See also
1 Clyde B. ELWOOD1,2 (c. 1875- ) [3725]. Born c. 1875.1
2 Benjamin Franklin ELWOOD1,3,4 (1837-1902) [3717]. Born 1 Dec 1837, Royal Oak, MI.1,2 Marr Louisa D. RUNDEL 1861.2 Marr Harriet E. MOORE 1867.2 Died 16 May 1902, Oakland Ave., Pontiac, MI.2,5 Cause: Apoplexy.
From a Pontiac, MI newspaper.
April 18, 1890 - "B.F. Elwood has improved the looks of his home at the intersection of Saginaw street and Oakland Avenue by having the fence removed. However, Ben. looks askance at the big guns reposing in front of his residence and wonders if he can enjoy life after the proposed G.A.R. monument is erected on the point. Ben. rather likes monuments, as monuments go, but he thinks a cemetery or centre of a public square a much more suitable place for a testimonial to the gallant boys who went from Pontiac and vicinity 25 years ago never to return. Right you are, Benjamin."
March 11, 1892 - "B.F. Elwood has purchased the Schuyler Hodges house on Mt. Clemens street and will take possession in a short time."
1897-10-17 - "The old Hodges place on Mt. Clemens street was sold to B. F. Elwood on Tuesday for $2,150."
4 Daniel ELWOOD3,4 (1811-1845) [3715]. Born 16 Aug 1811, Mohawk Valley, NY.6,7 Marr Fanny Clark ELWOOD bef 1838.1 Died 6 Jan 1845, Royal Oak Township, Oakland Co., MI.6,7,8
See more about Daniel Elwood in the notes about his son, Solomon C. Elwood.
8 Benjamin ELWOOD6 (1775-1859) [5070]. Born 3 Dec 1775, England.6,9 Marr Rachel SAUNDERS NY.9 Died 1 Feb 1859, Royal Oak Township, Oakland Co., MI.5,6
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.
9 Rachel SAUNDERS6 (1772-1859) [5071]. Born 5 Feb 1772, NY.6,9 Died 25 Apr 1859.6
5 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.
3 Harriet E. MOORE1,2 (c. 1847- ) [3723]. Born c. 1847, MI.1
From the Bill Poster and other Pontiac newspapers.
1894-01-11 - "Mrs. B. F. Ellwood was the guest of Mrs. L. Terry Sunday.".
6 Charles MOORE2 ( - ) [5246].
| 1 | "1880 MI, Clarkston, Oakland County census". |
| 2 | "Obituary of Benjamin F. Elwood in the Pontiac Post, May 22, 1902". |
| 3 | "Obituary of Calvin Rose, Pontiac Weekly Bill Poster, September 3, 1879". |
| 4 | "Information provided by Nancy L. Morris". |
| 5 | "Biographical record of Solomon C. Elwood, Biographical Publishing Co., Chicago, 1903, page 207". |
| 6 | "El(l)wood Family Bible Records, submitted by James Wm. Groves of Flushing, MI". |
| 7 | "From the Nancy D. Serrell Collection of Oakland County". |
| 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". |