Talbert (Tolbert) Birdwen (Bird) ELSWICK: Appalachian Aristocracy

1839 - 1914 (75 years)

Generation: 1

Talbert (Tolbert) Birdwen (Bird) ELSWICK was born 23 Feb 1839, Tazewell Co. VA (son of William (Billy) ELSWICK and Unknown); died 21 Aug 1914, Lawrence Co. KY.

Notes:

Tolbert buys 36 acres for $180 from James BOSTICK in DB 12, page 230.

After Civil War, Tolbert moves his family to KY where they lived the rest of their lives.

Talbert married Margaret McGlothin 04 Mar 1861. [Group Sheet]

Generation: 2

William (Billy) ELSWICK was born 24 Jan 1803, Virginia; died 21 Feb 1885, Buchanan Co. VA.

Other Events:

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Notes:

1823 William Elswick, a farmer, paid land tax in Tazewell Co., VA

5 Apr 1834 William bought 55 acres of land lying in Paint Lick Section on Maiden Spring Fork of Clinch River for $160. TazCo DB6, page 366

9 Apr 1859 William attended the sale of his late brother, Talbert's property. Talbert's son William was also in attendance. The older William bought a cradle for $1. TazCo PR

William married Unknown. [Group Sheet]

Unknown

Children:

John B. ELSWICK was born 1827, Tazewell Co. VA.
Sarah ELSWICK was born 28 Mar 1828, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1905, Pike Co. KY.
Lillie ELSWICK was born 12 Aug 1830, Tazewell Co. VA.
Bazewell (Basil) ELSWICK was born 08 Oct 1832, Tazewell Co. VA; died 13 Feb 1913, Buchanan Co. VA.
Jane ELSWICK was born 1834, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1863.
Chapman Spotts ELSWICK was born 21 Feb 1836, Tazewell Co VA; died 7 May 1897, Tazewell Co. VA.
1. Talbert (Tolbert) Birdwen (Bird) ELSWICK was born 23 Feb 1839, Tazewell Co. VA; died 21 Aug 1914, Lawrence Co. KY.