Notes:

Hadassah is the daughter of Mary Willson & Richard Lawrence. Hadasah used her second name Hester at times & is an archaic form for written 'ss' as in Hadapah.

> 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.

. UC Land Petition 27, 1835 Jul 1,
Mathias Teetzel, Residence Trafalgar, Ontario.
Patent Lot 7, Con 11, Brooke Twp., Lambton Co., Ontario, 1839 JUN 26. Recognized at the York Court House to be the daughter of Richard Lawrence, innkeeper.
Note1: Location, Brooke Mills, today Alvinston.

1835 July 1, Wed. D'Arcy Boulton, Esq, JP, Chairman. - Hadassah Lawrence, of the Township of Trafalgar, in the District of Gore, Spinster, appeared in open Court & was Recognized to be a Daughter of the late Richard Lawrence of the District of London, formerly of York Twp. in the Home District, Innkeeper, deceased, an U.E. Loyalist, & a certificate was signed by the Chairman & Clerk of the Peace accordingly.

. Haddasah Lawrence Marriage Bond # 6053
Mathias Teetzel & John Teetzel of Trafalgar Twp., Gore District bond themselves to pay £200.
Signed, at Toronto, Home District, on 18 July, 1837.
John Teetzel of Twp. of Trafaglar in the Gore District, Bachelor & Hadassa H. Lawrence, of the same place, Spinster.
Signatures of John Teetzel & Mathias Teetzel.
Note2: But not Haddassah's signature! Photocopy too faint for duplication. -PJA
Upper Canada Marriage Bond 6-53, Microfilm C6786.

. Moved to Benton Harbor, Michigan with her sister, brother Richard Lawrence Jr. & Cousin Richard Lawrence Johnston, mother Margaret Lawrence, married a Teetzel also.

. 1860 Census Michigan, Berrien, Benton, FILM 537, FAMILY 1658 -
Teetzel, Hester, 47, b. 1813 in Canada East.

. 1869 Minutes of the Michigan Methodist Episcopal Church Annual Conference, Benton Harbor, Mrs. John Teetzel & Miss M. A. Teetzel, each $1.00. Hull, MI, Goe. Teetzel $1. Mason, MI. James Teetzel.

. 1871 John Teetzel, fruit grower, SW Section 17, Territorial Road, Benton Harbor, Berrien Co. Directory.

. 1878 Polk Directory, Benton Harbor & St. Joseph's Directory: John Teetzel, res. Lincoln street.

* 1887 Jan 15 - Mrs John Teetzel, Sr, is very ill rather home on Empire avenue. Ref: News Palladium Newspaper, Benton Harbor, MI.

. 1888 Jan 4, Obituary. Death of Mrs John Teetzel. wife of John Teetzel, sr. & mother of Mr C W Teetzel, the jeweler, died at her home on Empire avenue at noon today, aged about 74 years. She was taken ill last Monday night, with hemorrhage of lungs, the attach terminating fatally. Mrs Teetzel was an old resident, esteemed for many virtues. She leaves beside her husband 6 children, Charles & George Teetzel, Mrs Andrew Kennedy & Miss Hester Teetzel of Benton harbor, Mrs. Horace Brunson of Chicago & John Teetzel of Ottawa, Ill. The later have been summoned by telegram. The funeral is not yet arranged.

. 1888 Jan 5, Mrs John Teetzel whose death was noted our least issue, left 7 children, one name was inadvertently omitted from our list, that of Mrs Will Smith. Funeral will occur on Friday afternoon.
* Mrs. Hamilton, of Peachville, Mich., a sister of Mrs Teetzel, accompanied by her husband & son Alexander, arrived yesterday afternoon.
At our last advices it was doubtful whether Mr Mrs John W Teetzel of Ottawa, or Mrs. Brunson, of Chicago, could come to attend the funeral, on account of illness.
Note3*: Rather than her late husband, it was her son Rev. James Hamilton, junior, along with Rebecca's other son Alexander Hamilton.) There are several 'Peachvilles' in Michigan. Allegan is the peach growing area of Michigan. - PJ Ahlberg.

. 1888 Jan 7 - John Teetzel & family desire to return their sincere thanks to all the neighbors & friends who so kindly assisted them in their late bereavement.
- Rev. James Hamilton, of Three Rivers, & Mrs Hamilton & son, of Peach Belt, Allegan county, attended the funeral of their relative, the late Mrs. John Teetzel & returned home today.
Ref: St. Joseph Herald Newspaper.

. 1888 Jan 7, Benton Harbor. Mrs. John Teetzel died' Wednesday, aged 74 years. [Wed. 1888 Jan. 4th.]

. 1961 Apr 6 to 17th, News Palladium, Benton Harbor, MI., Legal Notice:
Order to Answer, File # C309, State of Michigan in the Circuit Court, Co. of Berrien, Ervin & Virginia Bontranger, Plaintiffs Vs many names, Preston Lumber Co., Maxwell Lumber Co., The Mich. Trust Co., JOHN & HESTER TEETZEL, etc, Defendants. On reading & filing of the complaint in this cause, Ordered that the Defendants & their unknown heirs & devises cause their appearance to be entered on 2 Jul 1963 in default there of.

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Birth:
DUE: Daughter of Empire Loyalist. Alt Spelling: Haddasah & Adasah. Alt DOB 27 Sep 1812.

Died:
Berrien Co., Mich Reg. # 35. Dau. of Mary & Richard Lawrence. COD: Lung disease.

Hadassah married John Solomon TEETZEL, Jr. on 18 Jul 1837 in Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. John (son of Charles Frederick TEETZEL, Sr. and Mary TUFFORD) was born on 15 Apr 1815 in Palermo, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died on 29 May 1894 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Morton Hill Cemetery. [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.

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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.
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* 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:

. 1892 Mar 19, Sodus Willis Kennedy & wife of Benton harbor were the guests of Carrie Parks, Sunday.
Ref: St. Joseph Herald Press.

. Obituary:
W. E. Kennedy Flu Victim - Benton Harbor Jeweler Dies After Illness With Influenza & Pneumonia.

. 1920 Jan 31 - William E. Kennedy, for a number of years a jeweler in Benton Harbor, died this morning at 3:40 following a brief illness with pneumonia. Mr. Kennedy was taken ill one week ago with influenza. He had improved & was believed to be on the road to recovery when pneumonia developed on Thursday.
Mr. Kennedy was about 52 years old & had lived in Benton Harbor his entire life. He is survived by his widow & one sister. The funeral will be private and will be held from the residence Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock.
Ref: St. Joseph Herald Press.

. 1920 Feb 3 - Kennedy Funeral Monday. Service for the late Willis, the city's first influenza victim were held from the home on broadway, Monday afternoon. Members of the Twin City Jewelers association, of which the deceased was a member, acted as bearers. Burial took place at Morton Hill Cemetery.
Ref: News Palladium newspaper, Benton Harbor, MI. - - -

Birth:
Age two months in 1860. Millburgh Post Office. Census 1860 & 1870.|

Died:

Family/Spouse: Jennie M HEATH. Jennie was born on 2 Sep 1861 in Allegan Co., Michigan; died on 25 May 1923 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Morton Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Verify if duplicate of wife of Wm. Kennedy.

Died:

Jennie married BARTholomeus J MORRISON on 26 Jan 1898 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan. BARTholomeus was born in 1869 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; died on 9 Mar 1935 in St. Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:

Notes:

. 1888 Jan 13 - Benton Harbor. C W Teetzell went to Chicago Monday on business, accompanied by his nephew, Master Frank Brunson, who returned home after a visit here.
. 1898 Jul 21- Frank Brunson of Chicago is the guest of Mr Mrs Chas Teetzel & other relatives here.
Ref: News Palladium newspaper, Benton Harbor, MI.

. 1902 Jul 7 - St. Joseph. Mr Mrs Frank Brunson of Chicago are spending a few days in this city.
Ref: Herald Press, Saint Joseph, MI.

. 1911 Dec 23 - Frank Brunson has returned to his home in Chicago after attending the Kennedy funeral.
Ref: News Palladium newspaper, Benton Harbor, MI. - - -

Notes:

. 1914 Mar 26, Saginaw Newspaper
Boy dies from his wounds. Hand Held Off Police 45 Minutes With Revolvers,
Terre Haute, Ind. Mar 26 (1914)
Ernest McWilliams, the 15 year old boy who Tuesday fought a 45 minutes gun battle with the police & who received numerous wounds, died os his injuries at a hospital here early Wednesday.
McWilliams was caught in the gun store of Ed. Teetzel & the police suspected he was there for the purpose of theft. The boy however, declared he was there to get even with Teetzel because he has refused the boy employment. - - -

Birth:
Verify parents and DOB.

Notes:

. 1915 Feb 3, Died at home of Cerebral hemorrhage, at 706 Colfax Ave., Benton Harbor, Mrs. Newton Davis, 2314 W Adam St., Chicago, was the informer of the death of Hattie Teetzel.

. 1915 Feb 1 - Following a paralysis stroke on Monday evening, Mrs Hattie May Teetzel, wife of Newton D Davis of Chicago, died at the home of her aunt, Mrs Mary McArthur, 706 Colfax ave. at 11 Wednesday morning. She was born in Benton Harbor 37 years ago. she is survived by one child, Francis Alt, a daughter by her first husband who has made this city her home for the past few years. Besides the husband, N F Davis & daughter, the father, George Teetzel, & a brother Charles both of Chicago, a sister Mrs Howard Locke of Syracuse, NY, survive. Funeral services will be held from the Eslhorst chapel Friday. Interment at Morton Hill cemetery.
Ref: St. Joseph Saturday Herald, Michigan, published 1915 Feb 6.. - - -

Birth:
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Died:
Benton Harbor, Aged 37y. Cerebral Hemorrhage.

Hattie married Newton DAVIS on 21 Jul 1907 in St. Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan. Newton was born in 1877 in Ohio; died in in St. Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Morton Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Verify this Charles Teetzel:

. May 31, The Daily Palladium, Benton Harbor.
TEAPOT WAS HER WEAPON. Mrs. Ester Lemon Assaulted The janitor.
Mrs. Esther Lemon, who was locked up in the county jail last night, kept the jail authorities awake all night by her screaming & singing.
This morning she assaulted Charlie Teetzel, who works at the jail, seriously beating him over the head with a tea pot.
Deputy Sheriff Dawn finally quieted the woman & Dr. Belknap was called & administered quieten powers. Judge Ellsworth is serving citations upon the relatives today & her is set for next Wednesday. - - -

Died:
Resided with sister Sadie Teetzel Locke.

Notes:

. 1946 Sep 14, News Palladium, Benton Harbor, Michigan
Home for her first visit in 35 years [1911], Mrs. Sadie Teetzel Locke, member of a prominent early day family, found little that she could recognize left in the community where she had spent the first 13 years of her life. [b. 1898.]

Mrs. Locke, guest for a few days this week of her niece, Mrs. John Fricke, & family, of 996 Colfax avenue, lived here in the period when horse cars operated between the twin cities & the horse and carriage were the popular mode of travel.

Sadie Teetzel, as she was then known, her parents, the late George & Fannie Teetzel,
a sister, Hattie,
& a brother, Charles, made their home on Colfax avenue, just south of today's location of the Nina Easton Beauty salon, a region which was then woodland.

The face of downtown Benton Harbor has changed entirely, according to the visitor. The few buildings of her day, which are still in existence, she says, have been so remodeled to to make identification impossible. The recalled the Bell block, which she pointe out, has changed completely in appearance.

This week's visitor is a niece of the late Charles Teetzel, Benton Harbor's leading early day jeweler. She left here when a young girl & 35 years ago paid the city her last previous visit.

Since moving from here, her home has been in Carthage. N.Y. Her brother, Charles, lived with her in Carthage until his death 7 years ago. He sister, Hattie, is also so dead. Her parents, she stated, are buried in the Teetzel family lot in Morton Hill cemetery.

Mrs. Locke returned east on Wednesday. A son & daughter reside in Syracuse. N.Y.
Ref: News Palladium newspaper, Benton Harbor, MI.
Research & transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Died:
Verify.

Family/Spouse: Howard LOCKE. Howard was born in 1889 in Buffalo, Erie Co., New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]