For Shari Cox & Brenda Yes, John Elam did marry Martha (Archer) Dudley 3 Jun 1774 in Chesterfield Co VA Martha Archer was the dau. of William Archer who is named in his will 1750 as Martha Dudley. As far as is known, she had no children as in her will of 10 Apr 1776 , she leaves to her brother and nephews....... This John Elam had, as far as is known, a son, Samue,l, who admnistered his estate in 1788. Besides my John Elam, who was in Amelia Co married to Femariah Beville and had a son Essex Elam, the only John Elams unaccounted for are : John - son of Richard d 6 April 1770 John - son of Robert d ca 7 May 1779 This JOHN went to Woodford Co Ky and left a will there. Bk A p 127 . does not mention any children. RUTHIEM