More Information:

About James Eiland:

Another source says that he was born in Phenix City, Russell Co, Al
James was killed by Indians in 1809 when he confronted them while they were stealing his horses. The family was later reimbursed for the animals lost to the Indians

About Ruth M. Unknown:

1840 United States Federal Census about Ruth Eiland
Name: Ruth Eiland
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Jones, Georgia
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69: 1
Slaves - Males - 24 thru 35: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 3
Free White Persons - Under 20: 2
Total Free White Persons: 3
Total Slaves: 1
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 4

Georgia Cherokee Land Lottery, 1832 about Davis's
Name: Ruth Eiland
Number: 218
District: 25th DISTRICT, THIRD SECTION, CHEROKEE
Residence: Davis's
County: Jones
Comment: widow. of soldier.; granted previous to the first day of January, 1838

Ruth and her 3 sons lived with Absalom and after his death in 1814 stayed on with his wife.

JONES COUNTY Ga Will Book A
RUTH EILAND 8/14/1844 - 9/18/1844
Children: Susan Smith
Others mentioned: Granddaughter, Nancy Adaline Lee; Son-in-law, Rhode L.
Smith; Nancy Adaline Lee's 1/2 brother, Elijah Dickens

About Asa Eiland:

Asa chose Absalom Eiland as guardian until 1814 when Absalom died and Rhode L. Smith, his older sister's husband, became his guardian.

REPRINT of OFFICIAL REGISTER of LAND LOTTERY OF GEORGIA 1827
11TH DAY'S DRAWING-19th March.
JONES.
page 31
Fortunate Drawers: Asa Eiland,
Captains District: Hamacks
Number: 72
District: 9
County: Carroll County

About Patsy Eiland:

Patsy Eiland, when orphaned, chose Absalom Eiland as her guardian.

About Nancy Eiland:

Nancy was orphaned and chose as guardian in 1809 Rhode L. Smith husband of her sister Susan