1860 Census, Knox, Clarke County, IA: Elcena (age 36) is living with Son J. (age 14, born IN), and apparent twins Wm (male) and S (female), both age 11, born in IN. Nearby neighbor named “Records”.

1880 Census, Osceola, Polk Co., NB: Elcena possibly has custody of grandson Robert A. Palmer. (Or maybe he’s just visiting there, or living there to help out his grandmother?) See notes with Robert.

1900 Census, Long Creek, Decatur Co., IA: Elcena (age 75) is living with her son William, and his family.