Algood Genealogy

863. Elijah Willis Young6 Allgood (William A.5, William A.4, John Young3, William2 Algood, Edward1 Allgood) was born in Paulding Co., GA October 20, 1838. Elijah died October 7, 1923 in Paulding Co., GA. Elijah is buried at the Allgood Cemetery, Inscription: " A friend to his country and a believer in Christ " Separate flat headstone for E W Y: E W Y Allgood 2nd Lt. Co. D. 1 Ga Cavalry Confederate States Army

He married Martha (Mattie) Ann Francis Ellis December 30, 1858 in Paulding Co., GA. Martha was born April 17, 1838 in Cleburne Co., AL. Martha died July 14, 1919 in Paulding Co., GA. . Her body was interred in Allgood Meth. Ch, Paulding County, GA Memoirs of Georgia copied by A.R. Yates: Was a farmer. Enlisted in Ga. cavalry in 1862 and fought several battles. Hit twice with a ball but not serious ly hurt. Scout and guide for Gen. Johnston during battle of New Hope and defe nce of Atlanta. 22 Jul 1864 honored with lieutenants comm. for bravery. Rema ined with Gen. Johnston until surrender. 1878 member of board of ed. 1888 ele cted senator in general assembly. 1893 elected ordinary of county. Master Ma son and prom. member of Meth. Church. (2nd Lt. Co. D. GA. CSA.)

Elijah Willis Young Allgood and Martha (Mattie) Ann Francis Ellis had the following children:

3117 i. LaNora (Nora) Cassandra7 Allgood was born September 14, 1860. LaNora died August 9, 1947 in Paulding Co, GA. In 1930 LaNora was living with her brother Charles. Lanora was buried in the Allgood Methodist Church Cemetery, Paulking Co., GA

+ 3118 ii. Martha A. (Mattie) Allgood was born November 1, 1867.

3119 iii. Sarah P. Allgood was born October 7, 1868. Sarah died July 21, 1899. Sarah is buried in the Allgood Cemetery, Paulding Co., GA

+ 3120 iv. Charles David Allgood was born August 11,1871.

+ 3121 v. Edgar Levi (Edd) Allgood was born February 14, 1874.

+ 3122 vi. Josephine (Josie) J. Allgood was born May 15, 1876.

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