My great X 6 grandfather. * indicates a direct ancestor.
Born: unknown.
Parents: GILBERT ELAM, SR.* AND ANNE ELAM*
Married: multiple (?): see ELAM/HATCHER MARRIAGE NOTES
Death: 1697. 1
Will: written 18 Sep. 1697, probated 5 Dec. 1697, Henrico Co., VA. 1
Notes:
Gilbert's son Robert is purportedly the ancestor of film actor Jack Elam, but I have not yet made this connection by research.
WILL OF GILBERT ELAM, JR., EXCERPT:
To son Gilbert Elam part of plantation whereon I live, land marked and laid out by Robert Hancock and William Clark.
To son William Elam land on North side of Falling Creek except 50 acres to son Robert Elam and 50 acres more to son Gilbert Elam.
To daughter Mary Elam largest gold ring and silver bodkin.
To daughter Ann Elam other gold ring and silver bodkin.
To daughter Martha Elam, items.
To daughter Sarah Elam, items.
To daughter Elizabeth Elam, items.
To daughter Obedience, 1 new pewter dish and 1 sow.
To son Robert Elam my large Bible when of lawful age.
To son Gilbert Elam silver spoon marked with his name
To sons Gilbert and Robert to be of age at 17.
To son William Elam a musket at my house.
To son Robert Elam to live with my father-in-law Edward Hatcher.
Gilbert Elam to tarry with his God Father William Hatcher until he is 17.
Wife Mary Elam to be executrix.
Witnesses: Edward Ward, Gilbert Elam, William Hatcher, Charles Roberts 1
Spouse(s): possibly married twice, both wives being named Mary.
Possible Spouse (1): MARY (UNKNOWN) widow of John Burton.
Known Spouse (possibly spouse number 2): MARY HATCHER 1
CHILDREN OF GILBERT ELAM, JR. AND (UNKNOWN) 1:
WILLIAM ELAM
MARY ELAM
ANN ELAM
MARTHA ELAM
SARAH ELAM
ELIZABETH ELAM
OBEDIENCE ELAM
GILBERT ELAM (III)* b. after 1680 d. about 1751.
ROBERT ELAM b. after 1680 (Not yet age 17 at the time of his father's will in 1697).
Sources:
1. Henrico County, VA Will Book 1697-1704, pg. 42.
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