10/18/1850 Effingham Co, IL. Blacksmith Isaac L Elder, 53, waslisted i n the census with Elizabeth, 28, and children: Joshua, 10,Samuel, 8, b oth born in OH; John, 3, and twins Esther and Nancy, 1,all born in IL . Isaac's real estate was worth $50. Next door wasThomas Elder, 56, w heelwright, probably his brother.
