Elias David (1820–1880), his son by his first wife, had been the first of the sons to go to China, in 1844. He later returned to Bombay, before leaving the firm to establish E.D.
Elias David (1820–1880), the son born from his first marriage, was the first of his sons to embark on a journey to China in 1844. Later, he returned to Bombay before deciding to leave the firm and start E.D.