Mecklenburg Co. NC   obituary of William W. Elms-1871

From: J & S Matthews <jelms@vnet.net>

I have another obituary to submit.  It is for William W. Elms who was a
prominent merchant in Charlotte from the 1840's until his death in 1871.  In
fact, he was the third most wealthy man in Charlotte according to the 1850
census.  Unfortunately, he lost his wealth by investing in construction of
the plank road to Lincolnton just before the railroad was built in the
1850's.
Janie Elms Matthews
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The Charlotte Southern Home issue of April 18, 1871: "In this city, on the
16th last, Mr. W.W. Elms, an old citizen, and one who has done much towards
building up this city. His age was 61 years."

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