It is my impression that there were a number of folks named after Elmer Ellsworth during the time of the Civil War. My grandfather was born May 24, 1861 and he was named Elmer Clarence Stillwell, after the famous Elmer. At that time, the name was very popular. Patricia Stillwell Mims seeking ancestor Sylvester White born 1784 CT and died 1882 in WI.