William Elben from Maryland to Ohio, 1776

Whose family migrated to Ohio, Illinois, Minnesota,
Iowa, Nebraska, Florida, Michigan,
Idaho, Washington, and California

All born with the surname Elben
4 have the surname Sturtevant through adoption
(5 sets of twins)

This page was updated by Mara French on 9/21/14. An asterisk (*) shows continuation of that line. Send any corrections or additions to this chart to marafrench@mindspring.com. Revisions: 2012, 2013, 2014.

Contents

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Early Elben Family in Maryland

Outline of Most Elben Families

Outline of William Elben

Bibliography

GENEALOGY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

From the outline below, click on the matching generation above to find your ancestor.

Outline of William Elben

1.1 William Elben’s grandfather.

2.1 William Elben’s father.

3.1 William Elben, b. ca. 1778 in Maryland, moved to Muskingum Co. OH in 1804, m1. 1804 Margaret Dush, m2. Sarah Matthews in 1831. William d. 1850 in Licking Co., OH.

William Elben’s First Marriage to Margaret Dush:

4.1 Reuben Elben, b. ca. 1806 OH, m1. Delila who d. 1846, m2. Mary Jones on 19 Oct 1847 in Putnam Co., OH who d. 1906. Mary was b. 1826 in OH, almost 20 years younger. Reuben d. 1865.

5.1 Sarah Jane Elben, b. 1846, died at 8 years old, buried at the Souslin Cemetery, Licking Co., OH. Her mothing may have died giving birth to this child.

5.2 Mary M. Elben, b. 1849 Pleasant, Putnam Co., OH.

5.3 Godfrey Elben, b. 1850 OH, m. Lottie. Lottie is in the 1930 census of Loveland, Larimer Co., CO, age 70, widowed, living with dau. Mable, age 52. In 1940 Lottie was in same place with daughter. She d. 1945.

6.1 Mable Elben, b. 1878 in Marengo, Iowa Co., IA, d. 1953 in Loveland.

6.2 Orval Glyde Elben, b. 1880 in Marengo.

6.3 William Elbin, b. 1884 in Iowa Co., IA, probably died young.

6.4 Ona Blanche Elben, b. 1892 in Marengo.

5.4 Delila Elben, b. 1853 in Pleasant, Putnam Co., OH.

5.5 Aaron Elben, b. 1855 in Pleasant, Putnam Co., OH.

5.6 Emma D. Elben, b. 1860 in Pleasant, Putnam Co., OH.

4.2 Mary Elben, b. Mar 1808 (twin) in Muskingum Co., OH, m. John Martin Souslin, d. 1890.

4.3 Abbie/Ebbie C. Elben, b. Mar 1808 (twin) in Muskingum Co., OH, m. William Sloan

4.4 William Elben Jr., b. 1811 in Muskingum Co., OH, m. Ruth Fowler, William d. 28 Sep 1873 in Utica, Licking Co., OH. Ruth d. 18 Feb 1852 in Utica, OH. Most of William’s children were still very young at her death. Because he didn’t remarry until 4 more years, his children were all taken in by other families. William m2. Mary Catherine Deal or Diehl on 28 May 1856 in Frederickstown, OH. William had 2 marriages and 16 children, born between 1834 and 1871 (37 years). Mary was b. 28 Feb 1838 in OH, about 20 years younger than William, and she d. 28 May 1916. William was a shoe dealer.

William Elben’s First Marriage to Ruth Fowler ca. 1833.

5.7 Mary Elben, b. 1834 OH, m. Jacob Sillix.

5.8 John Elben, b. 1837 OH, m. Eliza Mary Perkins.

6.5 William Ernest Elben, b. 1873, m. Margaret Harris.

7.1 Rufus Elben, b. 1898 in Salina, Sevier Co., UT, m. Lucille May Crow.

7.2 Ruth Elben, b. 1901 in Salina, Sevier Co., UT, m. Harold Massey.

7.3 Helen Elben, b. 1903 in Salina, Sevier Co., UT, m. Dean Bryan.

7.4 Laurel Elben, b. 1906 in Salina, Sevier Co., UT, m. Frank Edward Reed.

5.9 George Elben, b. ca. 1842 in OH, m. Sarah.

6.6 John Elben, b. 1864 in OH, m. Malinda.

6.7 William R. Elben, b. 1866 in OH, m. Tillie.

7.5 Harry Wilbert Elben, b. 1889 in Shelbyville, Shelby Co., IL, m. Gertie M. Bohske.

8.1 John W. Elben, b. 1925 in Mode, Shelby Co., IL.

9.1 Sharon A. Elben, b. 12 Apr 1948, m. Thomas L. Carneal.

9.2 Lyle Eugene Elben, b. 15 Oct 1951.

10.1 Sean William Elben, b. Feb 1977, adopted by the Bybee family.

7.6 Florence S. Elben, b. 1891 in Shelbyville, Shelby Co., IL.

7.7 Ross Edward Elben, b. 1893 in Shelbyville, Shelby Co., IL, m. Geneive.

8.2 Orbie E. Elben, b. 1914.

6.8 Henry Elben, b. 1870 in Audubon, Montgomery Co., IL, m. Mattie.

6.9 Daniel Elben, b. 1873 in Audubon, Montgomery Co., IL.

6.10 George W. Elben, b. 1878 in Audubon, Montgomery Co., IL, m. Nina M.

5.10 Levi Elben (twin), b. 25 Mar 1844 OH in Licking Co., OH, m. Catharine Carroll. He d. 3 Apr 1923 in Brown Township, Knox Co., OH, age 79, widowed, farmer, buried in Amity, Ohio, son of William Elbin and Ruth Fowler.

5.11 Rufus Elben (twin), b. 1844 OH, m1. Isabelle Shafer, m2. Dortha Matthews 27 Apr 1882.

6.11 Samuel Elben, b. 1865 in Licking Co., OH, mother Isabelle Shafer, m1. Sarah Nichols, m2. Bertha VanArtsdalen, d. 1948

7.8 Arthur Elben, b. 13 Mar 1902 in Weippi, Nez Perce Co., ID, m. Marvel W. Nelson.

8.3 Billy Gene Elben, b. 1933, m. Mary Jane Martin.

9.3 Kathleen Ann Elben, b. 3 Oct 1953, lives in Clarkston, WA, m1. Bradley, m2. Leinweber, m3. Barry S. Gustin

10.1 Jason Bradley Gustin, b. 27 Jan 1977.

9.4 Randall (Randy) Arthur Elben, b. 7 Apr 1955, lives in Clarkston, WA, m. Joan L. Adamson.

10.2 Eric Randall Elben, b. 26 Nov 1980 in Lewiston, ID.

10.3 Dustin Lee Elben, b. 27 May 1982 in Lewiston, ID.

10.4 Cody Allen Elben, b. 12 Nov 1984 in Lewiston, ID.

10.5 Stephanie Louise Elben, b. 13 Oct 1988 in Lewiston, ID.

9.5 Bradley (Brad) Gene Elben, b. 28 Nov 1957, lives in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, WA, m. Nicole L. Moynier.

9.6 Patricia (Pat) Louise Elben, b. 3 Feb 1959.

8.4 Jimmy Edgar Elben, b. 1935 in Lewiston, ID, m. Angeline Marie Raspone.

9.7 Juanita Marie Elben, b. 1958, m. William Larson.

9.8 Samuel Henry Elben, b. 5 Nov 1957.

9.9 Melvin Dean Elben, b. 15 Feb 1959, m. Tina Schmidt.

7.9 Lester Elben, b. Nov 1903 in Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Nez Perce Co., ID, m. Ruth Marie.

7.10 Viola Elben (twin), b. 24 Jan 1906 in Weippe, ID, m1. Ralph Wickersham, m2. Ingolf “Wally” Wallestad.

7.11 Leola E. Elben (twin), b. 24 Jan 1906 in Weippe, ID, m. Lloyd A. Boyer.

7.12 Charles Louis Elben, b. 23 Mar 1912 in Moscow, ID, m. Juanita “Nita” Finnell.

7.13 Alice Arlene Elben, b. 10 Feb 1914 in Tammany, Nez Perce Co., ID, m. Ray Santucci.

7.14 Ada Blanche Elben, b. 1 Mar 1917 in Tammany, Nez Perce Co., ID, m. Jack Emmerick.

7.15 Earl Marvin Elben, b. 24 Sep 1920 in Tammany, Nez Co., ID, m. Audra Lorain Gassaway.

8.5 Marvin Ray Elben, b. 1954, m. Suesetta Rae Dodd.

9.10 Raymond M. Elben, b. 3 May 1977 in Sacramento.

9.11 Rosie or Rosella Joyce Elben, b. 27 Jul 1980.

8.6 Ronald Barry Elben, b. 1957, m1. Kathleen Lewellen, m2. Sandra Denise Johnston.

7.16 Robert Eugene Elben, b. 21 Nov 1923 in Tammany, ID, m. Jessie Jamieson.

8.7 Gary Stephen Elben, b. 1952, m. Mara French in Sutter Creek, CA. (DNA test)

9.12 Eric Stephen Elben, b. 27 Jan 1972, lived in Pine Grove, Amador County, CA, d. 1993.

6.12 Stella R. Elben, b. 1884 in Shelby Co., IL, from 2^nd wife hereon, Dortha Matthews.

6.13 Judson William Elben, b. 1887 in Herrick, Christian Co., IL, m. Rose Jane Adams.

7.17 Ella B. Elben, b. 1916 in Missouri.

7.18 Mary D. Elben, b. 1918 in Illinois.

7.19 Oliver Uless Elben, b. 28 Dec 1920 in Illinois. (11 siblings to add)

8.8 Patrick Elben. (2 siblings to add)

7.20 Lewis E. Elben, b. 1923 in Illinois.

7.21 Goldie D. Elben, b. 4 Dec 1924 in Stonington, IL.

7.22 May I. Elben, b. 1927 in Illinois.

6.14 Viola Frances Elben, b. 1890, m. Arthur O. Black.

6.15 Gussie Mae Elben, b. 1893, m. Aldiff Alexander Sarver.

6.16 Uless Olliver Elben, b. 1895.

6.17 Lincoln Rufus Elben, b. 1898 in Herrick, IL, m. Phyllis Lou Dean.

6.18 Eva Lorine Elben, b. 1903 in Dry Point, Shelby Co., IL.

6.19 Grant Elben, b. 1906 in Dry Point.

5.12 Willis Elben, b. 10 Oct 1844 in Newark, OH, m1. Mary Gelsthorpe, m2. Sophia, d. 14 Sep 1934 in Smithfield, Jefferson Co., OH, age 89, widowed, buried at the Smithfield Cemetery, his wife Sophia was still alive.

6.20 George W. Elben (twin), b. 1872 in Martinsburg, Knox Co., OH.

6.21 Judson Rufus Elben Sr. (twin), b. 1872 in Martinsburg, Knox Co., OH, d. 1913 in Utica, Licking Co., OH.

7.24 Mina E. Elben, b. ca. 1893, m1. Steepleton, m2. Tilden H. Evans in 1909, m3. William M. Haynes in 1912.

7.25 Daisy Mae Elben, b. 1895, m. Rollie H. Spicer in 1912.

7.26 Lena B. Elben, b. ca. 1898, m. Robert H. Zschan in 1918.

7.27 Roxie E. Elben, b. 23 Jun 1902 in Morgan, Knox Co., OH, m. Alonzo B. Elkins

6.22 Alfred Elben, b. 1879 in OH, m. Dollie Richardson, d. 1912, both buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Newark, Licking Co., OH.

7.28 Charles H. Elben, b. 1903, m. Choral J., d. 1963.

6.23 John William Elbin, b. 1881 in Martinsburg, Knox Co., OH.

6.24 Otis Everett Elben, b. 1884, m. Elvie.

6.25 Edward Ray Elben, b. 1886 in Martinsburg, OH.

6.26 Ella Elben, b. 1889 in OH.

5.13 Amanda Elben, OH, b. 1845-1851.

5.14 Annabel Elben, OH, b. 1845-1851.

5.15 Caroline Elben, b. 1852 in OH. Her mother died on 18 Feb 1852, probably in Caroline’s childbirth, and Caroline lived with the Edward Booth family in the 1860 census in Washington, Holmes Co., OH. Caroline was still living with Edward and Sarah Booth in the 1870 census of Washington, Holmes Co., OH, spelling her name “Caroline Elvin”. Edward Booth was married to Sarah, b. 1802 in MD or PA, who could have been an Elben. Sarah Booth, 78, is widowed in the 1880 census of Lima, LaGrange Co., IN. Sarah may have been born Sarah Jane Metcalf in 1802, married Edward Booth in 1822, and died in 1884.

William Elben Second Marriage to Mary Catherine Deal on 28 May 1856

5.16 William Francis Elben, b. 1857, m. Elizabeth J. Anthony.

6.27 Hugh Caleb Elben, b. 1877 in Knox Co., OH, m1. Sarah Warren, m2. Bernice Thompson.

7.29 Frank Edward Elben, b. 2 Oct 1909 in Otsego, MI, m. Thelma.

5.17 Scott Elben, b. 1861, d. 1940, m. Mary H. or Lillie D. Ratcliff Brown on 11 Apr 1888.

6.28 Edward Ray Elben, b. 1881 in Utica, Licing Co., OH.

6.29 Jessie Bertha Elben, b. 1889, m. Harry C. Minnich.

6.30 Joseph Mathew Elben, b. 1890, m1. Louella Pearle Hardy, m2. Grace Wilson.

5.18 Floyd C. Elben, b. 5 Mar 1861, d. 11 Mar 1913, m1. unk., m2. Eva McLaughlin, b. 1863, d. 1899. He was a Lending Mason, living in Utica, Licking Co., OH in 1880. This was Eva’s second marriage, as her maiden name was Eva Beeney.

6.31 Arthur Dale Elben, b. 1882 in Utica, Licking Co., OH.

6.32 Rex L. Elben, b. 15 Aug 1895 in Utica, Licking Co., OH, divorced, lived at 30 Buttles Ave., Columbia, OH in 1918, d. 11 Nov 1939 in Reynoldsburg, Franklin Co., OH. Rex was a railroader. He m1. Marguerite Blanche Speaks. He m2. Eulalia B. Johnson on 27 Nov 1918, but Rex deserted the family by the time their son was born in 1922. Eulalia m. Frank C. Sturtevant on 17 Jun 1931, same age, and son Robert took the name Sturtevant. Eulalia was b. 7 Jul 1894, d. Feb 1994, last living in Bensalem, Bucks Co., PA. Rex and Eulalia appear in the 1920 census living together in Clinton, Knox Co., OH. In the 1930 census, Eulalia B. Elben is living with John H. and Grace M. Johnson, her parents and with her 9-year old son Robert G. Rex. M3. Lucille Doris Kidwell in 1922. He m4. Mary E. Herbert before he died.

7.30 June Sleeva Elben, b. 1918, m. Gatton.

7.31 Robert Granville Elben, adopted by step-father Sturtevant Sr., b. 11 Apr 1921 in OH.

8.9 Robert Granville Sturtevant Jr., b. 21 Dec 1944.

8.10 Peter Sturtevant (twin), m. Andrea.

8.11 Patrick John Sturtevant (twin), b. 1947 m. Judy.

6.33 Roy (Leroy) M. Elbon, b. 20 Mar 1897 in Utica, Licking Co., OH. In 1940 he lived at 403 E. Eighteenth Ave, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, an electrician, married to Sarah M. Elben, same age, with dau. Evelyn age 22. Evelyn d. 14 Aug 1976. Roy d. 11 Feb 1958 and is buried at the Barnes Cemetery in Licking Co., OH. Sarah was b. 15 Sep 1896, d. 14 Dec 1974, same cemetery, has gravestone. This is the same cemetery where members of the Dush and Miles families were buried who were related to the Elben family going back to the early 1800s.

7.32 Addie Elben, b. 1917, d. 1976.

6.34 Florence B. Elben, b. 1899 in Utica, Licking Co., OH.

5.19 Milford Elben, b. 1863, moved to Aurora, Hamilton Co., NE by 1920.

6.35 Charles Leonard Elben, b. 1893 in Tama Co., IA, m1. Lillie Bailey Pike, m2. Susie Hall.

5.20 Granville “Grant” Elben, b. 1867 in OH, d. 3 Jan 1934 in MN, m. Anna Elben in 1897, had daughter Margaret M. In the 1910 census, Grant states that his father was born in England and his mother in Ireland. In the 1920 census, he states that his father was born in England and his mother in Ohio.

6.36 Margaret M. Elben, b. 1898 in Freeborn Co., MN.

6.37 Ruth A. Elben, b. 9 Jun 1907 in MN, m. Francis J. Reinartz in MN.

5.21 Alice G. Elben, b. 1871, d. 1958, m. Lorin George Marple.

4.5 Sarah Jane Elben, b. 1810-1815 OH.

4.6 dau Elben, b. 1815-1819 OH.

4.7 dau Elben, b. 1815-1819 OH.

4.8 dau Elben, b. 1823 OH.

4.9 Caroline Elben, b. 1830 OH. Her mother may have died with this birth.

3.1 William Elben’s Second Marriage to Sarah Matthews.

4.10 Susan Elben, b. 1833 in OH, m. Thomas Hickey. Lived in Perry, Licking Co., OH in 1850. In the 1900 census Susan states that both parents were born in MD.

4.11 Andrew Elben, b. 1834 in OH. Lived in Perry, Licking Co., OH in 1850. Later in the year, Andrew moved to the Miles house at age 16.

4.12 Marinda Elben, b. 1836 in OH, m1. Samuel T. Coon, m2. Henry Proctor. Lived in Perry, Licking Co., OH in 1850. In the 1880 census she states her father was born in MD and her mother in PA. Her mother Sarah Mathews was living with them, age 90, b. 1790 in PA. Ancestry.com index has her listed as Mattrews, but zooming in on her name, it is definitely Mathews.

4.13 Jesse Elben, b. 1838 in OH. Lived in Perry, Licking Co., OH in 1850. He was only age 12 when his father died in 1850.