LeRoy Elkins (1864–1945)

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Legal name: Elkins, Abraham Leroy
Other names: Elkins, Dr. A. Leroy
Elikns, Leroy
Birthdate: 1864-12-05
Date of death: 1945-05-14
Gender: male
Occupations: evangelist, Churches of Christ
school teacher
physician
Relationships: Wallace, Foy Esco (great-nephew)
Short biography: Gospel Preacher listed in Gospel Preachers Who Blazed the Trail by C.R. Nichol, 1911. He was the great-uncle of Foy E. Wallace, Jr.

A. Leroy Elkins was born near Palestine, Texas, December 5, 1864. Moved to Collin county at the age of 18. Obtained an education by dint of his own exertion and application. At the age of 21 he began teaching in the public schools of Texas, where for eight years he was very successful. For five years he gave his time wholly to the practice of medicine. He has engaged in a number of debates with success. He is now giving his entire time to preaching and defending the Truth. He is one of the most successful preachers in Oklahoma. [Gospel Preachers Who Blazed the Trail by C.R. Nichol, 1911].
Birthplace: Palestine, Anderson County, Texas, USA
Place of death: Hugo, Choctaw County, Oklahoma, USA
Burial location: Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hugo, Choctaw County, Oklahoma, USA
Associated Place (for map): Oklahoma, USA