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Source for: Benjamin Elliott, 17 JAN 1825 - Index

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Source for: John S Elliott, 1794 - 12 JUN 1869 Index

Birth source:    S47
Page:   page 63

Text:   Benjamin Elliott, farmer, P. O. Cottage Grove. This gentleman is a native of Union County, Ind., where he was born January 17, 1825. His father, John S. Elliott, was born in South Carolina in 1794. When two years of age, his father died and the mother married Matthew McCurkin, and in 1806 they came to this county and entered land near the center of what is now Union Township. John S., then a boy, stopped with relatives in Adams County, Ohio, some three years, and then joined the family in this county. He began life by working by the month, and in the course of a few years had accumulated money enough to purchase a farm in Union Township. Here he was married to Miss Sarah Steel, and to them was born a family of three sons and three daughters. Mr. Elliott died June 12, 1869, and his wife June 6, 1864. They were members of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, and had the respect and confidence of all who knew them. Benjamin Elliott was brought up to hard work, receiving but a limited education. When eighteen years of age, he began working at the carpenter?s trade, and after about four years he went to Rush County, where, December 5, 1849, he was united in marriage with Miss Martha J. Glass, who was born in Fleming County, Ky., January 18, 1829. Four children were the fruits of this union – Nathaniel C., Derotha A., Olis McD. and Sarah E. Mr. Elliott remained in Rush County working at his trade until 1860, when he returned to his native county to take charge of the old homestead. Here he has since resided, and for most part has been engaged in farming and stock-raising. Mr. Elliott and family are members of the United Presbyterian Church. They are good conversationalists, well informed, pleasant and affable at all times, and highly respected by all good citizens..

Submitted by: Jeanie
Atlas of Union County Indiana.
J. H. Beers & Co. Chicago. 1884.
Page 63.

Death source:    S47
Page:   page 63

Text:   Benjamin Elliott, farmer, P. O. Cottage Grove. This gentleman is a native of Union County, Ind., where he was born January 17, 1825. His father, John S. Elliott, was born in South Carolina in 1794. When two years of age, his father died and the mother married Matthew McCurkin, and in 1806 they came to this county and entered land near the center of what is now Union Township. John S., then a boy, stopped with relatives in Adams County, Ohio, some three years, and then joined the family in this county. He began life by working by the month, and in the course of a few years had accumulated money enough to purchase a farm in Union Township. Here he was married to Miss Sarah Steel, and to them was born a family of three sons and three daughters. Mr. Elliott died June 12, 1869, and his wife June 6, 1864. They were members of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, and had the respect and confidence of all who knew them. Benjamin Elliott was brought up to hard work, receiving but a limited education. When eighteen years of age, he began working at the carpenter?s trade, and after about four years he went to Rush County, where, December 5, 1849, he was united in marriage with Miss Martha J. Glass, who was born in Fleming County, Ky., January 18, 1829. Four children were the fruits of this union – Nathaniel C., Derotha A., Olis McD. and Sarah E. Mr. Elliott remained in Rush County working at his trade until 1860, when he returned to his native county to take charge of the old homestead. Here he has since resided, and for most part has been engaged in farming and stock-raising. Mr. Elliott and family are members of the United Presbyterian Church. They are good conversationalists, well informed, pleasant and affable at all times, and highly respected by all good citizens..

Submitted by: Jeanie
Atlas of Union County Indiana.
J. H. Beers & Co. Chicago. 1884.
Page 63.