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William Samuel Elzea

JohnEllis630 — 2012-05-24 01:16:32Z

William Samuel Elzea (1848-1881) died at age 33 in or about Vandalia, Audrain County, Missouri. I'm trying to find out his cause of death.

ELZEA, Betty -obit- 1932-1958

jana2676 — 2010-03-19 23:39:33Z

I am not related to this person. I am just passing on the obit info.

Taken from:
Lassen Advocate
Wednesday, March 12, 1958
Susanville, CA

Mrs. Elzea Passes

Mrs. Betty Elzea of Tulelake, the wife of Wm. Elzea, formerly of Adin, died on Sacred Heart Hospital of Medford on Feb. 28, from brain tumor, at the age of 26. Funeral services were held in the Community Church of Adin on Monday, March 3, at 2 p.m. with Joe Steele officiating. Interment was in the Adin Cemetery under the direction of the Ryan Funeral Home.
Mrs. Elzea was born in Kansas on March 11, 1932. She leaves her husband and two small children.

Lyle Fern Elzea (b.abt 1886), married Everett Church, lived Indianapolis

margerice1 — 2007-06-22 01:27:58Z

I have an original 11” x 13” family photograph of Lyla Elzea Church and “the George Church Family”, which I’d like to get back to descendants or family members. Photo was taken in about 1915, in the yard, outside a home, and is identified as being taken in Ft. Wayne, IN.

In the photo are: “Parents, George and Annie; son Everett Franklin Church, and wife Lyla Fern Elzea Church, with daughter Frances Elzea Church”. Also “daughter Edith Church Clark, husband Fred Clark and daughters Verl, Berniece and Annie Jane”. Also “daughter Ruth and William Paul Church, unmarried”.

I found George and Annie in the 1900 census for Salt Creek (Jackson Co.) IN. George (Jan 1859 in NC) was a minister, age 41. Annie (Sep 1853 IN), age 36. Children Everett (Aug 1881), Edith (Oct 1884), Ruth (March 1893) and Paul (May 1897). In 1930, George (71) and Annie (67) were in Indianapolis and he was minister of the Nazarene Church. IN 1910, I found Ruth living with her sister Edith & Fred ClarkE in Indianapolis. In 1920, Everett, Leila and Frances lived in Indianapolis with his mother in law Priscilla Elzea. The Ft. Wayne connection comes from Fred & Edith Clark with their 3 girls who lived in Ft. Wayne in 1920.

Get back to me at margerice@prodigy.net if you are related to this Church family or Lyla Elzea Church.

Re: Thomas Elzea

2006-02-15 16:54:56Z

if you go to walgreens or ekerds and take the picture they should be able to put it on a cd and then when you put that in your computer you should be able to send it. that would be the best way throught the computer. i think i might have one of my birth mom mary elzea if i can find it i will send it.

Re: Thomas Elzea

2006-02-15 07:03:00Z

I would love to send you a picture of Thomas. I am not all that knowledgeable with computers. I will try to figure out a way to send you a picture, it may take some time. If you know how to do it I would appreciate all the help I can get. If not I can always send it to you through the Postal Service. If you would like to contact me without going through Ancestry. com my e-mail address is stan_elzea@hotmail.com
My home address is
Stan Elzea,
417 Higgins Lane,
Stevensville, Montana 59870

Re: Thomas Elzea

2006-02-14 23:39:25Z

i did alot of researce lastnight and it seems that there is a tride called the chichasaw indians that came from kentucky and are nonw here in oklahoma and alot of them were elzie and the brittish soldiers married alot of the women and had mixed babies, thats really all i got if that means anything. i would love to have a picture.

Re: Thomas Elzea

2006-02-14 08:53:07Z

Sorry, I do not know the meaning of the name Elzea. We have tried to find out but it still remains a mystery. We pronounce it (LZ). I wish I had more info for you but we seem to have hit a blank wall ourselves. I have a picture of him that was taken when he was 80 years old. If you are interested let me know.

Re: Thomas Elzea

2006-02-13 16:31:12Z

so do you know what elzea means? and do you say it elzie

Re: Thomas Elzea

2006-02-11 04:00:35Z

Alicia Elzea

My great great grandfather was Thomas Elzie Owens. He was born in England in 1786 and was a British soldier who was sent to the states to fight in the war of 1812. Some of his brothers had already immigrated to America, so not wanting to fight against them he deserted the British Army and joined the American Army. To avoid future problems (like being shot as a deserter) he dropped his last name (Owens), and changed his middle name (Elzie) to Elzea and used it for his last name. He married and had at least 3 sons and 1 daughter. His wife's name or identy is not known to us nor are any facts concerning his prior life in England. We have for his children a daughter Cynthia Elzea, and 3 sons, Sylvester, Filo and Hollis Elzea. Hollis was my great grandfather. We think there was another child but we don't have a name for him or her.
I hope this has been of some help. Let me know if I can be of further assistance

Re: Thomas Elzea

weberrys1 — 2006-02-10 06:05:15Z

i was wondering if you knew the meaning of the lastname elzea i cant find it anywhere and i was adopted when i was young and would like to know where i come from

Thomas Elzea

stanelzea — 2002-11-03 07:07:54Z

Born: 2 Sep 1786 in England.
Died: 4 Jul 1866 in Connecticut
Children: Cynthia, Sylvester, Filo, Hollis, and Elizabeth. Thomas was apparently married twice. His secong wife was Elizabeth Hasbrouck, the mother of Elizabeth Elzea. I am looking for Thomas's first wife who is the mother of my great grandfather, Hollis Elzea. I am also looking for information concerning Thomas Elzea before he came to the USA. He came from England in 1812. We have no information prior to that whatsoever, and world appreciate any help.

Sylvester Elzea

stanelzea — 2002-11-03 07:07:54Z

I am looking for any information on Sylvester Elzea, the son of Thomas Elzea and brother of Hollis, Filo, Cynthia, and Elizabeth. We have no information on him or his decendents at all and would apprciate all help that we could get. Thank you.

Re: Thomas Elzea

2002-03-03 20:31:49Z

Hello my name is Mary Elzea by marriage
My husband's gr grandmother was born Feb 1 late 1800's Northunderland Ontario her name is Jane Ann Pitcher Father's name William Henry Pitcher
Mother's name Theresa Maybee
Jane Ann Pitcher married William James Elzea
from york town ?????
Jane bacame pregnant at a very early teenage year
and married William and at some point moved to the Muskegan MIch area
They had a little boy name Roy but to cover up the pregnancy they supposedly came up with this story
the baby was left on their doorstep and the baby's last name was Spicer. but according to the pregnancy boarding house records in the area there was a young teenager name Jane Ann Pitcher there until the birth of her baby. any help with this would be greatly appreciated
Thanks Mary

Elzea and Pitcher

2002-03-03 20:24:17Z

Hello Stan My name is Mary Elzea by marriage
I am looking for any info I can get on my husband's gr grandmother name: Jane Ann Pitcher
Father's name William Henry Pitcher
Mother's name Teresa Maybee
Jane Ann Pitcher born Feb 1 late 1800's married
William James Elzea they moved to the Muskegan Mich area at some point and had one child that we know of Albert there was a weird story with these two they were in their early teens and Jane got pregnant and they supposedly told people the baby was left on the doorstep to cover up her pregnancy. so they told everyone the baby's real last name was Spicer. boarding house records for pregnant girls show a Jane Anne
Pitcher listed
Any info would be greatly appreciated Thanks Mary

Re: Sylvester Elzea

2002-03-03 20:09:15Z

Hello my name is Mary Elzea by marriage
My husband's grand parents or at least his grand mother was born in Northunderland Ontario Feb1 late 1800's
Her name was Jane Ann Pitcher her Father's name
William Henry Pitcher Mother's name Teresa Maybee
If you would have any info on these relatives I would greatly appreciate it.
Jane (Jenni) Pitcher married William James Elzea and at some point moved to the Muskegan Mich area that is where they are buried
Would like hearing from you Thanks Mary

Sylvester Elzea

2000-10-17 06:53:58Z

Greetings Stan and all our cousins out there :) I am a DIRECT descendant of Sylvester Elzea and Betsy Ann Hickok and a "Certifiable Genealogist" *lol* ... emphasis on the "Certifiable" *lol* I have extensive records about Sylvester and Betsy Ann and would be more than happy to share ALL that I have with you :) I believe that ... Thomas' first wife was ... Jemima ... (no last name listed or discovered yet) from Ridgefield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut ... no birth or marriage records for ANY Jemima ... in Ridgefield! I have not checked church, land, probate, or tax records ... yet! Thomas' middle name is listed as ... Carpenter ... I look forward to talking with you cuz' :)) Hope to hear from you soon! Till then, take care and be well. Your Connecticut Cousin, George