Elijah Preston Marrs (1840 - 1910 )

Born: 1840
Died: 1910

Former Kentucky slave, became a 3rd Sgt in the Union Army's 12th United States Colored Heavy Artillery
Following the war, he became a prominent teacher, educational administrator and Baptist minister.

Former Slave Owners
Husband: Joseph Marrs b.1813
Wife: Nancy (Preston) Marrs b. 1823