Notes:

Lived - Upper Saxony & Kirchensittenbach, Germany 1762 - 1780
German Valley & Sussex County (Hardwick Township), New Jersey 1780 - 1800
Grimsby, Upper Canada 1800 - 1820.
Palermo, Upper Canada 1820 - 1836.

. 1825 Trafalgar Twp. Assessment, Halton Co. Gore District Lot29 NDS Con 2.
Number in family 9, John S Teetsell, 40 cultivated & 60 uncultivated acres.

. John Solomon Teetzel was born in the city of Cobourg, Upper Saxony, Germany, 27 February, 1762. The record in his Bible, tran­scribed from the German by Francis Teetzel, Milwaukee, Wis., in1868, gives 1780 as the year he came to America. …The beautifully carved & lettered sand­ stones which mark the graves in early burying grounds & churchyards
in this district are part of his work. Many of them, standing the test of time & marked by there letter T, may be seen in St. Andrew's churchyard, Grimsby.
John Solomon was also active in the life of the community. He served on the Grimsby township council as one of 2 Assessors in 1803, as Assessor in 1805, as Collector in 1807, as Town Warden in 1810, as Assessor in 1811, 1812 & 1813, as Collector in 1814-15 & lastly as ASSESSOR in 1818. At about this time he sold his property in Grimsby & moved to Palermo, Halton County where he died in 1836.
Ref: Annals of the Forty, Vol 9, 1958.

John Solomon Teetzel was born in Saxe Cobourg Gotha, Upper Saxony, Germany on February 27, 1762. While attending college, being educated for the Roman Catholic priesthood, he ran away to America. Apparently for this action he was disinherited, as the family was later declared extinct. The family had long been associated with the Catholic Church. When he left Germany, he had 2 sisters still living at home & he was the youngest son of the family.

The trip to America was very rough & the ship was wrecked off the east coast. He eventually landed in New Jersey in 1780. He married Rachael Von Till on November 5, 1786, & they settled in German Valley, New Jersey. German Valley no longer exists, but was a village in Washington Township, Morris County on the south branch of the Raritan River & High Bridge Branch of the New Jersey Central Railway. It is near Vethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Rachael died in Grimsby on March 20, 1813 & is probably buried in the Grimsby cemetery, along with an infant daughter who died in 1805. At this time the family moved to Palermo, Ontario & John Solomon married Mary Campbell, widow of James Campbell. They had 6 children, but only 3 lived to see adulthood. John Solomon was 63 years of age when his last daughter was born & her Monument was hand carved by her father. It is still standing in the Palermo cemetery today in 1994.

When the Scottish merchant Hon. Robt. Hamilton died at the port of Queenston, a fascinating inventory was immediately taken of his goods & debts owning to him at Queenston, Ontario as at his death on March 14, 1809: John Sol. Teetzel owned £31. 7 shillings 3 pence.

. The detailed inventory includes seven pages of all the goods available for the rugged life on the Niagara frontier. Or perhaps the pioneer stopped by for a wee drop from the 37 barrels of whiskey & other spirits on hand. About 850 people from the Niagara area are listed in a clear hand as borrowing a grand total of £62,729 from Robt. Hamilton. - P J Ahlberg 2009.
Ref: Estate file of Late Hon. Robert Hamilton, Queenston MS 639. R 50.

. 1794 Feb 24 Kunkele /Cougle & Cunkle, John Jr. of Hardwick Sussex, New Jersey. Admr. Philip Kunke signs Philip Cougle.
Fellow bondsman Adam Kunke; both of the said place. Lib 35, p 181
1794 Feb 20 Inventory £69 made by Conrad Arwine & John S Teetzel
Ref: NJ File 589S.

. War of 1812: Board of Claims for Losses
John S. Teetzell, Grimsby, Claim 443 & 1242. Arms taken by the Enemy £6.5s. Attendance on two wounded American Officers £6.5s. Amount claimed £12 10s. Remarks: The claimant has dehorsd? to this claim. Refection not of a nature to affect Claim. [No amount recommended.]
. Claim 1242. Claimed £12 10s. Paid £3.
. Voucher 35-1393, 15s Halifax currency, signed, John S Teetzel by this attorney, James Middleburg.

Statement of Loses during the War with the USA, remaining paid: dated at 1842 Sept 30 - John Teetzel, Grimsby, £1.19s. - - -
Ref: Journals of Legislative Assembly of Canada

GRAVE NOTES
Note1: 1827 Oct 28, John S Teetzel*, Wm. Kennedy, John T. Westfall, Stephen Clink were witnesses to the WILL of John McCutcheon, Lot 7, Con 5, Erin Twp., Wellington County.

*Note2: In 1827 John S Teetzel was living at Palemro, Halton County, which was quite a distance from John McCutcheon's home in Erin Township. The Will was signed, at Erin Township; two witnesses are also from Erin Twp., & Westall [of Elmira, Waterloo Co] was closer to Teetzel. Rev. Stephen Clink These 3 men were German.
The Irish men, Kennedy [of Lot 11, Con. 5, Erin Twp.] & McCutcheon were in-laws.
Was Teetzel also commissioned at the same time to make the monument for McCutcheon? If John McCutcheon's gravestone is ever located, it should be possible to determine John S Teetzel distinctive chisel markings. - PJ Ahlberg, 2017.

There is a book written on him:
John Solomon Teetzel & the Anglo-German Gravestone carving Tradition of Eighteen-Century Northwestern New Jersey. Markers. Written by Richard Veit in 2000.
Suggestion of the possibility of Teetzel's handwork: Charles Roszel, b 1740 died 1817, red sandstone monument most certainly imported from New Jersey.
. Monument of Charles Roszel, 1742-1817 Gainsborough, Ontario, buried St. Ann's Presbyterian Church cemetery. Notes on the monument: Typical style of a New Jersey monuments. The monument could have been chisel in New Jersey. The Monument is by stone carver John Solomon Teetzel, marked with his signature "T" on the bottom. Teetzel was a fellow German who left New Jersey for Palermo, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario.

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Birth:
Village of Kirchensittenbach.

Died:
[ Palermo is near Milton, Ontario. ]

Buried:

John married Rachel VANTILL on 5 Nov 1786 in New Jersey. Rachel was born on 5 Nov 1786 in Washington Twp., Morris Co., New Jersey; died on 20 Mar 1813 in Grimsby, Lincoln Co., Ontario; was buried in Upper Thirty Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. War of 1812
Muster roll & pay list of a Detachment under command of Maj. Rich. Hatt:
Charles Teetzel, 25 Apr - June 2, 18183 inclusive, 39 days
Note of interest1: relatives & future relatives are serving together in this unit, Lewis Felker, various Green men, Adam Mingle, (on Command) & Nathaniel Rosezel. - PJA 2010.

. Charles signed his legal documents with an "X"..
Lot 30 Con. 1, South of Dundas Street, Palermo in Trafalgar Twp., Halton, County.

. UCLPetition 12, To Lt. Gov. Maitland, Petition of Charles Teetzel & John Teetzel, both of Twp. Trafalgar, Gore District. That your petitioners have lived in this Province for the last 20 years in Trafalgar [1799].
Charles Teetzel has a family of a wife 4 children. - during the late war he was employed for 2 & half years carrying his Magestys dispatches between Burlington & York, as by the acc. gen. order of Gen. Drummond. Therefore you petitions pray to grant them a portion of Crown waste land.
Signed, Trafalgar, March 8, 1818. Charles Teetze, John Teetzel.
Ref: UCLP T Bundle 12, Petition 12, Film C2834.

. 1816 Census, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co.:
Chas Teetzel, 90 acres. [Log Cabin.] 65 uncultivated & 25 cultivated acres.
Note2: Simons & Teetzel are in-laws. Log cabins were not taxed so not listed.

. 1824 Census, Trafalagar Twp., Halton co.
Chas Teetzel, Lot 30, Con 1 SDS, 40 uncultivated & 50 cultivated acres.

. 1818 Chas. F. Teetzel gave NE corner of his farm for a Methodist church, school & cemetery.

. 1833 - UCLPetition 18, To Sir Peregrine Maitland, Lt. Gov. of UC, Petition of Charles Teetzel, Lawrence Hagar, Jacob Shouk, all Twp. Trafalgar & Jacob Markle, Twp. Toronto. We have been in this Province upwards of 20 years. During the late American war, the Petitioners served as militia men in 2nd Gore Reg. & done duty on the lines for 2 years & 6 months. Capt. Hepburn of their Regt. appointed to convey dispatches with zeal & fidelity for about 2 years & half, much to the satisfaction of their officers. That Petitioners having devoted so much of their time to the serviced of their King & County, were in consequence during that period, unable to provide for themselves & families. Charles Tetzeel having a wife & 5 children: L Hager, wife & 6 children, J Markle, wife & & 3 children. They therefore, pray for a grant of Land.
Signed, 1821 Oct 8, 1821, Trafalgar.
. UCLBoard Petition T18, 1821 Nov 14. Charles Teetzel, Lawrence Hagar, Jacob Shouk, prying for a grant of land for their Service in the Militia & also Jacob marble. These men cannot be granted without the Adjutant General Certificate. Markle to produce the Adjutant General Certificate before he can be recommended.

. 1833 Jan 11, 3rd Session, 11th Parliament of William IV: Agreeably to the order of the day, the Petitions of T B Walkefied & 311 others …& Charles F Teetzel & 22 others, Elders & Brethren of the "Christian" church in this Province, praying for the authority to hold by Deed their Meeting Houses & Grave Yards, to purchase & hold farms & to be enabled to receive & convey for the use of their Society any Lands or Tenements devised to them by Will.

. 1838 March, Upper Canada Sundries, Index C9824, Image xxx & Page 105939-40, p723, C6898.
Petition of Eli Irwin, Twp. Whitchurch, for Pardon. Petitioner is a married man having a wife & child. He was unfortunately taken a part in the recent troubles, used by desperate & unprincipled persons by shoe he was unhappily seduced from allegiances. Signed, Eli Irwin, March 1830, Jail of the Home District (Toronto).
Petition of Inhabitants of West Flamborough to Sir Geo Arthur on behalf of prisoners under sentence of high treason. Hundreds of signatures, including Richard Johnston [Sr.], Joseph Simons, Lorenzo & Mathias Teetzel, Charles Jr. & Sr., Teetzel. Read in Council 20 May 1838 & pardoned upon giving into Bail for good for 3 years.

. Ontario Land Registry Abstract Book, Plan 9, Block 1, pg 476
Lot 3, Con 2NST, Halton Co.
. 1852 Jul 12, Mortgage, Charles Teetzel & wife, to MT & wife, to John White, Lot 13, Con 2NST. Six B&S B?
. 1855 Jan 29, B&S, Chas F Teetzel & wife, to Mathias Teetzel, L3, C2 NST.

Lot 30, Con 1SDS, Trafalgar, Trafalgar Book 24, pg 189-90.
. 1828 Apr 3, B&S, Chas. Teetzel, James Hopper & others,£2.10sh., 1/2 Lot & 20, HWSale? Burying ground. Quarter
. 1844 Jun 3, B&S, Charles Teetzel & Wife, to Janet Keill, widow, 1/4 A.Pt Lot 30.

. Palermo Cemetery on Dundas Concession 1 SDS, Lot 30:
He sold the NE corner of his farm to be used for a cemetery & churchyard in 1818 to serve the community. He received £2 10 shillings as payment. The agreement said the land was "forever for the proper use of a place to bury the dead for them & as many of the inhabitants of Trafalgar Township lying between 12 & 16 mile Creeks as many think proper to join them & also for a meeting house & a School House should the same at any time be required." The cemetery plots were to be16 feet square & one of these lots were assigned to each family. For Charles Frederick Teetzel & his heirs there was to be a tract of land one square rod in size for a burial plot to be protected forever.

A log church was built on the front of the cemetery in 1812 to serve the Episcopal Methodist congregation of Laurence Hager. In 1851 a frame church was built beside the log church & it became the home of the Wesleyan Methodist Congregation. In 1867, a new modern church was built across the road for the Episcopal Methodists, but many still chose to worship at the old building. The log church was eventually used as a stable for some years. This was 17 years before the many Methodists united to become the United Church of Canada.

After his wife, Mary Tufford, died of consumption in 1856, Charles Frederick Teetzel stayed on his farm for 6 months. Ill health caused him to move to Milton for medical care. He died shortly after. His son, Mathias Hager, purchased land in St. Joseph's, Michigan & moved there about this time.

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Died:
Lot 30 Con 1, SDS.

Buried:
Tall white recumbent pillar is shared with wife Mary.

Charles married Mary TUFFORD on 29 Jul 1810 in Grimsby, Lincoln Co., Ontario. Mary was born on 4 Aug 1788 in Morris Co., New Jersey; died on 26 Mar 1856 in Palermo, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; was buried in Palermo United Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

WAR of 1812
. Muster Roll of Capt. Abram Nelles' Flank Company of the 4th Lincoln Militia,
from 24th July to the 24th of August 1812, both days inclusive. - John Felker (Jr. or Sr. not determined).
(Also Wm. Osburn, Ashman, Charles & Andrew Pettit, Jacob Swackhammer & Jonathan Teetzel).

* 1814 Dec 23 - 1815 Jan 6, Days 12, pd 4s. 4th Lincoln Militia Commanded by Capt. James Ditterick, Private Jonathan Teetzel.
Ref: War of 1812: Upper Canada Returns, Nominal Rolls and Paylists, t10386, p822. Archives of Canada.

. To Sir Peregrine Maitland, Lt. Gov. of UC, Petition of Charles Teetzel & John Teetzel, both of Twp. Trafalgar, Gore District. That your petitioners have lived in this Province for the last 20 years in Trafalgar [1799]. Charles Teetzel has a family of a wife 4 children. - during the late war he was employed for 2 & half years carrying his Magestys dispatches between Burlington & York, as by the acc. gen. order of Gen. Drummond. Therefore you petitions pray to grant them a portion of Crown waste land.
Trafalgar, March 8, 1818. Charles Teetzel. John Teetzel.
Ref: UCLP Bundle T12, Petition 12.

. UCLPetition #16, Bundle T19, 119, Southwold, Jonathan J Teetzel.

. 1873 Jan 17, WILL of Teetzel, Jonathan J, Resided Southwold, File # 432, 1378
Executors: Peter Lawrence, Southwold, William H. Hughes, St. Thomas, tinsmith
Bequetha - wife & widow, Abigail Teetzel
sons: Charles L. Teetzel; George E.
Teetzel; William Teetzel; Eltham
Teetzel, Wayne, Michigan; James N.
Teetzel; John Teetzel; Mahlon Teetzel
daughters: Elizabeth King; Mary Ann
Johnston; Susan Willson; Margaret Conn.

. Peter R Lawrence, In-Law of wives of Mathias & John Teetzel, was an executor to J J Teetzel's Will. 13 JAN 1873.

Fingal Cemetery previously was known as 'Teetzel Cemetery'.

. References to his descendants:
Fingal Cemetery Association Lists of Members & Their subscriptions, Subscriptions, Receipts & Disbursements:
Fingal, May 5, 1893 RECEIPTS:
Paid Ezra Teetzel, accounts for work, $5.25
Paid C. Teetzel, Account 11.50, Charles was also a cemetery trustee.
Paid Ezra Teetzel, account in full, 17.00
J. Z. Teetzel, 1.00, James J. Teetzel 1.00, William Teetzel, $2.00 for subscriptions.

. TEETZEL, J.J. - Drives a spanking team of pacers, enjoys a good business & is liable to make some fair one happy any day.
Ref: St. Thomas Daily Times, 1888 (?)

First wife Mary Lawrence.
Second wife Abigaile Caughell. Obituary :She was a fretful peevish sort of woman! Nothing anybody ever did seemed to please her!

Jonathan Johnston Teetzel died in 1873 & Peter Lawrence (an in-law) & Wm. H. Hughes.

Judge James Teetzel of Hamilton, Ontario, wrote his family history, speaks of this Grandfather, Jonathan, as a fine Christian gentleman. He was a consistent Methodist & always observed morning & evening scripture reading & prayers with his family of 12 children.
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Died:
AE 77yrs. - COD: inflammation of lungs & kidneys, 3 weeks.

Buried:
Elgin Co., Ont., Plot 81.

Jonathan married Mary LAWRENCE on 1 Jan 1817. Mary was born in 1797 in Grimsby, Lincoln Co., Ontario; died in 1855 in Fingal, Southwold Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; was buried in Fingal Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mrs. Abagail TEETZEL. Mrs. was born in 1809 in United States; died after 1871 in Southwold Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Anna Teetzel married John Adair of Niagara Falls, Ontario. - - -

Birth:
Alt Loc: German Valley, Morris, NJ.

Notes:

Obituary: David Woodstock, Woodstock Weekly Review, 8 Jun 1877, p. 8, col. 3.

Birth:
Alt DOB: 1806 / Census 1861.

Family/Spouse: Edna BURNS. Edna was born in 1805 in New York State; died in By 1867 in Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SUSANnah SPITTER. SUSANnah was born in 1805 in Spitter's Creek, Ontario; died after Mar 1881 in Zorra East Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Faint Monument has a weeping willow above circle with fan like designs, read
SIMONS, Mary [parent]:
Palermo United Cemetery, Halton County & the stone was is re-cemented beside Monument of son George B Simons.

Ontario Historical Plaque reads:
. TRAFALGAR CHAPEL, METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
In 1808 elder Wm. Case of the Ancaster Circuit of the Methodist Episcopal church, began to preach in the homes of pioneers of Trafalgar township. This this property was deeded in 1819 for a burial ground & a meeting house. By 1824, the Trafalgar Chapel had been built here. The Methodist Episcopal Church in Canada united with the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Great Britain in 1833 to from the Wesleyan Methodist church in Canada. However, several dissident preachers met here on March 10, 1834 to organize a continuing Methodist Episcopal church. On June 27, 1835 in this Chapel the Rev. John Reynolds was elected & consecrated to the office of Bishop.
A Wesleyan Methodist Chapel was also built on this site in 1848. Both were replaced in 1869 by the present church a short distance to the west now known as Palermo United Church (1997). - - -

Buried:
Aged 29y 16d.

Mary married Joseph SIMONS, Sr. (.3rd.) on 5 Feb 1823 in Grimsby, Lincoln Co., Ontario. Joseph (son of Bildad SIMONS and Mrs. Bildad SIMONS) was born on 10 Apr 1800 in Enfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; died on 5 Oct 1855 in Bronte, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; was buried in Palermo United Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Michigan Death Certificate # 262,
Chas. W. Teetzel, Born 1837 April 6; Died 29 Jan. 1901; children: 8 of 11 children living in 1901, Father John S Teetzel, Born New Jersey. Married.
- Cause of death: Paralysis, Reporter Charley Teetzel, Lynn, Mich.

. 1818 - Palermo Cemetery, Dundas Concession 1, SDS Lot 29 & 30 A parcel of land was sold to by Teetzel for the sum of £2 & 10 shillings. The agreement said the land was "forever for the sole & proper use of a place to bury the dead for them & as many of the inhabitants of Trafalgar lying between the Twelve & Sixteen Mile Creeks as may think proper to join them: as also for a Meeting House & a school house should the same at any time be required."
A log church was built in 1812 on the low where the cemetery now is. The Wesleyan Methodists were first mentioned in an article in the Christian Guardian in 1851. Two frame churches stood on either side of the cemetery & can be seen on the 1858 Tremaine Map. In 1867, 17 years before the general union of Methodist churches, they united & built the present church. At the time of the union, a small minority continued to worship in the small frame church. Eventually it was closed & used as a stable. (Taken from a history by Rev. M.J.H. Aiken, 1962.)

. 1808 Elder William Case, of the Ancaster Circuit of the Methodist Episcopal Church, began to preach in the homes of pioneers in Trafalgar Township. This property was deeded in 1818 for a burial ground & a meeting house. By 1824, the Trafalgar Chapel had been built here.
The Methodist Episcopal Church in Canada united with the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Great Britain in 1833 to form the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Canada. However, several dissident preachers met here on March 10, 1834, to organize a continuing Methodist Episcopal Church. On June 27, 1835 in this chapel the Rev. John Reynolds was elected & consecrated to the office of Bishop.
A Wesleyan Methodist Chapel was also built on this site in 1848. Both were replaced in 1869 by the present church a short distance to the west now known as Palermo United Church. "Erected by the Canadian Methodist Historical Society at Palermo Cemetery - 1997."
Source: Trafalgar Township Historical Society, Fall 2008 Newsletter.

. 1888 May 3, Teetzel Local Heirs meeting, heirs to Teetzel estate in Germany, held at the office of Dr Bell, Tues. evening. The whole questions hinges on their ability to prove that the estate, now oath several millions dollars, legally belongs to the descendants of John Solomon Teetzel, who emigrated from Germany to this country many years. John Teetzel of St. Thomas, Canada, attended the meeting here, & the local branch as follows: Hiram Teetzel, president, Chas W Teetzel, vice-president; Dr Geo Bell, secretary & treasurer.

. 1889 Apr 4 - Annual Election Lynn. The entire union ticket was elected here by large majorities: Chas. Teetzel, Constable.
Ref: Weekly Expositor, Brockway Centre, Michigan.

. 1901 Feb 15, Obituary:
Facts 7 Fancies Picked Up Our correspondents Lynn:
On Tuesday evening of last week Charles Teetzel, Sr., died at the age of 65 years. Mr. Teetzel has been failing in health for several months & recently suffered a stroke of paralysis.
The funeral was held from the Lynn Corners school house on Friday, Elder Meyer of the Baptist church of Capac officiating.
A large concourse of people followed the remains to the Lynn cemetery were the last sad rites were performed. The old gentleman was a pioneer resident of the township & had many warm friends. He leaves a wife & 9 children.
Ref: The Yale Expositor, St. Clair Co., Michgan.

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Birth:
Alt DOB: 1837 Apr 6. Ref: MI. Death Certificate.

Died:
Aged 63y 9m 24d. Stroke Paralysis.

Buried:
Death Report: Charley Teetzel, Lynn, Mich.

Charles married Mary BULLOCK in 1859. Mary was born on 12 Sep 1840 in Canada; died on 24 Jul 1918 in Lynn Twp., St. Clair Co., Michigan; was buried on 26 Jul 1918 in Lynn Twp. Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mathias is the son of Mary Tufford & John Solomon Teetzel Sr.

> Two Lawrences sisters married two Teelzel brothers :
. Hadassah Hester Lawrence married John Solomon Teetzel Jr.
. Jane Lawrence married Mathias Teelzel &
> Lawrence cousin married their sister:
. Richard Lawrence Johnston married Julia Ann Teetzel.

. 1838 March - Upper Canada Sundries, Petition of Eli Irwin, Twp. Whitchurch, for Pardon. Petitioner is a married man having a wife child. He was unfortunately taken a part in the recent troubles, used by desperate & unprincipled persons by shoe he was unhappily seduced from allegiances.
Signed, Eli Irwin, March 1830, Jail of the Home District (Toronto).
Petition of Inhabitants of West Flamborough to Sir Geo Arthur on behalf of prisoners under sentence of high treason. Hundreds of signatures, including Richard Johnston [Sr.], Joseph Simons, Lorenzo & Mathias Teetzel, Charles Jr. & Sr., Teetzel & William Tarbox. Read in Council 20 May 1838 & pardoned upon giving into Bail for good for 3 years.
Ref: UC Sundries, Index C9824, Image 722 & Page 105939-40, p723, C6898.

. 1842 Upper Canada Census - Trafalgar Twp., Halton County, Ontario:
Tetzel, Mathias: Con 1, Lot 30, Carpenter, Canadians 2 & from USA, Canada 1842, married 2 persons, Moravians or Tunkers Religion 5, 25 Acres, 10 cultivated.
Column 7: 5; Col 13: one; one; one; Col 22: two; Col 25: one; Col 29: one. [Next person David Hager, Con 1 Palermo]

. 1842 Wages in Upper Canada: Carpenters - 6 s 10 p Halifax Currency per diem.
. 1846 - Milton, Gore District, Mathias Teetzel.
. 1846 - Smith's Canadian Gazetteer, Province of Canada West:
Palermo, village in Trafalgar, situated on Dundas St, 30 miles from Toronto. Population about 200, Post every day. There stores, 1 foundry, 2 taverns, 2 wagon makers, 3 blacksmiths, 2 tailors, 2 shoemakers.

.1847 Apr 3 - The Globe newspaper Agent for Milton, M Teetzel.

. 1848 Jan 12. Subscriptions or advertisement arrangements for the Wed. & Saturday, Globe Newspaper can be made from their agents, Western Globe Office, Postmaster J Dickson Jr & M. Teetzel.
Ref: Toronto Globe & Mail Newspaper.

. 1850 Palermo. An order called the Palermo sons of temperance was founded in 1850. Neighbors helped each other a long long ago. When ladies had babies nearby ladies would come to be midwives & help. There were bees too where neighbors would help each other building houses & barns or quilting blankets.
Ref: Tweedsmuir Book III, by Nelson [Twp.] Women's Institute.

. 1851 Canada Directory: Post Master, general merchant & miller, Mathias Teetzel Milton, Canada West, in Trafalgar Twp., Halton County.
Owned Teetzel Block near Pine Street, Milton.

. 1854 Mar 23 - Selection of a Candidate for Halton. From the Oakville Sentinel. A great crisis Has arrived in Canada, it behoves every man to put aside personal feelings & come forward for the rescue of the Country for the present unscrupulous administration. We the undersigned, Elects of Halton Co., being convented at the the Inn of Mr. Thos. H Thompson, Milton, this 23 March 1854 feel that we have the best reason to be dissatisfied therewith the premisses of Reform, Retrenchment & the great question of Clergy Reserve [lands] …We therefore deem it our duty to choose a Representative we trust, will be faithful to our interest & not support any Ministry in so extravagant a course in the next House of Assembly. An now nominate Caleb Hopkins, Esq., 30 signatures, inc., Matthias Teetzel, Trafalgar.
Ref: The Globe & Mail Newspaper, Toronto, published 1854.3.30. & Oakville Sentinel. Abbreviated version.

. 1854 Sep 28 - Toronto, Arrivals at the American Hotel, M Teetzel, Milton & H Smith.

* 1854 Oct 23, Monday, Fall Assizes, Hill Vs. Lyons.
[Slightly abbreviated version- PJA.]
Dr Hill, resident in Buffalo, against Mr. Lyons, a merchant in Milton, Halton Co., upon 2 promissory notes of £200 each, besides interest. …Dr. Hill conveyed some 10 or 12 acres of land in the town of Amherst to Mr. Teetzel. He received $200 or $300 for it. Counselor for the defense, Mr. Eccles address the Jury at some length stating that
Mr. Eccles addressed the Jury. Teetzel, a man of the worst description of character, a deep, cunning, half Yankee schemer, formerly kept a store at a place called Milton & getting involved & not among in generally known transferred his whole stock in trade to Mr. Lyons a clerk in his employ, by a bill of sale for £1,683. 6 pence. For this some Mr. Lyons aged notes but on the following morning Teetzel came to Lyons & said he wanted notes down exactly to the amount of the debt he wished to pay. While drawing these notes plaintiff assumed that Mr. Teetzel picked up the 2 of the notes made on the previous day, the 28th June,1852 & put them in his pocket & had no doubt sold them. Mr. Eccles said Mr Teetzel was trying to settle up all his debts.
. The learned Counsel here read a list of the notes taken up by Mr. Lyons & read an affidavit made by Teetzel, while on arrest in Buffalo on the instance of Isaac Buchanan of Hamilton, Ontario.
The transaction had been full implanted between Teetzel & Lyons & the 2 notes had been surreptitiously obtained by Teetzel. Lyons pronounced them a forgery & it was not until he came down to Toronto & saw the notes in his own hand writing bearing the date of 28 June 1852 that he discovered they were 2 of the first batch of notes given to Teetzel which he had superseded by new notes made on 29th of June. The transaction between Lyons & Teetzel had been fraudulent on the part of Teetzel, ruled the the judge.
. Eglantine Black was employed by Teetzel & continued in the shop after Mr. Teetzel left Canada. He recognized the bill of sale drawn between Teetzel & Lyons. He was aware Mr. Teetzel was trying to settle up all his debts & was one of Teetzel's assignees. Mr Black identified the inventory made by him; also account to sale from June 3 - up to the time the goods were transferred to Mr. Lyons.
. James Laidlaw assisted in taking stock in Teetzel's shop sometime before the the goods were transferred to Loyd's. The cost of the goods on the shelves amounted to £765 6s 4.5d.
. Joseph Bell subscribing witness to the bill of sale. Knew the notes given at the time of sale. The notes were given on the day of bill of sale was executed. [brother-in-law to Mathias T]
. John White, Trafalgar Twp. remembered Mr Teetzel. I understood that he was leaving for the States, because he could not meet the demand upon him. He know of the transfer of goods to Lyons & that the had thank notes from Lyons for the amount, but not the date of the notes. Teetzel wanted me take take some of the notes. I objected to the notes for some reasons. I know Teetzel sent one a large quantity of flour. Would not say that the was not aware there was anything dishonest in leaving Canada.
. Matthias Teetzel, testified to having sold goods to Mr. Lyons, for £1,683 5p. He gave name noted to that amount on 28 & 29th of June; he gave me notes of £2000 & odds; on the 29th some of the notes were changes. Witness here referred to a memorandum book for the amount of the notes, entered were all made on 28th; I entered none of the substituted notes. I made a conveyance of my land to my father before I left Canada; did not think he made any mention in his affidavit of the good will of the businesses; the affidavit was made in order to get a discharge.
Mr. M. Cameron submitted that Mr. Eccles was wasting the time of the Court, however, the Judge ruled it was justified. Mr. Eccles here read the affidavit made by Mr. Teetzel in Buffalo.
After lengthened examination, the Judge summed up & the jury having retired shortly, returned into court with the verdict for the plaintiff of £400. Court adjourned 10 o'clock.
Ref: Globe & Mail, Toronto.
Note: William Durie Lyon, born 1825 Glasgow, Scotland in 1825 - d.1893. Landed UC 1831. Clerk in Mathias Teetzel's store in Milton. Merchant, Milton postmaster, a member of the mercantile firm of White, Martin & Lyon. He also served as Postmaster for Milton. He was Mayor of Milton from 1862-1866.

. Left for Michigan between 1856 & 1860 Census Berrien Benton Harbor. Aged 49.
Ten or more family members left Ontario to farm in Michigan:
Mathias Teetzel & Jane Lawrence & her sister Hadasah Hester Lawrence & husband John Teetzel.
Brother Richard Lawrence, Jr. & his wife Mary Lizy Simons with her brother Joseph Simons.
Lawrence first cousin: Alex Hamilton & James Jr., the widow Rebecca Lawrence Hamilton & later on, sisters Rebecca Jr. & Mary Jane Hamilton; & first cousin John Osborn & family, who then resided with Hadassah Lawrence Teetzel.
Mathias & John's sister: Harriet Maria Teetzel.
In addition there were the Canadian born children of the above, who also moved to Michigan.

. Sister Julia Ann Teetzel.1 married the Lawrence's first cousin Richard Lawrence Johnson, who stayed in Ontario.

. 1853 Jun 25th - Attachment. Sheriff's Office, Hamilton. United Counties of of Wentworth & Halton,
- Attachment, issued out to wit: 3 of Her Majesty's Court of Queen's Beach, on the 2nd day of July, 1853 to me directed, against the estate, real as well as personal, of MATHIAS TEETZEL, an absconding or concealed debtor, at the suit of RICHARD BENNER & Charles H. Donnelly, for the sum of £270. 15 S & 6 six pence, I have sealed all the estate, real as well as personal, of the said Mathias Teetzel & unless the said Mathias Teetzel return within the jurisdiction of the said Court & put in Bail to the action, or cause the claim of the said Richard Benner & Charles H. Donnelly to be discharged within 3 calendar months from the first day of the publication of this Notice, all 'the estate, real or personal, of the said Mathias Teetzel or as much thereof as may be necessary will be held liable for the payment, benefit & satisfaction of the claim of the said plaintiff, as well as for payment, benefit or satisfaction of the claim or claims of such other plaintiff or plaintiffs as shall or may take proceedings against the property or effects of the said Mathias Teetzel, within 6 months from the issuing of the above Writ.
E. CARTWRIGHT THOMAS, Sheriff United Counties of Wellington & Halton, Sheriff's Office, Hamilton, 6th July 1853. [First published 11 June, 1853.3 688-13 & until 1853.10.8.] - & response the above is:

. 1855 Mar 7 - Toronto, Arrivals at the American Hotel, M Teetzel, Milton. Ref: Globe & Mail, Toronto.

. 1855, August 26 initiated lawsuit against Edward Martin & John White of Milton, ON, 1856 - March 20 Typewritten Transcript handed down for TEETZEL vs. WHITE. More researched need here.

. 1858 Jan 12, Wed. - Palermo. I borrowed [W or M] Teetzels cutter for may journey this has been a mild day. Quite misty having appearance of rain but cleared off in the evening.
. Jan 21, Fri. Called on Bro. Teetzels. took dinner with them. Had prayer with them Found him unwell but improving.
Ref: Diaries of Rev. Leonard Smith, Circuit Rider.

. 1859 Mar 30 - Business Cards M. Teetzel, shipping & commission merchant, St. Joseph, Michigan. Particular attention paid to purchase of grain on orders.
. 1859 Mar 30 - St Joseph. We take very great pleasure in heralding the rapid advance in the internal & suburban imprints of St. Joseph, which has been the result of the last few years. …Mr M Teetzel, the gentleman having added several hundred feet to his ware house lots.
. 1859 Apr 20. American Transportation Co. By the efforts of M Teetzel, Esq. of this village, an arrogant has been made with the Am. Transportation Co., whereby goods can be shipped from NY, Boston or any other eastern market, via. the Lakes, directly to St. Joseph. Merchants in Berrien, Niles, Buchanan, South Bend, Mishawakee, & Elkhart can have their heavy goods brought this way at a cost of less than one half that is charged by other routes. Mr. Teetzel is the agent for the Am. Transportation Co., to whose care all goods & freight may be directed. See Card. [Weekly advertisements.]

. 1859 Apr 27 - Advertisement. American Transportation Comp'y, Capital $900,000. Will transport property between the EasterCities & Western Ports with care & dispatch. Principal Office marine Block, Buffalo. Mark packages A. T. Co, & ship by canal boats, at Pier 7 East River, NY. Signed M Teetzel, Agent, St. Joseph, Mich.
. 1859 May 18 - To Lumbermen, The undersigned will pay cash for 5000 white oak feet square timber. also wanted Piles & R.R. ties. Persons wishing to contract for the delivery of any of the above timber, will find me at M. Teezel's office, Signed Jakeway & Holbrook
. 1861 Jun18 - for Sale a House & lot situated on State St. Also 2 & half acres of land opposite apt J Napier's residence, upon which is a fine lot of trees & vines, Enquire of M. Teetzel. St. Joseph.
. 1861 Apr 3, Election Returns St. Joseph. Democratic Union Ticket , Supervisor, M. Teetzel.
Ref: St. Joseph Saturday Herald newspaper, (slightly abbreviated.)

. 1860 Aug 7 Census, St. Joseph, Berrien Co., MI:
Matthias Teetzel, b 1811, Canada West, Commission Merct., Jane 181 in Canada West; Eliz. J 1841, in New York; Julia A, 1843 Canada West & Mary S J Martin, b 1850 Canada West.

. 1860 St. Joseph. Berrien County, Business Directory
M. Teetzel, Storage & Commission Merchant
"Footnote: In 1860 you will not find Benton Harbor town or City, which later became known as the twin city to St. Joseph. Benton Harbor was mainly swampland & was bordered by the Paw Paw River, through which a canal was built, hence the "harbor" in the city's name. The canal was opened in about 1862. In the early 1860's, the settlement was given the name of Brunson Harbor. In 1865 the name of the settlement was changed to Benton Harbor in honor of Thomas Hart Benton, a Missouri Senator who helped Michigan achieve statehood."

. 1861 Apr 3 - Election Returns, here in St Joseph, amid a good deal of excitement. Probably there never whereas many split tickets among the township election: democratic Supervisor, M. Teetzel; Union Ticket, Supervisor, M Teetzel.

. 1861 Jun 18 - for Sale. A house & lot situated onState Street. Also 2 & half acres of land opposite Capt. J Napier's residence, upon which is a fine lot of trees & view, Enquire of M. Teetzel.
Ref: St. Joseph's Sat. Herald, pub. 1861 Aug 7.

. District Court of US District of Michigan, Admiralty,Whereas a libel has been filed inside Court on Sep 13, 1862, against the scow schooner Cygent & her boats, her cargo, by Matthias Teetzel, Geo parallel, owners of the steamboat Mohawk & john Morrison, her mast, for themselves, claiming that there issued them therein a large sum of many for salvage. I have sized & have now in custody the scow schooner Cygnet, boats, tackle, apparel & furniture, & her cargo, & cite the owners & claims of said schooner to appear ins court in Detroit Oct 1, Monday next. Signed ,Chas Dickey, US Marshall. Ref: Detroit Free Press.

. 1863 Jan - Dec., U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists:
Teetzel Mathias, St. Joseph - Sources of Income: MilRents. Valuation $350, Tax Rate 5 PC, Abstract Class A #241, Income Tax: $17.50.

. 1863 Jan., Detroit, Michigan Farmer, Volume 2, St. Joseph County, Cranberry Culture:
The culture of this fruit has been prove to be entirely feasible in many localities & we believe there are many acres of marsh lands in this vicinity which can be profitably devoted to this berry, which always commands a high price in market. Mr. M. Teetzel of this village has about half an acre of land devoted to their culture in the Twp. of Benton, which now promises to yield very large profits on the outlay. Last week we made a careful inspection this ground with Mr. Teetzel in person. The land is ordinary marsh land. The 1st step in its preparation was to take off the surface to the depth of perhaps one foot. This new surface was then covered with a thin stratum of dry sand. The field is then ready for the plants which are obtained from marshes wherever they can be found & are set in rows about 10 in. or a foot ...A small creek running near is turned on to the field at pleasure by means of a dam & aqueduct, so that it can be submerged to any desirable depth.

. 1864 March 25. [No. 19] A Joint Resolution authorizing the name of a Register to the Steamer Mohawk. Resolved by the Senate & House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Treasury be & is hereby, authorized to issue an American register to the Canadian-built steamer " Mohawk," now owned by Warren Chapman, George Parmelee & Matthias Teetzel, of Saint Joseph, in the State of Michigan: Provided,That nothing herein contained shall in anywise affect any legal proceedings now pending in regard to the said steamer Mohawk." Approved, March 25, 1864.
Register to issue to steamer Mohawk. Ref: Michigan State Statues. Boston Daily Advertiser, 1864.5.31; San Francisco Bulletin, 1864.10.19; Flake's Bulletin, Texas, 1867.7.18.

. 1864, Apr 4, IRS Tax Assessment Lists:
. Teetzel, Matthias, St. Joseph. - Sources of Income: Rents. Valuation $350.., Tax Duty A. 3, Abstract Class # a Class B: 32. Duty Class $10.50. Total Income Tax Due: $10.50.
1866 U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists:
Lawrence, Daniel T.,
. Income Tax # in Abstract 312, Valuation: $5, Tax Rate $15.60,
. Watch Abstract #272, Valuation $1.00,
. Watch Abstract # 23, Valuation $2.00,.
. Piano, Abstract # 267, Valuation $2.00. Total: $20.60.

* 1864 Sep 27 Serenade. Our friend Teetzel, democratic nominee for Representative, was serenaded by the St Joseph pass &, on Saturday eying last, as his residence. The band was accompanied by he McClellan Club. After the band had disbursed seers airs, Mr. Teetzel presented himself & made a short speech, replete with sound democratic doctrine, pleading himself if elected strictly to adhere to the principles laid down by Jefferson & adhered to by the fathers & close by tending acknowledgments for this mark of personal regard of his fellow townsmen; thereupon short stirring speeches were made by Messrs. OD Rector, P Henoch & FH Stevens, which were responded to with a will. Mr. Teetzel then invited his guests to partake of refreshments, where at the table several impromptu spells were made. The club then stranded BC Hoyt, where too, they were kindly received & courteously treated, when they finally separated with 3 rousing cheers for McClellan & Pendleton, 3 for the democratic nominees, 3 for the country ticket & 3 for Mathias Teetzel. - St. Joseph Pioneer.

. 1865 Apr 29 - Obituary. Our community has just been overshadowed with a deep gloom by the death of Mr. MATHIAS TEETZEL who died on Wed. morning after an illness only 16 or 18 hours. Mr. Teetzel had been identified for many years with the business interests of this place & has always been prominent for integrity, promptness & enterprise. Few men have done more to develop the resources & add to the welsh of the village & surrounding country. Hiss loss will be keenly left by all but especially by the farmers with whom, as a grain dealer, he had become deservedly popular. He was just in the prime of life & was busy with plants for extending & enlarging his business for the season. His untimely death will be widely felt & deeply deplored. The bereaved family will receive the sympathy & condolence of the community.
Ref: St. Joseph Saturday Herald newspaper.

. 1865 Apr 26 - Mathias Teetzel died with a WILL:
Administrix: Jane E Teetzel, 18 Feb 1875, Inventory: Assigned to the Widow, $4, 42.20,
Chattels $194.50, Family expenses for one year $762.66, Money from sale $555, paid to Co. Treasure $100, Paid Johnson estate $700, Taxed pd. 1864-65 $304.25, Pd. act for Plaster, $300, sundry other acts pd. $622.35, Pd. Internal Tax 3 X 2237 - $67. Paid taxes of 66. $64.06.
Total $1414.09. Mrs. J Teetzel believes further $500 further future charges.
Ref: Berrien County Probate Court File 689.

. 1872 Feb 22 - Farm for Sale or To Rent. In the Village of Palermo, part of Lot 30, 1st Con. SDS, Trafalgar, containing 90 acres, 80 are cleared & in a good state of cultivation There are on the premises a good free house & good fame out buildings, a well of never falling water & a young orchard. For further particular apply to
Wm. Hager, Palermo, or to Wm. Teetzel, Watertown.
Ref: Canadian Champion Newspaper, Milton, ON, p. 3.

. 1954, May 4, News Palladium Newspaper, Benton Harbor, Michigan
More Lighthouse Lore, Editor
Gen. Chadwick's close friend, who lived near the lighthouse was Mathias Teetzel. He was the contractor of the canal between Benton Harbor & St. Joseph. He bought & sold wheat. His sister was the late Dr. John Bell's mother. [i.e. Mary Green Teetzel.]
X-Ref: Viola Teetzel, for complete letter.

Research & transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - - - - -

LAND TRANSFERS:

. Ontario Land Registry Abstract Book, Plan 9, Block 1, pg 476
Lot 3, Con 2 NST, Halton Co.
. 1848 Jul 18, Bargain&Sale, Kenny Haffman & Wife, To Mathias Teetzel, Part Half Lot 13, Con 2, NS Trafalgar
. 1848 Jun 27, B&S, Reg. 1851.9.18, H Haffman, to Joseph Bell, Pt Lt 13, C2.
. 1851 Sep 1, B&S, Jospeh Bell & wife, to Mathias Teetzel, Part of a parcel of land owned by Joseph Bell.
. 1852 Jan 2, Mortgage, Mathias Teetzel & wife, to Ed K Rutherford & Donald McInnis. £14.13.10 shillings.
. 1852 Jun 15. Mortgage, MT & wife, to Lenny N Titus
. 1852 Jun 30, B&S, MT & wife, to Lenny N Titus, £1300 & standing security.
. 1852 Jul 12, Mortgage, Charles Teetzel & wife, to MT & wife, to John White, Lot 13, Con 2NST. Six B&S B?
. 1858 Mar 31, Mathias Teetzel, to Thos Rigney, £659.13.14
. 1855 Jan 29, B&S, Chas F Teetzel & wife, to Mathias Teetzel, L3,C2NST.
. 1855 Jan 29, Mathias White & wife, to John White, Block 1, 1.Half acre.

Lots 3 & 4, Con 2 NST, Block 2, Plan 9. Pg 17-19,
. 1854 Apr 13, B&S, Mathias Teetzel & wife, to Kenny Tull, Lots 2 & 4
. 1854 Apr 19, Mortgage, Kenny T Tull, to Mathias Teetzel, Lot 3&$, £73.15.

Lot 1-2-3-4 Con 2 NST, Block 3, Plan 9. Pg 21-24-27-32,
. 1854 Jun 8 B&S, Mathias Teetzel & wife, to James Stewart, June. Lots 1, 2, 3 & 4, Reserving certain rights.

Lots 1 to 7, Con 2 NST, Block 4, Plan 9. P38-41-46-51-54-56-59
. 1854 Jun 8, B&Sale, Mathis Teetzel & wife, Thomas Agar, Lot 1, £150.
. 1855 May 3, ML & wife, to Elias W Dodge, Lot 2
. 1856 Nov 24, Dis. of Mort., Mathias Teetzel, per attorney, £50. Lot 2.
. 1855 Apr 20, B&S, MT & wife, to John Stewart Senr., Lot 3.
. 1856 Mar 26, B&S, MT & wife, to John Stevenson, Lots 4 & 5.
. 1854 Jun 8, B&S, MT & Wife, to Benj. Hagerman, Lot 6, with reservations.
. 1854 Jun 8, B&S, MT & Wife, to Wm. McKennedy, Lot 7, with reservations.
. 1854 Jun 8, B&S, MT & Wife, to Benj. Hagerman, Lot 8., £87

. 1854 Jun 5, Lot 1-2, Block 5, B&S, MT & Wife, to Benj. Hagerman,, £, pg 63.
Many more land transfers continue to 1856 Apr 12, Lot 12, Out of Oak & West of Ontario Streets. p 469 -. -

Birth:
[Milton, ON]

Died:
D. Thursday, Aged 55 y.

Buried:
Tall cement monument with urn on top [no mable on this side]. Sapce undoubtable left for more names, but there are none.

Mathias married Jane E LAWRENCE, , DUE on 4 Jul 1833 in Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. Jane (daughter of Lieut. Richard LAWRENCE, , UE and Mary WILLSON, DUE) was born on 20 Jan 1811 in Town of York (Toronto), York Co., Ontario; died on 23 Aug 1873 in St. Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Morton Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ontario Land Registration Abstract Trafalgar Book 34, p400
Lot 30, Con 1, NDS [North of Dundas St.]
. 1853 Sep 24, Bargain&Sale, Chas. Teetzel, to John Soules, Half Acre
1854 Feb 14, B&S, Avid Hager & Wife, to Francis Wilkinson, 1 Acre, of Lot 30.
. 1867 May 20, Quite Claim, B. Hagar & Wife, to Elizabeth Soles, 1 Acre of Lot 30
. 1891, B&S, Elizabeth souls, Widow, to Sarah Odell Ockerman, wife of Wm. Ockerman, $400, 1 acre.

Lot 31, Con 1, NDS [North of Dundas St.]
1808 Jan 6, Patent, Crown to David Hagar 200A.
. 1837 May 13, B&S, Lawrence Hager, to John Soules, Quarter Acres, part Lot 31.

Family/Spouse: John SOULES. John was born on 13 May 1804 in Westerloo, Albany Co., New York; died on 17 Jun 1881 in Palermo, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; was buried in Palermo United Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Julia Ann is the daughter of Mary Tufford & Charles F Teetzel Sr.

> Two Lawrences sisters married two Teelzel brothers :
. Hadassah Hester Lawrence married John Solomon Teetzel Jr.
. Jane Lawrence married Mathias Teelzel &
> Lawrence cousin married their sister:
. Richard Lawrence Johnston married Julia Ann Teetzel.

. Upper Canada Marriage Bond 5281
1836 Nov 15 - Richard Johnson of Township of Trafalgar in Gore District, bachelor &
Julia Anne Teetzel [faint] of the same place, spinster.
Ref: Archives of Ontario, C6785.

. 1836 Nov 30 - In Trafalgar on 22 Inst., Richard L Johnston of this city & Julia Ann Teetzel of Trafalgar, Ontario. Married by Rev. Mr. King.
Ref: Christian Guardian Newspaper, Toronto.

> Julia Ann Teetzel is listed as an Early Settler, p219, for Lambton. Now for a little mystery. Sister-in-law Hadassah Lawrence was granted on 1835 Jul 1st, Lot 4, Con 11, Brooke Twp., Lambton, Ontario ( she was still then, Residence Trafalgar, Ontario. The Land duties on the patent were completed 1839 JUN 26., Were Julia Ann Teezel & husband working the land for Hadassah or did they have their own land? - PJA.

. 31 Jan 1863, WILL probated of Francis Johnston, York, Administered Will.

. Lovely well deciphered Monument has a hand holding roses & with well raised lettering reads:
Julia Ann, wife of R L Johnson, dau. of Charles F & Mary Teetzel. Died July 12 1853, AE.38 ys, 10 months.

. Recorded for comparison, another relative named Mary Ann Teetzel:
Upper Canada Marriage Bond # 7171
Benjamin Johnston of the Township of Southwold, District of London, Farmer &
Jonathan J Teetsel of same Township & Said District.
Joining in Holy Matrimony Mr. John Johnston of the Township of Southwold in the District of London, Farmer - &
Mary-Ann Teetzel of Same township & said District, Spinster.
Signed, Benjamin Johnston & Jonathan J Teetzel.
Reverse Page; John Johnston. 6 Apr 1839, Marriage Bond - B Johnston & J Teetzel.
Ref: Archives of Ontario, C6788.

Research & transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Died:
Aged 38y 10m.

Buried:
Dundas St. West near Bronte Rd., Well letter cement monument with hand & roses.

Julia married Dr. Richard Lawrence JOHNSTON, Senior on 22 Nov 1836 in Palermo, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. Richard (son of Robert W JOHNSTON, Jr. and Margaret LAWRENCE, .5 DUE) was born on 19 May 1816 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; died on 19 Aug 1890 in Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Potter's Field, Toronto. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John S. Junior is the son of Mary Tufford & John Solomon Teetzel Sr.

> Two Lawrences sisters married two Teelzel brothers:
. Hadassah Hester Lawrence married John Solomon Teetzel Jr.
. Jane Lawrence married Mathias Teelzel &
> Lawrence cousin married their sister:
. Richard Lawrence Johnston married Julia Ann Teetzel.

. 1835 - (Esquesing, County of Halton) As soon as it was completed the first religious services were held in the Balinafad village school & meetinghouse on the corner of Nathaniel Rossel's lot [Roszel]. The meetings were held on a weekday & it was surprising to see the way the people would leave their work attend Divine Service. This was continued for several years.
The first religious awaking was brought about in a rather mysterious manner. A man named John Teetzel, who lived near where Acton now is, was thrown on a sick bed. He thought he was going to die. He had been a wicked man. In seeking someone to pray with him, he learned that in all the families for miles around no one could be found to do it. He then thought that he was lost. But just as he was about sinking into despair, the Lord gave some peace to his soul & gave him joys of salvation. He then & there pledge himself to God that he would consecrate his life to Him. And he faithfully kept his promise.
As soon as he got well, he sought out the Methodist ministers & they took him into the church. He at once commenced to hold meetings on Sabbath days around in private houses. A number of people were awakened & converted. My parents were among the number. For some years Mr. Teetzel was a power for good in that section of the country. He long since died in full assurance of faith & is now enjoying the reward of the father.
[Exact date is unknown, but the writer's story continues in fall of 1835 - PJA]
Ref: Experiences of a backwoods preacher, by Rev. H. Heiland, 1887

. 1842 Census Upper Canada, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario:
John Tetizel, Lot 228, Con 1 or Lot 28, Con 2? [last lot before Palermo, ON.], Labourer, 7 residents, 25 Acres, 10 cultivated.
Note1: To researchers: a dot artifact on microfilce may appear to read John Titzel.
. 1842 Upper Canada Census - Trafalgar Twp., Halton County, Ontario:
Tetzel, John: Con 1, Lot 30, faded entry, [No column names on this census page & by count are:]
Column 7: 4; Col 12-13: one; one; Col 22: one; Col 26: one; Col 29: one; Col 46: four; 100 Acres; 60; 50; 20, - ; 25. {rest runs off page.]

. 1852 January Census Trafalgar, Halton County, Ontario
John Teetzel, Farmer, Age 34 b. 1818 Canada, E. Methodist, Frame one story house
Hadasah Teetzel, Age 40, b 1812, Canada
Elizabeth J, Age 14, b. 1838, Canada
Mary A, Age 12, b. 1840, Canada
Margaret, Age 9, b. 1843, Canada
John W., Age 8, b 1844, Canada
George, Age 5, b. 1847, Canada
Esther F., Age 3, b. 1849, Canada
Charles W Teetzel, Age 1, born 1851, Canada, E. Methodist.

Ontario Land Registry Abstract Halton Co.,
Trafalgar Book 24, & p189-90.
Lot 30, Con 1 South of Dundas Street, Trafalgar Twp.
. 1808 Oct 18, Patent, Crown, to Bildad Simons, All 200 Acres;
. 1811 Apr 27, B&S, Bildad Simons, to Chas Teetzel, 90A, North Lot
. 1854 Mar 23, John Teetzel & Wife, to Aleucusedge Trxx?, fifth of an Acre, Half.

. 1859 Mar 23 - Advertisement St. Joseph Foundry & Machine Shop! too H Botham Proprietor, All Kinds of Work on the shortest notice. Steam Engine of 20 horse power has lately been added to establishment, also Extensive Iron lathes,
Bore out Gear Wheels, or bullies 20 feet in diameter.
Drills for mill owners, Iron Columns & window Sills & capes, Sugar kettles, cooking stoves for valor & box stove, Plows of 8 different kinds.
- I have lately had a trail of my plows on Mr. John Teezel's farm in Benton twp. against a plow manufactured in Mishwakee, Ind. Signed, St. Joseph Plow, Henry C Morton, Chas. Hull, John Teetzel, Jas Silver, of St. Jospeh, Mich.
Ref: St. Joseph Saturday Herald newspaper.

. 1865 - Application for Pension, Widow Mary Elizabeth Lawrence, wife of Richard S Lawrence, Jr. for his death of Typhoid Pneumonia during the American Civil War.
Witnesses sworn: Signed, John Teetzel & Hester Teetzel, Benton Twp., Widow of Richard S Lawrence. They know the decreased soldier from a long personal acquaintance of more than 30 years.

Affidavit1: 1865 Sept 13, Notary Public for Berrien Co.
Jane Teetzel of St. Joseph, Aged 55 years, b.1810 &
John Teetzel of Benton, age 49 years, b. 1816 ... Certify to be repeatable & entitled to credit. That they resided for many years previous & subsequently to 14 Oct 1830 at Palermo in Halton Co., Canada West. On that day Richard S Lawrence & Mary Elizabeth Simons were united in holy matrimony at the house of William Simons* in said Village of Palermo by the late Rev Mr King, a Presbyterian Clergyman. She is his widow. Jane Teetzel was present & witnessed the ceremony.

John Teetzel was a boy at that time & was at the house of his father on the opposite side of the Street from the said house where the said marriage took place & that the other members of the family were present & public records were not made & he know the said parties, signed, Jane Teetzel & John Teetzel.
Note2: Who is William Simons?

. 1860 Census Benton Twp., Berrien, Michigan
John Teetzel, b 1816; Hester, b 1813; Mary A, b 1841; Marg., b 1843; John W., b 1845; Geo, b 1840; Hester F., b 1851; Charles W Teetzel, b 1852.
IRS Tax Assessments Lists: 1863 Jan - Dec.
. Teetzel, John, Benton- Sources of Income: Farming. Valuation $100., Tax Duty A.32, Abstract Class B #241, Class C: Enumerated articles: 32. Total Tax Due: $3.00.
. Teetzel, John, Benton- Sources of Income: Farming. Valuation $100., Tax Duty A.32, Abstract Class B #10, Class C: B. Enumerated articles: 59.

. 1862 Dec 17 -Dr. Collins is located on the bluff north of the Paw Paw, has an orchard of 10 acres of peaches… Mr. Teetzel & J T Smith have each orchard from 10 to 20 acres new by & several more from 5 to 20 A.
Ref: St. Joseph Herald.

1864, May 17: Teetzel, John, Benton - Sources of Income: Farming. Valuation $100., Tax Duty A3, Abstract Class B #A, Class B: 32. Total Income Tax Due: $3.00.
. Teetzel, John, Benton - Sources of Income: Farming. Valuation $100., Tax Duty A.32, Abstract Class B #10, Class B: 59. Total Income Tax Due: $10.00.

. 1865 May 8, Teetzel, John, Benton Harbor, Source: Stallion Keeper, #236, Tax on item $10. Total Income Tax Due: $10.00. Benton Harbor.

. 1867 Bell Chapins, Michigan Gazetteer:
Benton Harbor: John Teetzel, Fruit grower.
Bridgeport Centre, John Teetzel, Carpenter. Bridgeport Twp. on Flint & Here Marquette railroad, 6 miles s of E Saginaw, Population about 500.

. 1870 Jun 24 Agricultural Census Benton Harbor
John Teetzel: 75 Improved Acres, 75 Unimproved A., Value $15,000.
Live Stock 7 Horses, 3 Milch Cows; 4 Working Oxen; 2 Other Cattle; Sheep 5; Holxx 6 = value $12,000;
Grains: Winter Wheat 100 bu.; Indian Corn 300 bu., Oats 250 bu., & Buckwheat 20 bu.

. 1871 March 8th, Ottawa. No. 836, John Teetzel, of the Twp. of Howard, Co. Kent, Province of Ontario, Farmer, a certain new & useful machine for ditching to be called or known as: "Teetzel's Ditching Machine."
Ref: Canada Gazette, Vol5, #25, 1871 Dec 116, Pg. 5.

. 1817-1877 - Brothers Hiram H. & Mathias Teetzel resided Benton Harbor, MI, John Teetzel fruit grower, also listed as carpenter in Bridgeport Centre, Saginaw.
. Benton Harbor, A thriving post village in the Twp. of Benton, Berrien Co., situated on the St. Joseph river, 1 m. from its mouth. It contains 4 general stores 1 hardware & 1 drug store, 1 hotel 1 flouring mill, a large grain house, 4 saw mills & several mechanics shops. Population 300.

1871 Jun 9 - NARROW ESCAPE: One of the severest electrical explosions we overheard occurred here last Friday afternoon, when there was but little appearance of a storm. the report was instantaneous, like that of a pistol short & was such a crash of thunder as to startle every one who heard it. The lightning struck & shattered a cherry tree not far from the residence of Hon HC Morton & so socked John Teetzel, who was near the tree & in charge of men repairing the road, that for a few moments he was unconscious He was however, uninjured.

. 1871 Benton Harbor, Berrien Co. Directory: John Teetzel, fruit grower, SW Section 17, Territorial Road, Dr. Talman Wheeler established the "Teetzel Orchard" where he grew peaches & other fruit crops. These were the area's first formal peach orchards; they began bearing fruit in 1852. By 1855 several thousand baskets of peaches - mostly Crawfords - were being shipped to Chicago annually. The fruit was sold for $3 per bushel; the peaches were then peddled by street vendors for 10¢ each. When news of the growing qualities of south western Michigan reached points east, a steady stream of families moved to the area to try their hand at growing peaches. When the Civil War began, (1863) the departure of men joining the army created a shortage of manpower to work the state's farms. .... New sawmills produced apple barrels & peach baskets. The peach also was responsible, in large part, for the founding & early growth of Benton Harbor. Sometimes the profits form one peach crop paid for the entire land they were grow on on. ... (after 1906) the introduction of refrigerated railroad cars, Michigan's monopoly of the Chicago peach market disappeared.
Ref: Berrien County's Great Peach Boom, by Wm. John Armstrong.

. BY AN OLD SETTLER OF BERRIEN COUNTY, The "Peach Belt" was inaugurated in 1847, at this time there lies in sight from the ridge where I first got sight of that tall timber…& out of that rail timber I had at one time a mile of fence which was too high for a deer to jump. This was necessary in the fall to keep the bucks from rubbing & twisting my fruit trees with their horns. In 1850 (I think it was), Mr. E. Morton put out something of a peach orchard in addition to his fence corner trees & shortly after Dr. Talman Wheeler set what is known as the Teetzel orchard. At this time nearly all the older farms had seedling trees bearing & those men who had a surplus above their own wants began to sell at what they thought good prices.

In Watervleit, Michigan, there was a boarding-house for mill hands ...afterwards it was sawed in two, one-half as Bradt's blacksmith-shop & the other as Mr. Teetzel's residence. - Mr. Teetzel of Berrier.

. 1876 Nov 18 - MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made Oct 6, AD 1874, by John Teetzel & Hester Teetzel his wife, to Ephraim E Gates of Thorndike, Mass., recorded Oct 7, 1874, Liber 13, p 268, Register of Deeds, Berrien Co., MI. There is claimed to be due & unpaid on this mortgage at the date of this notice, $1302 & $75 mentioned in said mortgage.
Wed. Feb 14, AD 1877 this mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgage premises, at front door Berrien Springs Court House.
Description of mortgage premises is substantial: E 35 A. of section 17, Town four south, range 18W & much of W NE section 17 between Watervleit & Territorial Rd, including Residence at the junction of said roads & 3 acres adjacent. Signed, St. Joseph, Nov 15, 1876. E B Gates, Mortgagee.
Ref: St. Joseph Saturday Heard newspaper.

. John H Lee advertises in another column for a renter to take charge of the 140 acres known as the Teetzel farm just east of this village. Ag good chance for someone to do well.
.I will lease on favorable terms, that farm of 140 A., half mile east of Benton Harbor, , formerly known as the Teetzel place, to an energetic & reelable man. for particulars see John H Lee, St. Joseph.
. 1880 May 18 - Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA. United States Patent Office:
Partner Information U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Patents, 1790-1909 Record for U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Patents - Invented a Well-Boring machine.
. 1881 Apr 28 - John Teetzel reports things booming in the well boring machine. Ref. Daily Evening Herald, Saint Joseph, MI.
. 1881 Jul 14, The Town Pump is coming, but it is coming under a storm. The Committee having the well in charge have gotten the Teetzel Well boring Co. at work investigating the old well, which has already cost the corps many hundreds of dollars. Public opinion this morning seems be decidedly against trying the site of the old experiment over again. The objections raised to this site are, that it is over an old ravine & under a gutter thought which passes mrs of the filth of a block & has twice been tried without success, no more funds should be risked there. Many want the all tried on the school lot, corner of main & Ship St.; or near Mr Marsh on ship St, of St. Charles Hotel, provided the wells sunk at a new point. However, all the people want in this matter is cusses & PURE Water. How would it do to decide the location by petition.
Ref: Daily Evening Herald, St. Joseph.

. 1882 Sep 14, At Benton Harbor a Teetzel well augar was placed in position at 2 pm. & the last tile was adjusted at 10 minutes past 5 o'clock, making 40 feet of 12 inch well dug & stoned up in a trifle over 3 hours.
Ref: Lake County Star Newspaper, Chase, Michigan.

. 1884 May 24, St. Joseph, Sat.
The St. Joseph Iron Works has just closed a contract with J W Teetzel & R A Kneeland, of Benton Harbor, for the exclusive manufacture & sale of the well known Teetzel Patent Well-Boring Machine. The Iron Works Company will push the work on this machine with a view of making it one of the leading industries of our village.

* 1887 Jul 15, Friday. John Teetzel has returned from ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO, where he attended the meeting of the Teetzel heirs. They are arranged to send Wm. Teetzel of Detroit & James Teetzel, of St. Thomas, to Germany to look after the estate.
. 1894 Sep 21 - Mrs Wm Eberlee & daughter of Saginaw, visited at John Teetzel's this week.
Ref: Yale Expositor newspapier, MI.

. 1887 Mich. Crop Report: Solar halos were reported at Benton Harbor on May 5, 9, 25, 18. ( i.e. weather -planing forecast); Snow on the ground. Benton Harbor 1.5 Inches at the end of month May. High temperature: 82 degrees at Benton. Apples, peach, pear & cherry trees in bloom 2nd May, - Red headed woodpecker, king bird, wild canary & red bird first seen on the 3rd day. Large flock of ducks passing rapidly north, very noisy 3rd day.
Ref: Rainbow Benton H. 17th May.

. 1888 Mar 24, St. Joseph Herald
F. Platt has just had a well dug by the Teetzel Well-Boring Co.

. 1889 Feb 16 - John Teetzel is quite ill at his home on Empire avenue.
. 1892 Jan 26 - John Teetzel & on Chas W Teetzel & Miss Franc Teetzel are all quite such with the grip.

. 1889 Sept 20, Fri. The Dowagiac fair will be held 24th to & will be a first class exhibition throughout this Premium lists or other information will be supplied by Teetzel brought us some fine samples of peaches from his new variety Crawford. He has one hundred trees of this variety. Ref: Weekly Palladium.

. 1890 Sept 12, Homestead Newspaper, Des Moines, Iowa
Article & LARGE DRAWING of the TEETZEL WELL AUGER & DRILL, made by the Globe Well Works, Ottawa, Illinois.
The cut on this pate shows the Teetzel Well Auger with the new drilling attachment as used on all the combined machines now by by the Globe Well Works of Ottawa, Illinois. The same attachment can be added to the old machines made by them at a small expense. The drill as now operated is believed to be the most complete & practical device for drilling through rock of any yet made, as it works faster with the least lost of time or power. The manufactures in their circular describe it as follows:
A ratchet arm is fastened on the end of a shaft driven by a sprocket chain & intermediate gear & comes in contact with the rope to which the drill is attached, while making a sweeping movement, thereby raising the drill until the arm passes the perpendicular when it disengages itself in the ratchet & the drill is dropped, the arm being thrown around just in time to catch the drill on rebound & the operation is repeated."
To those familiar with well making apparatus this may be very plain, but to many others it will not be so easily understood. It is plain & simple enough, however, when seen in operation. The same apparatus in general is used to operate this as is used to operate the TEETZEL WELL AUGER which has the great advantage over all others of removing the dirt as fast as it is bored without taking the boring rod or shaft from the well. In operating some well machines in less than less the time is spent in taking the shaft to pieces to get the dirt out & in putting it together again. The advantages of using the one here described is apparent. For full information write the Well Works, Ottawa, Illinois.

[Drawing Description: a portable drill mounted on a metal carriage bed, employing a bicycle-type chain gear, with an offset balance bar which appears to turn in circle for use by human or horse power (?). I would like to suggest this invention by John Teetzel may have its origins back to the successful water mill that John Teetzel with brother Mathias Teetzel, operated back in Trafalgar, Halton Co., (now Milton, Ontario). - P J Ahlberg 2010.]

. 1894 Jun 1, Fri. Death of John Teetzel, an old resident of Benton Harbor, died at the home of his son Charles Teetzel, last Tuesday 8 o'clock, aged 75 years old. some weeks ago his mind became xx & for the past 3 weeks has been confined to his bend with complains of the stomach from which he xx. Teetzel was a native of Canada.
He leaved the following children: Chas. & George Teetzel Mrs Smith, Mrs Andrew Kennedy. Miss Hester Teetzel of Chicago, Mrs Horace Brunson of Chicago, John Teetzel also of Illinois. Funeral was held Thursday afternoon from the house on Empire Ave. burial in Morton Cemetery.
Ref: Semi Weekly Palladium, Benton Harbor, page 3 is slightly torn with a few missing words.

. 1903 Mar 1, Saginaw Newspaper: Niles has secured the Teetzel machine works of Ottawa, Il, which employs 57 men. The head of the firm is here & has secured suitable quarters. the concern turns out each-boring & rock - driving machines & air systems for water works.
Ref: Saginaw News, Michigan.

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Birth:
Alt DOB 1811 or 12 Sept 25th.

John married Hadassah HESTER LAWRENCE, DUE on 18 Jul 1837 in Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. Hadassah (daughter of Lieut. Richard LAWRENCE, , UE and Mary WILLSON, DUE) was born on 21 Sep 1812 in Town of York (Toronto), York Co., Ontario; died on 4 Jan 1888 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Morton Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Verify the identity of Henry & Mary G Teetzel:
Walker Cemetery, ATHENS TOWNSHIP, CALHOUN COUNTY, MI
Teetzel, Henry, 1856 - 1940, s/w Mary G. Teetzel,
Teetzel, Mary G., 1861 - 1930, s/w Henry M. Teetzel. - - -

Died:
Alt Date: 1896 Ref: Biography of son Geo. M Bell.

Buried:
Benton Harbor, MI.

Family/Spouse: Joseph BELL. Joseph was born on 12 Aug 1814 in England; died on 12 Jun 1887 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Crystal Springs Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Harriet Maria Teetzel married James Vernon.

Their children: MARY J.4 VERNON, b. 1855 & JOHN W. VERNON, b. 1857. - - -

Died:
Resided.

Harriet married James K VERNON on 21 Sep 1853. James was born in 1832 in North Hampton, England; died in in St. Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1870 Oct 31 Berrien Co., Mich. Certificate # 0241,
William Teetzel married Hester Ann White, b 1836 & who died 1877?.
They had 4 Teetzel children.
Died of Chronic bronchitis & senile heart, some neithis? senility.

VERIFY CHILDREN of TWO WIVES. - - -

Birth:
Verify first name.

Died:
Aged 82y.

Buried:
Mich. Death Cert. Burial place: Ridgetown, ON.

Family/Spouse: Hester Ann WHITE. Hester was born in 1836 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; died in 1877 in Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario; was buried in Trinity Anglican Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Dorothy SMITH in 1880. Dorothy was born in 1833 in Ontario, Canada; died in 1934 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Wife: Euphemina Zimmerman 29 Aug. 1831 Clinton Twp., Ontario - 22 Apr 1920 Detroit.
Her fifth child, Mabel Teetzel was born 1873 in East Saginaw, Michigan.

. Teetzel John M., carpenter & joiner, res. E S Park, bet Chestnut & Park. East Saginaw Directory 1873.

. Cause of death: General Sepis following removal of prostate.

Verify identify, further research:
. 1897 Mar 12 - Warren Boadway is now the owner of John Teetzel's dray business having purchased it last week. Mr. Teetzel was compelled to sell on account of ill health.

. 1897 Apr 9 - Yale THE VILLAGE COUNCIL.
They Transact Much Business at Their Last Special Meeting Yale. Mich., on April 5th, 1897. Petition of Teetzel & others for sidewalk from North street to Medianic street on west side of Kennetic street received & referred to committee on Streets & Sidewalks.

. 1897 Jun 18 - John Teetzel, who is suffering from cancer of the mouth, is growing worse.
. 1897 Jul 23 - John Teetzel who has been suffering with cancer is gaining.
. 1897 Oct 8 - John Teetzel's condition is no better at present. His friends have no hopes
of his recovery. He is unable to take but very little nourishment.
. 1897 Nov 5 - William Teetzel, of Ridgetown, Ont. & Wm. Everly & wife, of Saginaw, attended the funeral of John Teetzel last week.
- I desire to thank the many kind friends for their charity & sympathy & the assistance rendered during the long illness & after the death of my husband John Teetzel. Mrs. Teetzel.

Death's Doings:
. 1897 Oct 29 - John Teetzel died at his home on Kennetick street, Monday night, Oct. 25, 1897, after a lingering illness from cancer of the throat. He was born in Canada, April 5th, 1827 & was married to Euphemia Zimmerman in July of 1852. Ten children were born to Mr. & Mrs. Teetzel, four of whom are living-Henry, Mrs. Eli Wait, Mrs. Charles Tunis & Mable.
Mr. Teetzel with his wife & daughter Mabel moved to Yale 8 years ago & he engaged in draying & was always an industrious, hardworking man. The funeral was held from the M.E. church on Thursday, Elder L. Clark preaching the sermon. The remains were interred in Elmwood cemetery. A large number of sorrowing friends & relatives were present to pay their last sad respect to one whom was loved by all.
Ref: The Yale Expositor, Yale, St. Clair Co., Mich.

. John M Teetzel, 25 Oct 1897 Brockway, St. Clair Co., Mich. Elmwood Cemetery, Yale, St. Clair Co., Mich.
b 5 Apr 1827, Palermo, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario.
Note: A report from 2014.7 says there has been vandalization of the old cemetery.

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Birth:
EST DOB 1851. Verify mother.

Died:
Cancer of mouth & throat.

Buried:

Family/Spouse: Euphemina ZIMMERMAN. Euphemina was born on 29 Aug 1831 in Clinton, Huron Co., Ontario; died on 22 Apr 1920 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George is the son of Dorothy Smith & William Teetzel.

Birth:
Alt DOB 1846 /Census 1861.

Died:
Age 76 /1849, b. Benton Harbor.

Notes:

Marriage: Minor Teetzel & Alice May Bartholomew.
Ref: Sentinel Review, 19 Sep 1879, p. 5. - - - 

Birth:


Died:
Aged 72 7m 8d. 89 Oxford St. COD: Insular Sclerosis, Broncho pneumonia.

Buried:
Woodstock. COD: Insular sclerosis, broncho pneumonia. [No doubt occupationally related - PJA. 2010.]

Minor married Alice M BARTHOLOMEW in Sep 1879. Alice was born on 3 Nov 1857 in Ontario, Canada; died in 1935 in Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario; was buried in Hillview United Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Verify parents: Alternate Uphema Zimmerman & John Teetzel.

Sarah K Teetzel married Eli Waite. - - -

Family/Spouse: Jacob Eli WAITE. Jacob was born est 1861 in Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Polly is the daughter of Mary Teetzel & Joseph Simons.

Died:
Aged one month.

Notes:

. Palermo United Cemetery in Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co.,
The Monument base has been re-cemented; Very clear inscription reads:
In memory of GEORGE B.,
son of Joseph & Mary Simons,
who died Apr 14 1850: in the 24 years of his age.

Note: That there are two separate stones: for Geo. B and Geo. E, both died 1850. - P J Ahlberg 2012. - - -

Died:
Aged 24 y.

Notes:

George E Simmons son of Mary & Joseph Simmons.
Monument inscription rather faint.

Two tombstones:
for Geo. B and Geo. E, both died 1850. - - -

Died:
Aged 23 years.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Methodist Baptism Register
Joseph Andrew Simons
Born 15 Oct 1832 at Palermo, Ontario
Son of Mary & Joseph Simons
Baptized 12 Oct 1867 at Wellington Square*, Nelson Twp., Halton County
by Rev. T A Ferguson.
Note: Baptized at the same time as his children Albert & Mary Amanda Simons.
Note: Wellington Square, now called Burlington, Ontario.

Ontario Land Registry Abstract Trafalgar Book 24, p246 & p189-90.
Lot 30, Con 1 South of Dundas Street, Trafalgar Twp.
. 1808 Oct 18, Patent, Crown, to Bildad Simons, All 200 A
. 1845 Dec 21, Disc. of Mort., Richard Vyse, to Joseph A? Simons, 1/5 A, Part NW 1 Half. - - -

Joseph married Susan R CAMPBELL on 29 Jan 1863. Susan was born in 1836 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; died after 1867 in Burlington, Nelson Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Monument is thick, but illegible due to much flaking, re cemented reinforced with aluminum bands (2014). From the photo I personally could not read any dates. - PJA
Possible interpretation is:
I d BE [infant?]
A DAUGH
HER OF
JOS & MAR
SIMO S
SHE - was?h ROe/r
JW tHE
M F— VnMhIm. - - -

Notes:

Louis E / Lewis E Teetzel, it seems there is an equal amount of spellings either way.

. 1888 Mar 27. Witness at Emma Fisher & Lewis (Louis) Teetzel's wedding are George E Fisher, born Hamtramck, Wayne, Michigan & Betsey J Fisher, both residing in Troy, Michigan.
1895 Feb 22, Lewis Teetzel to Isaac Brabb, land in Lynn, consideration, $650.
Ref: The Yale Expositor, Yale, St. Clair Co., MI.

. 1904 May 4, Jackson Citizen Patriot Newspaper
Three of Lewis Teetzel's children, of Lynn Township, six miles north of Capac, are sick with smallpox. It is supposed that the disease was contracted at Yale.

. 1908 Apr 3 - Two tickets placed in nomination in Lynn township, Union Ticket, Justice of Peace, full term: Lewis E Teetzel.
. 1913 Apr 24, Lynn - Owen Dell & wife of Mussy spent Sunday at the home of Lewis Teetzel & family.
Owen Dell & wife of Musey visited at the home of Mrs. Della parents, Mr & Mrs. Lewis Teetzel. Sunday.
1913 Aug 14 - Lynn, Lewis Teetzel is harvesting the crops on Geo. Bonney's farm.

1913 Sep 18 . Lynn, Born to Mr & Mrs. Win. Teetzel on the 6th, a fine baby girl.
. A birthday party was given Mrs. Chas. Teelzel on Friday evening the 12th that date being her 73rd birthday, 28 were present, some coming from Mussey & Cupac. All had a line time. Mrs. Teetzel was the recipient of a beautiful lamp.
. Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Teetzel went to Capac Monday to see their daughter, Mrs. Chas. Wills, who is not in good health.

. 1920 Jun 3 - Lewis Teetzel died at his home in Lynn township on Thursday last, aged 65 years. He leaves two sons to mourn.

. 1921 Jan 6 - BROTHERS DIE IN LYNN
On Wednesday night' Dec. 29th. at 9 o'clock, Frank Teetzel aged 56 years, died at the family
home in Lynn township. Cause of death, pneumonia. Deceased leaves a wife & 11 children.
Five hours later his brother, Ransome Teetzel, aged 35 years, died from the same disease. He is survived by a wife & 1 young child.
Funeral services were held from the homes on Sunday after noon conducted by Rev. J. W. McCue. Interment in Lynn cemetery.
Several months ago another brother, Lewis Teetzel, died. All three lived only a few miles apart on farms. Sympathy of a large circle of friends is extended to the bereaved families.
Ref: The Yale Expositor, Yale, St. Clair Co., MI.

Cause of of death Probably Uremia, Secondary cause: Chronic with Bronchitis. Farmer

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Birth:
Alt Name: Lewis E. Mich Birth Reg. 245. Lynn Twp., St. Clair Co., Michigan.

Died:
Aged 61 y 8m 27 days. Probably uraemia [kidney failure.]-contributed by chronic bronchitis. [COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease such as combination of bronchitis or emphysema.]

Buried:
Buried with wife Emma A Teetzel.

Lewis married Emma A FISCHER on 28 Mar 1888 in Troy, Oakland Co., Michigan. Emma was born on 20 Feb 1860 in Troy, Oakland Co., Michigan; died on 14 May 1917 in Lynn Twp., St. Clair Co., Michigan; was buried in Lynn Twp. Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Two Fischer children.
Died, about 5 Am. of Pulmonary consumption, collapse lungs. Reporter signed, Ed. Fisher.

. 1895 Oct 11 - East Lynn Letter
Frank Teetzel has moved on the Wheeler farm.
Mrs. Charles Teetzel went to Troy last Friday where she will spend a short time visiting her daughters.
Ref: The Yale Expositor, St. Clair Co., Michgan. - - -

Birth:
Note: Not present on 1870 Census with family.

Died:
Aged 21 d 4 m 41y. Collapsed lungs. Pulmonary consumption.

Notes:

1913 Jan 2, Lynn, Wm Teetzel who purchased the old downhill building, is building a new house on his 40 acres farm on Sec. 9.

. 1921 Feb 10 - FARM HOME BURNS.
Fire at 6 o'clock Monday morning destroyed the farm home of Wm. Teazel located 6.5 miles north of Capac. The fire had gotten such a start that when Mr. Teetzel awoke he had barely time to rescue his 4 children, most of them in scanty attire. The mother had gone away the evening before to take care of a married daughter, who was ill. Immediately the near farm neighbors got busy & fed & clothed the family. Thomas Ridley & Henry Quillman circulated a paper in Capac & in the locality of the fire & raised about $200 to help the family repair their losses. This would certainly be a fine chance for the local Red Cross to administer relief in the way of clothing or other necessary supplies. Any family in the community would be right up against it if their home should burn with all the clothing, bedding, furniture & supplies.
Ref: Capac Journal.

. 1921 Feb 17, Lynn & West Brockway - Harold Teetzeel many friends will be pleased to learn that he is recovering from pneumonia. An oyster dinner was given at the home of Mark Ostrander last Thursday evening. "The ladies tied a comforter for Will Teetzel, who burned out recently. A good time was enjoyed by all."
Ref: Republished in The Yale Expositor, St. Clair Co., Michgan.
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Birth:
Alt. DOB: 27 Mar 1865 Ref: Mich. Death Certificate.

Died:
(Yale Co.) Married.

William married Anna DRUMMOND on 10 Oct 1888 in Los Angeles, California. Anna was born in Sep 1868 in Brockway, St. Clair Co., Michigan; died on 17 Jul 1889 in Lynn Twp., St. Clair Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Harriet Jane Jacobs BROWN on 4 Sep 1907 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., Michigan. Harriet was born on 27 Dec 1876 in Clinton, Huron Co., Ontario; died in 1958 in Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1900 - US Passport Application, Frank T Teetzel, Illinois, US, Age 37, b 3 May 1863 Illinois.

News Palladium, Benton Harbor, Michigan
. 1943 Mar 13 - 50 Years Ago [1893.] A J Kidd has sold to Mrs. Charles W Teetzel & Mrs. Frank Teetzel an acre & a half on the corner of empire & Broadway Avenues, for $2,000. This is one of the most desirable residence lots of the south end.

. 1893 Feb 10, The following named officers were installed in May tent, No. 477, K.O.T.M. of Lynn, 1st Master of Guards, Frank Teetzel.
Ref: Week Expositor, Brockway Center, Published Feb 17, 1893.

. 1895 May 17 - Dr. Mitchell of Yale, has made 2 or 3 professional calls at the home of Frank Teetzel this week. Frank is quite ill.
. 1895 May 31 - East Lynn Letter: G T Bryce & C Teetzel have purchased bicycles. Frank Teetzel has recovered from his recent illness.
. 1895 Oct 11 - East Lynn Letter: Frank Teetzel has moved on the Wheeler farm.
Mrs. Charles Teetzel went to Troy last Friday where she will spend a short time visiting her daughters.

. 1911 May 4 - Lynn, Frank Teetzel is working the farm formerly owned by Loren Litchard on the north branch of Mill Creek.
. 1912 Apr 18 - Lynn, Walter Sherasmith has his new house enclosed & shingled on his farm on Sec. 26. Frank Teetzel & family will occupy this dwelling as soon as it is completed.
. 1912 Oct 31 - Lynn, Merl Teetzel of Capac, spent Sunday at the home of her parents Mr & Mrs. Frank Teetzel.
. 1913 Jan 2 - Lynn, Merl Teetzel is spending the holidays at the home of her parents Mr. & Mrs. Frank Teetzel.
A very enjoyable Xmas was spent at the home Frank Teetzel a bountiful dinner was served & 22 gathered at the table & enjoyed the repast.
Ransom Teetzel & wife spent Christmas at the home of Mrs. Teetzel s parents Mr. & Mrs. Balmer near Port Huron.
Wm Teetzel who purchased the old downhill building, is building a new house on his 40 acres farm on Sec. 9.

. 1915 Nov 11- Lynn, Charles Teetzel & mother spend Sunday with F. T. Teetzel & family.
Ref: Yale Expositor, St. Clair Co., Mich.

. 1920 Feb 5 - The house on Richard Houghton's farm in Lynn township, occupied by Frank Teetzel & family burned to the ground Tuesday night. The family barely escaped & their household goods were all destroyed. Cause of fire unknown.

. 1920 Dec 29, Died of Bronchopneumonia following influenza.
Informant Olive Middleton, Yale, Michigan. Occupation: Father, wife: Melinda.

. On the Monument together are: Teetzel, Frank 1866 - 1920, Melinda 1872 - 1964 & Harold F, 1900 -1921.

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Birth:
Alt Loc: Port Huron, MI. Alt DOB 1866.

Died:
Age 5y 10m 6d. COD: Pneumonia following Influenza lasting 6 days.

Buried:
Buried with Melinda & Harold F Teetzel.

Frank married Melinda Ellen LINDAY HENDERSON on 19 Sep 1887 in Burnside, Lapeer Co., Michigan. Melinda was born in 1872 in Shelburne, Dufferin Co., Ontario; died in 1964 in Lynn Twp., St. Clair Co., Michigan; was buried in Lynn Twp. Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Verify if this Charles Teetzel:

. 1895 May 31 - East Lynn Letter: G T Bryce & C Teetzel have purchased bicycles.
. 1895 Jul 12, Charley Teetzel spent the 4th at Pontic. He made the trip on his wheel.

. 1913 Jul 31 - Roy Fischer, of Detroit, came to town Sunday morning on his motor cycle & took breakfast with his uncle, Chas. Teetzel. After visiting other relatives he returned to the city in the evening.
Ref: The Yale Expositor, St. Clair Co., Michgan. - - -

Birth:
'Brother' Chas. alive at the same time.

Died:
Aged 56, married.

Notes:

. Died carcinoma of uterus. Duration for 1 year 6 months. died at 2 AM.
Divorced from Mr. Fillmore, housekeeper.
Mother Mary Bullock of Canada & Father Chas. Teetzel of Capac, Michigan. [i.e. her brother].

Divorced from Mr. Fillmore. - - -

Birth:


Died:
14 d 8m 48y.

Notes:

Birth:
Verify.

Notes:

. 1890 Jun 6, Cora Teetzel of Romeo is visiting her parents this week.
Ref: Brockway Centre Weekly Expositor.

. 1895 Apr 26 - East Lynn - Cora & Bertha Teetzel, who have been in Pontiac for the past year, are now home for a short visit. Giddy improved the for B - won't stay long.

. May 17, 1895 - East Lynn Letter, Cora Teetzel has returned to Pontiac.
Ref: The Yale Expositor, Yale, St. Clair Co., MI. - - -

Notes:

Yale Expositor, St. Clair Co., Michigan:

. 1894 Apr 6, The election in Lynn twp. resulted in the entire Union ticket being victorious: Charles Teetzel, constable.
- 1896 Apr 10 - Republicans have a majority on the Board of supervisors:
Constables, Frank Teetzel, d 101 votes.

. Twp. Tickets: constables Charles Teetzel.
. 1914 Apr 9, highway Com'r, Charles Teetzel.
. 1915 April 08, Contest on In Lynn Twp.
Overseer of Hi'ways, Charles Teetzel,
Constables, Ransom Teetzel.'

. 1915 Nov 11 - Lynn, Charles Teetzel & mother spend Sunday with F. T. Teetzel & family.

. 1919 Mar 20 - Township Tickets Nominations: Lynn-Union,
Commissioner, Chalres Teetzel,
Constables, Elmer Teetzel.

. 1920 Apr 15, St. Clair Co. Supervisors, Lynn, Charles Teetzel

1920 Lynn Twp., St. Clair Co., Michigan
Charles Teetzel & nephew Lawrence Teetzel, age 12.

. 1901 Aug 2, John Hillock has purchased the Teetzel property on Kennewick Street of has Reeves & will move in as soon as Mr. Reeves' family moves to Brown city.

. 1930 Census, Capac Village, Michigan:
Chas Teetzel, b 1875
Lawrence Teetzel, 1908
Gene Teetzel, 1908.

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Birth:


Died:
Aged 71, single.

Notes:

Birth:

Notes:

Ransom is the son of Frank & Melinda Teetzel.

. 1913 Jan 2, Lynn, Ransom Teetzel and wife spent Christmas at the home of Mrs. Teetzel s parents Mr. & Mrs. Balmer near Port Huron.

. 1914 Jan 1 - Lynn, Ransom Teetzel and wife spent Christmas at the home of Mrs. Teetzel's parents near Fort Huron.

. 1915 April 08, Contest On In Lynn Twp.
Overseer of Hi'ways, Chalres Teetzel
Constables, Ransom Teetzel.'

. 1921 Jan 6 - BROTHERS DIE IN LYNN
On Wednesday night' Dec. 29th. at 9 o'clock, Frank Teetzel aged 56 years, died at the family home in Lynn township. Cause of death, pneumonia. Deceased leaves a wife and 11 children.
5 hours later his brother, Ransome Teetzel, aged 35 years, died from the same disease. He is survived by a wife & one young child.
Funeral services were held from the homes on Sunday after noon conducted by Rev. J. W. McCue. Interment in Lynn cemetery.
Several months ago another brother, Lewis Teetzel, died. All 3 lived only a few miles apart on farms. Sympathy of a large circle of friends is extended to the bereaved families.
Ref: The Yale Expositor, Yale, St. Clair Co., MI. - - -

Birth:
Alt Date 1984 on his monument.

Died:
COD: Pneumonia.

Ransom married Grace Marion BALMER on 21 Mar 1907 in Clyde, Allegan Co., Michigan. Grace was born in 1885 in Atkins, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Aged 2y 10 24d.

Notes:

. Palermo United Cemetery Monument, banded with aluminum, reads Mary Margaret, wife of Joseph Martin, a daughter of Mathias & Jane Teetzel, died Mar 12 1850, Aged 18.7 yrs ( ? faint).

. Morton Hill Cemetery, Michigan, also lists: Mary M Teetzel 1833 - Mar 12, 1851.
Compare with other burial's of Jane & Mathias's children. - PJA - - -

Birth:
Born before parents marriage.

Died:
Heart Aflication / childbirth Alt DOD 1854?

Buried:
- which is near Milton, ON.

Mary married Joseph MARTIN in 1849 in Ontario, Canada. Joseph was born in 1818 in Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died in in Palermo, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; was buried in Palermo United Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

TEETZEL, Jane, [parent]: Palermo United Cemetery, Halton County
TEETZEL, Mathias [parent]: Palermo United Cemetery, Halton County.

. Hester Teetzel is marked on the Teetzel gravestone, Morton Hill, Barrier, Michigan, as dying on April 4, 1835, which is of course before her parents emigrated to Benton Habor in 1851. She was buried with her twin, Hadasah Teetzel in Palmero (Milton), Ontario.

. Morton Hill Cemetery, Michigan Monument reads: TEETZEL, HESTER, Apr 18, 1835. - - -

Buried:
Also listed on monument, Morton Hill, MI.

Notes:

. Palermo United Cemetery - White sandstone monuments, some liken, 2 aluminum bands support the stone which reads:

. Hadashah daughter of Mathias & Jane Teetzel,
die April 18 1835, Aged 10 months 6 days.

. At the time of burial the church was called Trafalgar Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, & now is the Palermo United Church of Canada.

. Hester Teetzel is marked on the Teetzel gravestone as dying on April 4, 1835, which is of course before her parents emigrated to Benton Habor in 1851. She was buried with her twin, Hadasah Teetzel in Palmero United Cemetery (Milton), Ontario. Hadasah is buried with other Teetzeel relatives at Palermo United Church. - - -

Died:
10m 6d. lWhite cement monument repaired with steel edges.

Buried:
Also listed on monument in Morton Hill Cemetery, Michigan.

Notes:

. CIVIL WAR, Volunteer Union Soldiers, State of Missouri
2nd Lieutenant, Charles W. Teetzel, C Company 7th Missouri Inf.
Card # 8430366 & 23 entries.

. CWT CI & Reg. Mar & Apr 1862 present Remarks: On daily duty as Corp. of the Provost Gard.

. CWT. 3rd Serg. Co. I, 7 Regt MO Inf. Jul & Feb 1863، Present sick in quarantine.
. Muster-out Roll، dated St. Louis, MO.، 14 Jun 1864.
Remarks, Age 27 (1836), Resigned Dec 28/63 at Viscksburg, Miss.

. Charles W Teetzel, Sergt. Con I, 7 Reg. Missouri Inf.
Muster Out Roll، St. Louis, 14 Jun 1864.

. Chas. W Teetzel, 2 St., Co. C, 7 Reg MO Infantry
Jan - Feb 1864.
Remarks. Honorably discharged the service of the M.S.S.O. 33. Date Hd 2 S (?) Dept. & Army of the Tennessee, Bridgeport، Ala., Dec 28, 1863.

. Chas W Teetzel، 2nd Co C & Reg. MO. Inf. Muster Roll: Nov & Dec 1863.
Muster Roll Sept - Oct. 1863 Remarks: Ascent sent without leave from Oct 12 to Oct 16/63.

. C W T, 2nd Lieut. Co C 7 Reg MO, Age 24
Muster Roll, Vicksburg, Miss July 1 to July 13, 1863; Joined for duty & enrolled Jul 1 1863, Bicksbury, Miss, Period 3 years. Commissioned from Sept of I Co. to 2nd Lieut. of the Co. Vice Sullivan deceased. Mustering to date from Jul 1/ 63 as per affidavit.
. 1863 Jul & Aug, Present. Sergt. Co. I promoted 2nd St Co C, Jul 1 /1863. Comd. Co. from Jul 27, 1863 - Corrected by J J Meding, L. Mustered & transferred into the troop.

. 1863 Dec 7، Chas. W Teetzel, 2nd Lieut. 7 MO, Vols., Tenders resignation cause, family affairs, Sec. 316 VS 1868. Certified that CW Teetzel, 2nd Company of 7th MO Volunteers was last paid by Maj. Brown, Paymaster USA to include Aug 31, 1863.

. 1863 DEC 7 - 'Camp of 7th MO Vol Inft. Vicksburg, Miss.
I hereby respectfully tender my resignation. ... Circumstances connected with my family render my presence at my home necessary. I am not indebted to the Government & have no Govt. property in my possession. Charles W Teetzel.'

[Only some muster records have been transcribed here. - PJA]

. 1943 Ed. Borrendame, sprinkled through his letter of reminiscences are one & two line references of many an old timer of the gay nineties period, such as: "C. W. Teetzel limping into his jewelry store."

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Died:
Verify county.

Charles married Zilpha JANE CHADWICK on 9 Oct 1858 in St. Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan. Zilpha was born on 12 Oct 1837 in Hamilton Twp., Van Buren Co., Michigan; died on 10 Oct 1884 in Hartford, Van Buren Co., Michigan; was buried in Hartford Pioneer Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

First husband of Elizabeth Teetzel was John Sam Williams.
Second husband was Judge Geo. Day. - - -

Birth:
Alt Loc: Buffalo, NY, Ref: Wisconsin Death Reg. [Probably refers to husband.]

Died:
Widow. Aged 63, d/o Math. Teetzel & Lawrence.

Buried:
Milwaukee.

Elizabeth married John SAMuel WILLIAMS est 1869 in Michigan. John was born in 1840 in Ontario, Canada; died in in Berrien County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Judge George DAY. George was born on 3 Dec 1840 in Troy, Rensselaer Co., New York; died on 26 May 1913 in Troy, Rensselaer Co., New York; was buried in Morton Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Julia A Teetzel married George Luce.

. 1872 Feb 6 - Petition of Julia A Luce in the Estate of [her father] Mathias Teetzel, deceased, (Summary version:)
To Judge of Probate Berrier County, Michigan, Petitioner Julia A Luce is one of the heirs-at-Law of Mathias Teetzel, Deceased & interested in the settlement of said Estate & entitled to a share of the proceeds arising from a distribution thereof: She was a daughter of Mathias Teetzel, died 1865, posses of Estate valued at $165,037 as appraised of said Estate not on file in this court. Letters of Administration granted to Jane Teetzel, wife of the deceased, although more than a year has elapsed since granting that administration. She had made no settlement or adjustments of said Estate what so ever, nor has she paid over to your petitioner her share of the proceeds of the Estate. That the Court compelled her to cause a just & full account of all matters.
Signed, Julia A Luce, 5 Feb, 1872.
Court Order published in the newspaper.
Account of Jane Teetzel, Administratrix of MT Estate: Total $16,880;

. 1865 Nov 6 - Probate Court found Jane E Teetzel to be appropriate & suitable administratrix of the Estate & Letters of Administration be issued to her.
Ref: Michigan Probate Records, 1797-1973, Berrier Co., Lib. 2, p440, File #689 [Images 477 -604, i.e. 127 pages!]. - - -

Birth:
Alt DOB 1843 /Census 1860, 17 years old.

Died:
Age 80 Married.

Family/Spouse: Henry W SPRAGUE. Henry was born est 1842; died after 1923 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert Prine is the son of Julia Ann Teetzel & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

. See drawings of 'Checked Store,' on King Street; also Toronto newspapers advertisements.

Robert Johnston's son, Robt Jr. was born in Acton.

. On his father-in-law's death in 1873 he inherited the east half of lot 2, Concession 2, (York) & this became his new farm. "The present home was built by Robert Johnston at the front of the farm. An addition was made to the front of the dwelling about 1892." The farm was left to his youngest son Basil.
Certificate: mother MARY TEETZEL.

. 1978 Nov 29 - The Siloam Brick Church as it was commonly called, was Methodist Episcopal Church, built by Eli Snyder, On the north westerly corner Lot 32, Con 3, Esquesing, & founded 1862. The erection of this church & the organization of a church society was the outcome of gracious revival at a camp meeting held in a beech & maple grove one lot east, across the road from the Churchill Cemetery. The erection of the Brick Church was an important event in the annals of the Community. The families most intimately associated with the enterprise were the Snyders, Leslies & the Johnston & others. ...Time saw numerous changes it was attached to Rockwood circuit. ...Regretfully closed in 1920 the membership was transferred to Acton Church ...The brick from the church were purchased by Mr. Basil Johnston, Lot 2 & used to brick his house.
. Orwell Johnson members got to Sunday School in a the little brick church. & traveling up the First Line from his family farm behind a trotting horse. The Johnston family didn't take Hwy. 7 to reach the corner of Hwy. 25 & Town Boundary where the church was situated. There were no paved highways in 1909. Instead the horse would travel his familiar route fromFirst Line along a sidereal now long gone, beside harry Murray's farm to Town boundary & Second Line.
Mr. Johnston remembers being taught by Mrs. Albert McKeown, mother of our presents postmaster. He loved the classes although they were very different from present day Sunday School. Both Clarence & Orwell enjoyed their Sun. School days although they maintained they were well behaved boys not getting into mischief. I had to behave - I had strict father. If a I let a hymn book fall, he would take me out & lick (punish) me.
At one point a fierce storm blew the church roof off & flattened the driving sheds. The congregation clubbed together & repaired the damaged with a few days but Orwell Johnston fells the church started to go downhill from then on. Photo of Mr Mrs. O Johnston, seated, apparently in a house.
PHOTO Mr Mrs Orwell Johnston, both seated, (possibly taken inside a house), looking at early Brick Church documents.
Ref: Acton's Early Days, pub. 1939, by the Acton Free Press & Abbreviated, Wellington Co. Museum & Archives.

. 1866 Toronto & Peel Directory: Johnston, Richard, wharfing, house 27 Seaton
. 1867 Erin Twp. Directory: Johnston, Robt., Fl. 2, Con 2, Freeholder.

. 1887 Jan 6 - Erin Free Pressings from our new Correspondent:
Robert Johnson was elected trustee for the Leslie section last Wednesday. We have not learned who was chose for the 4th line.

The Johnston Farm
. E 1/2 Lot 2, Con. 2, was taken from the Crown in 1823, & changed hands several times before it was purchased by James Leslie in 1841. In 1873, at the death of James Leslie, this 100 acres was willed to his daughter, Martha & her husband, Robert Johnston.
The first log house was built far back from the road, with part of it being over a never-failing spring. A new home was built by Robert Johnston, closer to the road, with the front part being added in 1892. Married in 1865, Robert & Martha Johnston had a family 6 sons & 6 daughters. Robert died in 1911, & the youngest son, Basil, succeeded to the farm. 3 years later he married Catherine Gray, & they had 1 son & 1 daughter. In 1939 Basil Johnston died, as the result of an accident. His son, Elwood purchased the farm in 1943. He married Mary Cutts, & they have a family of 3 daughters & 1 son. They operated a dairy farm, & also own 100 acres, Lot 3, 3rd line.
Ref: History of Erin Township.

TWEEDSMUIR HISTORY, as recorded by Greennock Women's Institute:
. 1889 - Robert Johnston, School Secretary-Treasurer.
Note1: Is this referenced to the Greennock School. - PJA
Ref: Wellington Co. Archives & Museum.

. 1893 Jan., Erin - Aged Ram Astray - Came upon the premises, Lot 4, Con 2, Erin, about 15 October, an aged ram. The owner will prove property, pay expenses & remove it.
Ref: Acton Free Press, advertisement published 1893 Feb 2.

. 1896 & 1899 - Johnston, Robt. Acton, Esquesing Twp. Freehold, Con 3, Lot 32,
Ref: Nirret's Business Directory.

. 1898 Jan 6, Leslie's School, Mr A McIntyre who has been teacher in S S No 8, Erin for the past 2 years end his labors last Wed. Dec 22. he has been very success teach & made many friends whom join in wishing him future success. Wed Afternoon a ref program was given by the scholars. Robt. Johnson, Esq., occupied the chair & requested the pupils to come to the front when Ernest Near read an address.
.1898 Aug 4, Robert Johnston is improving his residence on Main Street by the addition of another story.
Ref: Acton Free Press newspaper.

WILL of Robt. Johnston, Sr.:
To son Robert, the house & lot west of Mary Ann's with the privilege to the secure belonging. 12 Aug. 1843. Estate Files J4.
Note2: That is TWO next to the store at King & Toronto St. - PJA.

. Ontario Death Registration, Erin Town
Robert Johnston, died 1 Jul 1911, aged 71 years /b 1840,
Father Richd. Johnston, Palermo & mother Mary Teetzel*
Informant Basil Johnston.
Died Erin Twp., Farmer, Cancer, Asthenia [weakness], Dr. Grey.

*Note3: Son Basil Johnson is the informant. He has crossed the names of his father's mother:
The first wife of his grandfather, Richard Lawrence Johnston, was Julia Ann Teetzel. 2nd wife: Mary Stevenson. - PJA.

. Lawrence Relatives:
Cousin Richard Lawrence Hamilton also lived in Acton at this time. Robert L Johnson & brother Richd. L Johnson, Senior & Junior surely must have have contact with their Cousin Richard L Hamilton (& his brothers & sisters). R L Johnson, Jr. was born 1869 & thus 30 years younger than R L Hamilton.

Recorded for further research"
. Johnston, Robt. Laurence - In loving memory of a dear son, brother, father & grandfather who passed away February 6, 1995. Though we can not see him smile & his hands we can not touch, His memory is our keepsake, With which we'll never part. Sadly missed by his mother Margaret Johnston & sisters Joyce, Dorothy & Helen.

Ontario Land Registry Abstract, Wellington Book 152
Lot 2, Con 2, Twp. of Erin
. 1841 May 4, Bargain&Sale, Thos. Martin & Wife, to James Leslie, £100, East Half, 100A.
. 1873 Jun 13, Probate Will, James Leslie, to John & Joel Leslie, Executors & Lydia Leslie Executrix of James Leslie. To sell & convey.
. 1874 Mar 10, Quit claim, Phebe Fonger & Robert Johnston & Wife & Robt. Tovell, to John Leslie, SE Half.
. 1874 Aug 25, B&S, Robt. Tovell, to Robt. Johnston, EHalf 100A. with use of Spring & right of way.
. 1908 Jul 9, Registered 1911 Jul 25, Probate WILL, Robert Johnston, decd., to Basil C Johnston, EHalf, Subject to legacies.
. David A Henderson & Wife, to Richard L Johnston, $1800, Half 100A., Special re Timber etc.
. 1939 Oct 5, Grant, Elwood Johnston & Laura Johnston spinster, heirs of Basil Johnston dec, to Catherine Johnston, $1., E half 100A., Treasurer consents others.
. 1943 Oct 26, Grant, Catherine Johnston, Widow, to R Elwood Johnston, Affection & $2000, EHalf Acres.
. 1954 Mar 24, Oil & Gas Grant, R Elwood Johnston & Wife, to Tony Seynuck, East Half 100A @ $1. per year: Re Drilling & operating for oil.
1956 Aug 24, Probate WILL, Richard L Johnston, decd., to sons: Albert L O Johnston & Wm. R Johnston, West Half, as tenants in common.
. 1959 May 14, Grant, Albert L Johnston & XX missing off edge of page.

Lot 3, Con 2, Twp. of Erin,
. 1958 Jul 28, Grant, Elevyn Hepburn Committee of Walter & Irene Lambert, to Robt E & Mary C Johnston, $1. West Half 100A., as joint tenants, subject to easement.
. 1996.8.12. Robt. & Elwood Johnston, to Barbara & Randy Walker, as joint tenants.

Note4 to researchers: This appears to be a different person
Lot 28, Con 8, Esquesing, Book, 18, p267
. 1862 Aug 18, Quit claim, Abraham Lindsay, to Eliza Johnston, 50A.
. 1862 Aug 15, Frontage, Rott Johnson & his wife Eliza, to Abraham? Lindsay, $1000.

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Birth:
Alt Name: Robt. Pryan Johnston.

Died:
Lot 1, Con 2, Acton. COD: Cancer, Astharia.

Buried:
Acton. Buried with wife Martha Leslie Johnston.

Robert married Lydia MARTHA LESLIE on 27 Sep 1865 in Ballinafad, Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. Lydia was born on 16 Oct 1844 in Glen Williams, Esquesting Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died on 2 Oct 1930 in Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; was buried in Fairview Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Julia Ann is the daughter of Julia Ann Teetzel & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

. 1871 Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario
Age 26 /1845, born Ont., English origin, Rel: E Meth.

. Ontario Marriage Registration # 003481-78 (Halton Co)
Joseph Fearnley, Widower, 40, Canada, Acton, Farmer
s/o George & Ann Fearnley,
married Julia Ann JOHNSTON, 33, Canada, Acton,
d/o Richard L. & Julia Ann Johnston,
Witn: Sarah J. Johnston, Esquesing & George Townsend, Chinguacousy married 5 June 1878 at Nassagaweya.

. 1897 Jun 17 - Death of Mrs. Joseph Fernley.
Mrs. Fernley came to Acton from her home at Brantford last Christmas [1896] & has ever since been lying ill at the home of her brother, Robert Johnston, Esq. After much suffering, death came to her relief on Tuesday morning. Mrs. Fernley was the eldest daughter of the late "Dr" Richard L. Johnston & was married to Mr. Joseph Fernley about 19 years ago. [1878]. Mr. Fernley died at London some 15 years ago [1882]. Mrs. Fernley was a confiding Christian & died trusting her Saviour. The funeral will take place this afternoon to the cemetery at Churchill.
Ref: Acton Free Press, 17 Jun 1897, page 3, column 2. - - -

Died:
COD, Liver disease, at the home of brother Robt. Johnston.

Julia married Joseph FERNLEY on 5 Jun 1878 in Nassagaweya Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. Joseph was born in 1837 in Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario; died on 16 Nov 1881 in West Flamboro, Wentworth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sarah is the daughter of Julia Ann Teetzel & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

. Ontario Marriage Registration 3781-80
John H. Leavens, 22, laborer, Georgetown, Esquesing,
s/o Charles Leavens, & blank Willson,
married Sarah J. Johnston, 29, /1851. Residing at Waterdown Ont. & born at Esquesing Twp.,
d/o Richard L. Johnston & Julia Ann Teetzel,
Witn: James Snider of Erin & *Nellie Johnson of Esquesing, married 27 Oct 1880 at Georgetown, Methodist Church.
Note: *Nellie is the half-sister of Sarah Jane Johnson.

. 1912 Jul 25 Acton. John Leavens of Parry Sound was here this week. He brought Mrs Leavens to Toronto for treatment for her eyesight, which has become much more defective since she left here. She will remain here for a month or two.
Ref: Acton Free Press newspaper.
. 1914 Jan 29 - Leavens, John, Mrs., Death died. Leavens, At Parry Sound on Wed. 20? January, Sarah Leavens, aged 62 years.
Ref: Acton Free Press, p2, col 1.

. Obituary, CREWSONS CORNERS
. 1914 Jan 20 - Death claimed another former resident of this place, Mrs. John Leavens, who died at her home in Parry Sound on the 20th inst. Interment took place to Acton cemetery last Friday. Her husband, 2 sons & 1 daughter survive to mourn the loss of a loving wife & mother.
Ref: Acton Free Press, published 1914 Jan 29, p3 col 1. - - -

Birth:
Resided 1881 beside father's property,

Died:
Bay Street.

Sarah married John Henry LEAVENS on 27 Oct 1880 in Georgetown, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. John was born in 1858 in Georgetown, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died after 1914 in Parry Sound, Ontario; was buried in Acton Pioneer Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Maggie is the daughter of Julia Ann Teetzel & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

. Ontario Middlesex Marriage, London
John James McMaster, age 23 / 1855, Erin Twp., Wellington Co.
Resided Twp. Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, farmer
married Margaret Johnston,
age 25 /born 1853, London, Ontario, Resided Waterdown, Wentworth Co.,
d/o Richard & Julia Johnston.
Wit: William Teetzel & Samuel Campford?

. 1878 Dec 5 - In London, at the residence of the bride's brother-in-law, on the 23rd lets. Mr. John McMaster of Erin
to Miss Maggie, third daughter of Richard Johnson of Esquesing.
Ref: Acton Free Press. - - -

Birth:
[Milton, ON .]

Died:
Verify

Buried:
Oak Harbor, Washington.

Margaret married John MCMASTER on 27 Nov 1878 in London, Middlesex Co., Ontario. John was born in Feb 1847 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died after 1906 in Washington State. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jane Elizabeth is the daughter of John S Teetzel & Hadassah Lawrence.

Birth:
Alt Name: Jane Elizabeth, Ref: MI Death Registration.

Died:
Attended brother C W Teetzel funeral.

Buried:
Monument reads E Jane Teetzel.

Elizabeth married Andrew Wm. KENNEDY on 4 Mar 1858 in Berrien County, Michigan. Andrew was born in 1835 in Ireland; died in Jun 1912 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Morton Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary Anna is the daughter of Hester Lawrence & John S Teetzel.

. 1869 Minutes of the Michigan Methodist Episcopal Church Annual Conference.
Mrs. John Teetzel & Miss M. A. Teetzel, each $1.00.

. Morton Hill Cemetery: Mrs. W. A. Smith B 1842, died 1915 (William Smith not list for this cemetery.)

. Alternate date of marriage 31 Oct 1870 to William Smith. Verify. - - -

Birth:
Ref: MI. Death Cert.

Died:
COD: Hemiplegia. Aged: 65y 5m 8d. = 1841.2.24

Buried:
VERIFY buried or listed also at Crystal Springs Cem.

Mary married William A SMITH on 31 Oct 1870 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan. William was born in 1847 in Ohio; died on 11 Oct 1873 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Berrien County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Margaret is the daughter of Hadassa Lawrence & John Teetzel.

. 1870 Jun 27 Census Benton Harbour, Michigan
Relatives residing beside each other were:
. Margaret Teetzel & husband Horace Bronson & son Charles Bronson. (Mother Haddassah Hester Lawrence.)

. Daniel Lawrence & wife Jane, children William, John & Robert Lawrence. (Their uncle, brother to Haddassah Lawrence Teetzel and Elizabeth Lawrence Osborn.)
. John Osborn & wife Juditha & son Daniel Osborn. (Grandson of Elizabeth Lawrence Osborn Tarbox.)

. 1901 Jul 9, Horace Brunson returned to Chicago Monday evening while his wife remains, visiting her brother Chas Teetzel & the family of W E Kennedy.
. Mr Mrs CD Cole & Mr Mrs Horace Brunson left his afternoon for Chicago after spending Sunday with Mr Mrs SG Antisdale.

. 1910 May 25 - Mrs JC Fyfe of Chicago is spending the week with her mother, Mrs SG Antisdale. Mrs Horace Brunson of Chicago is also a guest at Oakwood & is visiting other relatives in this city.
Ref: News Palladium newspaper, Benton Harbor, MI. - - -

Birth:
/ 1860 Census.

Died:
2444 Lexington St. Aged 71y 11m 7d. COD: Paralysis Hemiplegia at 9:45 P.M., 7 days.

Buried:
Informant F A Brunson 2438 Lexington St.

Margaret married Horace BRUNSON in c 1861. Horace was born in Apr 1838 in Indiana; died in Nov 1909 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Crystal Springs Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1880 Census Benton Harbour, Berrien, Michigan,
John W. Teetzel, Self, M, Male, W, 34y /1846 Canada, Laborer, Canada
Mary Teetzel, Wife, M., Female, White, 31y,1849, born MI, Keeping House, NY, NY.

. 1884 Apr 26 Sat. St Joseph Traveler Herald, Saint Joseph, Michigan,
St. Joseph, Circuit Court convened the the Court House on Monday, Judge S Smith presiding.
John W Teetzel & Mary Teetzel VS. James Pointer. Plaintiff ordered to file security for costs & order was made.

. 1884 Jun 14 Sat. St. Joseph,
Circuit Court, John W Teetzel vs. James Ponter. Plaintiff having failed to give security for costs, the case was dismissed.

. 1887 Jan 22 - The following suits ere commenced last week: J. W. Teetzel Vs. Warren C Riale, Appeal $70.65.
Ref: Ottawa Free Trader.

. 1887 Aug 19 - Enlarging the Fair Ground. Board of agricultural society considered an offer made by John Teetzel, Jr. for these to the society a strop of land 2 rode wide & running the entire with of the fair for $100. The board authorized the payment of the sum asked.

. 1892 Nov 11 Mrs. John Teetzel & Chas Teetzel took the train Thursday morning for Detroit where David Teetzel is very low & not expected to live.

. 1902 Dec 4. Benton Harbor., Mr. John Teetzel of Ottawa, who has been the guest of his brother, Mr. Charles Teetzel, has gone to Allegan where his wife is at present visiting relatives.

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Birth:
/1860 Census.

Died:
Aged 71 y.

John married Mary D DARLING in 1867. Mary was born on 10 Mar 1848 in Amherst, Ohio; died on 4 Jun 1934 in Evanston, Cook Co., Illinois; was buried on 6 Jun 1934 in Graceland Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Teetzel, Geo, painter, res Colfax ave, wife.
Ref: 1896 Benton Harbor, Michigan - City Directory.

. 1870 Census, Benton, Berrien Co., Michigan, Born Canada, 22 /1847, Residing with parents & siblings.

. 1875 May 28 - Golden Wonder, Relieves & cures all infirmities of the system, not chronic in a few minutes, Sole agency for the city: Chapskey & Teetzel, 145 Gravier St.
. 1872 Jul 11- Copartnership - The undersigned will continue the business of the New Orleans Stencil Works & Manufactory of Teetzel's Celebrated Magic Battery, at the old stand, 145 Gravier Street; also retain the agency for the Golden Wonder. Geo. E. Teetzel & Co.

. Dissolution of co-partnership - the copartnership heretofore existing between the undersigned, under the name of Chapsky & Teetzel, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Mr. Robert Chapsky assumes all liabilities of the old firm & will collect all outstanding debts up to June 15. 1872. Robert Chapseky, Geo. E. Teetzel.
Ref: Times Picayune Newspaper, Louisiana. - - -

Birth:
Alt DOB: 1848 / 1860 & 1870 Census Berrien, Mich.

Buried:
Benton Harbor.

George married Frances Ada FANNIE WOODRUFF on 6 Oct 1875 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan. Frances was born on 16 Oct 1851 in Great Bend, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania; died on 15 Feb 1896 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Morton Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Mrs H run-on & Miss Hester Teetzel of Chicago are visiting relatives here.
Ref: News Palladium newspaper, Benton Harbor, M

. 1907 Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Niles & Berrier Co. Directory
Teetzel, Hester, f, 30, 1, $750., Benton, Benton Harbor.

. 1909 Mar 11 - Miss Hester Teetzel of Chicago is visiting Mr. & Mrs. W. Kennedy.
Ref: Saint Joseph The Weekly Press.

Obiturary
. 1911 Mar 9 - Miss Hester Teetzel Deal was well known in the Twin Cities - Remains brought Here.
Intelligence of the death of Miss Hester Teetzel of Chicago, for many years a resident of this city was a great shock to relatives & friends here today. It is expected the remains will be brought her tonight for interment & funeral arrangements will be announced later. The cause of death was pneumonia & after an illness of but a few days. She was a cousin of Mrs Chas Teetzel & Mrs Andrew Kennedy, both of this city. Remains will be brought here tomorrow. funeral on Saturday.

. 1911 Mar 11,Respect is Paid, Funeral Late Hester Teetzel Held this morning at Wm E Kennedy home on Broadway was held the funeral of the late Hester Teetzel tis morning, the house being filled with many friends who came to pay their last respects to one who was well known in the community some years ago. The floral displays large. NA McCune of the Methodist church officiated. Interment at the Morton cemetery. In her death local friends are called upon once more to realized that the passing of those who have been prominent in the city is gradually decreasing the circles & breaking the ranks of those who have watch the progress of the city, even though taking up residence for awhile elsewhere.
Ref: News Palladium newspaper, Benton Harbor, MI.

Research & transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Died:
2438 Lexington St. (4 ys.) D. endriocardis & Nephritis. & Hypostatic pneumonia & arteriosclerosis.

Buried:
Aged 60y 9 13d.

Notes:

Charles Wesley is the son of Hester Lawrence & John Teetzel.

. 1877 Michigan Gazetteer: Benton Harbor: Teetzel, C W.

. 1880 Jun 5 Census, Benton
Charles Teetzell, b 1853, age 27, jeweller,
Note: A few farms away is his in-law Daniel T Lawrence. Charles is living with his brother-in-law, Andrew, Canada, b 1832, Ireland, wife Elizabeth, b. Canada 1838,
Their children:
Willis E, Canada, b 1863, Mich., Mary, b 1866, Mich.

. 1878 Polk Directory, Benton Harbor & St. Joseph's Directory: Teetzel, C., Res. N. Water street.

. 1896 Teetzel, Chas. W, jewelry, res 183 Empire ave, cor Broadway, wife.
Ref: Benton Harbor, Michigan - City Directory.

. 1891 Dec 12 - Benton Harbor: short advertisements: Fancy clock's, Rae diamonds, Everything in silverware, See those exquisite gems at Teetzel & Haydons.
Fraternal Notes: CW Teetzel was introduced into the mysteries of the KOTM last night.
the jewelry Opening. Teetzel & Haydon, the jewelers, are having their grand holiday opening this afternoon. The store is prettily decorated in terms, palm & smilax & is overflowing with dainty things for the holidays. Music is being furnished by a music box, the strains mingling with the murmur of many callers who are received by Mrs C W Teetzel, Mrs. C T. Warner & Miss Grace Northrup. They are serving chocolate & wafers. Each lady is being presented with a souvenir in the form of a pretty bouquet of carnations.
Ref: News Palladium newspaper, Benton Harbor.

. 1887 Atlas of Berrien County, Michigan: C. Teetzel 15 Acres, Madison Lane at Empire Ave.

Michigan State Gazette 1875, Benton Harbor, Mich., Enos & Teetzel Jewelers, Main, Also entry for: Enos & Teetzel, agts. American Express Co., Main.

The History of Berrien County states he was born Toronto, Ontario. Perhaps this is given as a nearby, better known location (?) He accompanied his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Teetzel to Berrien Co. At the age of 16 Chas. W. became an apprentice to Henry Enos, a jewelery man of Benton Harbor, where he continued to for for forty years.

. 1888 Feb 14, US Patent Office, Charles W Teetzel of Benton Harbor, Michigan
Holdback for Vehicles, Letters Patent # 393,797, Dated Dec 4, 1888, Application Filed Feb 14, 1888. To all whom it many concern, be it known that I Charles W Teetzel of Benton, Berrier Co., Michigan, ave invented a new & useful improvement in Safety Holdback Strap Attachments, of which the following is a description [much abbreviated]
it consists of a metal case or shell to be attached to the shaft or thill, on one side of which case is a flexible metallic spring, the action of which spring holds in position within a slot in the case a loop attachment have a T shaped lug, which loop attachment holds firm when bulled backward, but which detaches itself well pulled forward… Accompanied by drawings. ...the holding back attachment holds firmly; but should the strap pull forward, because of the horse becoming detached from the whiffletree, the holdback strap will become detached from the thill & the horse go free, thus avoiding an accident by the dragging of the hills upon the ground. Charles W Teetzel, Witness A J Kidd, F G Worth.

. 1898, Fifty years ago: 'Brownie' is going to the Klondike. Brownie is Mr. & Mrs. C W Teetzel's Big Newfoundland dog which figured so prominently in court not so long ago. Mr. L Bashford is going to take the handsome animal with him to the Alaskan gold fields & Brownie's shoes & blankets are being made ready today. - Republished 1948 Feb 6th.

. 1899 Sep 23 Sept 1899 Messrs. Teetzel & Hamilton will open another store in St. Joseph, Oct 1, of which Mr. H. A. HAMILTON will have charge. Mr. Teetzel remaining in the store here. The stocks of both stores are to be filled to meet all demands.

. 1899. Dec 12 - Advertisement: Teetzel & Hamilton, Watches, Clocks, Jewelery, Silverware, Two stores, well filled, new stocks, all novelties, latest in everything, Benton Harbor, & St. Joseph. - We are closing out C E Bowman's line of musical instruments cost.

Mr. C W Teetzel has accrued a place in the room adjoining the post office for his jewelry store & will not leave Benton Harbor. He will move his goods there at once. Mr. Geo. Alger will have his jeweler's bench here also.

. 1900 Jun 21. Dissolved Partnership. The firm of Teetzel & Hamilton formally dissolved partnership today. Mr. T retains the store in Benton Harbor & Mr. Hamilton takes the St. Joseph business. The dissolution is the result of the increase & growth of the firms business & seemed advisable for the mutual interests of the parties. Mr. T has for many hears been engaged in the jewelry business in this city & his success is note with satisfaction of his friends.

. 1902 Mar 4. FOR RENT: 8 acre farm near town. Enquire of C W Teetzel, next door to post office.

. 1902 Jul 31 , A Happy Midsummer Occasion at Home of Mrs. Teetzel. The ladies of the GAR ... at home of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Teetzel, Wed. under the maples tees bedecked with the stars & stripes, a long & bounteous spread table was places & amid the twittering of birds, surrounded by the tall & stately hollyhock & fair gardens, the company did enjoy a free & happy hour at 12 o'clock.

. 1902 August 5 - A pair of silver rimmed spectacles in a case marked O A Carr, Wabash, were found Monday night & left at Charles Teetzel's jewelry store.

. 1902 Dec 4 - Benton Harbor. Mr. John Teetzel of Ottawa, who has been the guest of his brother, Mr. Charles Teetzel, has gone to Allegan where his wife is at present visiting relatives.

. 1904 - 30 Years Ago - C W Teetzel, the oldest jeweler in the twin cities, who has been in business as any other man in this city, ill consolidate his stock with that of Geo. D Alger under the firm name of Teetzel & Alger. Mr. Alger has been located in this city for 10 years. The Alger stock will be moved to the room in the Graham block where Mr. Teetzel has been located for the fast year.
Ref: The News Palladium, published 1934 Feb 22.

. 1897 Dec 12, Thus. ...a dependable article here is a store that gives you a square deal any day in the year Diamonds, Watches, Clocks , Jewelry ware both solid & plated, Novelties of all kinds & description.s TEETZEL ALGER Jewelers & Opticians. 02 Witter Street. Watch I Inspectors for Big 4.

. 1906 Jul 23 - Obituary, Benton Harbor. Chas W Teetzel died at his home Sunday evening at 6 o'clock, the result of a stroke of apoplexy. Mr. Teetzel was stricken while taking a bath about 10 am. He was found in an unconscious state by his wife who summoned help & the mantas carried to his bend where he passed away without regaining consciousness. deceased leaves 4 sister: Mrs Wm. Smith, Mrs NG Kennedy of this city, Mrs Brunson & Miss Hester Teetzel of Chicago, George & John Teetzel, the later of South Bend. Mr Teetzel has been a prominent jeweler & business man of this city years & he will be missed from the active circles of the community. funeral arranges have not yet been made.
Ref: Herald Press, Saint Joseph, MI.

. 1908 Dec 3, Advertisement: TEETZEL & ALGER JEWELERS. - Are you skeptical concerning our advertising? Are you on who believes it's just talk? But when we say "we have the best CHRISTMAS JEWELRY stock in town you'll admit that your lack of knowledge on the subject is not proof that it is not so.
There are no secrets in this store. Our prices are marked in plain figures. These are no superficial temporaries. Our goods are genuinely good. & impartial public common sense seems to recognize intelligent & honest salesmanship. TEETZEL & ALGER Jewelers, Benton Harbor, Mich., 102 Water St.

. 1908 May 21. Probate. Estate of Charles W Teetzel, deceased, final accounting. The Weekly Press, Saint Joseph Mich.

. 1908 Jan 22 - injure prompt attention please have your order early Everything in the of cut flowers & funeral also palms for rent. Manager J JEWELERS A souvenir spoons tx G M fleet spoons Teetzel Alger line of souvenir spoons. As to our special G M fleet spoons elusive sale A large line of glass & hand painted ccxx class...
Ref: News Palladium.

. 1910 Jun 14, Tues. - birthday & wedding gifts And our best efforts are aimed at quality & diversity we a ways keep price consideration well in mind It is these three factors that are making the Teetzel Alger store a synonym for safe trading THE REFLEX INVERTED LAMP throws the light down where you want it. It throws 99 candle power...

. 1909 Jul 21, Wed. - number & a gold filled watch with case guaranteed for 20 years to the lady receiving the fourth largest number watches will be on exhibition at the 108 Pipestone Street Haydoits 117 street Teetzel Alger 102 Water street & Hamilton Bros Co 105 East Main street Pitchers old stand The pianos will be in a short time...

. 1910 Aug 10, Sat -Birthday & wedding gifts & while our best efforts are aimed at quality & diversity we always keep price consideration well in mind It is these two factors that are making the Teetzel Alger store a synonym for safe trading High Price for Relic A oak Jacobean cabinet which had been used as a medicine chest in...

. 1915 Advertisements of business houses appear in this first number of The Daily Palladium as follows:
- C. W. Teetzel, Jewelry.
History of Benton Harbor & Tales of Village Days, 1915.

Further research, which Charles Teetzel's marriage: TEETZEL, CHARLES W & FRANK, AGNES M TEETZEL, TUSCOLA,- 24 FEB 1884.
. Research & transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

* History to Berrien County: CHARLES WESLEY TEETZEL:
The life of Charles W Teetzel was so varied in its activity, so honorable in its purpose, so far-reaching in its effects that it became an integral part of the history of Benton Harbor & he also left an impress upon the annals of this portion of the state. In no sense a man in public light he nevertheless exerted an immeasurable influence upon the city of his residence & in business life as a financier & promoter of important industrial & commercial enterprises; in social circles by reason of a charming personality & unfeigned cordiality; in political circles by reasons of this public spirit & devotion to the general good; & in the development of those actions which ameliorated had conditions of life & of the calling forth of benevolences & liberality. Thus it was that he became known as "one ob Benton Harbor's leading mean & best beloved citizens.
At the time of his death Mr. Teetzel was the oldest business in BH in years of continuous connection with its mercantile circles. He was born in Toronto, Ontario, Sep 23, 1851 & in his youth accompanied his parents, Mr & Mrs. John Teetzel, to Berrien county, his father being a pioneer of this section of the state. The public schools afforded his educational privileges, & when 16 y. of age he put aside his text-books & entered the business world, where for many years he figured prominently & honorably. He became apprentice to Henry Enos, the pioneer jewelery man of BH & eventually he purchased the business of his employer & continued therein up to the time of this death, covering a period of almost 40 years.
During the latter part of the time he was associated with Geo. D Alger, under the firm style of Teetzel & Alger, this connection continuing for 2 & half years. A for a period he was associated with Fred Hamilton, conducting stores in BH & St. Joseph. He was a man of progressive spirit & ever desired to attain the highest degree of perfection possible in the conduct of his businesses interests. At the same time he was thoroughly reliable & trustworthy.

In 1890 Mr. Teetzel was united in marriage to Jennie E Teetzel & their was largely an ideal married life. congenial by nature their companionship was strengthened with the passing years & it was the effort of each to promote the happiness & welfare of the other. Many there were who benefited by the efforts & liberality of Mr. Teetzel, the poor & needy always found in him a friend & no appeal was ever made to him in vain by one who really needed air. It has been said of him that he often deprived himself of pleasures he might have enjoyed were it not for the open-handedness to persons in times of distress. He gave freely, generously & unostentatiously & oftentimes no one know of his benefactions save the recipient. In fact he shunned & avoided all publicity in connection with his many kindness but be builded for himself a monument in the gratitude & love of whom he assisted. Public measures, too, received his endorsement when he felt that the purpose was to benefit the city or promote its material, social, intellectual, political of moral welfare. He was a life long & ardent Republican in politics but never held a public office, although the opportunities to do so were numerous. He held membership in the Knights of the Maccabees & the Patricians.

His death came suddenly & was a great shock to his fellow citizens. In fact he had won so prominent a place in public regard by reasons of his long & active connection with business life, his co-operation in public affairs & his efforts in behalf of the poor & needed that this death came as a personal bereavement to nearly all who knew him. e passed away July 22, 1906. He was a man of most congenial affable & jovial nature, & shed around him much of the sunshine of life. He was also a great man because of the use he made of his talents & opportunities, because his thoughts were not self-centered but were given to the mastery of life's problems & a fulfillment of this duty as a man in his relations to his fellowmen & as a citizen in his relations to his city, his state & his country.

Ref: A Twentieth Century History of Berrien County, Michigan by Orville W. Coolidge, 1906. page 956. - - -

Died:
Probated 21 May 1908.

Charles married Jennie E. ( Petitt ) BELL on 4 Jun 1890 in Bainbridge, Berrien Co., Michigan. Jennie (daughter of Joseph BELL and Mary Green TEETZEL, .I) was born in Jan 1856 in Michigan; died after 1906 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. John Bell, M.B., M.D., (Summary)
President of the Benton Harbor Improvement Association, successful physician & surgeon, residing in this city, was born in Milton, Halton Co., Ontario, Sept 25, 1840. His father Joseph Bell, was a native of England & emigrated to Canada in an early day as a farmer. Subsequently he came to BH, were he resided until his death in June 1888. His mother was Mary Teetzel, native of Canada, now BH.

. 1867 Michigan State Gazette - Benton Harbor, John Bell Physician.

. At the age of 19y he commenced to read medicine with Dr. Freeman, a prominent practitioner of Milton, Ontario. University of Toronto for one year, U of NY & graduated 1860 as a M.D. Following year U of T, receiving the degree of M.B. Bachelor of Medicine. In Apr 1862, Dr. Bell came to Benton Harbor conducted general practice & surgery. In 1889 he aided organization of BH Improvement Assoc.

. Dec. 1896? he was united in marriage with Miss Annetta, daughter of Thomas & Hannah Dickinson Hopkins, of Trumansburgh, NY. In politics he is a Republican.
Ref: Portrait & Biographical Record of Berrien & Cass Counties, Michigan, 1893. - - -

Notes:

in May 1876 Geo. M Bell married Anna Nichols, daughter of Anna & Edgar Nichols of NY. Anna was born San Antonia Texas.

One son, John Bell.

* Biography George M Bell
George M Bell, M.D. practicing along modern scientific lines in Benton Harbor, was born Milton, Halton Co., Province of Ontario, Sep 9, 1848, parents: Joseph & Mary Teetzel Bell. At the age of 15 years he came to Berrien County, Michigan. Reading medicine under the direction & in the office of his brother Dr. John Bell, Benton Harbor. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1866 - 1870. General practitioner, special attention to the disease of children. Surgeon Big Four Railroad Co. for 15 y. & Board of pension examiners since 1886. Surgeon to BH & St. Joseph.
In May 1876 Dr. Bell married Miss Ann Nichols, daughter of Anna & Edgar Nichols, formerly of NY. Mrs. Bell was born San Antonio, Texas.
Ref: A Twentieth Century History of Berrien County, Michigan by Orville W. Coolidge, 1906. page 956.

* George Mathias Bell, Summary:
Dr. Bell represents both English & German blood. His father Joseph Bell, came from England & settled in Halton Co., Ontario - died in 1887.
His Mother Mary Green Teetzel was of German descent & died 1896 at BH. The family moved to Se. Joseph in 1862.
Dr. Bell entered the drug store of Gates & Bell inn BH, where for 4 years he did the work of both clerk & student during the summers months & University during the winter, graduated 1870.
As an all around, enterprising citizen, Dr. Bell was one of the 3 who built the beautiful opera house (known as the Bell Opera House) at Benton Harbor, costing about $30,00, seating 1,500. Politically, Dr. Bell is an independent.
Geo. Bell married May 15, 1876 to Anna Nichols, daughter of Edgar Nichols of BH.
One son, John Bell, Jr, first sergeant in Company I, 33 Michigan Infantry, Spanish-American war & saw service in Cuba.

(Photo of Dr. Geo. Bell is blacked out in this particular edition. - PJA)
Ref: Michigan Country Histories & Atlases, Men of progress: embracing biographical sketches of representative Michigan men. 1900. - - -

Died:
Aged 61y 10m 27d.

Notes:

Jennie E Pettit Teetzel is the daughter of Elizabeth Hager & Hiram H Teetzel.

. The WAR of 1812
Muster Roll of Capt. Abram Nelles' Flank Company, Lincoln Co., from 24th July to the 24th of August 1812, both days inclusive. - Charles Petit & Jonathan Teetzel).

Jennie E Bell Teetzel married first Bryron B Petitt,
& at the age of 34 her second marriage was to first cousin Charles Westley Teetzel.


New Palladium Newspaper, Benton Habor, Michigan:
. 1897 - The Guards of the Lady Maccabees were charmingly entertained last evening b Mrs. C C Teetzel at her home on Empire Avenue, About 20 ladies were present. Republished, Thus., Jan 9, 1947. Do you remember?

. 1905 Jun 10 - Mr. & Mrs. J C Lewis & daughter Marion arrived yesterday in the city & will be guests of Mr. & Mrs. W. Teetzel.
4 Jul 1905. William Teetzel is very ill at his home on Wall Street.
. 1905 Aug 25. Miss Ina Forton has accepted a position a position at the Teetzel & Alger jewellery store.

. 1902 Sep 2 - Mrs. C W Teetzel is spending the day in Niles with Mr & Mrs. J C Lewis who will appear there tonight in "Si Plunkard.".

. 1905 Sep 7 - L.O.T.M.M. The Lady Maccabees held a regular meeting last evening, 40 members attended. ... Mrs. C W Teetzel being elected lieutenant commander to fill the vacancy. - - -

Birth:
Alt Name:l Jane 'Jennie' Bell.

Died:
/ Resided.

Jennie married Byron B PETITT on 24 Jan 1877 in St. Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan. Byron was born in 1854 in Ledyard, New York; died before 1890 in Berrien County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jennie married Charles Wesley TEETZEL, .5 on 4 Jun 1890 in Bainbridge, Berrien Co., Michigan. Charles (son of John Solomon TEETZEL, Jr. and Hadassah HESTER LAWRENCE, DUE) was born on 23 Sep 1851 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; died on 22 Jul 1906 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Morton Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dorothy is the daughter of Mary Teetzel, born Canada & Joseph Bell, born England.

. Death Records: Dorothy Collins [Dorothy Bell] 
born 3 Sep 1860, Canada
Died 9 Oct 1945, 266 Brunson, Berrien Centre, Berrien, Michigan
Burial Date: 12 Oct 1945
Burial Place: Benton Harbor, Mich. Crystal Springs
Occupation: Milliner, Marital Status: Divorced. - - -

Died:
266 Brunson, divorced. Aged 81y.

Buried:
Benton Harbor.

Notes:

. 1892 Detroit Directory
TEETZEL & RIDLEY (Thomas W Teetzel, Henry Ridley),
Proprs. Detroit Steam Carpet Cleaning works, 26 Gilman. Tel 4199.

Home: 366 Sixth, Teetzel, Thomas W, Locust st. intersects. - - -

Birth:
Ref: Mich Death Certificate.

Thomas married Susie Elvina SALTER on 14 Feb 1883 in Howard Twp., Cass Co., Michigan. Susie was born on 2 Jun 1862 in Howard Twp., Cass Co., Michigan; died on 26 May 1929 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1879 Sep 10 -The Brilliant Display of Pharmacy Products at Masonic Hall:
Parks Davis & Co. of Detroit make a very complete show of fluid extracts, pills, medicated lozenges, soft capsules & general drugs. They are also showing a new capsule filer, a neat instrument destined to become a necessity to every druggist. Mr W H Teetzel represents this house.
Ref: Indianapolis Sentinel.

. 1886 Jun 9. Land Transfers. FD Posier to WY Teetzel, Lots 27, 29, 31, 33, Mead & Clay's add $440; WY Teetzel to L H Stiles, lots 27, 29, 31, 33 , Mead & Clay add $600.
Ref: Wichita Daily Eagle, Kansas.

. 1890 Aug 23, Stole A Tombstone, William Yates Teetzel, wanted at Wichita, Kas., for grand larceny, was caught in this city yesterday afternoon by Detective Haze, Sheriff Rufus cone of Sedgwick county, Kansas, arrived later & left with his prisoner last evening. Teetzel is alleged to have committed the novel crime of stealing a tombstone. He is a marble dealer & set up a shaft for which he did not receive full pay. He afterwards went to the cemetery took the shaft back to his shop, redressed it & resold it.
Ref: Omaha World Herald Newspaper, Nebraska.

. 1895 Jan 1 - Some Building Was Done, but Costly Structures Were Few & Far between during 1894, Permits: W Y Teetzel, stores & flats, 1220 North Seventeenth. $1,500.

. 1897 Jun 12 - Woodmen of the World, Attention woodmen are requested to meet at Myrtle Hall, in continental block, at 12:30 Sunday, Jun 18th, to attend funeral of Sovereign P J Keogh, a member of Alpha Camp.
W. Y. Teetzel, Consul Commander, C E Allen Clerk.
. 1897 Aug 22 - Mr W Y Teetzel council commander Alpha camp, will leave tomorrow for Nashville, Tens., where he goes as representative from Alpha camp, Woodmen of the Word, to the dedication of the WoW building which has been recently erected there Thursday of this Will Will be Woodmen of the World day at the Nashville centennial exposition.
Ref: Omaha World-Herald, Nebraska.

Woodmen of the World, was founded in 1883 by Joseph Cullen Root in Lyons, Iowa. It is a fraternal benefit society based in Omaha, Nebraska that operates a large privately held insurance company for its members. They also erection tree stumps with an axe for its members.
Ref: Wikipedia.

. 1902 Aug 23, Sun. Whooping Cranes. The Tale of the Last Ones Killed in Nebraska
the last whooping crane in Nebraska was killed on October 23, 1902, by Harry Counsman & W.Y. Teetzel up on the tule flats west of Three Spring Lake, just west of Anse Newberry's old place, north of Cody.
Counsman & Teetzel were after duck & were lying in their blind in the rice & tules awaiting the evening light. A bunch of green wings had just flashed by, tipping the tops of the rice with their speckled bellies almost, when Counsman held up his hand as an admonitory signal to his companion & coming whence the 2 silent hunters could not determine, was a cry so wild & strange, yet rising as the blast of a silvery horn, that made them peer into each other's faces with much concern. Again it came, a long drawn, sonorous grrrrrrrroooo & thinking probably it might be as well to prosecute their investigation from a secret vantage point, the 2 duck hunters crouched low among the glass & then between the interstices, searched the heavens with eager eyes. The strange sound seem to come from somewhere above, but it was only after it was sounded again & again they scrutinized every league of the firmament in every direction, are they rewarded with the sight of the authors those wild notes.
Nor in the north, against the overarching blue, they caught sight of four wisps of down, like snatches of snow against the sky. Instinctively chew that it was from these that ringing ghostly grrrrrrrroooo emanated. Closer the four objects came, enlarging as they came, until the languid motion of their huge sails was visible & their cries growing nearer & more penetrating, the hunters were enabled to make out that they were some species of a rare bird & simultaneously they exclaimed, Swan! again come that far-reaching tremolo & the excited hunters saw the four huge bird set their wants in a line of bluish gray against the sky drift toward them. When they had settled to where the old sandhill Thunderbird, formed a background & those wild tones sounded clearer & more searching hey grasped their guns with tighter grip, though the birds were yet full a mile away.
No other bird has the pomp & ceremony about his movements when the 4 big white cranes, instead of coming down, swept round the lonely amphitheater in miles of spiral, Counsman & Teetzel gave up all hope of getting a short. But closer & closer each wind brought them in nearer the tule blind & it was evident that the birds were circling the lake only as a precautionary maneuver before alighting. They had certainly been trained in an efficient school They knew the danger hidden within rice clump & tules & were determined to take no undue risk. what their keep eyes failed to note, even from their lofty aerial pathway was underserving of suspicion, when it came time to drop their long, blackish, slate colored legs & settle in the shallow waters or some jutting point.
thoroughly hidden beneath the arching rushes the 2 hunters, while it seemed ages, had but a brief time to wait & the birds drew thrillingly near. Four monster birds, thee times as big as the biggest Canada goose, pouring a flood of the most are reaching sound that rolls from a living throat, were wheeling & sheering above the, with the sun's rays glancing from their dagger beaks & widely waving wings. both gunners hat their nerve to the last & at the first crack of one of those good old shells, one came whirling down almost upon Teetzel's head & as the flame spouted upward from Counsman's gun another left his 2 mates & fell into the rushes & the other pair screaming affrightedly, vanished fading over old Thunderbird's frowning brow.
Ref: Springfield Republican Newspaper, Mass. (published May 12, 1903) & World Herald, Omaha, Neb., with dark photo of the died crane on the ground, ( pub. Jul 19, 1903.)

. 1903 Sep 20, Harry Root, president of the Omaha Gun Club; AA Root, cares Titles & W Y Teetzel had been up at chase's ducking rendezvous, the old Newberry each north of Code, for the week past & they report wonderfully good shooting. Each gunner killed his limit each day, principally teal, with some mallards & Pres. Roots says that the prospects up there this fall never were so good.
Ref: Omaha World Herald Newspaper.

. 1924 Mar 13, US Passport Application
William Y Teetzel: Age 63 Years, Mustached, 6 feet, Grey hair, fair complexion, birth mark on forehead. Father William Teetzel, Born Canada, deceased. Emigrated from Emerson, Man., Canada, 1885.
Applicant's address: Mr. W. Y Teetzel, 1815 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angles, Calif.
Passport for the following reason: Travel to: France, Italy, British Isles, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Austria. Departing on board the Albania on April 26, 1924. Signed, William Y Teetzel. 13 Mar, 1924.
Passport issued 19 Mar 1924.
Passport photo with his wife, Sadie B. b Jul 15, 1877, St. George, Utah.

. 1926 Aug 15 - SS. Reliance, sailing from Cherbourg, docked Washington, DC, on May 31, 1928, Wm. Y Teetzel & Sadie B Teetzel, US Address, 1816 Grenshaw Blvd., Los Angles, Cal.

Sadie & Wm. Teetzel were returning by the SS Matsonia on 15 May 1940, Departed Honoluu, Hawaii & arrived Los Angeles Cal. on the 1st May 1940. Cal. William, age 79, Saide, age 62. - - -

Birth:
/ resided.

Died:

William married Sadie (Dodge) BLEAK on 18 Mar 1922 in California. Sadie was born in 1878 in Utah State; died after 1962 in Los Angeles, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ruth EMMA MARRIOTT. Ruth was born on 13 Feb 1861 in Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Laura M is the daughter of William Teetzel, hotel keeper and Hester Ann White.

Husband 1 Joseph Mitton;
husband 2, Horace Johnson, b. Columbus, Ohio. - - -

Laura married Joseph MITTON in 1884-1887. Joseph was born in in Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Clarence JOHNSON. Clarence was born est 1869 in Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1899 May 28 - (Blurry photo of two young men, apparently in church gowns).
Fred & Walter Yales Teetzel, Reads of the World Herald will recall the sad death of Walter sales Teetzel, son of W. Y. Teetzel, 1424 North 17th St, who accidentally shot himself while returning from East Omaha. He is the one to the rich in the picture reproduced able. He was a member of the choir at Trinity Cathedral.
Ref: Omaha World Herald Newspaper, Nebraska. - - -

Frederick married Minnie M MCFARLANE on 17 Apr 1895 in Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario. Minnie was born in 1872 in Northville, Wayne Co., Michigan; died after 15 Feb 1921 in Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:

Grace married Frederick Wm. HOUGHTON on 28 Feb 1900. Frederick was born est 1880 in Oxford Country, Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Ontario Reg. 016217-09 (Oxford Co)
John Alexander ROSS, 24, cabinet maker, from Woodstock,
s/o John M. ROSS, mechanic & Eliza Ann APPELBY, married
Ella May TEETZEL, 26 from Woodstock,
d/o Minor TEETZEL, mechanic & Alice May BARTHOLOMEW,
Witn: Harold TEETZEL & Irene SCHWALM of Woodstock, 19 Mar 1909 at Woodstock. - - -

Died:
Section D, with husband J A Ross.

Ella married John Alexander ROSS on 19 Mar 1907 in Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario. John was born in 1884 in Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario; died in 1959 in Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario; was buried in Hillview United Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

WWII Registration, 27 Apr 1942

. Harold Earle Teetzel, 624 Fenton Rd., Genese Mich.
Born 16 Apr 1885, at Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
5 ft. 8.5 inches, 140 lbs., Brown hair, Blue eyes, Light complexion,
Physical characteristics that will aid in identification: Eyes, operation for hernia. - - -

Died:
Aged 82y 11m. at Bingham Farms.

Harold married Nellie H MILLER in c 1910. Nellie was born on 19 Oct 1885 in Kansas; died in Oct 1978 in Franklin, Southfield Twp., Oakland Co., MI.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Verify this Ida Curry:

1895 Jul 19 - Yale - Ida Curry, of Detroit, visited at John Teetzel's this week.
Ref: The Yale Expositor, Yale, St. Clair Co., MI. - - -

Died:
Widowed, Ida May Mould

Notes:

York, 20 May, 1818. UC Land Petition, Thomas Wilson for his sister. She is a daughter of Irish John Wilson, of Niagara, deceased, now married. Would like land, as a daughter of a daughter of an United Empire Loyalist. Granted.
( Bildad Simons first lived in Lincoln County before moving to Trafalgar Twp., Ontario. Bildad then purchased this land, as opposed to it being a free land grant.) Verify relationship.

Monument, tall, narrow with a steel/Aluminum band binding the edges. Difficult to read. The lettering was probably done by their Teetzel relatives. - - -

Buried:
Dundas St W near Bronte Rd., Oakville.

Notes:

Methodist Baptism, Nelson Twp., Halton Co.,
Residence: Wellington Square
Mary Amanda Simons, Born 28 Nov 1963 at St. Catharines, Ontario,
Son of son Susan & Albert A Simons
Baptized 11 Oct 1867 at Wellington Square by Rev. T A Ferguson.
Note: Baptized at the same time as her brother Albert Edward Simons and her father Joseph Andrew Simons. - PJA - - -

Died:
Verify location.

Notes:

. Methodist Baptism, Nelson Twp., Halton Co.,
Residence & Birth Place: Wellington Square
Albert Edward Simons, Born 20 Aug 1867
Son of Susan & Albert A Simons
Baptized 11 Oct 1867 at Wellington Square by Rev. T A Ferguson. - - -

Birth:
Burlington was formerly called Wellington Square.

Died:
1516 W 62nd St.

Albert married Ruth BURGESS on 13 Dec 1893 in Orillia, Orillia Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario. Ruth was born on 6 Mar 1868 in Horton, Staffordshire, Engand; died on 10 Jul 1930 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ontario Land Registration, Halton Co., Abstract Trafalgar Book 34,p39809
Lot 30, Con 1, NSS, North Dundas Street,
. 1828 Apr 3 - B&S, Daniel Becay, to Bildad Simons, 100 Acres South Half
. 1830 May 10, Registered 1830 Oct 20, B&S, Bildad Simons, to Joseph Simons,
. 1839 Oct 22, B&S, John R Hart & wife, to Walter B Simons, 1 Acre
. 1842 Jul 30, B&S, Mathias Teetzel & Wife, to Alphonse King, 25 Acre
. 1842 Jun 23, B&S, Walter B Simons, to Dan. Stanton, 1 Acre. - - -

Died:
Monuments perhaps reads 2y 1m 14d?

Notes:

. 1906 Jan 5 - Lynn, Myrtle Teetzel, who attends the high school at Capac, spent the vacation at home.

. 1907 Feb 8, Lynn, Myrtle Teetzel, who attends Cepac high school, spent Saturday & Sunday at home.
Ref: The Yale Expositor, St.Clair Co., MI. - - -

Birth:
Mich. Birth Cert. 245.

Family/Spouse: Mr. HILLS (WILLS?). Mr. was born est 1860 in Lynn Twp., St. Clair Co., Michigan; died after 2 Dec 1937 in Lapeer Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1910 Nov 9, Michigan Marriage Certificate #11326 at Lynn St. Clair, Mich.
Hazel Teetzel, age 19 y, /b 1891 Mich., daughter of Enid Fisher & Louis Teetzel
married Owen Dell, 28 Y /b 1882 of Burtchville, Mich., son of Sarah J Ftanslawgen? & Chas. Dell.
Wit: Elmer Teetzel & Merl Teetzel.

Recorded for further research:
. The evening activities of the Ueily grange which met this week under the direction of Master of Gifts were exchanged & a Christmas menu was served to more than sixty. Hazel Eva Teetzel & Nell Davis were in charge of the program as piano solos were presented by Miss Patty Margery Stephenson & Miss Marion Bill...
Ref: Hamilton Daily News Journal, Friday, Ed 16 1949. - - -

Hazel married Owen DELL on 9 Nov 1910 in Lynn Twp., St. Clair Co., Michigan. Owen was born in 1882 in Burtchville Twp., St. Clair Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Elmer L is the son Emma A Fischer & Lewis Teetzel.

. 1906 Jan 5 - Elton Teetzel of the deaf & dumb institute at Fling is home for his vacation.
Ref: The Yale Expositor, St.Clair Co., MI.

. World War I Draft Registration Card
Elton T Teetzel, born Oct 21 1894, natural born, in Lynn Twp., Michigan, residing Brown City, Michigan,
Farmer, employed by his father in Lynn Twp.,
Brown eyes, black hair, Deaf & Dumb.
Dated St. Charles, Lynn Twp., MI, on Jun 5, 1917.
Note: Elton has given his birth date two years later in 1894. - - -

Birth:
Alt Loc: Cepac, MI. Ref: Mich Death Certificate.

Died:
Cemetery, Yale, St. Clair Co., MI.

Buried:
'Brothers'. Buried with brother, Elmer Teetzel.

Elton married Blanche ANDERSON on 28 Jul 1928 in Sandusky, Sanilac Co., Michigan. Blanche was born in 1889 in Carsonville, Sanilac Co., Michigan; died in 1970 in Michigan; was buried in Washington Twp. Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Elmer L is the son Emma A Fischer & Lewis Teetzel.

. World War I Draft Registration Card
Elmer L Teetzel, born Oct 15, 1892, natural born, in Lynn Twp., Michigan, residing Brown City, Michigan,
Farmer, employed by his father in Lynn Twp.,
Blue eyes, brown hair.
Dated St. Charles, Lynn Twp., MI, on Jun 5, 1917.
Note: Elton has given his birth date two years later in 1894.
Verify. Compare twins' birth certificate as 1894.

. 1913 Apr 24, Lynn, Elmer Teetzel is working in the paper mill near Capac.
Ref: The Yale Expositor, Yale, St. Clair Co., MI.

. 1917 Jun, St. Clair, MI. - Emer L Teetzel married Alizina M Hollenbeck, b. c1 897, MI

. 1919 Mar 20 - Township Tickets Nominations: Lynn-Union,
Commissioner, Chalres Teetzel,
Constables, Elmer Teetzel.
Ref: Yale Expositor, St. Clair Co., Mich. - - -

Birth:
Michigan Birth Reg 325.

Died:


Buried:
Yale. St. Clair Co., MI. 'Brothers.' Buried with brother, Elton E Teetzel.

Notes:

Died:
Aged 3 months 20 years.

Notes:

Charles W is the son of William & Harriet Teetzel.

Birth:

Notes:

Earnest H is the son of Mary E Jacobs & Wm. Teetzel.

Notes:

Milton is the son of Mary E Jacobs & Wm. Teetzel.

Birth:
Alt: Port Huron, MI.

Buried:
Fairview, Erie Co., Penn.

Milton married Irene C BROWN on 25 Oct 1939 in Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania. Irene was born in 1920 in Geneva, Pennslvania; died in in Pennsylvania; was buried in Fairview Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ethel is the son of Mary E Jacobs & Wm. Teetzel.

. First Marriage to: Robert John Flemming - drowned in Lake Erie late 30's or early 40's working on a barge.

. Children from 1st marriage:
Beverly Fleming-Ondreako.
Eileen Joyce Fleming-Roberts from Erie PA B March 22, 1936- Died 2003, Middleboro, MA.

. Second Marriage to Paul Harmon. - - -

Died:
Alt Loc: West Spring, Pennsylvania.

Buried:
Girard, PA.

Notes:

. 1889 Jan 17 - Lumps from Lynn - Born to Mr & Mrs Frank Teetzel, a girl. Frank thinks he is worth a $1000 more now.
Ref: Weekly Expositor Newspaper, Brockway Centre, Mich.
Geographic coverage: Yale, Saint Clair, Michigan

. 1889 Feb 7 - Brockway Centre
Mrs. Teetzel wishes to announce to her customers that she has moved and now occupies the Dan Martin house north of village hall.
Ref: Weekly expositor, Brockway Centre.
Note: Mrs. Teetzel could also be Anna Drummond Teetzel (William Teetzel). - PJA 2013. - - -

Birth:
Mich. Birth Cert. 241.

Olive married Harvey G MIDDLETON on 27 Sep 1911 in Lynn Twp., St. Clair Co., Michigan. Harvey was born on 21 Feb 1887 in Brockway, St. Clair Co., Michigan; died in Jan 1972 in Freeland, Saginaw Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Murle P Teetzel married c. 1917, to Francis Joseph Hunter.

Birth:

Notes:

Born to Mr & Mrs Frank Teetzel, July 2nd, a daughter.
Ref: The Yale Expositor, St. Clair Co., Michigan.

Birth:
Mich Birth Reg 659.

Notes:

. Michigan Marriage Certificate 15052, Dated 24 Sep 1918
Fred Will, 26/ b. 1892, Capac, Mich., Farmer, son of Herman Will & Hannah Hydorn?
married
Mary Teetzel 21/ b 1897 Cepac, Mich., daughter of Frank Teetzel & Miss Henderson,
Wit: Frank Teetzel & Myron Will. - - -

Birth:
Verify location.

Mary married FREDerick WILL on 25 Sep 1918 in Lynn Twp., St. Clair Co., Michigan. FREDerick was born in 1892 in Lynn Twp., St. Clair Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1921 Feb 17, Lynn & West Brockway - Harold Teetzel many friends will be pleased to learn that he is recovering from pneumonia.

. 1921 Mar 3 - LYNN & WEST BROCKWAY, Harold Teetzel is gaining in strength since the operation Dr. Wight performed on his lungs a couple of weeks ago.

. 1921 Mar 3 - Harold Teetzel. news of whose sickness was printed in the Expositor last Week, died at his home in Lynn township this morning.
This is the 4th death in the Teetzel family from pneumonia within the past year.

. 1921 Mar 24 - OBITUARY
Harold Floyd Teetzel, eldest son of Frank & Melinda Teetzel died at his home in Lynn on March 3, 1321, aged 20 years, 3 months & 2 days. Harold was a jolly boy & will be missed by all who knew him. He leaves to mourn his loss his mother, 5 sisters & 5 brothers, his father having preceded in death 9 weeks. Friends from a distance who attended the funeral were Mrs. John Lovell. Rochester, Mr. & Mrs. Robt. Oldfield, Dundale, Ont.
Card of Thanks. We wish to express our sincere thanks to" our many friends, relatives & neighbors for their kindness shown us during the illness & death of our dear son & brother Harold; also the pastor & choir of the Capac M. P. church & to those who gave the beautiful flowers. Mrs. Frank Teetzel 7 Family & Uncle Charlie.
Ref: Republished in The Yale Expositor, St. Clair Co., Michigan.

Research & transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Birth:


Died:
Aged 20y 3m 2d.

Buried:
Buried with parents.

Notes:

In 1927 Frank H Teetzel married Hazel L. Age 24 / b.1903.

Frank married Hazel L PAIGE on 24 Sep 1927 in Fulton Co., Ohio. Hazel was born in 1904 in Antrim Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Alt DOB 1906.

Died:
/resided.

Buried:
Port Huron. Plot Block P, Lot 58, Grave 7.

Family/Spouse: Ruth E OLIVER. Ruth was born on 3 Feb 1898 in Michigan; died on 22 Dec 1973 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., Michigan; was buried in Lakeside Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1920 Cenus Lynn Twp., St. Clair Co., Michigan
Charles Teetzel, Head, age 46, b 1874, Michigan, General Farming
Lawrence Teetzel, NEPHEW, AGE 12, B 1908, Michigan.

1930 Census, Capac Village, Michigan:
Chas Teetzel. b 1875
Lawrence Teetzel 1908
Gene Teetzel, 1908

Lawrence Teetzel married Jean Gibbs, b 21 Jul 1928.

Three children: Janette, Judy, Chas. buried Lynn Twp Cemetery, MI. - - -

Birth:
Sunday. Lawrence is the nephew of Charles Teetzel. Verify parents.

Died:
Aged. 69y 2m. Res. Cepac & place of death Armada, Macomb, MI.

Buried:
Buried with wife, Gene O.

Lawrence married Gene O GIBBS on 21 Jul 1928. Gene was born on 25 Jun 1907 in Lynn Twp., St. Clair Co., Michigan; died in Mar 1987 in Lynn Twp., St. Clair Co., Michigan; was buried in Lynn Twp. Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Bertha F L Teetzel married c. 1929 to Warren G Locke.

1909 Sep 3, Born on Sunday Aug 22 to Mr & Mrs Frank Teetzel, a daughter.
Ref: The Yale Expositor, Yale, St. Clair Co., MI. - - -

Died:
Ref: Mich Death Certificate. Alt Date: 19 Jul 1975?

Notes:

Birth:
Alt Spelling: Teetsel.

Died:
Aged 79y 7m 17d.

Buried:
Cepac, MI. Husband of Myra 1910 -1991. (Lutheran Cemetary).

Family/Spouse: Myra Marion LAWLESS. Myra was born in 1910; died in 1965 in Capac, Mussy Twp., St. Clair Co., Michigan; was buried in Mussey Twp. Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Cepac, MI.

Family/Spouse: Leona Mary WINTER. Leona was born on 9 Jun 1916 in Lynn Twp., St. Clair Co., Michigan; died on 14 Dec 2000 in Lynn Twp., St. Clair Co., Michigan; was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]