There is no mention of his wife, Catherine, whom he married in 1879. She seems to be living with her mother & stepfather in Noble, Noble, IND. Catharine Jones is reported with David & Lettecia Clark. With them are Catherine's brothers Fredrich & Martin Kimble, cousin Arrilla Beall & aunt Drusill Beall.

According to the pension file of Elias' uncle, Newman Whittecar, who married Catherine in 1902, and the Noble County Divorce records, Catherine & Elias were divorced in 1883.

1917 living in Elkhart Indiana, wife of Newman Whitaker.

1920 and 1930 Census Catherine is living with Daughter Nellie Fisher (from her second marriage)