John McElfresh

b. Mar 25, 1839, d. Sep 11, 1921
     John was born in IN on Mar 25, 1839.1,2
     He married Martha Glendening circa 1870.1,2
     A census listed John as head of household in Banner Township, Smith Co, KS, in Apr, 1895. John is a farmer. He was honorably discharged from Missouri Co M 2nd Cavalry..1
     John McElfresh died on Sep 11, 1921 at age 82.2 He was buried circa Sep, 1921 at Gaylord Cemetery.2
Martha and John Weltmer
Gaylord Cemetery, Gaylord, KS
Photo by Julia Langel, July 2011

Family

Martha Glendening b. June 6, 1847, d. May 4, 1924
Children
  • John Isaac McElfresh3 b. Dec 13, 1870, d. Mar 18, 1893
  • Francis M. McElfresh+ b. 1872, d. Sep 16, 1947
  • Elizabeth McElfresh4 b. circa 1878
  • George W. McElfresh4 b. Jul 30, 1880, d. Jun 8, 1970
  • Arthur McElfresh4 b. circa 1883
  • Sigie M McElfresh4 b. circa 1886
  • Carrie McElfresh4 b. May 10, 1888

Citations

  1. [S163] 1895 Census -- KS, Banner Township , Page 1, Dwelling 1, Familyl 1, John McElfresh household.
  2. [S2043] Martha McElfresh and John McElfresh Cemetery Marker, Gaylord Cemetery, Gaylord, Smith Co, KS.
  3. [S2044] John Isaac McElfresh Cemetery Marker, Gaylord Cemetery, Gaylord, Smith Co, KS.
  4. [S163] 1895 Census -- KS, Banner Township.
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