I am searching for information on Elijah and Rebecca Elijah.Elijah was born @1798-1801 in South Carolina. m/ Rebecca in 1850. I have seen her listed as Seanna or Leanna. They married in Newton Co. He is found in 1840 in Sumter Co. Al.,1850 in Newton Co. 1860 &70 in Paulding Jasper Co.Ms.Who was his first wife and who are his children? He is listed as "in the legislature" on the 1870 census. Where are they buried. Any clues will help.
Bobbye Davis
Rte 5 Bx 38
Greenwood, Ms. 38930