Son of Jonathan W. Elgin and Sarah Terry.

1830 United States Federal Census
Name: Jonathan Elzin
[Jonathan Elgin]
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Patrick, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 2 John, Alfred
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 Jonathan
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 Sally
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1

1840 United States Federal Census
Name: Jonathan Elogan
[Jonathan Elgin]
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Patrick, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1 Alfred
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1 John
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1 Jonathan
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1 Susan
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2 Sally, Nancy
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1 Sally
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 3

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Alfred Elgin
Age: 24
Birth Year: abt 1826
Home in 1850: Northern District, Patrick, Virginia, USA
Gender: Male
Family Number: 285
Household Members:
Name Age
Jonathan W Elgin 53
Sally Elgin 46
John Elgin 26
Alfred Elgin 24
Sally Elgin 18
Nancy Elgin 15
Susan Elgin 13
Hester Elgin 9
Lucinda E Elgin 7
Ruth A Elgin 4

Married America Houchins, daughter of John Houchins and Esther Harbour, on 10 Feb 1852 in Patrick Co. VA.

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Alfred Elgin
Age: 37
Birth Year: abt 1823
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: North Division, Patrick, Virginia
Dwelling Number: 554
Family Number: 572
Occupation: Farmer
Real Estate Value: 1500
Personal Estate Value: 2040
Household Members:
Name Age
Alfred Elgin 37
America Elgin 31
Sarah E Elgin 6
John Elgin 3
William L Elgin 2

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Alfred Elgin
Age in 1870: 46
Birth Year: abt 1824
Birthplace: Virginia
Dwelling Number: 107
Home in 1870: Smith River, Patrick, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Occupation: Farmer
Male Citizen Over 21: Y
Personal Estate Value: 250
Real Estate Value: 753
Spouse: America M Elgin
Household Members:
Name Age
Alfred Elgin 46
America M Elgin 40
Sarah E Elgin 16
John A Elgin 14
James H Elgin 12
William A Elgin 9
Eugenia V Elgin 7
Thomas J Elgin 5
Nancy T Elgin 3
Martha Amedee Elgin 1

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Alfred Elgin
Age: 55
Birth Date: Abt 1825
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Smiths River, Patrick, Virginia, USA
Dwelling Number: 366
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: America Elgin
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Name Age
Alfred Elgin 55
America Elgin 50
James H. Elgin 22
William A. Elgin 19
Mjinda E. Elgin 17
Thomas J. Elgin 15
Nancy V. Elgin 13
Martha E. Elgin 11

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Alfred Elgin
Age: 75
Birth Date: Jul 1824
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Smith River, Patrick, Virginia
Sheet Number: 6
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 117
Family Number: 117
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: America Elgin
Marriage Year: 1852
Years Married: 48
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
House Owned or Rented: O
Home Free or Mortgaged: F
Farm or House: F
Household Members:
Name Age
Alfred Elgin 75
America Elgin 70
Virginia H Elgin 37
Mary V B Elgin 4