No doubt about it, most Eld's I've talked to are an odd lot. I'm Ron Eld Jr. and my father (Sr.) lives 2 towns away here in Ma. I have not seen or heard from him since I was 12, I'm now 48. He has another family and I have attempted to contact a half brother, no interest. As far as I can tell my family came to the US by way of Nova Scotia in the British military during WW1. From there some of the family ended up in NH and MA. I may be able to dig up some more detailed info. If anyone finds themselves at the MFA in Boston, MA - there is a portrait of John Eld (1700's?) a British philanthropist I believe. My father's brother was Arthur Eld (deceased) of Medford, MA. I have a brother Richard Brian Eld (age 46) of Brookline, MA. These Eld characters can get grouchy so be careful. Good luck all