They had nine children.
Elizabeth was Eli's second wife. Descendants said the couple weremarr ied twice, once by bond on 10/5/1833 and later by an alcalde on5/28/18 38. He gave a bond of $1000 signed by witnesses which he wasto forfei t if he was not married by an alcalde when he had theopportunity. No P rotestant minister was allowed to officiate orpreach in Texas so relig ious services were held in secret and so,upon the arrival of an alcald e, Elizabeth and Eli were married alongwith several other couples. W itnesses to the ceremony were AdamZumwalt and David Burkett.
