Taken from his obituary in RJ Holdens Old TIme Scrapbook: One of the represenative men of the city and state died at his late residence 477 Broad Street in his 93rd year. He was born Foster June 6, 1802. His parents were Arthur and Mary (Prestion) Aylesworth, lineal descendants of Arthur Aylesworth a native of Scotland who was among the earliest settlers of North Kingston RI. Judge Eli was the eldest of 12 children.