Elizabeth was born in Kentucky - maiden name Morrow. She became the mother of eight children: William T., Jennie H., Oscar, Lula B., Mary C. Lucy A., Ida L. and George W. Melone. The graves of Elizabeth and her husband are marked with a large modern-style red granite tombstone. In a major source, this family name is mistakenly given as Malone being the name engraved on the tombstone.