ELDER, Samuel Lebanon Pioneer Dec.14,1893 A pilgram here for 90 yrs died Dec. 8 at his son-in-laws, Thomas O. Sick's, where he has made his home for several years. He was born in TN in the year 1802 or 1803. He emigrated to Rush co,IN where he married Sally An McDaniel. To this union was born 11 children. He moved to Boone Co in 1841 and his 1st wife died in 1852. He then married Cynthia Bullock. To this union 1 son was born, making in all 12 children. He was married the third time to Mary Ann Shephard, and the fourth and last time to Amanda Reeves. All four of his companions and six of his children have preceed him to the better land. He leaves 6 children, 36 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Funeral at Mount Union. --------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. --------------------------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Copyright 1998 Rita Crane 10 Aug 1998 12:00 PM