The following lines are still remembered by the members of the Elton family:

Upon Sir Abraham Elt being knighted, and taking

the name of Elton.

In days of yore old Abraham Elt,

When living, had nor sword nor belt;

But now his son, Sir Abraham Elton,

Being knighted, has both sword and belt on.

MS. Harl. Brit. Mus. 7318, p. 206.