I'm looking for information on my grandfather Benjamin Joseph Ellerd, who was married to Maude Byrd (possibly his second marriage - first to Salina Love?). It is possible that his parents were James Calhoun Ellerd and Sarah Strickland, who were married in Benton, Saline County, Arkansas on 8-14-92. Any information would be most appreciated.

Melissa--My dad, your grandfather, was Benjamin Joseph Ellerd. He married my mom, Maudie Byrd when he was 2l and she was l8. Never heard of him being married to a Love. His father was James Calhoun, married to Sarah as you said. James father was Benjamin Calhoun married to Susanna Shirley. I am still working on that part of our family. I have quite a bit on my grandmother Sarah Strickland's family. Will share when you get ready for it. Was surprised to see your note. Oh yes, one more thing, Dad was married( only briefly after my mother died in l958. Hope this helps--where did you see anything about another marriage??Just a woman's curiosity!! Love, Aunt Chris Oh yes, the second marriage was to a Wilheminia Nowlin

Melissa--My dad, your grandfather, was Benjamin Joseph Ellerd. He married my mom, Maudie Byrd when he was 2l and she was l8. Never heard of him being married to a Love. His father was James Calhoun, married to Sarah as you said. James father was Benjamin Calhoun married to Susanna Shirley. I am still working on that part of our family. I have quite a bit on my grandmother Sarah Strickland's family. Will share when you get ready for it. Was surprised to see your note. Oh yes, one more thing, Dad was married( only briefly after my mother died in l958. Hope this helps--where did you see anything about another marriage??Just a woman's curiosity!! Love, Aunt Chris Oh yes, the second marriage was to a Wilheminia Nowlin

Hello Aunt Chris, It only took me 7 years to respond! I found a transcribed Arkansas marriage record at the following URL: http://www.argenweb.net/saline/bk_mgroom.html The ages seemed about right, but it's definitely a long shot. Hope you are well! Love, Missy