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THE ELZA FAMILY.
The Elza Family. This name is of English origin and in
the early records of the County was spelled Elsey and Elzay.
The Elza family was among the first settlers in the eastern
part of the county. Thompson Elza moved to Randolph
from Mineral the first decade of the county's history. Thump-
son Elza was captain of the militia in 1844. Sampson Elza
was captain of the militia in 1860.
Thompson Elza married Sarah White, and to this union
were born Solomon, Taylor, William, Sampson, Alfred, La-
fayette. Joseph, Adam and Caroline.
Floyd Elza, son of Taylor Elza, was born in 1895. Mr.
Elza is single and is a woodsman by occupation.
Eli Elza, son of Taylor Elza, was born in 1888, married
Ockie, daughter of Malcom and Sally A. Henry. Children.
Emma, B. Y. and Hansel. Mr. Elza resides at Wymer, West
Virginia, and his occupation is that of a woodsman.
Adam Elza was born in 1854, married Almeda, daughter
of Albertus White. Children, Sarah C, Victoria, Oliver Y.,
Lafayette, Albert N., Lustie, Selma, Wilbert, Lusta, Sana,
Leon, Folsie, William and Rockford. Mr. Elza is engaged in
farming and has lived twenty-six years in his present location.
