Elmer Eldridge James was born on 5. Aug. 1861 at Ebensburg, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. He married
Sarah Sophia Van Cleve Baker, daughter of
David Van Cleve Baker and
Jane Campbell Hawkins, on 25. Nov. 1888 at Jay County, Indiana.
Elmer Eldridge James appeared on the census of 19. Jun. 1900 at Portland, Jay County, Indiana,
; 4 children, 3 living.
Elmer Eldridge James was shown in the census on 19. Jun. 1900 as an agent for Bell Telephone.
Elmer Eldridge James was shown in the census on 27. Apr. 1910 as a druggist, own store.
Elmer Eldridge James appeared on the census of 27. Apr. 1910 at Portland, Jay County, Indiana,
; 6 children, 5 living. He died on 15. Nov. 1915 at Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, at age 54.