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Male Elijah Epperson Click to view Elijah Epperson in the family tree

Elijah was born on November 1st, 1779 in Virginia.  Elijah's father was Peter Epperson and his mother was Francis LOBB.  His paternal grandparents were PETER Epperson and Frances Poindexter. He had six brothers and two sisters, named Alfred, Joseph, Thomas, Benjamin, Littleton, Frances, Mary and Elizabeth.  He died at the age of 75 on April 5th, 1855 in Near Princeton,IL.  He was buried in Heatons Point,Bureau Co. IL.


Elijah's first family with Sussie Hickman

‌Elijah and Sussie were married in a religious ceremony in 1799.  They had three sons and two daughters, named Anthony Wayne, Thomas, Hezekiah, Sussie and Nancy.


Elijah's second family with Mary Ann Wilson

‌Elijah and Mary Ann were married in a religious ceremony in 1815.  They had two sons named Harrison and Lorenzo Dow.


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