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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
- Hamilton Elder -- --, 1835 March 19, 1925 Maryland
- George Elder -- --, 1780 June 7, 1848
- Nancy Elder -- --, 1762 December 0, 1795 Virginia
- Joel Or Joseph Elder -- --, 1856 December 0, 1910 Indiana
- Margaret Elder -- --, 1796 June 7, 1837 Pennsylvania
Elder Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Bertha Aldena Elder -- --, 1899 January 1, 1900 Tennessee
- Elijah Thomas Elder -- --, 1880 December 20, 1919 Virginia
- John Elder -- --, 1703 Massachusetts
- Clementina Elder -- --, 1780 August 21, 1851 Maryland
- William M. Elder -- --, 1773 December 0, 1851 Virginia
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