Andrew or "George"? Teeple

Possibility I:

Andrew Teeple born about 1745 in Holland? unknown wife.

Children:

George Andrew born about 1766

George born about March 1770 in NY

John born 5 Oct 1794 in Newark, Essex, NJ. Married Sophia Guest.

Children of "John" Teeple and Sophia Guest:

1. Jacob Teeple born 30 May 1791 NJ married Elizabeth

2. Margaret

3. George

4. Mary

5. Ann

6. William

7. Pitney married Isabella

8. Sophie born 1810 died 1840 buried East Sparta, Pike Township, Stark Co, OH.

History of Summit County , Ohio 1881 edited by Wm. Perrin page 820 and 821.

http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Summit/SummitPortage.htm

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A. TEEPLE, farmer; P. O. Akron; was born in December, 1841. in Franklin Township ; son of John and Dorothe (Miller) Teeple. He was born Oct. 5. 1795, in New Jersey : son of Andrew Teeple. who came from Holland . He had three sons—Andrew. George and John. The Teeple family came West to Ohio . settling first in Jefferson Co.. at Steubenville , where Andrew died in 1810. To him were born Jacob. George. William, Pitney, John, Mary. Sophia and Ann. At the age of 18, John Teeple. the father of the above, came to Canton , where he hired out as a common laborer. Being industrious and economical, he succeeded in saving means to enable him to engage in business for himself. He worked for some time at contracting. He made his first purchase of land in Franklin , where he cleared up a farm of 160 acres, which cost at first $3 per acre. Upon this farm he died Sept. 13, 1864 ; wife Nov. 26, 1866. She was a member of the Disciples Church . He believed in Universal salvation.. Their children were Catharine, George, Isaac

PORTAGE TOWNSHIP - 821

who was killed in the late war at Champion Hills, May 16, 1863 ; member of Co. A, 42d 0. V. I. ; Simon, David, Aaron and John P. Aaron was raised to farming, receiving the advantages of the common district schools, and finally attended two years at Hiram College, having James A. Garfield as preceptor. At the age of 19, enlisted in September, 1861. in Co. A, 42d O. V. I., and served three years, participating in the principal battles in which the regiment was engaged. In the fall of 1865, he was married to Rachel Hiser, born Dec. 16, 1843, in Sandusky Co., daughter of Daniel and Elisabeth (Richard) Hiser, who had the numerous family of sixteen children, twelve grew up. Mr. Teeple moved to this township in 1869, and has 100 acres of good land. He has two children — John Frank and Nellie E. Mr. and Mrs. Teeple are members of the Disciples' Church.

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The subject of this article is Aaron Teeple- born 1841 Franklin Township Ohio .

His father was John and Dorothy Miller Teeple. John was born Oct 5 1795 in New Jersey . John and Dorothy were married 29 Mar 1829 Stark County Ohio (source The Canton Repository Newspaper).

John came with his family to Canton at age of 18 (1795+18= 1823)

John’s father died in 1810 in Steubenville , Ohio- Who is his father? I think there was some loss of information in the translation of the above article.

If we go to the children listed of the father they are Jacob, George, William, Pitney, John, Mary, Sophia and Ann.

   * We can prove by the census records that Sophia Teeple is the mother of George Teeple and Sophia Teeple. Pike Twp, Stark County Ohio Census. I think it was 1850 and 1860.

   * We can prove Pitney, George and Sophia were brothers and sisters due to the will of George Teeple from Stark County , Ohio .

   * We can prove Sophia Teeple was the wife of John Teeple from her grave stone.

The age of John Teeple who married Dorothy Miller puts him as the brother of Pitney, George, Sophia and William.

Elizabeth Mckinney Teeple wife of William Teeple lists some of John Teeple and Dorothy Millers children as beneficiaries in her will. ( Stark County Ohio )

So, that then makes the above story to read.

Andrew Teeple- From Holland . Is that New Holland which is New York or is through Holland from Germany ?

Had 3 sons

1. Andrew- nothing proven yet

2. George- nothing proven yet may be George Teeple and wife Anne Brown

3. John - unknown dates maybe about 1760 to 1810 in Steubenville , Ohio . He is the husband of Sophia Guest Teeple.

Children of John Teeple and Sophia Guest are ******** This will be clarified in the 2nd source************

1. Jacob Teeple- married Elizabeth Colver

2. Margaret Teeple- unknown and not proven- not listed in the above list.

3. John Teeple-1795- 1864 married Dorothy Miller parents of Aaron Teeple

4. George Teeple- cannot prove definitely that he was or was not married to Mary Kirby in Jefferson Co, Ohio .

5. Mary Teeple- not proven cannot find marriage

6. Ann Teeple – not proven married Andrew Baker?

7. William Teeple married Elizabeth McKinney

8. Pitney Teeple married Isabella Merchant

9. Sophia Teeple born 1810 and died 1840 and buried East Sparta, Pike, Twp, Stark Co., OH. Single.

Children of John Teeple and Dorothy Miller are correct as listed above

1. Catharine

2. George

3. Isaac who was killed in the late war at Champion Hills, May 16, 1863 ; member of Co. A, 42d 0. V. I. ;

4. Simon

5. David

6. Aaron

7. John Perry

Children of Aaron Teeple and Rachel Hiser are correct

1. John Frank Teeple

2. Nellie E Teeple

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Source #2. Scroll created by Harry David Teeple (1871 to 1943)

See the above 5 attachments. - Original in the hands of Linda Teeple Smith. Descendant of Simon Teeple

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This scroll lists the parents as George and Sophia Teeple.

1. Jacob born May 30 1790

2. Margaret born Jan 9 1793

3. John Teeple 1795- from above and Dorothy Miller

4. George Teeple- with wife Anne

5. May Teeple

6. Ann Teeple

7. William Teeple

8. Pitney Teeple

9. Sophia Teeple.

The problem with this scroll is that the wrong George is listed as being a son of George and Sophia Teeple.

The one that he lists was born in 1769. This does not fit with this part of the family. The family genealogy seems to be accurate on this line, but it is in the wrong place.

No documentation yet to say how these families are related.

There is also a question of the Vera Leichtamer or Leichtaner as a child of Mary Robertson ( daughter of Edith Teeple Robertson). I have not found anything to back up this information.

The George that is actually with this family is buried in Waynesburg Cemetery, Stark Co. Ohio and was born 20 Oct 1797 in New Jersey and died 29 Oct 1874 in Stark Co., Ohio .

Harry’s scroll resembles the information filed in the LDS for the family of George and Sophia Teeple. Listing the children as all being born in Newark , Essex Co, NJ.

(I think this might be where the source was found, but I do not think it is where they were all born. I think it was farther west in New Jersey more like Hunterdon or Sussex and Warren County .)

The LDS contributor was a member of the Teeple People Newsletter. No sources were listed for her information and it was sealed in the late 1950’s. She has since passed away and that information can not be located.

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In conclusion, Jacob Teeple’s parents were John Teeple and Sophia Guest.

Their marriage took place 12 Sep 1790 Oldwick Lutheran Church, Oldwick , NJ . See church records.

They had 9 children according to Harry and only 8 according to the Autobiography. Maybe Margaret was either married and living in New Jersey or had died and was unremembered.

Only 1 of the three or four girls is accounted for. We need to work on finding the other 3 girls. All the sons are accounted for.

The issue of anything earlier than John Teeple and Sophia Guest Teeple is purely speculation. This is the only document that lists the three brothers and their father. However, this story may have some truth in it, but nothing has been documented yet. I feel that we can only take the names and the locations and search for more documents to prove this information.

Next email will cover Jacob Teeple and Elizabeth Colver Teeple’s children.

Let me know if you have any problems with what I am trying to say above.

Talk to you later!

Kathy Marshall

Possibility II:

Peter Teeple of Hunterdon County, New Jersey

Introduction:

Sources:Taken from Teeple People website.

Daniel Dixon <danielkdixon@hotmail.com> is the author of the following article. Sheri Pegg <SLYP1008@aol.com>, Lois George-Smith and he have worked together to collect and collate the information on the family. Thanks to all three of you for sharing your research with the Teeple family history community. Readers should know that they will be pleased to hear from any interested persons. (February 2006)

The records of 18th century Hunterdon County, New Jersey, are scarce. This makes it difficult for a genealogical researcher to carry out research, unless the ancestor attained notoriety. As a result, few records have been located in connection with Peter Teeple. His gravestone in Craven Cemetery, Franklin Township gives his age as 85 years. He died in 1834, which places his birth year as 1749. His place of birth is unknown. However, two of his daughters reached an advanced age living until the 1880 United States Federal Census. One daughter gives his birthplace as Germany, while the other gives it as New Jersey. The inference could be made that he was born in New Jersey of German origin.

One of the earliest records of Peter Teeple in Hunterdon County comes from the Hunterdon County Tax Rateables. He is listed in January/February 1780 for Amwell Township (LDS Film #0865475):

Peter Teepel

80 acres valued at 31 pounds

householder

2 horses

3 cattle

1 hog

single man with horse (Daniel Pegg)

Interestingly, Peter wasn't listed under the column for tavern owners, even though it appears that he was operating a tavern by this date. Peter's tavern petition in Hunterdon County dated May 1783 states the following (LDS Film #946853, p.343):

The Petition of Peter Teeple humbly Sheweth --- That your petitioner having kept an Inn or House of Entertainment for several years past in the house where he now lives in Amwell in the County af'd at the sign called the Boar's Head, your Petitioner begs your Hon'ble Court to grant him a license to continue his House of Entertainment for the year ensuing and your petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray ----

The book Old Inns and Taverns in West Jersey by Charles S. Boyer makes reference that Peter Teeple became the landlord in 1775, although he gives no source. Until this time, Daniel Pegg kept the house. Only two tavern petitions survive for Peter Teeple --- 1783 and 1785. The latter petition providing similar information as the petition above, but also stating the tavern was located on the road leading from the (late?) Ringo's Tavern to Quaker Town.

Peter Teeple married Sarah Pegg circa 1774, daughter of Daniel and Catherine Pegg (Hunterdon Co. NJ Deaths, Vol. S, p.324). Sarah is named as the wife of Peter Teeple in the will of her mother Catherine Robbins written in 1806 (2960J, 1818). Together, they had several children: Hannah c.1775-? (Mrs. Philip Swallow), Susannah c.1779-1881 (Mrs. Abel Taylor), Catherine c.1780-1849 (Mrs. Emley Osmun), George c.1780-1843, Lucretia c.1783-1884 (Mrs. John Hice), Daniel c.1787-1856, Sarah c.1792-1847 (Mrs. Abraham Van Sickle, Mary c.1796-? (Mrs. Richard Youells) and Anny c.?-? (Mrs. Jesse Jones). Four of these children were named in the will of their grandmother in 1806: Catherine, Hannah, Sarah and Anny. No birth records have been found for Peter and Sarah's children. It also appears from gaps in the approximate birth dates that Sarah might have bore additional children who succumbed to illness or disease.

Peter Teeple remained on the Amwell Township tax list for the extant years of June 1780, 1784, July/August 1786 and 1789. In 1784, he was listed as a tavern owner. There is a gap in the tax lists from 1789 to 1802. In the extant years of 1802 and 1803, Peter did not pay taxes.

Thus far, only one deed record has been located that refers to Peter Teeple owning land in Amwell Township. Unfortunately, a large gap in the Hunterdon County deeds prevents one from finding original purchases made by Peter. A 1790 deed between the late Sheriff Joshua Corshon & Joseph Thatcher provides us with some insight regarding Peter's landholding (Bk. 15, pgs. 412-415, Hunterdon Co. Deeds). Sometime after 1786, Sheriff Corshon seized Peter's land in order to pay a pair of unpaid debts. The land was exposed to public sale on November 2, 1790 and sold to Joseph Thatcher. The deed refers to Peter's land as the "plantation of the said Peter Teeple situate in Amwell", and amounted to 39 acres. At the same time Peter's wife, Sarah, releases her dower in the land. The unpaid debts refer to earlier court proceedings taken by Daniel Pegg in 1785 and Moore Furman in 1786. The Hunterdon County Court of Common Pleas had adjudged both men with financial recompense in light of their suits against Peter Teeple.

The earliest record of Peter Teeple in the Hunterdon County Court of Common Pleas is found in the February Term of 1779 (#2410). Peter Teeple and Wm. McLane were given recognizance in the form of a bond for the appearance of Dan'l Pegg in court. This was followed by an October 1779 recognizance on appearance for Peter Teeple and Daniel Pegg (#2300). Later court records in 1783, 1785 and 1786 show signs of a strained relationship between Daniel Pegg and Peter Teeple. There appears to have been some unsavory dealings between them.

Peter and Sarah's family remained living in close proximity to them until circa 1820. By this date, daughter Catherine and her husband, Emley Osmun, had traveled to Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. Son, Daniel Teeple and daughters Hannah (Teeple) Swallow, Mary (Teeple) Youells and Sarah (Teeple) Van Sickle moved to Livingston County, New York. Later, several of their descendants moved westward into Michigan. Son, George Teeple and daughters Lucretia (Teeple) Hice and Susannah (Teeple) Taylor remained living close to their parents in New Jersey. Susannah spent the last years of her life in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania with her sister's family. She died at the age of 102. Prior to this, Susannah lived in widowhood with her niece, Elizabeth Probasco (daughter of her brother, George Teeple). The whereabouts of daughter Anny (Teeple) Jones are unknown. The latter was living with children in 1843 being named in the will of her brother, George Teeple (4742J, 1843).

Peter Teeple died on November 29, 1834. His widow, Sarah, can be found in the 1850 United States Federal Census for Alexandria Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey (p.183, family enumeration 176, census taken Sept. 5, 1850). She is living with her daughter, Lucretia Hice, and is 96 years old. Sarah died 2 years later on April 14, 1852 in Franklin Township (Hunterdon Co., NJ Deaths, Vol. S, p.324).

The question arises as to which family of Teeple Peter belonged to? The location of his wife's birth and where she was raised is a good place to start searching. According to her death record, Sarah Pegg was born in Franklin Township, Hunterdon County. Franklin Township was formed from Kingwood Township in 1845. Sarah's father or grandfather purchased land near Pittstown in 1753 in Kingwood. Sarah was born in 1754 and raised here and most likely met Peter in this area. It seems likely that Peter came into these townships from the northern township of Tewksbury and may have been from the Oldwick line of Teeples at the German settlement there.

Peter having only two known sons, George and Daniel, a study in family naming patterns is limited. No doubt, Daniel was named for Sarah's father, Daniel Pegg. This leaves George, which is a common name in the Hunterdon and Somerset Teeple lines. Is George the name of Peter's father? George's position in the children's list as the eldest son is significant. Whether this indicates a linkage to the Somerset line of Teeples is yet to be proved.

Note - two Craven Cemetery inscriptions, Franklin, Hunterdon, NJ:

"In memory of Peter Teeple who departed this life November 29th, A.D. 1834, aged 85 years"

"In memory of Sarah, wife of Peter Teeple, who died April 14th, 1852, in the 98th year of her age"