Elliott Enlow was born in Maryland, and when a small boy was brought to Washington county. In early life he was united in marriage with Martha Atkinson, a resident of East Finley township, and they had nine children, viz.: Henry, John, Gideon, Mrs. Mary Patterson, Mrs. Rachel Marshall, Mrs. Elizabeth Thornberg, Mrs. Eleanor Sprowls, Mrs. Jemima Patterson, and Martha, unmarried. His entire life was passed in farming. In religion Elliott Enlow and his brother Henry were instrumental in founding what was formerly called Enlow's Chapel, and now known as the Stony Point M. E. Church, of which he was for many years one of the most effective workers and liberal supporters. In politics he was an active Democrat, but never could be induced to accept any official position. His brother Henry was for many years a justice of the peace and enjoyed a favorable reputation in the community.