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PVT Edward Maurice Elder

Birth	:	20 Feb 1829 Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	20 Feb 1905 Dinwiddie County, Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Union Lutheran Church Cemetery, Leesville, Lexington County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.0281710, -81.4778710
Inscription	:	Though thou art gone Fond memories cling to thee
Description	:	Edward Elder was born in Lunenburg Co, Va, the son of Harrison James Elder and Nancy Allen Morris (Collier) Elder. He married in about 1855 to Henrietta M. Hicks (daughter of Balaam Hicks and Elizabeth Jane (Gee) Hicks) of Lunenburg. On 6 Jan 1862, at St John's Chapel, Lunenburg, Edward enlisted in the 2nd Regiment, Virginia Artillery. Edward's company was sent first to man the "Powhatan Battery" on the north bank of the James River, and later to man "Iron Battery" at Chaffin's Bluff. In late 1863, Edward became ill with Phthisis Pulmonalis, an illness similar to tuberculosis. ... Read More	Edward Elder was born in Lunenburg Co, Va, the son of Harrison James Elder and Nancy Allen Morris (Collier) Elder. He married in about 1855 to Henrietta M. Hicks (daughter of Balaam Hicks and Elizabeth Jane (Gee) Hicks) of Lunenburg. On 6 Jan 1862, at St John's Chapel, Lunenburg, Edward enlisted in the 2nd Regiment, Virginia Artillery. Edward's company was sent first to man the "Powhatan Battery" on the north bank of the James River, and later to man "Iron Battery" at Chaffin's Bluff. In late 1863, Edward became ill with Phthisis Pulmonalis, an illness similar to tuberculosis. He was given a medical discharge, and went home to recover. In 1864, when things started to go badly for the South, Edward re-enlisted (in September). This time he joined the 14th Va Regiment, Company E, the "Clarksville Blues". He was wounded in action while fighting at Howlett's farm on the James River. This injury caused partial paralysis, which lasted (and gradually became worse) during the remainder of his life. Edward also began suffering seizures (probably caused by his injury), but remained with his company. While fighting at Five Forks, the 14th Virginia were overcome by Union troops. The Union captured 3200 men, Edward was one of the 146 members of the 14th Virginia taken prisoner. Two weeks later, on 15 Apr 1865, Edward was one of the POWs released to General Robert E Lee, in Lynchburg. He returned home to his family, and eventually they moved to Dinwiddie County. Edward and Henrietta were the parents of Charles, Nannie, Sarah, Lula, Balaam, and James. Edward died on 20 Feb 1905, and is buried next to Henrietta.

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Where is PVT Edward Maurice Elder's memorial?
PVT Edward Maurice Elder's memorial is located at: Union Lutheran Church Cemetery, Leesville, Lexington County, USA.
When did PVT Edward Maurice Elder death?
PVT Edward Maurice Elder death on 20 Feb 1905 in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, USA
Where are the coordinates of the PVT Edward Maurice Elder's memorial?
Latitude: 34.0281710
Longitude: -81.4778710

Family Members:

Spouse

Henrietta M Hicks Elder

(1838 - 1907)

Children

Charles Edward Elder

(1857 - 1898)

Nannie Jane Elder Almand

(1861 - 1931)

Lula Price Elder Wells

(1867 - 1929)

James Melvin Elder

(1875 - 1936)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Union Lutheran Church Cemetery
Leesville, Lexington County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0281710, -81.4778710

2. Daniel Oxner Family Cemetery
Leesville, Lexington County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0482740, -81.4649000

3. Jacob Crout Home Place Cemetery
Leesville, Lexington County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0113120, -81.4512230

4. Old Lexington Baptist Church Cemetery
Leesville, Lexington County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0513992, -81.4561005

5. Bethel Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.0426670, -81.5097190

6. Tabernacle Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.0268900, -81.4413800

7. Rehoboth United Methodist Church Cemetery
Saluda County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0598590, -81.4962900

8. Saint Mark Baptist Church Cemetery
Leesville, Lexington County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0109270, -81.4407710

9. Mount Hebron Lutheran Church Cemetery
Saluda County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0188250, -81.5225620

10. Earhart Family Cemetery
Leesville, Lexington County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9993263, -81.4409167

11. Old Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.9906006, -81.4539032

12. Cedar Grove Lutheran Church Cemetery
Leesville, Lexington County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9864450, -81.4603450

13. Christian Swygert Family Cemetery
Lexington County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9829710, -81.4813430

14. Derrick Cemetery
Lexington County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9827995, -81.4813995

15. Crout Family Cemetery
Lake Murray Shores, Saluda County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0695457, -81.5039063

16. Holley Family Cemetery
Saluda County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0774340, -81.4854510

17. Edwin Price Cemetery
Gilbert, Lexington County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9951940, -81.4284650

18. Jacob Drafts Family Cemetery
Hollow Creek, Lexington County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0440130, -81.4108840

19. Beulah United Methodist Church Cemetery
Gilbert, Lexington County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0213280, -81.4086910

20. Snelgrove Family Cemetery
Saluda County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0419720, -81.5465610

21. Saint John CME Church Cemetery
Batesburg, Lexington County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9758230, -81.5123750

22. Fullmer Cemetery
Lexington County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9782982, -81.5180969

23. Price-Snelgrove Cemetery
Hollow Creek, Lexington County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0081850, -81.4095070

24. Etheredge Cemetery
Saluda County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9930992, -81.5417023