Elbert was born in 1886 to “P.J.” Kennamer and Eliza Elkins. He was born and 
                   reared in Kennamer Cove and also farmed there. He married Julia Mae Butler in 
                   1906. In 1919 they moved to Woodville and bought a home that was owned by 
                   the Woodall family. Elbert entered the mercantile business with W.H. Butler and 
                   George Butler as partners.

                   He and Julia were members of the Primitive Baptist Church. Elbert was the clerk 
                   of the Mud Creek Association for many years. Prior to the time Elbert bought 
                   the house, there were many families that boarded there. The arrangement of the 
                   house could accommodate many separate families. Dr. J.J. McGahey lived here 
                   at one time.

                  The architecture of the house has a Queen Anne influence, two-story with a wrap 
                  around porch. The two dormers on the roof provide a source of light and add to the 
                  architecture of the roof and also give it a farmhouse look. The interior of the home 
                  has two fireplaces with marble tile inlays and beautiful mantle boards. Over the years 
                  some changes have occurred such as an addition of a carport, new roof and a new 
                  type of siding.