David R. ELDER

Birth:
7 Jan 1760
Petersburg, Brunswick, Virginia
Death:
4 Aug 1853
Elder Plantation, Clarke, Georgia
Burial:
Elder Cem., Watkinsville, Clarke, Georgia
Marriage:
22 Aug 1785
Petersburg, Brunswick, Virginia
Sources:
Will of David Elder
Family Records
New.familysearch.org, December 2012
Notes:
                   NAME:
    David R. (or Ephraim) ELDER
WILL:
The Lee Elder record lists David Elder as having died 4 Aug 1853.  His will is dated 27 May 1853, reported in the County Ordinary's office 12 October 1853, and recorded 9 Nov 1852.  In the will he
    1-  Specifies that his debts be paid.
    2 - Gives to John P. Elder and Doctor W. Elder the tract of land (200 acres) where Sally Elder, surviving widow of son Joseph M. Elder, and children  live.  Land to be kept in trust for the use and benefit of the children.
    3 - Gives to som John P. Elder a negro woman in trust for the use and benefit of son Wiche M. J. Elder (approx 49 years old) and his children.
    4 - Gives to daughter Sarah Holloway and her heirs half of the sale of his negro woman and her children and all his house hold and kitchen furniture except a bed of furniture and the land he lives on (350 acres). .
    5 - Gives to John P. Elder and Doctor W. Elder the other half of the sale of his negro woman and her children, his personal estate, and one bed of furniture of the use and benefit of the children of his deceased daughter Irmin Sims.
    6 - He specifies that all other items of his personal estate be sold and be equally divided among all his children except Wiche M. J. Elder.
    He appoints Doctor W. Elder and James P. Holloway the executors of his will.
    The will is witnessed by David B. Elder and Almira C. Elder.  Note:  Not sure who these witnesses are.
NOTES:
    1. Family records say he was born 7 Jan 1760.
    2. Came to Georgia in 1807.
    3. Lee Elder Family history and family record of Edmond Elder says he died 4 Aug 1853.
                  
Mary Hill READ
Birth:
3 Oct 1763
Bedford, Virginia
Death:
23 Jan 1797
Brunswick, Virginia
Mother:
Notes:
                   NAME:
    Mary Hill "Polly" READE

NOTES:
    1. There is a note that she was a 1st cousin to George Washington.
                  
Children
Marriage
1
Birth:
16 Jul 1788
Bedford, Virginia
Death:
12 Sep 1875
Oconee, Georgia
Marr:
19 Aug 1810
Clarke, Georgia 
Notes:
                   NOTES:
    1. Bible owned by Mrs. tom Early, bishop, Georgia states that Edmond Elder's wife was named Nancy Forbish Elder, born on 28 Oct 1794. The record shows 15 slaves, Marcus children.
                  
2
Hartwell Mathews ELDER
Birth:
6 Apr 1789
Bedford, Virginia
Death:
May 1848
Gregg, Texas
 
Marr:
 
3
Birth:
4 Oct 1791
Brunswick, Virginia
Death:
1 Aug 1864
Clarke, Georgia
Marr:
1808
Clarke, Georgia 
Notes:
                   NAME:
    Elizabeth "Betsy" ELDER
                  
4
Birth:
10 Apr 1793
Brunswick, Virginia
Death:
28 Aug 1863
Griffin, Spalding, Georgia
Marr:
11 Oct 1812
of Clarke, Georgia 
5
Birth:
6 Jul 1794
Brunswick, Virginia
Death:
1850
Pirtle, Rusk, Texas
Marr:
2 Feb 1809
of Brunswick, Virginia 
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David R. Elder - Mary Hill Read

David R. Elder was born at Petersburg, Brunswick, Virginia 7 Jan 1760. His parents were Joseph Elder and Mary Mathews.

He married Mary Hill Read 22 Aug 1785 at Petersburg, Brunswick, Virginia . Mary Hill Read was born at Bedford, Virginia 3 Oct 1763 daughter of William Reade and Mary Hill .

They were the parents of 5 children:
Edmond Elder born 16 Jul 1788.
Hartwell Mathews Elder born 6 Apr 1789.
Elizabeth Elder born 4 Oct 1791.
Joshua Elder born 10 Apr 1793.
Nancy Elder born 6 Jul 1794.

David R. Elder died 4 Aug 1853 at Elder Plantation, Clarke, Georgia .

Mary Hill Read died 23 Jan 1797 at Brunswick, Virginia .