Miles M. Elder Collection of Atchley Family Genealogy
The letters and other documents in this collection represent the results of Captain Miles M. Elder's research into his Atchley ancestors. Most of the information deals with the five Atchley brothers (Thomas, Daniel, Joseph, Martin, and Abraham) who emigrated from Loudon County, Virginia to Meigs County, Tennessee. A few pieces show Martin Atchley's line specifically. All of the items are copies of the original manuscripts.
Dates
- 1904 February 28-1929 January 6, 1972 May 20
Conditions Governing Access
Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Conditions Governing Use
The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
The letters and other documents in this collection represent the results of Captain Miles M. Elder's research into his Atchley ancestors. Most of the information deals with the five Atchley brothers (Thomas, Daniel, Joseph, Martin, and Abraham) who emigrated from Loudon County, Virginia to Meigs County, Tennessee. A few pieces show Martin Atchley's line specifically. All of the items are copies of the original manuscripts.
Biographical/Historical Note
Miles Macon Elder was born to John Gunn and Delilah Ellen (Atchley) Elder on November 11, 1888 in Bear Creek, California. His mother was the granddaughter of the Martin Atchley documented in these papers. Elder worked in construction for most of his life and served in both World War I and World War II. He also took an avid interest in genealogy and devoted considerable time to researching his family's history in the southeastern United States. Unfortunately, he was unable to publish his findings due to poor health. Elder died on July 29, 1974 in San Mateo, California.
Elder married Hilda Victoria Bevan in 1915 and the couple had three children: Vernon Bevan, Jayne Astrid, and William Eustice.
Arrangement
This collection consists of a single folder.
Acquisition Note
This material was donated to the University of Tennessee Libraries, Knoxville, Special Collections by Miles Macon Elder.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository