Short Biography of Elverton A. Shands

On the Pike and Peach Grove road was the home and farm of the Shands family. Two sons, William and Elverton, were prominent members of the Rockingham bar. Elverton was a prominent figure in the social life of Harrisonburg and a finished dancer. He built a home on his farm west of town. His widow survives, who was the daughter of Dr. Herring, who lived on South Main Street.

Source: "Sketches of Harrisonburg, 1840-1940" ⁶⁰⁰³