The Elam Family, Then and Now

The Elam Family, Then and Now
Author: Dean A. Elam
Publisher:
Total Pages: 72
Release: 1989*
Genre: Kentucky
ISBN:

Robert Elam, an immigrant from England, was in Henrico County, Virginia, by 1638. His daughter, Ann Elam (ca. 1629-before 1694), married Gilbert Elam (ca. 1631-1696), probably her cousin. Their descendant, Gilbert Elam (ca. 1795-ca. 1868), was born in Russell County, Virginia, the son of William C. and Rebecca Ranze Elam. He married Catherine Cooley, daughter of Daniel Cooley, ca. 1817. They and their children migrated to Morgan County, Kentucky, ca. 1836. Their grandson, Marion Elam (1856-1913) was born on the Wheelrim Fork of Johnson Creek in Morgan County, Kentucky, the son of Joel and Susanah Lykins Elam. He married Elizabeth Ward in 1879. The had nine children, 1881-1899. Descendants listed lived in Kentucky, Ohio, and elsewhere.

The Elam Family

The Elam Family
Author: Lillian Prewitt Goodknight
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 1951
Genre:
ISBN:

Scrapbooks include newspaper clippings, original colored maps, original photos. relating to the Elam family.

Dream Street

Dream Street
Author: Tricia Elam Walker
Publisher: Anne Schwartz Books
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2021-11-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0525581103

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES • FIVE STARRED REVIEWS Visit a truly special street bursting with joy, hope, and dreams. Inspired by the neighborhood where they grew up as cousins, this gorgeous picture book from an award-winning illustrator and critically acclaimed author is the perfect gift or keepsake for every generation. Welcome to Dream Street--the best street in the world! Jump rope with Azaria--can you Double Dutch one leg at a time? Dream big with Ede and Tari, who wish to create a picture book together one day. Say hello with Mr. Sidney, a retired mail carrier who greets everyone with the words, "Don't wait to have a great day. Create one!" On Dream Street, love between generations rules, everyone is special, and the warmth of the neighborhood shines. A magical story from the critically acclaimed author of Nana Akua Goes to School and a Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award winning illustrator. Illuminating this vivid cast of characters are vibrant, joyful illustrations that make this neighborhood--based on the Roxbury neighborhood in Boston where the author and illustrator grew up together as cousins--truly sing. This book is a perfect way for parents to share with their children the importance of community.