The Elect is a collective term for "the original families who emigrated to the New World and formed what became the Confederation." According to Historicist Valeria White, the Elect was plagued by "infidelities, indiscretions with Muggles, Squib children, homosexuality, incest," and "more serious issues, like denominational warfare, piracy, Dark Arts." In the Fall of 2009, Adela Iturbide claimed that her family was among the Elect. In the Summer of 2010, Absalom Thorn confirmed to Alexandra Quick that the Thorn Family was among the Elect.