Elvira's family contained some notable people. Her father, BushrodHen ry, was said to be collateral descendent of Patrick Henry.Bushrod was d escribed as a "remarkable" man by one proud descendant.He was a farme r, merchant and minister of the Disciples of Christchurches throughout I llinois. He was a founder and trustee of EurekaCollege, Eureka, IL.
Over 600 people attended his funeral. Her brother, Beverly, was anatt orney and a framer of the IL Constitution.
Elvira's name in the 1850 census was recorded as Ebin.
