On the 5th day of July 1788 in the State of North-Carolina Athenatious Elmore obtained a "Licence" to marry Susanah Pen----.
On the 8th day of October 1821 in Surry County North Carolina Atha Elmore signed his last will and testament in the presence of Overton Penix, Ambrose Chappel and Wiliam West. In that will Atha's wife's name is Susanna and his children are:
- Betsy Elmore (not married at time of father's 10/08/1821 will)
- Kitty Elmore (not married at time of father's 10/08/1821 will)
- Suzanna Elmore (not married at time of father's 10/08/1821 will)
- William Elmore b1802 His Wives and Children
- Melinda Elmore (not married at time of father's 10/08/1821 will) md Elliott Day c1831 (Ann Travis reports she has her marriage record)
- James Elmore
- Atha Calahan Elmore
- Sally Elmore Sparks
- Annie Elmore Castephens (sp ?)
- Polly Elmore Cheek