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Dyer Cobb Elder1,2,3

#16781, (1842 - 1912)
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Key Events:

  • Dyer Cobb Elder was born on 31 Oct 1842 in Marion Twp., Decatur Co., Indiana.4,5,6
  • Dyer married Joanna Masten, daughter of John Masten and Louisa J. Dean, on 1 Jan 1867 in Decatur Co., Indiana, with Rev. S. D. Robinson offciating.7,8
  • Dyer died on 2 Jul 1912 in Greensburg, Decatur Co., Indiana, at age 69.9,10,11
  • He was buried on 4 Jul 1912 in South Park Cemetery, Greensburg, Indiana.12,13
Dyer also appears in our Family History Section where there is much more information about him.

Children with Joanna Masten:

  • Louella Elder
  • John Clay Elder
  • Addie Belle Elder
  • Margaret Pearl Elder
  • Mary Kathleen Elder

Citations

  1. John H. Elder household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows name as Dyer C. Elder.
  2. "Soldier, Councilman, Fire Chief, Township Trustee, County Treasurer, Deputy Oil Inspector," Greensburg Standard, 3 May 1907, shows name as Dyer Cobb Elder.
  3. Dyer C. Elder, Dyer C., Certificate of Death.
  4. John H. Elder household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows age 7 and state.
  5. "Soldier, Councilman, Fire Chief, Township Trustee, County Treasurer, Deputy Oil Inspector," Greensburg Standard, 3 May 1907, shows date and township.
  6. Dyer C. Elder, Dyer C., Certificate of Death, shows date and county.
  7. Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, 2:94, Dyer C. Elder and Joanna Masten, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
  8. Dyer Elder household, 1870 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  9. Dyer C. Elder, Dyer C., Certificate of Death, shows date, city, county, and state.
  10. Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 37072230, Dyar Cobb Elder, shows year and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  11. Elder, Dyer C., Pension Payment Cards, shows date.
  12. Dyer C. Elder, Dyer C., Certificate of Death, shows date and city.
  13. Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 37072230, Dyar Cobb Elder, includes tombstone photo.

James H. Elder1,2,3

#16782, (1844 - 1880)
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Key Events:

  • James H. Elder was born on 4 Jun 1844 in Indiana.4,5,6
  • James died on 24 Aug 1880 at age 36.6
  • He was buried in Sand Creek Cemetery, Greensburg, Decatur Co., Indiana.7
James also appears in our Family History Section where there is much more information about him.

Citations

  1. John H. Elder household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows name as James H. Elder.
  2. John H. Elder household, 1860 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows name as James H. Elder.
  3. Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 52121851, James H. Elder, includes tombstone photo showing same.
  4. John H. Elder household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows age 5 and state.
  5. John H. Elder household, 1860 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows age 14 and state.
  6. Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 52121851, James H. Elder, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  7. Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 52121851, James H. Elder, includes tombstone photo.

John Perry Elder1,2,3

#16783, (1846 - 1909)
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Key Events:

  • John Perry Elder was born on 20 Jul 1846 in Decatur Co., Indiana.4,5,6
  • John married Mary Francis Clemons, daughter of Henry M. Clemons and Rachel A. White, on 15 Oct 1868 in Decatur Co., Indiana, with Rev. L. D. Robinson offciating.7,8,9
  • John died on 13 Apr 1909 in Greensburg, Decatur Co., Indiana, at age 62.10
  • He was buried on 14 Apr 1909 in South Park Cemetery, Greensburg, Decatur Co., Indiana.3
John also appears in our Family History Section where there is much more information about him.

Child with Mary Francis Clemons:

  • Henry H. Elder

Citations

  1. John H. Elder household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows name as John P. Elder.
  2. John H. Elder household, 1860 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows name as John P. Elder.
  3. John Perry Elder, John Perry, Certificate of Death.
  4. John H. Elder household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows age 3 and state.
  5. John H. Elder household, 1860 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows age 12 and state.
  6. John Perry Elder, John Perry, Certificate of Death, shows date, county, and state.
  7. Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, 2:269, John P. Elder and Mary F. Clemmons, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
  8. Kennedy, Dave, "Re: The Joshua Cobb Family," e-mail to author, 29 Jan 2007, shows date.
  9. Perry Elder household, 1870 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  10. John Perry Elder, John Perry, Certificate of Death, shows date, city, county, and state.

Mary M. Elder1,2,3

#16784, (1848 - 1880)
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Key Events:

  • Mary M. Elder was born on 28 Aug 1848 in Indiana.4,5,6
  • Mary married Perry Simeon Tremain, son of Simeon Tremain and Lois Eggleston, on 19 Dec 1867 in Decatur Co., Indiana, with Rev. John D. Spilman offciating.7,8,9
  • Mary died on 6 Sep 1880 at age 32.6
  • She was buried in Sand Creek Cemetery, Greensburg, Decatur Co., Indiana.10
Mary also appears in our Family History Section where there is much more information about her.

Child with Perry Simeon Tremain:

  • Minnie L. Tremain

Citations

  1. John H. Elder household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows name as Mary M. Elder.
  2. John H. Elder household, 1860 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows name as Mary M. Elder.
  3. Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 16645764, Mary M Elder Tremain, includes tombstone photo showing name as Mary M., wife of Perrry S. Tremain.
  4. John H. Elder household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows age 1 and state.
  5. John H. Elder household, 1860 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows age 10 and state.
  6. Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 16645764, Mary M Elder Tremain, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  7. Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, 2:193, Perry S. Tremain and Mary M. Elder, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
  8. P. S. Tremain household, 1870 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  9. Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 16645764, Mary M Elder Tremain, includes tombstone photo showing her as Mary M., wife of Perrry S. Tremain.
  10. Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 16645764, Mary M Elder Tremain, includes tombstone photo.

Perry Simeon Tremain1,2,3

#16785, (1844 - 1903)
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Parents

  • Father: Simeon Tremain
  • Mother: Lois Eggleston

Key Events:

  • Perry Simeon Tremain was born on 30 May 1844 in Indiana.4,5,6
  • Perry married first Mary M. Elder, daughter of John Hamilton Elder and Ella Cobb, on 19 Dec 1867 in Decatur Co., Indiana, with Rev. John D. Spilman offciating.7,8,9
  • Perry married second Nancy A. Bailey, daughter of David Bailey, on 22 Jun 1887 in Decatur Co., Indiana, with M. W. Nearkins offciating.10,11
  • Perry died on 14 Aug 1903 in Washington, Decatur Co., Indiana, at age 59, at his home. His war wounds were listed as a contributing factor.12,13
  • He was buried on 16 Aug 1903 in South Park Cemetery, Greensburg, Decatur Co., Indiana.14,15
Perry also appears in our Family History Section where there is much more information about him.

Child with Mary M. Elder:

  • Minnie L. Tremain

Citations

  1. Simeon Tremain household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows name as Perry Tremain.
  2. Simon Temon household, 1860 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows name as Perry S. Temon.
  3. Will Book, Decatur Co., Indiana, 2:177-9, Simeon Tremain will, shows name as Peery Simeon Tremain.
  4. Simeon Tremain household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows age 6 and state.
  5. Simon Temon household, 1860 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows age 16 and state.
  6. Perry S. Treaman, Perry S., Certificate and Record of Death, shows date and state.
  7. Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, 2:193, Perry S. Tremain and Mary M. Elder, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
  8. P. S. Tremain household, 1870 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  9. Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 16645764, Mary M Elder Tremain, includes tombstone photo showing her as Mary M., wife of Perrry S. Tremain.
  10. Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, 5:328, Perry S. Treman and Nancy A. Reddington, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
  11. Ferry S. Tremain household, 1900 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows married 13 years.
  12. Perry S. Treaman, Perry S., Certificate and Record of Death, shows date, city, county, and state.
  13. Perry S. Tremain, Perry S. obituary, The Indianapolis Journal, shows died Friday, at his home.
  14. Perry S. Treaman, Perry S., Certificate and Record of Death, shows date and city.
  15. Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 24363872, Perry S. Tremain, includes tombstone photo.

Joanna Masten1,2,3

#16787, (1850 - 1924)
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Parents

  • Father: John Masten
  • Mother: Louisa J. Dean

Key Events:

  • Joanna Masten was born on 14 May 1850 in Indiana.4,5,6
  • Joanna married Dyer Cobb Elder, son of John Hamilton Elder and Ella Cobb, on 1 Jan 1867 in Decatur Co., Indiana, with Rev. S. D. Robinson offciating.7,8
  • Joanna died on 31 Jul 1924 in Greensbrug, Decatur Co., Indiana, at age 74.9,10,11
  • She was buried on 1 Aug 1924 in South Park Cemetery, Greensburg, Decatur Co., Indiana.12,13
Joanna also appears in our Family History Section where there is much more information about her.

Children with Dyer Cobb Elder:

  • Louella Elder
  • John Clay Elder
  • Addie Belle Elder
  • Margaret Pearl Elder
  • Mary Kathleen Elder

Citations

  1. John Masten household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows name as Joanna Masten.
  2. John Maston household, 1860 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows name as Joana Maston.
  3. Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, 2:94, Dyer C. Elder and Joanna Masten.
  4. John Masten household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows age 2/12 and state.
  5. John Maston household, 1860 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows age 10 and state.
  6. Jo Anna Elder, Jo Anna, Certificate of Death, shows date and state.
  7. Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, 2:94, Dyer C. Elder and Joanna Masten, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
  8. Dyer Elder household, 1870 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  9. Jo Anna Elder, Jo Anna, Certificate of Death, shows date, city, county, and state.
  10. Dyer C. Elder, Dyer C., Pension Payment Cards, shows date.
  11. Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 37072226, Joanna Masten Elder, shows year and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  12. Jo Anna Elder, Jo Anna, Certificate of Death, shows date and cemetery.
  13. Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 37072226, Joanna Masten Elder, includes tombstone photo.

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