Elwell Family Line Earliest Ancestor Robert Elwell Origin Gloucester, Massachusetts Line Elwell → Walling → Garrison Proof GPS Supported The Elwell Family of Early New England The Elwell family of colonial Massachusetts represents a fully documented New England lineage that extends through the Walling and Garrison families into modern generations. Historical Overview The Elwell line begins in Gloucester, Massachusetts with Robert Elwell. Through Thomas Elwell and Sarah Elwell, the family transitions into the Walling line and later into the Garrison family of New Jersey. From there, the line continues into the Griner, Loder, Berdeaux, McAllister, and Ognan families. Disputed Identity: Daniel Garrison The Daniel Garrison listed as a minor in the 1750 will is the same individual who later died in 1799. 📜 How to Read Colonial Wills “Under age” means minor, not a different person. ⚠️ Common Mistakes Splitting one person into two due to misreading legal wording. ✔ Correct Interpretation All records support one continuous Daniel. Evidence Comparison Category Correct View Incorrect View Will One Daniel listed Assumed duplicate Age Minor in 1750 Misread as different person Timeline 1750 → 1799 fits Requires unsupported split Visual Proof Flow 1750 Minor → Adult → 1799 Death 📜 Primary Document Translation In the name of God, Amen. I, Jacob Garrison, being of sound mind, declare this my will. I give all my estate to my wife Elizabeth during her lifetime. Children: Benjamin Christian Rachel Samuel Sarah Jacob Mary Elizabeth Minor children: Daniel — at age 21 Ephraim William Cornelius Anna Phebe Elwell Records Walling & Garrison Records Modern Records