The DAR Patriot Index lists the following for Edward Elsey:

ELSEY, Edward
Birth: Circa 1755
Service: VA
Rank: Pvt Cav
Death: VA Before (ante) 24 Dec 1821
Patriot Pensioned: No Widow Pensioned: No
Children Pensioned: No Heirs Pensioned: No
Spouse: (1) X
Spouse: (2) Cicily Hines

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Washington, DC 20006-5303
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Regards,
CNelson
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