James Alford Elkins b 1832 VA d 1880 Letcher Co KY; s/o Joshua John Elkins and Susan A Helsley. James Alford Elkins m. 1855 to Martha Miller b 1834 Yancey Co NC d 9 Jan 1918 Letcher Co KY; d/o John Miller and Mary Polly Moore. Children of James Alford Elkins and Martha Miller;

1. Mary J Elkins 15 Jun 1856 Wise Co VA

2. Rebecca Elkins b 20 Sept 1859 Wise Co VA

3. William Elkins b 25 Apr 1867 Wise Co VA

4. Thomas J Elkins b 1867 VA

5. John Elkins b 1869 Wise Co VA

Source: Richard Combs - SlickATO@yahoo.com

1860 Wise Co VA Census
521 Elkins, James 28 M Farmer VA
521 Elkins, Martha 26 F Housekeeper TN
521 Elkins, Mary J 6 F VA
521 Elkins, Rebecca 1 F VA