoe, “Benaner” Cacy, JE Biscoe husband of Mary F. Elbin Biscoe who had died, Tempie Robbins and William C. Robbins renouncing their right to administer the estate of John Elbin and recommending Thomas Keating. Then there is a letter from Martha J. Elbin renouncing her right and recommending son William C. Elbin.

1873 Feb 17 – son Harry Scott Elbin was born in Dixon, Queen Anne County, MD.

1874-1879 – Between these dates, the marriage between William C. Elben and Susie Hart dissolved. Their 2 sons lived with Susie Hart’s parents. Susie moved to Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, where she married William Porter on 7 Nov 1880 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. When William C. Elbin died on 17 Apr 1888, she returned to obtain support for her children, whom she states were infants, but they were 15 and 17 years of age, unless they had another child later on. Somewhere along this time, William C. Elben lived with Cora – no marriage certificate can be found. Could she have been Cora Mercer who was still living in 1900 and seemed to spend a lot of time with Mr. Ova L. Elbon of Denton, MD.

1874 Jul 3 – John filed the second of two wills as his son William did not disclose all the just debts in the first will and the sisters tried to have him declared a lunatic by the court, and it finally got resolved in the second probate; William was not found to be a lunatic. John’s will names his widow Martha J. Elbin, son William C., daughter Mary F. Biscoe and husband JE Biscoe, daughter Benina Cacy and husband SB Cacy, daughter Tempie Robbins and husband William C.

1874 Jul 3 – John filed his first of two wills and named his son William C. Elbin as administrator of John’s will. Probate record for John Elbin recorded 3 Jul 1874 in Queen Anne’s County, MD. Transcription by Joan Elburn Farley, Oct 2014. It names William C. Elbin as administrator. John Elbin m. Martha J. Beck and had children Mary F., Benina, William C., and Tempa. Distribution in will: Martha J. Elbin, widow; John B. Brown, committee for William C. Elbin, son of deceased, Mary F. Biscoe, formerly Mary F. Elbin; Benina Cacy formerly Benina Elbin; and Templie Robbins formerly Templie Elbin.

1874 Oct 27 – In the Orphan’s Court for Queen Anne’s County: Transcription by Joan Elburn Farley, Oct 2014, of pages 2 and 3: In the ____ petition that William C. Elbin, former administrator of John Elbin, deceased ____ and he is newly required to render a full and explicit account of his administration of the personal estate of said deceased on or before the 27^th day of November next. Forward a copy of said petition and this order be served on the said William C. Elbin in or before the 4^th day of Nov next. Signed RL Tilghman, etc.

The petition of Thomas J. Keating ____ of John Elbin deceased respectfully show that the records of this court do not disclose any account of administration rendered by William C. Elbin. The former administrator upon the personal estate of said deceased and your petition ____ that the said William C. Elbin may be required to reder to this court a full and explicit account of his administration of the personal estate of said deceased on or before some certain day to be fixed by the court.

As in duty bound from Thomas J. Keating ____ for petition.

1880 census -- William and Cora may not have been well in 1880, as in the 1880 census, son Harry S “Elbonn”, age 6, is living in that census with his brother “Osker Elbonn, age 9” and with the Harte family who were his grandparents, living in Dixon, Queen Anne, MD. Osker is also listed as a grandson, born in 1871, and as William and Susan married in 1870, he was also their son.

1880 Nov 7 -- Susie moved to Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, where she married William G. Porter at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. She is listed in the 1880 census of Philadelphia as Susie H. Porter, b. ca. 1848 in CT, age 32, married to William G. Porter, age 34, living with her mother-in-law Catharine Porter, age 65, widowed, head of household, and 4 of her daughters.

1888 Apr 17 -- William C. Elbin’s will was probated on 17 Apr 1888 in the Orphans’ Court for or before the Register of Wills for Queen Anne’s County, Maryland. The document is 23 pages states that he had lived until his death in Queen Anne’s County. Thomas J. Keating administered his will who also administered his brother John Elbin’s will on 22 Mar 1887, just a year prior.

One widow was Susie Porter, formerly Susie Elbin, widow of deceased, having infant children.

Susie received this check plus various others that can be seen online at http://www.familysearch.org/. No other wife or children are mentioned in his will.

1905 Oct 22 – Susan A. Porter died in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA. She was buried at the Northwood Cemetery in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Press; Wednesday, October 25, 1905, Page 11:

"PORTER – 22d inst., SUSAN A. PORTER, aged 53. Relatives and friends invited to services, Wednesday, 1 P. M., at residence of son, Oscar L. Elbin. Interment Northwood.”

Of the 12,071 internments listed at this cemetery, none show for Elbin or Elben. Her son, Oscar L. Elbin, died 8 Oct 1918 and is buried at Cathedral Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle County, DE.

6.10 Benena or Geveira Elburn, b. 1851 in MD, living with her parents in the 1860 census of District 1, Queen Anne’s Co., MD, name spelled “Elbern”. Lived with her parents in the 1870 census of District 1, Queen Anne’s Co., MD, age 19. In the 1870 census, the name was spelled “Elbin”. Benina m. Samuel B. Cacy/Casey. In the 1850 census of District 1, Queen Anne’s Co., MD, Benena was living with her parents. He died before the 1900 census.

1880 census -- Dixon’s, Queen Anne’s Co., MD, Benena had married Samuel B. Cacy, same age (both age 32 and born in 1848), and had 2 children named after her parents: Martha Cacy 8, and John Cacy 5. Benena states that her mother was born in MD and the place for the father’s birth was left blank.

1900 census – Baltimore, MD, “Beneaner” Casey (change in spelling from Cacy) was born Apr 1847, widowed, had married in 1871, and she states that her father was born in PA and her mother in MD. She was living with daughter Mary M. 20, son Samuel G. 19, and son Oliver R. Casey 14. Her children were:

Benena Casey, b. 1847, widowed, age 53
Martha Cacy b. 1872, Benena’s daughter in 1880 census
John Cacy, b. 1875, Benena’s daughter in 1880 census
Mary M. Cacy, b. 1880, age 20, Benena’s daughter
Samuel G. Casey, b. May 1881, age 19, Benena’s son
Oliver Rutledge Casey, b. 8 May 1886, age 14, Benena’s son, was in WWI and II Draft, lived rest of life in Baltimore, MD.

1910 census – Baltimore Ward 8, Baltimore (Independent City), MD, Samuel G. Casey is married to Anna Basey and his mother “Benneaer” Casey is living with them, age 55, b. 1855, widowed. She states her parents were both born in MD.

6.11 Tempa or Tempie or Temple (Temperance) E. Elburn, b. 1 Nov 1855 in Queen Anne’s Co., MD. She m. William C. Robbins just after the 1870 census as she appears in the 1880 census married with 2 children. Tempie d. 13 May 1923 and is buried at the Sudlersville Cemetery in Queen Anne’s County, MD. No other Robbins is buried at this cemetery. William C. Robbins’ both parents were born in New Jersey.

Chronology

1860 census of District 1, Queen Anne’s Co., MD, name spelled “Elbern” living with her parents.

1870 census of District 1, Queen Anne’s Co., MD, age 10. In the 1870 census, the name was spelled “Elbin”, living with her parents. Tempa m. William C. Robbins.

1880 census -- Dixon’s, Queen Anne’s Co., MD, it states that Martha I. “Elbonn” (appears more as Elborn in original) was born in 1820, age 60, and was widowed, age 60, and the mother of Tempie Robbins. Her daughter Temperance (age 25) and her husband William C. Robbins (age 30 and head of household) had two children, Edward Robbins 7 (b. 1873), and William Robbins 4 (b. 1876), and the 5 of them live together.

1900 census – Oldest son Edward Robbins, b. May 1873 in MD, was living with his wife Eliza (married in 1889) in Philadelphia, but it states that he was Black. However, in this census, he is also living with his brother William, single, born Jan 1875 in MD, and he is also Black. Both Edward and William state that both their parents were born in Maryland. Edward H. Robbins died in 1960 and is buried at the Greenwood Cemetery in Philadelphia, PA.

1900 census – Two more children of Tempie and William Robbins were born by this census: Grover Cleveland Robbins in 1891 and John Robbins in 1893.

1910 census -- Dixon’s, Queen Anne’s Co., MD, Tempie is widowed, age 54, living with her children Grover Cleveland Robbins 19 (born 19 Apr 1891, d. May 1965) and John Robbins 17. Both children state that their mother was born in Maryland and their father in New Jersey. Tempie states that her father was born in New York and her mother in Maryland. This is really an eye-opener that her father, John Elben, was born in New York. However, her sister Benena states her father was born in Pennsylvania. Most records state her father was born in Maryland.

1917 Jun 5 -- Grover Cleveland Robbins was born 19 Apr 1891 in Queen Anne’s, MD. I signed up for WWI Draft on 5 Jun 1917 in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland stating that he has an elderly mother to support, she being Tempie Robbins. He also signed up for WWII Draft on April 27, 1942, same birth date, 5’ 9”, 140 lbs, grey eyes, black hair, dark complexion. He was married to Sadie M. Robbins. He was living in Millington, Queen Anne, MD. He d. May 1965 in Maryland. His mother died in 1923 and in 1935 he lived for awhile in Wilmington, New Castle, DE. In the 1940 census of Queen Anne, MD, Grover is living with his wife Sadie M., and their 13 year old son Grover. Sadie M. was born in Delaware, but their son Grover was born in Maryland.

1920 census – Tempie Robbins was 63, born ca. 1857 in MD, living on Sudlesville To Sterner Corner on a farm, widowed, stating her father was born in New York and her mother in Maryland in Dixon, Queen Anne’s, MD on a farm, Widowed, stating that her father was born in New York and her mother in Maryland. She was living with her son Grover, age 28, b. ca. 1892 in MD, and he states that his mother was born in Maryland and his father in New Jersey.

1923 May 13 -- Tempie died and is buried at the Sudlersville Cemetery in Queen Anne’s County, MD. No other Robbins are buried at this cemetery. Also, no Elburns or variations of the name are buried here, and no Beck.

Seventh Generation