U.S. Data Repository http://www.us-data.org/ -- USGenNet Inc. -- Please read the U.S. Data Repository Copyright Statement on the following page: --------------------------------------------------------------------- Felton, Elias Scott (1853-1936) --------------------------------------------------------------------- A History of Preston County West Virginia Biographical Department, Supplied by J. R. Cole Kingwood, W. Va., The Journal Publishing Company, 1914 by H. S. Whetsell Pages 741-742, ELIAS SCOTT FELTON. The Feltons emigrated from England, and in 1732 settled in Massachusetts. In 1798, John Felton, a son of Benjamin, settled in what was called Ryan's Glades, Maryland. From there he moved to Cheat River, above Rowlesburg, and later settled in what is now known as the Whetsell settlement. He was a man of public affairs, was Justice of the Peace for several years, and Sheriff of the County one term. His children were: Henry, who married a Wotring; Daniel, who married a England and settled in Barbour county; Caleb, who married a Digman; Samuel, who married a Meighen and settled in Greene county, Pennsylvania; John, who married a Wotring and settled in Warren county, Iowa; Benjamin, who married a Miles; and Joshua, who died when a young man. The daughters were: Prudence, who married Abraham Wotring; Elizabeth, who married a Whetsell; Sarah, who married a Jordan; Joanna, who married a Bayles; Mary, who died young. From thence sprang the Feltons that are now settled in Preston county, except those who have emigrated elsewhere. Elias S. Felton is a grandson of Henry, whose wife was a Wotring. The Feltons were of English descent. William Felton, son of Henry, born January 13, 1834, married Catherine Meighen of Greene County, Pennsylvania, on June 22, 1852. She was born December 13, 1831. Her parents were from the county of Donegal, Ireland. The children born of this union were as follows: Elias Scott, born June 5, 1853; Cassin Passey Ellen, March 25, 1855; Sarah Jane. May 11, 1857; Anna C., September 12, 1874. Elias S., Cassie "Passey" E., and Anna C., are the only children now living. Their father, William Felton, was a farmer and road builder, a man well and favorably known by Prestonians generally. Elias Scott Felton, the subject of this sketch, has made a success of life, as a school teacher, as a farmer, and as a public official in various capacities. He was educated in the country schools, and then taught six terms of school. During all this time he was identified with agricultural pursuits, his vision of life being broadened as he grew older by experiences, until his horizon broadened and he was called into a higher and more responsible field of activities. As a Justice of the Peace for eight years, not a few questions for adjudication came before him, which still further fitted him for service as a member of the Legislature for the years 1911 to 1913. Self-made educationally as well as otherwise, and well read on all live issues and questions of the day, the work of Mr. Felton's life has become visibly materialized in his home surroundings, which can be noted by the casual observer, even, as in all cases where right thinking adds something in the way of appearances, as well as of sobriety, respectability and honesty to a right kind of living. April 18, 1878, Mr. Felton was married to Almeda Bucklew. Their children are as follows: Eliza Agnes, was born June 11, 1881; John Worley, February 8, 1883; Patrick Henry, April 1, 1885; Carrie Esther, February 2, 1887; Daniel Hughes, March 2, 1890; Gay Frank, July 7, 1892; Lottie Margaret, February 25, 1896; Lucy Sylvania, December 17, 1898. John Worley, Carrie Esther, Eliza Agnes and Gay Frank were educated in the common schools, and the three first named have taught several terms of school. Frank, who took a business course in Clarksburg, West Virginia, has taught one term of school, and is now employed in the express office at the M. & K. Junction. Mr. Felton belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Lodge No. 107, Kingwood; also Preston's Pride of the Rebekah Kingwood Lodge. Socially speaking, Mr. Felton is very companionable, is easy of approach, and is a very popular citizen of Preston county. --------------------------------------------------------------------- From Death Certificate, Preston County, WV #12312 FULL-NAME: E. S. Felton BIRTH-DATE: June 5, 1853 BIRTH-PLACE: Terra Alta, W.Va. DEATH-DATE: August 21, 1936 DEATH-PLACE: Manheim, Preston County, W.Va. MARITAL-STATUS: Widowed (Almeda Felton) OCCUPATION: Farmer FATHER: William Felton (born in Terra Alta, W.Va.) MOTHER: Katherine Meighen (born in Greene Co., Pa.) CAUSE-OF-DEATH: Carcinoma Stomach INFORMANT: Agnes Jeffers (of Terra Alta, W.Va.) BURIAL: Terra Alta, W.Va. --------------------------------------------------------------------- If you've reached this file through a SEARCH, you can access other biographies for Preston County, WV by going to the following URL: http://www.us-data.org/wv/preston/bios.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------