Elijah Friend, born 4-25-1814 at Sang Run, Allegany County, Maryland. Source - LDS Batch/File No. 8218107 U. S., Maryland (as of Mar 1992) page 4,695.

Elijah Friend is listed in the 1850 census of Allegany County, MD taken on August 9th. Elijah is listed on page 43B, line 4, dwelling no. 581, family no. 584, age 36, male, farmer, property value $1500, born in VA?

Elijah Friend is listed in the 1860 census of Allegany County, MD, dwelling no. 2000, family no. 1925, age 47, male occupation - merchant, born in MD.

Last will and testament filed June 20, 1885

Friend, Elijah, Dec. 1869, Book C 158. American Index Library,Maryland Wills, Allegany County, 1784-1960. Filed June 20, 1885 - mentions sons John F., Elijah, Richard, Doctor (Zadock), Alfred and Salmon P. Chase and daughter Emma Jane. Will also mentions his mercantile business in the name and style of E. Friend and Brothers.

From Wendy Mammoliti <wmammoliti@cogeco.ca> :
"Elijah had many different occupations over the years. He was a postmaster, merchant, farmer and a healer. He is said to have studied for his doctor's certificate, but decided to become a merchant instead. He kept some liniments and drugs at home and would go and help with fevers and other illnesses if needed." "Elijah died in an accident at a barn raising. He fell backwards and hurt his chest area, which brought about his death."

(In Elijah's lifetime he witnessed)"the Civil War and one of his sons held as a prisoner in it. Joseph Harrison was a member of Company D, Third Maryland Potomac Home Brigade (Infantry) and was taken a prisoner on June 29, 1862. He was held at Moorefield, Virginia. Joseph (had) enlisted as a private on November 24, 1861, but was promoted and was a 3rd Sergeant when he was mustered out on November 24, 1864."434