Hi
Elam/Ellam family - trace back to Robert Ellam 1528-1597, became Ellam in about 1600's. Most of "Elam" family migrated to Virginia USA in 1580-1600's. Can trace direct descent from Robert = but cannot find anything before him.
my branch from Yorkshire - some of the family still live in West riding Yorkshire .
Any help to trac before Robert is appreciated.
Chris Ellam
cellam@bigpond.net.au