RESEARCH STANDARD APPLIED
Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated February 1, 2014

The initial information was found in Clay Hollon's 1958 book "Hollon and Related Families." George is listed on page 38 with his parents and lists Gladys as his wife. The information has been subsequently supported via the additional records and documentation listed below.

1912 BIRTH OF GEORGE ELKINS
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The Kentucky, Birth Index, 1911-1999 lists the folllowing record: "Name: George Elkins, Date of Birth: 2 Aug 1912, County: Wolfe, Mother's Name: Fannie Brewer, Volume Number: 107, Certificate Number: 42559, Volume Year: 1912."

1920 CENSUS OF GEORGE ELKINS
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The U.S. Census enumerated on January 10, 1920 shows him living in Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Kentucky: LINE 22: George Elkins, son, male, white, age 6, single, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Kentucky.

1922 BIRTH OF GLADYS TERRELL
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The Kentucky, Birth Index, 1911-1999 lists the following record: "Name: Gladys Terrell, Date of Birth: 16 Aug 1922, County: Wolfe ,Mother's Name: Mary Brewer, Volume Number: 011 ,Certificate Number: 05313, Volume Year: 1923."

1930 CENSUS OF GEORGE ELKINS
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The U.S. Census enumerated on April 14, 1930 shows him living in Lee City, Wolfe County, Kentucky: LINE 4: George Elkins, son, male, white, age 17, single, attending school, can read and write, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Kentucky.

1940 CENSUS OF GEORGE ELKINS
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The U.S. Census enumerated on May 6, 1940 shows him living in Jackson, Steuben County, Indiana: LINE 65: George Elkins, son, male, white, age 27, single, educated 2 years of high school, born in Kentucky, lived in rural Wolfe County, Kentucky on April 1, 1935, occupation: farm laborer.

1984 DEATH OF GEORGE ELKINS
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The Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000 lists the following record: "Name: George Elkins, Death Date: 12 Aug 1984, Death Place: Wolfe, Age: 72, Residence: Wolfe, Volume: 42, Certificate: 20920." The Social Security Death Index lists the following record: "Name: George Elkins, SSN: 404-28-6326, Born: 2 Aug 1912, Died: Aug 1984, State (Year) SSN issued: Kentucky (Before 1951)." The Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012 lists the following record: "Name: George Elkins Sr, Birth Date: 2 Aug 1912, Age at Death: 72, Death Date: 12 Aug 1984, Burial Place: Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA." He is buried in the Hazel Green Cemetery in Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Kentucky.

2008 DEATH OF GLADYS ELKINS
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The Social Security Death Index lists the following record: "Name: Gladys E. Elkins, Last Residence: 41332 Hazel Green, Wolfe, Kentucky, Born: 16 Aug 1922, Died: 31 Dec 2008, State (Year) SSN issued: Ohio (Before 1951)." The Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012 lists the following record: "Name: Gladys Terrell Elkins, Birth Date: 16 Aug 1922, Age at Death: 86, Death Date: 31 Dec 2008, Burial Place: Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA." She is buried in the Hazel Green Cemetery in Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Kentucky. The following obituary was published in the Wolfe County News from Wolfe County, Kentucky on Friday, January 9, 2009, and was found on the Find a Grave webiste: "Gladys Terrell Elkins. Hazel Green, Kentucky - Gladys Terrell Elkins, beloved widow of the late George Elkins, Sr., departed this life on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at her residence at the age of 86 years, 4 months and 15 days. She was the daughter of the late Frank, Sr., and Mary Ella Brewer Terrell, and born at Holly Creek in Wolfe County, Kentucky on August 16, 1922. Gladys was a retired Lunchroom Supervisor, employed by the Wolfe County School System and worked at the Red River Valley Elementary School in Hazel Green. She was a member of the Hazel Green Christian Church and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Survivors include two loving sons, George Elkins, Jr. and his wife, Georgia, of Campton, Kentucky and Fred Elkins of Columbia City, Indiana; one daughter, Oneida Vest and her husband, Ralph, of Campton; two sisters, Ora Lockard and her husband, Ralph, of Hazel Green and Jean T. Smith of Holly Creek; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Gladys was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank J. Terrell and George R. Terrell and two sisters, Miranda Davis and Addis Manhart. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 3, 2009 at Porter and Son Funeral Directors Chapel with Bro. Nathan Isaacs officiating. Burial followed in the Hazel Green Cemetery at Hazel Green with Porter and Son Funeral Directors of Campton, Kentucky in charge of arrangements."