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1 Solomon Clark ELWOOD1,2,3 (1842- ) [3718]. Born 19 Feb 1842, Royal Oak Township, Oakland Co., MI.2,3 Marr Cordelia MORRIS 18 Jan 1864.2,3 Buried Waterford Twp. Cemetery.4
From Biographical record of Solomon C. Elwood, Biographical Publishing Co., Chicago, 1903, page 207.
Solomon C. Elwood, proprietor of Evergreen Lawn, which is located in sections 20 and 17, Waterford township, Oakland County, was born in Royal Oak township, Oakland County, Michigan, February 19, 1842 and is a son of Daniel and Fanny (Clark) Elwood.
The Elwood family migrated at an early date from New England to the Mohawk Valley, New York, and there Daniel Elwood was born August 16, 1811. He came among the pioneers of 1830 to Michigan, accompanying his father, Benjamin Elwood, who had been one of the large contractors engaged in the building of the Erie Canal, that marvelous piece of engineering for the times. Benjamin Elwood was born in New York in 1775, and came to Michigan in 1830 to secure government lands. Both father and son secured large tracts in Royal Oak township, Oakland County, where Benjamin Elwood died February 1, 1859, leaving a profitable farm of 160 acres. He at one time was a man of very large wealth, but lost a considerable amount of money in the building of the canal above mentioned. He married a native of New York of Dutch ancestry, who came of an educated family. They had five children, namely; Daniel; Hiram; Mrs. Betsy Ager; Mrs. Katherine Stanley; and Mrs. Mary Bennett. Daniel Elwood was a farmer all his life and died on his farm in Royal Oak township, January 6, 1845 when our subject was but four years of age. In politics he was a Whig like his father, both of whom had been prominent in politics. He was one of the leading members of the Methodist Church in his section of the county.
The mother of our subject was born in Sand Lake, Monroe County, New York, May 15, 1815, and died at the home of her son, Benjamin, in September, 1890. She was the mother of two sons that grew to maturity, namely: Benjamin F. and Solomon C. our subject. The former was a prominent citizen of Pontiac, a man of much business enterprise and large means., who died at Pontiac, May 16, 1902.
Solomon C. Elwood has always resided in Oakland County and has always been a farmer and, it may incidentally be remarked, always a successful one. He owns a fine estate of 120 acres which he has brought to a high state of cultivation and all through the township Evergreen Lawn is recognized as one of the best farms of the central section of the county. Mr. Elwood has engaged in general farming and stock raising, making a specialty of high grade stock. He is prominent in all public matters coming before the citizens of the township, being a justice of the peace and having served in many of the local offices with the greatest efficiency and to the credit of himself and the township. During his term as highway commissioner, the roads were well cared for and while supervisor and treasurer, the finances were carefully considered. For nine years he has served as school director and it is a matter of record that the schools of Waterford township equal any in the county.
On January 18, 1864, Mr. Elwood was married to Cordelia Morris, who was born in White Lake Township, Oakland County, June 7, 1841, and and is a daughter of Lewis and Eve (Van Vosburgh) Morris, natives of Rensselaer County, New York. The three children born of this marriage are: Joseph M., who is married and resides with his father; Ida M. (Mrs. Whitfield), of Waterford Township, Oakland County, who has two children, - Nellie and Ruth E.; and Mrs. Nellie Farrell, of White Lake Township, Oakland County.
In politics Mr. Elwood is a democrat. He is one of the most active members of the Farmers' Club, of which he has been president, and esteems its meetings of such value that he has missed but two of them in seven years.
From The Pontiac Post, February 27, 1902.
"HIS OLD SCHOOLMATES
S. C. Ellwood Entertained Them on His 60th Birthday
S. C. Ellwood of Waterford township who has spent a great part of his life and got the most of his education in school district No. 4 of above township decided to invite his old schoolmates and neighbors to his home to celebrate his 60 th birthday February 19.
The guests assembled to the number of thirty-five, among them being George W. Morris and wife of Holly, Anthony O'Brien and wife of Rochester and B. F. Ellwood and wife and F. W. Burch and wife of Pontiac, and after having partaken of a dinner fit for Prince Henry or any other prince were called to order in the parlor by the host and a royal welcome extended to those present. A response was made by W. E. Carpenter, a schoolmate, who recalled incidents of the school days of those present and called their attention to the wonderful progress made in almost every way during the lifetime of our host and then in the name of those present presented to him a beautiful clock. Mrs. Laura L. Terry, a sister, then gave a selection of instrumental music. Mrs. A. B. Richmond and Mrs. Caleb Terry each read essays appropriate for the occasion, Miss Nellie Whitfield, a granddaughter, gave a recitation, music by Mrs. Nellie Farrell. Reminiscences of the civil war was given by George M. Richmond and Mr. O'Brien, being veterans, and interesting remarks by Anthony O'Brien and a song by Nellie Whitfield closed the exercises. Visiting was then in order and when the time for separating came all declared it to be a most enjoyable reunion."
2 Daniel ELWOOD1,2 (1811-1845) [3715]. Born 16 Aug 1811, Mohawk Valley, NY.5,6 Marr Fanny Clark ELWOOD bef 1838.7 Died 6 Jan 1845, Royal Oak Township, Oakland Co., MI.5,6,8
See more about Daniel Elwood in the notes about his son, Solomon C. Elwood.
4 Benjamin ELWOOD5 (1775-1859) [5070]. Born 3 Dec 1775, England.5,9 Marr Rachel SAUNDERS NY.9 Died 1 Feb 1859, Royal Oak Township, Oakland Co., MI.3,5
From Portrait & Biog. Album of Oakland Cty. MI, Chapman Bros, Chicago, 1891, page 231.
When Benjamin Elwood came to Michigan the country was in its wild state. The only roads were footpaths, marked by blazed trees. Many a time he was chased by wolves. His first house was of logs and its dimensions were 12 x 14 feet. It had a shake roof and a stick chimney, with a floor of split logs. In commodious abode a family of five made their home. Our subject (Hiram Elwood) and his brother slept on the floor but afterward they made bunks against the wall. This was more comfortable and pleasant, as snakes sometimes crept into the house. The name of Andrew Jackson is signed to the deeds which certified to Mr. Elwood's possession of his land.
See more about Benjamin Ellwood in the notes about his grandson Solomon C. Elwood.
5 Rachel SAUNDERS5 (1772-1859) [5071]. Born 5 Feb 1772, NY.5,9 Died 25 Apr 1859.5
10 Henry SANDERS9 ( - ) [5216].
3 Fanny Clark ELWOOD8,10,11 (1815-1890) [829]. Born 18 May 1815, Sand Lake, Rensselaer Co., NY.8 Marr Calvin R. ROSE 28 Mar 1847, Royal Oak, MI.8,11 Died 15 Sep 1890, Pontiac, Oakland County, MI.8 Cause: Dementation. Buried 17 Sep 1890, Oakhill Cemetery, Pontiac, MI.8
From a Pontiac, MI newspaper.
April 4, 1890 - "Mrs. Calvin Rose was taken suddenly ill at her home on north Saginaw street last week Tuesday and sustained a shock of some kind that has affected her mind. Mr. and Mrs. B.F.Elwood and Dr. Galbraith are giving her every attention possible, and we trust Mrs. Rose will soon entirely recover although the prospects are not very bright at present."
April 11, 1890 - "We regret that there is at yet little improvement in the condition of Mrs. Calvin Rose"
September 19, 1890 - "Mrs. Calvin Rose died Monday, Sept. 15, at the residence of her son, B. F. Elwood, Esq., on Oakland ave., of dementation, aged 75 years."
Information from Fanny's obituary. She came to Michigan in 1836 and settled in Highland Township. Her first husband was Daniel Elwood, with whom she lived in Royal Oak till his death in 1844. In 1846 she married Calvin Rose of Waterford. She lived in Waterford until 1872 when she moved to Pontiac. After the death of Calvin Rose in 1879, she moved in with her son, B.F. Elwood. By her first marriage she leaves two sons, B.F. Elwood, of Pontiac, and S.C. Elwood of Waterford. By her second marriage she leaves one daughter, Mrs. J.M. Terry of Waterford. She was very familiar with the past history of Oakland County, had a remarkable memory and rare conversational powers that made her a most enjoyable companion.
| 1 | "Obituary of Calvin Rose, Pontiac Weekly Bill Poster, September 3, 1879". |
| 2 | "Information provided by Nancy L. Morris". |
| 3 | "Biographical record of Solomon C. Elwood, Biographical Publishing Co., Chicago, 1903, page 207". |
| 4 | "Waterford Twp. Cemetery Index". |
| 5 | "El(l)wood Family Bible Records, submitted by James Wm. Groves of Flushing, MI". |
| 6 | "From the Nancy D. Serrell Collection of Oakland County". |
| 7 | "1880 MI, Clarkston, Oakland County census". |
| 8 | "Obituary of Fanny Rose, Oakland County Post, September 19, 1890". |
| 9 | "Portrait & Biog. Album of Oakland Cty. MI, Chapman Bros, Chicago, 1891, page 231". |
| 10 | "Death Records and Cemetery Records, Waterford Township, edited by Beverly Lancaster". |
| 11 | "Michigan County Marriage Records of Calvin Rose and Fanny Elwood". |