This is a group for the Descendants of William Elder of Emmitsburg Maryland and his two wives Ann Wheeler and Jacoba Clementina Livers

William ELDER was born in 1707 (date according to his tombstone) in Prince Georges county, Maryland, and died 22 April 1775, at his home in Emmitsburg, Frederick county, Maryland. Early studies such as Dr. Mudd's often gave William ELDER of Emmitsburg as the progenitor and immigrant of this family. But further research has shown he, and his brother Thomas, were actually born in America, the sons of one William ELDER and his wife, Elizabeth FINCH, daughter of Guy and Rebecca FINCH. Arms used with permission and may not be the correct one : )