Elrod was born in Coatesville, Indiana.
He attended public school in Coatesville and graduated from DePauw University in 1882 and studied law.
 He married Mary Ellen Masten and they had two children.
Elrod was born in Coatesville, Indiana. He attended public school in Coatesville and graduated from DePauw University in 1882 and studied law.  He married Mary Ellen Masten and they had two children.
Samuel H. Elrod