Found in Estes Family Tree. Sent by Mary Pickens
Found in Estes Family Tree. Sent by Mary Pickens
Don Teeter of Medical Lake, 17 Aug 2004, says that Jacob and Ellen lived with Rev. John Forney for awhile and the families were very close.
This Jacob William Teeter is said to have come from Somerset Co. Penn. We have no further information on them. He married Ellen Poe who was B. 21 Dec 1818 and had a half sister, Sarah Peters. Is said to be related in some manner to Edger Allen Poe. Jacobs mother was Catherine Whetstone who was previously M. to a Davis and widowed. Her Dau. Elizabeth Davis M. Jacob B. Teeter who is of unknown relationship to Jacob William Teeter.
From the History of Richardson Co., Neb. pg. 122
The Dunkard Church Colony at Silver CreekThe settlement of people from Illinois and Somerset Co., Pennsylvania, four miles north of Falls City, began in 1868, with the arrival of Francis Shaffer, C. Forney, J. Johnson, and Philip Meyers. They were soon followed by Samuel Stump who came with his family from Ohio, was quite an acquisition to the colony. He was considered a fearless expounder of the old Gospel until he died.
At that time these people paid from seven to ten dollars an acre for this one-hundred and fifty dollar land, and being before the days of either railroad, there was much tedious hauling to make the needed improvements. When the frightful drought and grasshoppers came in 1874 the Silver Creek community stood the calamity. They contineued gaining citizens from the East.
Any history of that part of Richardson Co. would be incomplete without reference to Rev. John Forney. He was not only a builder of the community, but served faithfully as a preacher and medical doctor for a great number of
people, for a very small consideration.
The school house was built in 1870. For many years it served for church services, school and literary societies. Many weighty problems of national inportance have been threshed out on this old school house floor, by the lyceums that met weekly during the winter months.
Silver Creek Brethern Church was built in 1878. The cemetery was laid out years before and the first burial there was in 1870. Most of the old settlers of the Silver Creek neighborhood have now removed to the city, while their descendants are occupying the well-improved homes they built. All are living and dying as American citizens, except Joseph Meyers and family. They moved to Jeruselum, Palestine, years ago, where they are now in the hills of Judea, Uncle Joe and some of his family lie buried. Mrs. Meyers and the other children still living.Jacob had a brother named Danial who is said to have been kidnapped by Indians. We have no further mention of him in our handed down history. (Had found the grandchildren of this Daniel living in Sacramento, CA early 1990's)
Jacob B. and Elizabeth Davis had a son Danial that married Anamelia Jones, who was a sister of Isaac Jones, the Husband of Mary Teeter. Mary Teeter was the dau. of Jacob W. Teeter and Ellen Poe. Thus Daniel was the Bro. in law and 1st cousin to Mary, Jacob Teeter being his Uncle.
Found the Birdsley family in Dixon 1850 & 60 census. No Teeters.
Called 16 Jan 1987 to Dixon,Ill. Talked to Jackoline Teeter French, F. Frank Teeter. She has information on Teeter families, incl. bible with info. that she will send. Says that the Teeters are bur. in the Dunkard Cem. N. of town, and there may be Whetstone there also. Said that name was Dietrich, and that the families were from Ogle Co. and raised horses.Oct.-Nov. 1850 Woodbury Twnsp., Bedford Co., Penn. #183
Teeter, Jacob age 32 farmer born Penn.
Ellen 32 Penn.
Mary Ann 8 Penn.
Sabina 6
Ellen 4
Levi 2
Elizabeth 1
Eversole, Catherine 51The 1860 Census found Jacob William & Ellen Teeter in township of Pine Creek, Ogle Co., Ill. (This was found in a copy of a letter sent me by Lorrain Lakey of St. George, Ut. 10 Nov. 1992. It was sent ot Pearl & Georgee Teeter by Winnie and Virgil Corder. They lived in Bellingham, Washington. Dated Aug. 13, 1969. They also had the 1850 census as they were doing research and quite interested in family history.
1860 Census fo Pine Creek, Ogle County, Ill.
Jacob William Teeter age 42
Ellen Poe Teeter 42
Mary 18
Sabina 16
Ellen 14
Levi 12
Jacob 10
Anna 6
John 3
Sarah 114 June 1880 Census of Pine Creek, Ogle Co., Ill. pg. 18 #160
Teeter, Jacob age 61 unemployed born Pa. F. Pa. M. Pa.
Ellen 61(51) Md. Md. Md.
Jacob 28 Pa. Pa. Pa.
John W. 24 Ill.
Lydia 16 Ill.From letter of Winnie and Virgil Corder to Pearl and George Teeter, dated 13
Aug. 1969.Dear Pearl and George:
Well, we are still searching for information about our dear lost relatives. It just makes us sick to think we could have asked Mother & Dad Corder about so many of the relatives but just waited too long.
Maybe we wrote that we found the 1850 and 1860 census of Jacob and William Teeteer and wife Ellen (Poe) Teeter. (See above record of census) They note that the record was on microfilm and much of it was hard to read.
I'm sure these films would be available at the big Library in L.A. (They are provided with thee viewers here at the Seattle Library. No charge, and the ladies in the Genealogical Dept. were so helpful. I'm sure it would be the same there in Los Angeles. Beginning 1850 the complete family is listed.
One needs to know the State and County when searching.
See above for 1860 Census also.
Now this is where we become lost.
1) Who were the parents of Jacob and Wm. Teeter and Ellen Poe Teeter?
2) Would George or any one there know when Jacob Wm. or Ellen Poe Teeter died, and where buried? His grandfather? They are George's grandparents and Virgil's great grandparents. We have quite a bit of information on the Poe familiy. David Poe born Ireland 1743? died Oct. 17, 1816 at Baltimore.
Married Elizabeth Cairnes, born 1756 Lancaster Co., Pa., died July 7, 1835., Baltimore. They had 7 children.
1) John Hancock born Aug. 25, 1776
2) William Mar 2 1780
3) Geo. Washington Aug 21 1782
4) David Jr. Jul 18 1782 - Father of Edgar Allen Poe who
was born in Boston, 19 Jan 1809.
5) Samuel Dec 21 1787
6) Maria Mar 17 1790 Married To William Clemm Jr.
July 12, 1817.
7) Elizabeth Sept 26 1792 Married Henry Herring Nov. 17, 1814.Looking back we see Ellen Poe was born Dec. 21, 1818 in Bedford Co., Penn. and Jacob William was born July 5, 1818 in Bedford Co., Penn. (Grandfather)
We know that Ellen Poe was not the dau. of David Jr., could her father have been John Hancock, William or George Washington, or perhaps Samuel?
Virgil remebers his mother (Fannie) saying she was a cousin to Edgar Allen Poe. Maybe Lorraine has some info about her. (If she wants this Poe family tree I'll sent it)We are so anxious to run this down.
Pearl, dear, it must be hard to write a letter every day to yor son -- but I am so proud of you for doing it. Just getting the letter helps even tho it's hard to find new. One wonders why? but I am a firm believer in the scripture that says ---- as for Him, His way is perfect ---. So we must console ourselves by knowing this is true, and trust in Him for strength to
carry the load. He says He never gives us more than we can bear and if we look to Him, He gives us strength to bear it.
I'll close now, we are going to a Scout Camp away up in the mountains for dinner tonight. My grandson, Kenny, is there. Much love to all.
Winnie & VirgilLetter from Bob & Doris Elliott
Apr 5, 1994....I am the one in the basement of the Oregon, Ill. library that was having the conversation about Hyatt, Teeter, and Mons with you. Did you ever call Ruth Baker of Mt. Morris or get to see Vic Mon?
I found in my 1976 Bicentennial History of Ogle Co. that Jacob Teeter (Carpenter) helped organize the Village Church of Grand Detour. It was built in 1895. The name has been changed to Faith Assembly of Grand Detour in 1970
and is across from the cemetery where I found the graves of:
John W. Teeter 1856-1939 his wife, Mary Ellen 1864-1919 and wife Mary L.
Lawver 1844-1916. Also Nancy Laver 1868-1950 adn Thomas A. Foxley 1865-1922.
Catherine E. wife of John Smice d. 10-26-1872 all these in Grand Detour Cem. Also in an old cemetery in Pine Creek there is a Lucinda Wilson, June 15, 1819, - died Oct. 1, 1895.
I have a 1984 Phone directory for Dixon, Ill. and there are:
Teeter, Arthur 514 Logan Dixon PH (815) 284-6180
Frank 722 Broadway Dixon 284 3733
H.M. 1007 E. Chamberlain Dixon 284-2865
Teeter, Harry Milledgville, Ill 225-7833Now as for my Hyatts - on pg. 14 of your newsletter of Feb. 1994 on the Check Hyatt Cemetery at Yourktown, Westchester, NY: I think maybe the Sarah Hyatt, wife of John Hyatt is mine.
I have the Strangs of Westchester by Charles Alfred Strange published in the New York Genealogical and Biological Record about 25 years ago and my Francis Strang son of Daniel Strang and Phebe Purdy was born about 1726 in
White Plains. Francis was buried in Yorktown 2 Jan 1815 in a small cemetery on private property off Compound Rd. near Shrub Oak. Of the Westchester Strangs less has been recorded about Francis and his 12 known issue than any other branch of the family.
He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. His farm was on Crompond Rd. and had once belonged to Benjamin Field. He married Elizabeth, dau. of John and Sarah (Turner) Hyatt in Yorktown 10 Apr. 1750 and they had at least 12
children:1) John b. 1753
2) Joshua b. before 1755
3) Daniel b. 1765
4) Sylvanus 1770 This is my G Grandfather I think
5) Gabriel 1778
6) Phebe m. Caleb or Roger Barton
7) Sally m. Jeremiah Mabie
8) Hannah m. Gilbert Post
9) Betsy m. Daniel Lane
10) Jerusha m. Henry Dillingham
11) Francis G. S. in family cem. near Shrub OakSome of Francis' family were Tories and Charles A. Strange found some old papers saying that Sylvanus was killed in the Rev. War. This has come up lately and so we are not sure if he is Francis or Eliz. son or just where he came in. It has us all scratching our heads. The name Sylvanus comes up many times but only in Francis Strangs descendants. Sylvanus would have been only 11 at the time so - maybe a mistake?
I thought maybe there would be some one who is from this Hyatt line out there or has info on it. Also would be nice to know where the Hyatt line is before John.....
Sincerely Doris Elliott, 422 S. McKendrie, Mt. Morris, Ill. 61054
Little else known, said to be related to Edgar Allen Poe. (Family stories and tradition) Had a half sister Sarah Peters.
Lorraine Lakey wrote, 13 Sept. 1989, "I have been told Ellen was a cousin to Edgar Allen Poe. I have a listing on Poe's we believe belong to us."David Poe born Ireland, 1743? died 17 Oct 1816 at Baltimore, Maryland.Married Elizabeth Cairnes, born 1756 Lancaster Co., Penn. died 7 July 1835
Baltimore, Maryland.
1) John Hancock born 25 Aug 1776
2) William " 2 Mar 1780
3) George Washington " 21 Aug 1782
4) David Jr. " 18 Jul 1784
(Father of Edgar Allen Poe born 19 Jan 1809 in Boston, Mass.)
5) Samuel " 21 Dec 1787
6) Maria 17 Mar 1790
(Married William Clemm Jr. 12 July 1817)
7) Elizabeth " 26 Sep 1792
(Married Henry Herring 17 Nov 1814)"As far as I know, Grandma Teeters mother was Elizabeth Stull. I have her marriage certificate to George Burger."
There is a Catherine Eversole age 51, living with the Jacob and Ellen Teeter family in 1850, Bedford Co., Penn. Could this have been the mother of Ellen who may have been remarried?
From a letter by Virgil and Winnie Corder:
Dear George and Pearl: (TEETER)
Oct 25, 1970We have been waiting to get somee more info regarding the Teeter & Birdsley and will tell you what we have new (I hope). We have a copy of the death certificate of Ellen "Poe" Teeter. She died Oct 14, 1891, at Grand DeTour, Ill and is buried in the Pine Creek Cemetery near Mt. Morris, Ill. Also that Jacob B. Teeter and Elizabeth Davis Teeter are buried there too. We are still unable to find out when Jacob William Teeter died or where buried. Do you know?
Last year we sent you a copy of a letter written by Clarence Teeter of Chicago. He did not think that time there was any relationship between Jacob B. and Jacob Wm, but later he discovered that the wife (Elizabeth Davis) of Jacob B. and Jacob Wm. were half brother and sister. You check the enclosed chart of Jacob William Teeter with the Jacob B. Chart and it explains how this happened. Namely, Catherine Whetstone Davis had a daughter, Elizabeth, and after the death of Mr. Davis, Catherine married a Jacob Teeeter of Sommerset Co., Penn. and they had Jacob William Teeter. Now Catherines' daughter, Elizabeth, (by Davis) and son Jacob William (By Teeter) would be half brotheeer & sister -- so the children of these two would be cousins, etc. I wrote a great grand daughter of Jacob B. Teeter, in Polo, Ill., and she sent me a clipping from a newpaper telling of the death of an Aurthur Teeter in Dixon, Ill . so I wrote the sister of this Arthur and she wrote me a nice letter telling about her grandfathere, John W. Teeter. This was George's uncle, John W. Seems like John W. Teeter marrieed Martha Burger, they had a son that died in infancy. Later John W. married Ella Lawver who had a son named Dale Woodyatt, and John W. adopted him and his name became Teeter. This Mrs. Phyllis Teeter is a daughter of Dale Teeter.
She said her father Dale died in 1934 at San Francisco, and is buried there. She and her husband moved to Freeport, Ill. in 1936 and John W. her stepfather) lived with them until his death in June of 1939 and that he is buried in Grand DeTour, Ill. I have answered her letter and am waiting for a reply regarding some more information we are seeking. (She said in her letter she remembered Uncle Jake playig the Violin) We want to know more about Ellen Poe.
We have a pretty good run down on all the children of Jacob William Teeter except Martha Dale & Lydia Wilson. If you have any info about them and their children would like to have some.
We were fortunate in getting a picture of Clara Rhodes Birdsley, mother of Simon Q. Birdsley, and also one of Ellen "Poe" Teeter, your Grandmother.
I guess that's about all the news except what Winnie will tell about. How have your folks been? I'm still treating my old asthma and after switching doctors have felt better, but its a little early to know if it is of a permanent nature, sure hope so. Thought we might get down that way this winter, but think we better stay home and plan for next year. Give this
information to your grand daughter and tell her to write sometime. As Winnie has told you, we were sure surprised to find we have cousins on the Teeter side here and they have been very helpful with pictures and information. Wish you folks could come up this way for a good visit, Eh?
Love Virgil & Winnie
Ellen Poe had a half-sister Sarah Peters.Oct 28, 1891 The Ogle County Reporter Newspaper
Obituary
In Pine Creek Twp., October 14, 1891, Mrs. Ellen Teeter age 73 years.
Is found in the Woodbury Twnsp. Oct. 1850 Bedford Co., Penn. Census record
as one year old. Elizabeth and her brother Samuel were on the same stone. Apparently died at or about the same time. Was that a 1 or a 4?
Sent by Ruby Anderson. Twin to Anna. Found the stone of Samuel laying against a fence near the others of the family. We found the stone of Samuel and his sister, Elizabeth, lying to the back of the cemetery, close to the parents. There was another stone, the name was not able to be read, Sept. 21, 1868 11 yrs. 11 dys. All the stones were in poor shape.
See 1860 Census, Lee Co., Ill. also 1870 census, Clay Co., Dakota Terr.
He was not in the 1880 Dakota Terr. Census.Grandpa Burger, as grandma Teeter/Hiatt told us, was pitching hay out of the barn, when he finished, he threw out his fork and then jumped into the hay stack afterwards and landed on the fork and was killed. It would seem that there should be a story of this mishap in the paper and would be worth finding it. I suppose he would have been either in Lee or Ogle Co., Ill. and would probably have been about the late 1860's, as he was found in the 1860 census, and then not in the 1870 census with his family in Dakota Terr. Did he take his family to Dakota Territory and died before the Census was taken?
Illinois State Archives, Springfield
The records show the Adjutant Generals office, now in the State Archives, show the following Civil War record on;
George Burger, Private, Company "I", Fourteenth Cavalry Regiment, Ill. Volunteers. (Recruit)
Age 20, height 5'6" Hair dark Eyes Hazel Complexion Fair
Farmer born Bedford Co., Pa.
Joined the service 22 Mar 1864 for 3 year term
In Dixon, Ill. Enlisted by Capt. Eusace, mustered into service 22 Mar 1864
Resident of Pine Creek, Ogle Co., Ill.
Mustered out July 31, 1865 at Pulaski, Tenn. by Capt. JacksonIn the census George is given as 17 yrs. old, making him born in 1843, not 1845, also his enlistment papers give him as 20 yrs. old as of March 22, 1864, also questioning the date of birth.
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Marriage license No. 2937 Clerks Certificate of Marriage, Ogle Co. Reporter Print.
State of Illinois } SS I, Imildrith Pryor, Co. Clerk
Ogle Co. in and for said county, hereby certify that
Mr. George Burger, age --, and Miss Elizabeth Stull, age -- were joined in Matrimony on the 18th day of Dec. A.D. 1866 by David E. Price, Minister of the Gospel in said County as appears on the records in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have herunto sat my hand and affixed the official
seal of said County, at Oregon, Ill., this the 20th day of January, 1965.
Marriage Register "C" Imildrith Pryor (This is when the record was copied)
pg. 74 License issued December 11, 1866 returned December 20, 1866
Married by David E. Price MG
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CIVIL WAR SERVICE RECORD OF GEORGE BURGER
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERNKNOW Ye, That George Burger, Private of Captian Farncis Boeks Company, ("I") 14th Regiment of Illinois Cavalry VOLUNTEERS, who was enrolled on the 22nd day of March one thousand eight hundred and Sixty Four to serve three years or during the war, is hereby DISCHARGED from the service of the UNITED STATES this Thirty first day of July, 1865, at Pulaski, Tennessee by reason of Special order no. 12, C. S. Mil. Div., Tenn.
(No objection to his being re-enlisted is known to exist)
Said George Burger was born in the State of Pennsylvania, is 20 years of age. Five feet Eight inches hig, Fair complexion, Hazel eyes, Auburn hair, and by occupation, when enrolled, a Farmer.
Given at Pulaski, Tenn. this Thirty first day of July, 1865.
Francis Booke Capt.
Co. I 14th Ill. Cav.
Francis Jackson (some very faint writing which may be
discovered on a fresh copy from original source)
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VOLUNTEER ENLISTMENT
STATE OF ILLINOIS TOWN OF DIXON
I, George Burger, born in Bedford Co., in the State of Penn., now living in Pine Crek, Ogel Co., Ill., aged twenty years, 4 months, and by occupation a farmer, Do HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE to have volunteered ths Twenty second day of
March, 186-, to serve as a SOLDIER in the ARMY of The United States of America, for the period of THREE YEARS, unless sooner discharged by propeer authority: DO also agree to accept such bounty, pay, rations, and clothing, as are, or may be, established by law for volunteers. And I, George Burger do solemnly swear, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the United States of America, and that I will servcee theem honestly and faithfully against all their enemies or opposers whomsoever; and that I will observe and obey the orders of the President of the United States, and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to the Rules and Articles of War. I that I am over eighteen years of age.Sworn and subscribed to, at DIxon, Ill. }
this 22d day of March 1864 } George Burger
Before John N. EustaceCapt. & Prov. Mar at 3 Dist Ill
I CERTIFY, ON HONOR, That I have carefully examined the above named Volunteer, agreeably to the General Regulations of the Army, and that, in my opinion, he is free from all bodily defects and mental infirmity, which would in any way disqualify him from performing the duties of a soldier.
?Es Pottes
Examaning Surgeon
30 Dist Ill.
I CERTIFY, ON HONOR, That I have minuetly inspected the Volunteer, previously to his enlistment, and that he was entirely sober when enlisted; that, to the best of my judgement and belief, he is of lawful age; and that, in accepting him as judly qualified to perform the duties of an able bodied soldier, I have stictly observed the Regulations which govern the recruiting service. This soldier has hazel eyes, Dark hair, fair complexion, is 5 feet 6 inches high.
John N. Eustace
Capt. & Prov. Mar. 3rd Dist Ill.DECLARATION OF RECRUIT
I, George Burger desiring to VOLUNTEER as a Soldier in the Army of The United States, for the term of THREE YEARS, Do Declare, That I am Twenty years and four months of age; that I have never been discharged from the United
States servicee on account of disbility or by sentenc of a court marial, or by order before the expiration of a term of enlisment; and I know of no impediment to my serving honestly and faithfully as a soldier for three years.
Given at Dixon, Ills.
The 22d day of A.D. 1864
Witness:
W. A. ?----------- George Burger
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No. 669
George Burger
Volunteered at Dixon, Ill.
March 22nd, 1864
By Capt. J. N. Eustace
Prov. Mar. 3d Dist. Ill.
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1st enlistment
Enlisted for 14th Ill Cavalry, Co. "I"
Feb. 1897, This paper was formerly filed in the Enrolment Div. R. & P.O.
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B. 14 Cav. 3 Ill.
__________________
George Burger
Appears with rank of Pvt on Muster and Descriptive Roll of a Detachment of US Vols. forwarded for the 14th Reg't Illinois Cavalry
Rikk Dated
Dixon, Ills, Mar 22 1864
Where born Bedford Co., Pa.
Where enlisted Dixon, Ills.
For what period 3 yeears
Eyes Hazel
Hair Dark
Complexion Fair; Height 5 ft. 6 in.
When mustered in Dixon, Ills.
Company to Which assigned "I"
Remarks: Residence, Pine Creek, Ogle Co., 3rd dist. Ills.
B. E. Smith
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B. 14 Cav. Ill.
Geeorge Burger Appears with rank of Pvt. on Muster and Descriptive Roll of a Detachment of U.S. Vols., forwarded for the 14 Reeg't Illinois Cavalry. Roll dated Springfield, Ill. May 26, 1864.
Where born Bedford, Penn.
Age 20 y'rs; occupation Farmer
When enlisted May 22, 1864
Where enlisted Dixon
For what period enlisted 3 years
Eyes Hazel; hair Dark
Complexion Fair; Height 5 ft. 6 in.
When mustered in March 22, 1864
Where mustered in Dixon
Bounty paid $60.
COmpany to which assigned "I"
Remarks: Rees. when enlisted Pine Creek, Ogel Co., Ill. 3rd Dist.
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B. 14 Cav. Ill.
George Burger, Pvt., Co., I, 14th Reg't Illinois Cavalry.
Appears on Company Muster Roll for May & June 1864, Present
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B 14 Cav. Ill.
George Burger, Priv, Co., I, 14 Reg't Illinois Cavalry, Appears on Company Muster Roll for July & Aug., 1864, Present. copyist Bollinger
Same for Sept. & Oct
Same for Nov. & Dec. 1864 Remarks: Bounty due 2" & 3" installments
Same for Jan. & Feb. 1865 Remarks: Bounty due 2" & 3" installments
Same for Mar. & Apr. 1865 Bounty due 2 - 3 installments
Same for May & June 1865
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B 14 Cav Ill.
George Burger, priv, Co. I, 14 Reg't Illinois Cavalry. Age 20 years.
Appears on Co. Muster-Out Roll dated Pulaski, Tenn, July 31, 1865
Muster-Out to date July 31, 1865
Last Paid to Aug. 31, 1864
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Clothing account:
Last settled Mch 22, 1864; drawn since $82 91/100
Due soldier -------- Due U.S. $18 20/100
Am't for cloth'g in kind or money adv'd --------
Remarks: Reetained arms and Sabre.
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Grandma swears that this grandmother of hers was not a Stull, but that she took this name for a child that she had out of wedlock, a farmer for whom she worked and of whom a child was born.
She was also married to a Wolfkill and was a member of the Dunkard church in Kansas.
From letters and cards it still seems that her maiden name would have been Stull, also possibly spelled Stuhl, Stahl, or Stoll?
Since we know that she was a Dunkard, we think that these families were in close proximity and aquaintance with the other families. Grandma tells us that marriages were pre - arranged and not the choice of individuals.
18 Jan 1987 I have begun correspondance with Lorraine Lakey, Dau of Maude Teeter M. Henry Stillman & #2 Johnson. Lorraine will assist in putting this information together and will send information to us. I need to send
her a picture and copies of information-post card letters, etc.
In the summer of 1986 we went to Kansas and Neb. area to look for this grandmothers resting place, but were not able to find it. Many of the old cemeteries have been badly kept, or totally plowed under.
We do have a picture of this grandmother with a sister and her parents, but have not proven the identy of them yet. (I have definitely proven this now and identified the individuals in the pictures).
Living in 1910 Census Morrill Brown Co., Kansas, census can not be read
Unknown - 1910 Brown Co., Census 10 May 1910 #155-156 Stahl, Jacob W. age 36 married 14 years born Kansas father Penn., Mother Mo. Farmer. Wife Abbie age 31 born Ill both parents born Ill. Children Eva age 13 born Kansas, Zella age 7 born Kansas.
#1516 Stahl - George U. age 65 married 39 years born Penn. father born U.S. mother born Penn. Owned a feed store wife Polly M. page 56 born Mo. father born Tenn. mother born Ill. Parents of 8 children 7 still living.
Daughter Rosa Colley living with them age 27 born Kansas, Rosa has a son Durward Stahl age 6 born Kansas, father born U.S. mother born Kansas. Also living with this family Stuhl George C. son of George U. age 17 born Kansas,
works for his father as clerk.1900 Census Brown Co., Kansas page 9 A #173 Burger Joseph, born March 1838 age 62 married 31 years born Ohio parents both Penn, wife Sarah born April 1848 age 52 had 7 children 6 living. Sarah born Ohio parents born Penn.
Children: All children are single.
Stella Nov 1873 age 26 born Ohio
Winnie ? Son Aug 1875 age 25
Blanche Jul 1877 age 22 Ohio
Clyde Mar 1880 age 20 born Neb.
Harly Aug 1885 age 14 born Kansas1900 Census Morrill Brown Co., Kansas 1 June 1900 page 141 #33. Stull, Jacob born Sept 1837 age 62 married 22 years born Penn. parents born Penn. wife Mary born Jan 1854 age 46, 4 children born in Ill. parents born in England. Daughter Hattie Stapleton born June 1879 age 20 widow born Ill. 3 children 2 living Stapleton, Corwin born Sept 1896 age 3 born Kansas, Jessie Stapleton Feb 1898 Kansas. Mr. Stapleton born in Kansas.
Post Card to Grandma Wolfkill dated 2 Jun 1909 Hiawatha Kansas, "Dear Sister, PA is some better. He felt pretty good untill to day and now he feels worse again. We have a alful heavy rain the other night. Hattie is home for a few days. News are scarc So Good bye Mary
Post Card book of Elizabeth Wolfkill it is noted " Auntie Wolfkill by Loran Hostetler Dec 25, 1909
Grandma Teeter - Hiatt claims Elizabeth had her son Clinton by a man she was working for and gave him his surname. Other indications are that Stull was her maiden name.
Last known whereabout I have is from a picture taken about 1900 in Fall City, Neb. He was in Morrill, Kansas for at least some time. He may have gone to Omaha later.Found in the 1910 Brown Co., Kansas 29 April 1910 Clinton could read and write, he owned his own grocery store and home.
#156. Stull Clinton C. age 44 marr 22 yrs b. Ill parents both born Penn.
Wife Sadie M. age 40 marr 22 yrs b. Ill both parents born Penn.
Hamilton Township 15 June 1900 , #187 Stull Clinton C. Born Aug 1864 age 35, married 12 years. Born Ill, Father Vermont, Mother Penn. Wife Sarah M. born Feb 1870 age 30 born Ill, father and mother Penn.
George Stull, cousin, born Nov 1881 age 18, born Ill., father born Penn, mother Ill.RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PIONEERS OF LEE COUNTY, 1893
Pg. 209, In the fall of 1838 Philip Stahl came from Maine, with W.H. and Harrison Hansen. They stopped at Cold Water, Mich. to work for a time. Here they met a famlily named Bridgeman, with a son - in - law, William Church, wife and child. They hired these men to take their chests of clothing on their wagons, paying them enough for their board and passage to aid them materially in keeping up supplies.
Pg. 497 Mentions Daniel Birdsley, page 498 mentions William Burgeras arriving in Palmyra Twnship in 1835 with families.
A George Stull, page 65, #699, Lee Co., Marriages, married Caroline McNulty 31 Aug 1854, by Samuel Brown, J.P.
See Lee Co., Marriages, pg. 87
Harmony S. Blair M. Adaline Stull, 5 Mar 1863
Page 96, 3358 Lawrence Stumpf, Married Lisette Schmuck, by Rev. W.
Schaefer, M.G. 25 Oct. 1864. (Should probably read 1863, license was applied
for 23 Oct 1863)From an autograph book that was the property of Albert Burger, dated Sept. 3, 1885;
Friend Albert;
When you are old
And cannot see put
On your specks
And think of me
Yours Truly Mrs. Amanda WolfkillFurther evidence of her maiden name as Stull,
Dear Cousin, 9 - 15 - 1895
When you get married
And live at your ease
Get a good wife and do as you please
Yours Truly,
Willie Stull
Hamblin, Kansas Remember me.From a record of Palatines to America, Illinois Chapter, Family Group
Sheet: membership #E-059 (PA) dated 12/87
Bonnie J. Everhart (Mrs. L.R.)
52 South Ave., Gettysburg, Pa. 17325
Ancestor: -- Henry Stull, child of Henry Stull who died in 1830, mother Susannah who died about 1850. Henry son of Ludwig Stull who died in 1806, a Rev. War Soldier.Sent by Morrill Public Library
Hiawatha, Kansas 66434 (Would have been in 1913).
Wolfkill, Mrs. Elizabeth. Wolfkill, mother of C.C. Stull, died at Darlow, in Reno County, at the age of 72 years. She had been a resident of Kansas 26 years. She died at the home for old folks maintained by the Church of the Brethren of Kansas.This Post Card, marked Jan 31 4 PM 1910 Sabetha Kansas
Cards front has a picture of 2 flowers on a stem with buds;
Just a heart= warm word of greeting, for this bright and happy day, May it bring you bliss and blessing, that shall never fade awayI am not sure who this is? A puzzle of one of the missing cousins?
Sabetha Ks
Jan 31st 1910 Good wishes for a happy Birthday to Grandma Wolfkill from Anna Yoder
Mrs. Elizabeth Wolfkill, Sabetha Ks care of Miss Almira Hostetler (another name I don't have so far as I see? Larry Anderson)Posted by Tom King October 19, 2004 at 4:22 p.m.
StullForty miles west of Kansas City down a country road like a lonely soul-I see Sharon and I see Jack it's me and Roman dressed in black tell my bride to bury me in Stull: _ - Urge Overkill, "Stull (Pt. 1)" from the Chicago band's 1992 "Stull" EP "If you want to hear the legends of Stull, ask a college freshman. When you grow up here, this Stull stuff is such bullshit you don't even pay attention to it." -- Chris Lazzarino, lifelong Lawrence resident.
**The _real_ gateway to hell** A friend of mine first got me thinking about "the Stull thing." She and her family have lived on land just outside of Stull for 13 years. She was the first person who told me of _Old_ Stull Cemetery, "the real gateway" (the one pictured above, vs. the familiar one below).
"The one in town isn't the right one," she told me. "The old cemetery has the pentagram. Five cedar trees were planted in the cemetery -- they marked the points of the pentagram. I think there are only two cedar trees there now."
![][2]You mean all this time, all those frat boys and goths and reporters were going to the wrong cemetery? You mean the cemetery with the fence around it, the one marked with 'No Trespassing" signs, the one with the limestone chapel that was vandalized and eventually knocked down... you mean, all this was inflicted on an innocent place of repose for souls' mortal remains?
Could it be that for at least 30 years, the mythology surrounding 'Stull' was popularly focused on the wrong cemetery in Stull? A pretty devilish prank, if you think about it.
This blog is a work-in-progress -- updates and revelations will be posted as they turn up. And as always we are counting on you, dear readers, to tell us what's really going on. Tell us anything you have heard or know about Stull mythology...**We're off to see the devil (notes)** Old Stull Cemetery lies less than a few miles from the cemetary in Stull proper. (Lest this article be responsible for a new batch of vandalism, we're not publishing the exact location for the time being).
A few of the gravestones were illegible: winter, wind, rain and lichen. The earliest legible stone (no last names), read "Louisa 1866."
Of the nearly 40 stones I counted, 20 were the headstones of infants. Some were marked "Baby," some marked "Infant Dau" or "Infant Son." Some had no names, or only initials ("P"). All were marked by tiny stones.
The adults were remarkably long-lived, many over 80 (dates noted are dates of death): Louisa 1866 Richard 1881 Hermina 1898 Ralph 1910 Lettie 1903 Infant Dau 1900 Infant Son 1893 Ida 1891 Rose 1968 Mabel Irene 1999
Based on Louisa's death date and the few other illegible stones, I figured that the cemetery was established around 1850. There were two new occupants of Old Stull Cemetery since the '30s.
![][3] Most of the fallen markers seem to be victims of time and weather. Interestingly, too, many of the fallen markers had an image of a hand pointing upward, while none of the markers still standing had such imagery. A few stones seemed to be moved or taken.**Portals to Hell** I have no idea what a portal to Hell should look like, other than maybe like Las Vegas.
The thicket surrounding the old cemetery is dotted with wild eastern cedars, but only two old cedars still stand on the humble lawn of repose.
Apparently, all portals to Hell are marked by a pentagram visible only to the evil elite. When mere and bovine mortals (us, the prey), cross the invisible lines of a profane pentagram, it's said that we feel a sharp drop in temperature, a sudden chill.
My thermometer held steady at 60 degrees during 10 minutes of perimeter patrol, then five minutes of grid-walking.
**Stull Cemetery Lore** - In a 1995 trip to Colorado, the Pope redirects the flight path of his private plane to avoid flying over the unholy ground of Stull Cemetery. - Reports of abundant paranormal phenomena from residents in the town: raps and banging; voices-often reported to be the voice of an old woman; weird clocks and indoor windstorms; ghostly children playing at night in the cemetery; time shifts and discrepancies, inexplicable loss of memory and disorientation. - Legend has it that the devil returns to Stull Cemetery -- only on the Spring Equinox and on Halloween (his busiest night) -- because one of his wives is buried there. Another rumor holds that the devil returns to Stull to visit the gravesite of his infant son.
Notes by Ruby Anderson; Uncle Ollie married late, he was always bossy to
all of us and played the violin very well. He always said he was a fiddler,
not a violinist. When Olie was in the WWI in France, he sent mom, Ruby, a card that had a little pocket, embroidered and a little green laced hanky in the pocket. She loved it so much, she was the first and only niece at the time, so he wrote on it; When Uncle comes home, he will bring Ruby candy and gum." He always use to bring her candy and gum and that would let him remember him more. Mom use to like to play all the old songs, but her grandma Laura would not let her play them, would cry every time she heard the songs, such as The Yanks are coming, etc.
D/o Jack Jones
Dear George and Pearl;
We have been waiting to get some more info regarding the Teeter and Birdsley
Trees and will tell you what we have new (I hope). We have a copy of the
death certificate of Ellen (Poe) Teeter. She died Oct 14, 1891 at Grand De
Tour, Ill and is buried in Pine Creek Cemetery near Mt. Morris, Ill. Also that
Jacob B. Teeter and Elizabeth "Davis" Teeter are buried there to. We are
still unable to find out when Jacob Wm. Teeter died or where buried. Do you
know.
Last year we sent you a copy of a family chart of Jacob B. and Elizabeth of
Chicago. He did not think at that time there was any relationship between
Jacob B. and Jacob Wm., but later he discovered that the wife Elizabeth Davis
of Jacob B. and Jacob Wm. were half brother and sister. You check the enclosed
chart of Jacob Wm. Teeter with the Jacob B. chart and it explains how this
happened. Namely, Catherine Whetstone Davis had a daughter, Elizabeth, and
after the death of Mr. Davis Catherine married a Jacob Teeter of Sommerset Co.,
Penn. and they had Jacob Wm. Teeter. Now Catherine's daughter Elizabeth (by
Davis) and son Jacob Wm. (by Teeter) would be half brother and sister, so the
children of these two would be cousins etc. I wrote a Great Granddaughter of
Jacob B. Teeter in Palo, Ill. and she sent me clipping from a newspaper telling
of the death of an Arthur Teeter in Dixon, Ill. so I wrote the sister of this
Arthur and she wrote me a nice letter telling about her Grandfather John W.
Teeter, (this was George's Uncle John W.) Seems like John W. Teeter married
Martha Burger, they had a son that died in infancy. Later John W. married
Ella Lawver who had a son named Duane Woodyatt and John W. adopted him and his
name became Teeter. This Mrs. Phyllis Teeter is a daughter of Dale Teeter.
She said her father Dale died in 1934 at San Francisco and is buried there.
She and here husband moved to Freeport, Ill. in 1936 and John W. (her step
Grandfather) lived with them until his in death June of 1939 and that he is
buried in Grand De Tour, Ill. I have answered her letter and am waiting for
a reply regarding some more information we are seeking. (She said in her
letter she remembered Uncle Jake playing the Violin. We want to know more about
Ellen Poe.
We have a pretty good run down on all the children of Jacob Wm. Teeter
except Martha, Dale and Lydia Wilson if you have any info about them and their
children would like to have same.
We were fortunate in getting a picture of Clara Rhodes Birdsley, Mother
of Simon Q. Birdsley, and also one of Ellen Poe Teeter, your grandmother. I
guess that's about all the news except what Winnie will tell about. How have
you folks been? I'm still treating my old asthma and after switching doctors
have felt better, but its a little early to know if it is of a permenent
nature, sure hope so thought we might get down that way this winter but think
we better stay home and plan for next year. Give this information to your
granddaughter and tell her to write sometime. As Winnie had told you we were
sure surprised to find we have cousins on the Teetere side here and they have
been very helpful with pictures and information. Wish you folks could come up
this way for a good visit, Eh?
Love Virgil and Winnie.
Records from the family bible and from personal knowledge of Goldie and
Ruby Hiatt Anderson.
Orin, Elvin and Lawrence stayed in Omaha. They all married later in life.