John Whittier Ela, b. 26 Sept. 1837 in Meredith, Belknap County, New Hampshire, d. 15 Dec 1902 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, son of Joseph Ela & Sally Miller Moulton. He married Maria Chapman (1st wife) on November 14, 1861 in Laconia, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He married Annie M. Willard (2nd wife) on August 4, 1879 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
Joseph Ela, b. 20 Jul 1797 in Lee, Strafford County, New Hampshire, d. 14 Feb 1890 in Meredith, Belknap County, New Hampshire, son of John Whittier Ela & Mehitable Dame. He married Sarah Sally Miller Moulton on January 14, 1834 in Meredith, Belknap County, New Hampshire.