Elias Lovelace

• Updated from MyHeritage Family Trees via son Andrew Lovelace by SmartCopy: Dec 31 2014, 0:29:26 UTC

Elias Lovelace was born on January 27, 1755 in Frederick County, Marland. When he was about 20 years old he moved to Rowan County, North Carolina.

He married Nancy Anne Robey (born January 3, 1757, daughter of Thomas Robey) on January 12, 1775.

In May 1776, he volunteered as an Indian Spy for 3 months under Capt. Samuel Reese, and in 1779 volunteered for 5 months under Capt. Jacob Nicholas.

In 1798 he moved to Butler County, Kentucky for 7 years and then moved to McCracken County, Kentucky. He applied for a pension on May 11, 1833 and died in December 23, 1834.

His widow applied for a pension (W9143) on June 2, 1840, aged 83. Also mentioned were: Andrew Lovelace (born February 3, 1776); Elias Lovelace (born January 27, 1776, son of John Baptist Lovelace and wife Eleanor); Margaret (or Peggy) Lovelace living in 1840 and the widow of Elias' brother Vachel Lovelace); and Nancy Hill (no relationship stated).* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Mar 27 2019, 14:38:30 UTC

• Military service: In May 1776, he volunteered as an Indian Spy for 3 months under Capt. Samuel Reese - May 1776
• Military service: 1779 volunteered for 5 months under Capt. Jacob Nicholas. - 1779
• Residence: Butler County, Kentucky, USA - 1798
• Residence: McCracken County, Kentucky, USA - 1803
  • Reference: MyHeritage Family Trees - SmartCopy: Oct 5 2016, 2:43:03 UTC