History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky, ed.
by William Henry Perrin,  O. L. Baskin & Co., Chicago, 1882.  p. 632.
[Scott County]   [Stamping Ground Precinct]

ELIJAH THRELKELD, farmer, P. O. Stamping Ground; is a native of Scott
County, and the son of Moses and Elizabeth (Thomason) Threlkeld.  Moses
was born in Scott County, June 4, 1799; during his life he followed the
occupation of farmer and miller, being the owner of the large flouring
mill known as the "Old Threlkeld Mill"; he died Nov. 3, 1863; his parents
were native of Virginia and came to Scott County in a very early day,
being among the first settlers.  Elizabeth, our subjects mother, was
born in Scott County, July 13, 1810, and died Jan. 25, 1874.  Of the five
children born to them, one was our subject, was born July 29, 1829.  His
early days were spent in receiving an education and assisting in tilling
the soil of his father's farm.  At the time of the breaking out of the
war he enlisted in the Confederate Army, serving under Geo. Stilford, of
Company B., and was engaged in the battle at Snow Hill.  During his life
he has given his attention to farming, and is now the owner of 200 acres
of well-improved land.  He is a member of the Baptist Church; he is a
Democrat in his political views, and is a quiet, unassuming gentleman,
having the good will and friendship of a large circle of acquaintances.

Threlkeld Thomason
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