On 2 Nov 1843 when Elisha was 30, he married
Abigail Crane, daughter of
Jonas Crane (20 Dec 1794-15 May 1874) &
Almira Basley, in Presbyterian Church, Charlton, Saratoga County, New York.
651 “At the house of Jonas Crane, Mr. Elisha Weld, aged 30 yrs. a farmer, to Miss Abigail Crane, aged 21 yrs, house-keeper. Witnesses, Asa Phelps & Francis Skinner, farmers. All of Charlton. [Rev.] Jno. Clancy”.
Born ca 1820 in Saratoga County, New York. Abigail died on 15 Apr 1865. Buried in Hillside Cemetery, Burnt Hills.
Children of Elisha and Abigail:
i. Eliza Jane, m. Andrew Van Vorst;
ii. William F., m. Charlotte Van Vorst;
iii. Lois A., m. Jonas Van Vorst; and
iv. Elizabeth, m. Mr Van Vorst.54