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Elder Family History
Elder Genealogy & Family TreeElder is a Scottish name from Edinburghsire, Scotland, where the family held a seat. It referred to someone who was one of the older between two given people with the same surname (generally two brothers), or an older member of a village. The earliest known ancestor--Hugo le Heldere--was recorded in 1212. The family motto is Virtute duce which means "With virtue for guide."
Other spellings include "Elders," "Elderson," and "Eldar." Notable people with the surname include American NASCAR driver Christian Stuart Elder, American baseball player Dave Elder (Cleveland Indians), and American baseball player Heinie Elder (Detroit Tigers). The first Elder to come to America was William Elder in Virginia in 1664.
Elder Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Andrew Jackson Elder -- --, 1817 March 10, 1889 Kentucky
- James Elder -- --, 1762 December 0, 1819 Pennsylvania
- Rebecca Elder -- --, 1765 March 18, 1839 Pennsylvania
- Walter Jeremiah Elder -- --, 1878 June 8, 1961 Wisconsin
- Paul Elder -- --, 1894 December 0, 1952
Elder Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Hiram Hull Elder -- --, 1870 March 7, 1876 Illinois
- Mary Jane Elder -- --, 1853 March 7, 1900 Pennsylvania
- Eunice Lucretia Elder -- --, 1855 December 24, 1939
- John Wesley Elder -- --, 1862 August 16, 1942 Illinois
- Joseph Elder -- --, 1811 June 27, 1868 Pennsylvania
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