Obituary
Elias was the son of Jacob Mongold. Elias was married first to Sarah (Jones) Mongold (1824-1880) on December 28, 1844 in Botetourt County, Virginia. Their children included: William, Minerva, Frederick Elias, Sarah, Martha, John, Eliza and George Mongold. Elias married a second time to Nancy Ann (Pierson) Mongold Nelson (1856-1935) on October 27, 1881 in Washington County, Arkansas. Their children included: Manuel, Andrew, Artie Marie, Fanny, Nathaniel and Mirtie May Mongold.