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Volume XVII, Issue 2 May 2003

THE ELLER CHRONICLES The Official Publication of the Eller Family Association

Lake Chatuge in the mountains ofNorth Georgia

Site of the EIGHTH BIENNIAL CONFERENCE

Of the ELLER FAMILY ASSOCIATION

July 9 -13, 2003

At the Fieldstone Inn Hiawassee, Georgia

Special Note - Please Remember to Bring Crafts for Sale

This edition of the Eller Chronicles was scanned using OCR by Harvey W. Powers ([email protected]) on April 13, 2009.

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If you would like to submit material for publication in Genealogy The Eller Chronicles. please mail to:

George C. EllerWhat Happened to 21 10470 Bigtree Circle East Joseph Eller's Estate? Jacksonville, Florida 32257 Susie Roberts Ray If you would prefer to send electronically. please send

your Rich Text Format or TEXT files to [email protected] Features We do ask that ifyou anticipate sending a large number

New Eller Notes from a 19 of photographs (15+), that you send them in JPEG formatting on 3.5" diskette, ZIP disc or CD. MostKodak German Connection developers can perform this service ifyou do not have a Helen Shollenbarger Eller computer.

Obituaries Our Mission for The Eller Chronicles

Martha Ann Eller 26 Jacksonville, I-L, 12 April 2003, age 49

In order to be as fair as possible, material is published in the James Allen Eller 3a order it is received unless prior arrangements were made with Waco, 7X, 16 April 2003, age 60 the submitter to schedule the material for a particular issue.

The Eller Family Association is an organization for all Eller descendants regardless of their ancestral immigrant line. Departments The Eller Family Association does not discriminate against any

Eller Family Association 2 Eller descendant based on ancestry, religion, political view, education or lifestyle. Receipts and Disbursements

Statement (Audited) Those submitting material to The Eller Chronicles are For Year Ended December 31, 2002 responsible for its accuracy.

The editor reserves the right to reformat and edit material Genealogy Exchange 12 submitted for publication.

Eller Related Websites 16 The Eller Chronicles welcomes constructive feedback from readers.

EFA Eighth Biennial 6 The Eller Chronicles will try to publish at least 30 pages per

Conference Information issue.

Finances for The Eller Chronicles arc handled by the Eller Family Association and its officers.

NOTE: Please see details insidefor the EFA Eighth Biennial Conference in Hiawassee, GA.

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ELLER FAMILY ASSOCIATION RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS STATEMENT (AUDITED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002

UNENCUMBERED FUNDS

OVER (UNDER)

BUDGET ACTUAL BUDGET RECEIPTS:

DUES 3,000.00 2,640.00 (360.00) CHROLICLES 5.00 5.00 DONATIONS 95.00 95.00

TOTAL RECEIPTS 3,000.00 2,740.00 (260.00)

DISBURSEMENTS: ADMINISTRATIVE:

OFFICE SUPPLIES 50.00 33.54 (16.46) POSTAGE 400.00 142.01 (257.99)

TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 450.00 175.55 (274.45)

CONTRACTURAUMISCELLANEOUS: PUBLICATION OF CHRONICLES 3,000.00 2,094.57 (905.43) SALT LAKE CITY RETREAT 750.00 784.21 34.21 ELLER WEB SITE 500.00 409.80 (90.20) BOND FEE 90.00 86.47 (3.53) CONTINGENCY 100.00 (100.00>

TOTAL CONTRACTURAUMISCELLANEOUS 4,440.00 3,375.05 (1,064.95)

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS 4.890.00 3,550.60 (1,339.40>

RECEIPTS OVER (LESS THAN) DISBURSEMENTS (1,890.oo) (810.60) 1,079.40

CASH BALANCE JANUARY 1, 2002 4,693.68

CASH BALANCE DECEMBER 31, 2002 3,883.08

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ELLER FAMILY ASSOCIATION RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS STATEMENT (AUDITED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002

ENCUMBERED FUNDS

PROJECT BALANCE 111/2002 R

TRANSACTIONS FOR THE YEAR 2002 ECEIPTS TRANSFERS DISBURSED

BALANCE 12-31-2002

RESEARCH JOSEPH ELLER PUBLICATIONS ADAM BIFFLE CONFERENCE 2001

164.05 245.00

2,599.46 580.00 121.00 457.67

164.05 245.00

3,179.46 121.00 457.67

3,587.18 580.00 164.05 4,003.13

AUDITOR'S STATEMENT

I HAVE AUDITED THE STATEMENTS OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS OF BOTH THE UNENCUMBERED FUNDS AND THE ENCUMBERED FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31. 2002. THIS AUDIT INCLUDED AN EXAMINATION OF THE RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS RECORDS, DEPOSIT VOUCHERS, CANCELED CHECKS, BANK STATEMENTS, VENDOR INVOICES, VOUCHERS, AND OTHER SUPPORTING DATA. THIS EXAMINATION INDICATES THAT FUNDS WERE PROPERLY ACCOUNTED FOR, THAT GOOD RECORDS WERE MADE, AND THAT INVOICES OR OTHER DETAILED INFORMATION ARE ON FILE WHICH ADEQUATELY SUBSTANTIATE THESE TRANSACTIONS. BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THIS AUDIT, I CONCLUDE THAT THE RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS STATEMENTS OF BOTH THE UNENCUMBERED FUNDS AND THE ENCUMBERED FUNDS OF THE ELLER FAMILY ASSOCIATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,2002 PRESENT FAIRLY THE CASH TRANSACTIONS FOR THE YEAR AND THE CASH BALANCE AS OF THAT DATE.

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The purpose of the Eller Family Association is to draw all Ellers, regardless of their particular family line, and allied families into a cooperative effort. We owe to the present generation and those of the future, this effort to come together. explore and record our common roots and heritage.

The Eller Family Association has already demonstrated that this approach is the quickest and most efficient mechanism for sharing family history and genealogical information. A quarterly newsletter. The Eller Chronicles is published and sent to each member in February, May. August and November. Information on Ellers in the United States and Europe. from the 17th century to the current time is being gathered and made available.

To join please provide the following information and send with your check, payable to the Eller Family Association to:

Nancy Eller, Secretary/Treasurer 500 E. Mission Street Crowley, Texas 76036

Dues are $15.00 annually, payable November 1st. Dues are not prorated; all issues published the current year will be sent to you.

Most previous years publications are available. Cost to members of the EFA $15.00 per year (4 issues) Single issues and non-members $ 4.50 each issue First issue published November 1987 - 4 per year thereafter.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICA TION Name. address and phone number: _

Name. locality and time period of your oldest known Eller ancestor: _

List Eller or allied family you are researching: _

Please copy this membership application and give it to interested relatives, or send name and address of those who should receive a copy.

Do you have genealogical information, documents, family history or stories you would like to share with other Ellers? If so, enclose with this application or send to The Eller Chronicles:

George Eller, Executive Editor 10470 Bigtree Circle East Jacksonville, FL 32257

Charts, queries, announcements of reunions or other family gatherings are published.

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EIGHTH BIENNIAL CONFERENCE Of the

ELLER FAMILY ASSOCIATION

July 9 - 13, 2003

At the Fieldstone Inn 3499 US Highway 76

Hiawassee, Georgia 30546

Toll free 888-834-4409

We have reserved 40 rooms with a room rate of 99.00 a night which includes a very nice Continental Breakfast. These rooms will be held for EFA members until June 1, 2003 so make your reservations by this time.

Cradled on the tranquil shores of beautiful Lake Chatuge, in the heart of the North Georgia Mountains. The Fieldstone has an inviting swimming pool, tennis court, walking trails, spa, a first class marina and the popular Watercrest restaurant with its lakeside patio dining.

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Welcome to the new Fieldstone Resort & Conference Center..•

Cradled on the tranquil shores of beautiful Lake Chatuge, in the heart ofthe North Georgia Mountains is the picturesque Fieldstone Resort. The Fieldstone is a classic resort with a warm and friendly atmosphere. If you are looking for a family vacation or a romantic getaway...look no further. The Fieldstone has an inviting swimming pool, tennis court, walking trails, ~, a first class marin]!, conference rooms, group activities, and the popular Watercrest at Fieldstone restauranl, with its lakeside patio dining.

The Fieldstone has two new addition this season. Check out the Yacht Club, Tavern & Grill for more casual dining and Mountain Adventures at Fieldstone to make your getaway more exciting. Mountain Adventures has whitewater rafting, golf, horseback riding, fly fishing, kayaking, hiking, wine & cheese lake cruises, houseboat rentals and so much more.

Planning a wedding, reunion, business conference or group meeting? You couldn't find a better setting than the Fieldstone, from the natural beauty of the mountains and Lake Chatuge to the well manicured walking paths and gardens.

Along with the comfort and luxury offered at the Fieldstone Resort, nearby you'll find breathtaking mountain views, waterfalls, hiking trails, golf, shopping, dining, and live entertainment. Why wait, click the link below to enter the world of the Fieldstone.

3499 US Highway 76 P.O, Box 670 • Hiawassee, GA 30546

706-896-2262 • toll free 888-834-4409 [email protected]

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Directions from Atlanta, Georgia: Take Interstate 75 north to Interstate 575 north towards the North Georgia Mountains. Interstate 575 will become Hwy 515, also known as Zell Miller Parkway. Follow 515 through Blairsville which becomes Hwy 76. Highway 76 travels eastward through Young Harris until you reach the junction ofHwy 76 and State 69. Stay on Hwy 76 through stop light, Fieldstone Inn is about a 1/4 mile further on left.

Directions from Chattanooga, Tennessee: Take Interstate 75 north from Chattanooga until you reach Cleveland Tennessee and take exit 20 which is a bypass around Cleveland until you reach Hwy 40 which is the exit for the Ocoee River. Follow Hwy 40 which will become Hwy 64/74. Continue on Hwy 64/74 until you reach Murphy, North Carolina. Cross the bridge over the Hiwassee River and turn right at light onto Hwy 64 going east. Stay on Hwy 64 to Hayesville North Carolina until you reach the junction ofHwy 69. Tum right at stop light onto Hwy 69 and go south about 10 miles until you reach the junction of Highway 69 and Hwy 76. Turn left at light onto Hwy 76 and go about a 1/4 of a mile, Fieldstone Inn is on the left.

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Directions from Asheville, North Carolina: Take Interstate 40/Hwy 74 west to the junction where Interstate 40 turns north and follow 40174 southwest towards Sylva, North Carolina. Interstate 40 and Hwy 74 becomes Hwy 23174, just pass Sylva is Dillsboro and exit south onto Hwy 23/441 to Franklin North Carolina. Hwy 23/441 continue on and becomes Hwy 64 west, Hwy 23/441 exits south in Franklin. Stay on Hwy 64 west till you reach Hayesville North Carolina. At the junction ofHwy 64 and highway 69 turn left at stop light and go south on 69 for about 10 miles until you reach the junction of Hwy 69 and Highway 76. Turn left onto Hwy 76 and go about a 1/4 of a mile, Fieldstone Inn is on the left.

Directions from Greenville, South Carolina: Take Hwy 123 west through Seneca, South Carolina until you reach Hwy 76 just east of Westminster. Turn right of west onto Hwy 76 and follow through Westminster and onto Clayton, Georgia. At Clayton you'll have to turn right onto Hwy 441 for about 1/4 ofa mile then turn left at the stoplight and you'll be back on Hwy 76 west. Stay on Hwy 76 through Hiawassee, Georgia and follow along the southern shores ofLake Chatuge, Fieldstone Inn is on the southeastern corner ofLake Chatuge. If you reach the junction ofHwy 76 and Hwy 69 you went to far, turn around and go east on Hwy 76 for about 1/4 mile, Fieldstone Inn is on the left.

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EIGHTH BIENNIAL CONFERENCE THE ELLER FAMILY ASSOCIATION

JULY 9 - 13,2003

Hiawassee, Georgia

Fieldstone Inn (Headquaters)

TENTATIVE PROGRAM OF EVENTS:

DAY 1- JULY 9

3:00 Registration Desk Opens - Fieldstone Inn

6:30 Dinner (on your own)

DAY 2 - JULY 10

7:00 - 8:30 Breakfast (on your own)

8:30 EFA Board Meeting (Open to all in attendance)

9:00 Welcome/Announcements

9:15 Biennial Reports

9:30 - 10:30 Genealogy (Short reports not to exceed 10 min. each)

10:30 - 10:45 Break

10:45 - 11:30 Genealogy (reports continue)

11:30 Guest Speaker (Sheriff of Towns County Rudy Eller)

12:00 Group Lunch

1:15 Business Meeting: Election ofofficers and other business. (Open to all members and attendees)

2:00 Genealogy (reports Continue) Report on Salt Lake City Retreat

Dinner (on your own)


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9: 15 - 5:00 Board Bus at Fieldstone Inn for all-day bus tour (Those who elect not to go on the Bus tour are on your own)

7:00 Dinner (on your own)

DAY 4 - JULY 12


9: 15 - 10:00 EFA Board meeting (Open to all attendees)

10:00 - 12:00 Arts and Crafts Fair at Fieldstone Inn

12:00 Lunch (on your own)

1:00 - 3:00 Crafts (continue) Bidding will close sharp at 3:00

5:00 Dress for Banquet and meet for group pictures by family lines.

6:30 BANQUET: Fieldstone Inn Presentation of Awards

DAY 5 - JULY 13

8:00 Breakfast (on your own) Say Goodbyes


Subject: [ELLER} Eller, Boone, Sledge, Vau~hn,

Gocmbel, Quillin Familys

Date: 1 Mar 2003 09:32:08 -0700

From: i1 g\lodgl,:l·~!C::9},.}Lct

To: FLL,E R··LHr~)()ls-,,\~hc.Qln

Have 24 sets of papers compiled by Jesse H Boone obtained from Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Family group sheets, pictures and stories. This Jesse H. Boone is related to Nathan Boone and Rebeca Eller. Also related to Joseph Eller and Sarah Evans. Sarah was bl in Tenn., Joseph in NC. We believe Joseph's parents

Hi. I am searching for any family information for Mary D. Eller and Jacob Graf. Mary was born 12-23-1845 probably in Hesse Darmstadt. Germany and died 124-1933 Cullman Alabama. She married Jacob Graf (b. Feb 27, 1843, Hesse Darmstadt Germany, d. Oct 18, 1910 Cullman Alabama) in Buffalo NY Dec 1 1864. Their children were Conrad (my great grandfather) Frank, Peter, George, Christian, Mary S. and Karl (Charles). Any information is greatly appreciated. Thanks. Leigh Anne Baseflug

where she had lived with her daughter and son-in-law for the last three years. Ella was born January 26, 1909 in South Dakota. Until age and declining health became a factor she had lived in Albuquerque. She was the beloved wife of Ray. Ella and Ray were founding members of the Immanual Presbyterian Church where she continued her membership until her death. The Reverend, Joyce Liberman., will conduct the interment service Saturday, March 15. Friends are invited to attend the service at 11:00 a.m. at the Sunset Memorial Park. Ella had spent over 20 years teaching in the Albuquerque Public Schools and in the consolidated school system in South Dakota. One sister, Susie Steffan, is the last survivor of eight children born to James and Laura Reynolds Eller. Ella leaves behind one daughter, Donna and her husband, Jack Salter of Del Rio Texas; three grandsons and their wives, Jack Jr. and Tracey, Daniel and Elizabeth, William and Sarah; she had eight great-grandchildren. She was a great favorite with her many nieces and nephews. Ella was a vital part

arc Peter Eller from either NC or Georgia, Mother ....Susan Lamb. My gr..gr..grandfather is Joseph Eller. gr.i.grandfather Neton IAnna Myer there son Joseph P. Eller is my grandfather, mom's dad.....

Subject: [ELLER} Eller/Graf GermanylNY/AIabama

Date: 9 Mar 2003 16:24:37 -0700

From: Iab;l~I;;1JQg2j£U!90, cOIn

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Subject: [ELLER] Obit: Ella (Eller) Robinson

Date: 14 Mar 2003 16:47:39 -0700

From: !-oriefQsunguru.com To: ELLER-L:l'J:rootsweb.com

March 14,2003 - Albuquerque Journal

Ella Robinson passed away on March 5, 2003 in Del Rio, Texas


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GENEALOGY EXCHANGE of her community, she loved life and lived every day in love and faith in her Lord.

Subject: [ELLER) Rc: Nancy Ann Eller

Date: 26 Mar 2003 11:58:46 -0700

From: I11rpi')71~(\iJi (UaJI00CO/ll

To: fLIFR-loroOl<,\\c'b',OIll

My 3rd great grandmother is also a Nancy Ann Carpenter she married David Eldon Gay. They arc both buried in St. Clair. Missouri. I am looking for the parents of Nancy Ann Carpenter. Her brother's name was Jess Carpenter Arc you sure you haven't got missed up somewhere. If not there are two Nancy Ann Carpenters from St. Clair. Let me know if you arc sure, it may help us both out. Hope to here from you. My e-mail address is gglLm a_~~lbo(Jj:_oJ1!

Subject: [ELLER) Re: Jacob David Eller

Date: 10 Apr 2003 08:37:33 -0600

From: c:IIllITjili!ll1~c:Qm

To: J::_LLER-LuLQQ!!?}\J;:l;:>..o.C:QITI

Hi Laura, I have the following that may be of interest to you! Jocab Eller (b: 3 Mar 1866; d: 21 Aug 1940). Parents were David ElierlK(C)atherine Baker. Parents of David were Jacob Eller / Catherine White.

IN. Sorry for any confusion. Trish

Subject: [ELLER) MARTITIA ELLER JAMISON

Date: 13 Apr 2003 21:44:33 -0600

From: chapJ;Jin!Lmnvc:\prcss.net To: ELLER-L U rootswcb.com

Seardhing for information on Martitia Eller, daughter of Claribel and Alner Eller. Claribel full blooded Cherokee.

Martitia md. James Jameson. THE NAME IS GINA PETZOLD.

Subject: [ELLER) Re: Looking for info on an Arthur Eller, born 1901, died 1946 in Indiana

Date: I Apr 2003 04:05:57 -0700

From: 'l!llQrc-lg(lJJCJ~I"c£Q!l1

To: F~~_~E.:K~i£.IOots\\ Qb. com

Well, hello, cousin!

I am a great-granddaughter of Amanda Stewart and William Eller through their daughter, Addie Ann.

Amanda (Manda) is the daughter

of Sarah Freeman and Nathan Eller. Have much info on this line. You may want to visit our family page at: \\.\\\\ -, <,!"'.\ \.anc:()IISil!~Jl_C( fiDII~c:QII1

Would love to share and compare. Please feel free to email me.

Subject: [ELLER) Obit: Frank Allen Eller

Date: II Apr 2003 17:33 :02 -0600

From: krmomczjiudv.rr.com To: f:!-LE:.R-LdroOlswcbcolll

Source: Post-Tribune Gary, IN Deceased: Frank Allen Eller "Frankie" Age: 47 Born: May 21. 1955 Died: Dec. 5,2002 Place of Death: Gary, IN

Full obit upon request Please contact me at: krmom.cindv.rr.com

Subject: [ELLER] Re: Obit: Frank Allen Eller

Date: II Apr 2003 17:34:49 -0600

From: knllOnl_£~i ..I.1sh~.Qlll

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I apologize. Frank passed away in Munster, IN. He resided in Gary,

Ellers believed to be from Georgia.

Subject: [ELLER) Henry and Dinah IWer from Ellijay, Georgia 'Gilmore County'.

Date: 17 Apr 2003 1l:02:22 -0600

From: budlightbetty4413 Sfa;yahoo.com

To: ELLER-Uu~rootsweb.com

Re: Info on following names: Henry Eller and (wife) Dinah (Wilson) Eller, children - Doyal, Royal and Frances Eller. Ernest Eller son of Bob Eller believed to be from Detroit Michigan and or

of Sarah Ann Mills and William L. Texas. Kimmy Eller, Mary Jane Stewart. William Eller is the son Eller, daughter Margie. Looking

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for info also on "Letha Eller" sister of Henry Eller. Kinsey. Tilton. Homar Eller. Tude Eller. Maddie Odam. Royal Eller was either killed or committed suicide around [lJ.t7 in Chattonga, Tennesee. He would of been around the age of 22 back then. These arc all notes I have written from names my Mother (Frances Eller) gave to me. She mentions Gilmore County Georgia Tude was my Mom's grandfather She has a nephew named Lamar Eller who resides in Jasper. Georgia. If any of these names arc familiar please contact me. [ am searching my Eller background and present. Thanks. Betty

Subject: (ELLER) Samuel Ellcr, Hagerstown, MD

Date: 17 Apr 2003 18:48:07 -0600

From: cril)~1",\ILfIJ11i~~l:lSlrg

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Samuel Eller

Samuel Eller. 85. of 214 N. Mulberry S1., Hagerstown, died Thursday. Oct. 31. 1996, at his home.

Bom: Feb. 27,191 Lin Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Jacob and Bessie Kopland Eller.

He owned and operated Eller's Shoe Repair.

He was a member of the Congregation B'Nai Abraham.

He also was a member of Hagerstown Lodge 212. Loyal Order of Moose: Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 694 and Woodman of the World.

He is survived by his wife. Mollie M. Eller: one daughter, Brenda C. Sines of Hagerstown: one son. Dale 1. Eller of Lehigh Acres, Fla.; four grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers.

Graveside services will be conducted today at I p.m. at the B'Nai Abraham Cemetery, Halfway. Rabbi Charles P. Rabinowitz will officiate.

There will be no viewing.

The family requests the omission of flowers. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Washington County, 101 E. Baltimore S1.. Hagerstown, Md. 21740.

Arrangements are by Andrew K. Coffman Funeral Home, Hagerstown.

Obituary Search http://www.obitcentral.com/obitsea rch/obit-grabbag.htm Obituary Links Page hllir//w\\ w.obitlinkspage.com GenLookups hllp:!I\\ \\\\.genlookups.COlll

Hope this helps. Bill

Subject: (ELLER) Mabile Eller.. IL..bom to..Newton A.Eller,Anna M.M)crs

Date: 19 Apr 2003 13:46:29 -0600

From: hgol.l(jgcru cQ,~.Jl<:l

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Looking for her family ...siblings are Joseph Peter, Florence, Catherine and Elsie May Eller... from Marian Co.. Peoria. Co., Parents are Newton A. Eller and Anna M. Myers. The gr.grandparents are Joseph Eller and Sarah Evans from Mt Vernon, IL. Jefferson Co., e-mail me its on this board. My mother is Kathlen Lavon Eller at birth...born IL. daughter to Joseph Peter Eller. Mabiles brother.

Subject: (ELLER) Florence Eller... IL..bom to Newton A. Eller, Anna M. Myers

Date: 19 Apr 2003 14:06:20 -0600

From: bgoodger(a;eox.net To: ELLER-Udrootsweb.com

Florence Eller daughter of Ne\\10n Eller and Anna Myers....grand daughter to Joseph Eller and Sarah Evans from Mt. Vernon, IL., Jefferson Co. Parents married in Marian CO., IL. Siblings are Joseph Peter, Mabile, Catherine and Elsie May Eller. They later moved to Peoria Co. My mother is Katheline Lavon Eller at birth. Her father, my grandfather is Joseph Peter Eller. Ifyou are related ...e-mail listed on this board.


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GENEALOGY EXCHANGE Subject [ELLER) Elsie Ma)'

Eller, n, to Newton A. Eller, Anna M. Myers

Date: IYApr 2001 1-l:23-l5 -0600

From: hgood-:';,i...T.O ~O~ net To: I,ILl i<-L~IJ()OIS\\L:bc_Qm

Elsie May is grand daughter to Joseph Eller and Sarah Evans Mt. Vernon, Jcferson Co .. IL. This is her father..Newton parents, Siblings are Joseph Peter, Florence. Catherine and Mabile Eller. They lived in Marian Co. and Peoria. Co., IL.

Joseph Peter is my mom' s father.i.hcr birth name Kathline Lavon Eller. My email on this board. ARE YOU RELATED?')?

Subject: (ELLER] Catherine Eller, Il., born to Newton Eller, Anna Myers

Date: IYApr 2003 14:39:56 -0600

From: bb-Q()Lib-cIi!..~Oc::;c1!~

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Subject: [ELLER] ELLER Charles Kevin 19631985.JPG

Date: 23 Apr 2003 23:07:20 -0600

From: M(jorca [cafor2.co.1J.! To: f;I~l..ER-L{U_o..9tsweQcolll

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use the picture for your records.

This is one of the 40,312 cemetery photos free at httpt//teaforz.com

Catherine Eller wash born in IL to Newton Eller and Anna Myers. Her grandparents where Joseph Eller and Sarah Evans from Mt. Vernon. IL. Jeferson Co.

Her siblings are Joseph Peter, Florence, Mabile and Elsie May Eller. Family lived in Marian Co. and Peoria Co., IL.

My mother is Joseph Peters daughter...born Kathline Lavon Eller..IL. My e-mail is listed on this board. ARE YOU RELATED?????

Subject: [ELLER] Re: Eller's Of Virgina

Date: 21 Apr 2003 17: 14:26 -0600

From: cnlccuIIQllgh~)2i!Jl()\1l1:U1S.()1l1

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Sherrie.

What part of VA? I have relatives in Grayson and Smyth Counties. Could we be looking for the same lines?

Subject: [ELLER] Re: Looking

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for info on an Arthur Eller, born 1901, died 1946 in Indiana 29 Apr 2003 18:11:05 -0600 Qavebt~aol.com

ELLER-La rootsweb. com

Hello, I went to Indiana a few weeks ago doing some more research, My grandmother, who is Arthur Eller's daughter, gave me quite a bit of info while I was there. I found his


obit. she gave me some pictures if you are interested. There is one of him, his wife Ella Mae. and my grandmother, and her brother Philip,

I also have one of him, Ella Mae. and Bob, and another with just Arthur and Ella Mae taken in early 40's.

Eller Related Websites

Website for Eller, Terrell and Powers Family History (NEW), maintained by Harvey W. Powers htlp 1,\\\\ \1 mcrrymount netihar\eyop(}\\:crs/ Descendants ofChristian ELLER (NEW), maintained by Harvey W. Powers (EFA member) hll r ,\\\\ \\ll1l·:I):m(iLlIHlll'[!hm\eY.~.I2()\\~L~/c~llt?rJ1Jm

Eller Family Association and The Eller Chronicles, maintained by Benjamin Eller (EFA member) \\ \1 \\ ellcf (jIg

The Descendants ofMatthes Eller, maintained by Benjamin Eller (EFA member) 1! t •iIi Ia I]) iIyt In'111akc I gencall)gY~.l)nl/ll.s(;[:sL~/lll!JJ~T1.L'!mitl::ld~lL~L:ill

The Eller Chronicles (former), maintained by Alfred D. Eller (EFA member) hn p ;:rn.'lval',l'S famiIyrogt S~\:flL.c:Qml::.<illclr!

The Family ofAlfred Dennis Eller, maintained by Alfred D. Eller h l. t n. !i1l'l·p~ges .g~Ile~J()gyr()QtS\\!Qtu;~1.m,~::.(l~JtCJ[/imi~0-!.bllJ1

The Eller Chronicles - November 1998, by Sawina Eller (former co-editor The Eller Chronicles) ht tp ...'~ v, \-I,W-,-tSeDCitj~s_~',()m/11 ~mJJilll.QL~S:lt~s/2?2.4/

The Eller Chronicles - August 1998, by Sawina Eller http i/\\\\ \'~cg(;Q~itj~5.~_Qlna:1~~!1:tL(llld/Ages/2124/august. I1tm

The Eller Chronicles - May 1998, by Sawina Eller htt p~\\ IA \V_ge(Lc;:ili~.~c;:()nJ.ilJ~C!I1lg11d/,L\sres/2n:4/1Jli,!y98. html#May 1998

Henry Eller, Sr. Family Line, maintained by Jim Eller hu P·.. /c.()mlJ1llTlity~~\:\!~b.1Y.cTlljLneMaldertfee/ELLERF AMILYHISTORYI

Eller Rootsweb Directory, maintained by Erin Bradford (Eller email list owner) httplLlli)m~2(lges.Io.9t sweb com/~kshailellerindex. htm

ELLER-I. Archives - Rootsweb, Eller emailing list archives, January 1998 to present. I1ltPpa.rs:hive.IroQt~y.~b.com/th/inqex/.ELLf~

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Eller family website that goes back to Matthes Eller Born: 1585, maintained by Steve Eller III [P. ellerfan» 'y tripod C0I11/ljldOQJ 57JltJ11

Original Source Documents, maintained by Ben Hines (contains some Eller documents) http. //t!Cepi1gl'.~. ,~t' Hiotsweb CQlIli'...bllilJes/~QlJr\;~5jHml

The Greer - Walsh Family Connection, maintained by Charles Alan Greer photo ofJames Madison Eller and Nancy Louisa Vannoy Eller photo of John Grover Eller, husband of Ethel Beatrice Jones Eller htt1'''t~lJ}lilytret:?I1J:iJ,c{gL'Jlell1Dgy~QIJ1JU.s_~~£/r/~/Ch~lles::-A-Gree[;'~WelcQIJle=997045 75 I

Genealogia da Familia ELLER (The ELLER Family Genealogy's), by Samuel Braganca Eller of Brazil, contains information about an Eller family in Brazil (in Portuguese). ht1p'ellc{_\vebllQ'.tnJ~L:OJll/pri llQc...a!'iQ

An/ore Genealogica, by Samuel Braganca Eller, Brazilian Eller genealogy. htt pi/ellec\\\11 bQSll]l~ ~~QIDLQIillIlg.Q--,aSQ

Arvore Genealogica De:, by Samuel Braganca Eller, with links to photographs. hnpi!('IIer.\\ebhQ 5,1mg<.:QtDL.11:l'0 re lLW

Jozsef Eller Homepage, by Jozsef'Eller, Ph.D. of Szeged, Hungary, senior research associate Department ofMedical Informatics Albert Szent-Gyorgyi Medical University (SZOTE), Hungary. Professor Eller's native language is Hungarian, and he speaks English and German. He also reads English and German fluently. ht tj).LJsiIV~L .sZ'-Ol~--,-ll.-~.?~~dc.b1!LgJ!li/ elLer/ E-mail: [email protected]

Eller Repro+Druck (Eller Repro+Print), web printing and finishing company and repro shop. Peter-Henlein-Strasse 10, D-78056 Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany (website in English). hlllij/w\yw~ler.ll~jenglish!1L willkommen.php3

Eller Media, World's largest outdoor advertising company, corporate headquarters is located in Phoenix, Arizona b1t.Q1L\y}vw~ltermedia.com

Eller College OfBusiness And Public Administration, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ httQ://ca!alQg.arizgna.edu/2000-0 l/college!BX.shtml Karl Eller Graduate School OfManagement, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ l:l1t.p~iLca!alog. ari]:ona.edu/200Q.":-QlLcollege/KEGx. shtml

David B. Eller Named Director Of The Young Center, David B. Eller, Ph.D., executive director of publisher of the Swedenborg Foundation ofWest Chester, Pa. and lecturer and director of publishing services at Rosemont College, has been named director of the Young Center for the Study of Anabaptist and Pietist Groups at Elizabethtown College (posted May 1997). hnlU'/w\\CW~tovm.edu/web/eller-e.btml


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T. Suzanne Eller Webpage, T. Suzanne Eller, professional writer and author. l.t: P \' \\ \\ illrl'lk~; LOIn ,:llcrits(~J1erhlI1l1

Heidi's Home, Heidi Eller, real estate agent, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 111 \P /l1cl( Iiii( i!]1CCOm !,n~'l>lhtm

Robert Eller Associates, Inc., Robert Eller, Plastics and Rubber Industry Consulting, Akron, Ohio. http \\ \\ 1\ i \fhencllcra~"oc lOI11!

Centex Homes, Timothy R. Eller, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Centex Homes and Executive Vice President ofCentex Corporation. Centex Homes consistently ranks among one of the nation's largest home builders. hllP / \\ \\ \\Ct.'\11C:"C()m/aJ)ojJJ:~t:'l]t~'(ll(;I1~JJHI}J

Eller - Ito Stevedoring Company L.L. C, largest stevedore container handling equipment pool in South Florida, Port of Miami, FL. http//\\\\\\ce11crUQc QI11L

Deep sea fishing with Capt George Eller aboard the Charter Boat BOUNTY HUNTER Welcome to Destin, Florida, "the World's luckiest fishing village." (same name but not the editor) h[tp·//\\'\v\\•. dE1IJgld_c~wu:o.m/

Editor's Note: Benjamin Eller ofthe EFA Web Integration Committee has established a permanent URL to consolidate all our work with links to each of our various sites. This centralized website for all Eller research is now online:

Members serving with Ben Eller on the committee include Alfred Eller, Jim Eller, George Eller III and Erin Bradford. We have been in contact with EF A President Edward K. Eller and EFA Secretary/Treasurer Nancy Eller in order to keep them informed ofthe latest developments.

If any ofour members would like to get involved with this project, please contact Benjamin Eller. Email: belljaDljllc~U~I.@\lQ!.lle. f.Q!11

Home address: Benjamin L. Eller, Jr. 2305 Calvary Road Bel Air, MD 21015 phone: 410.734.7344

or you may contact Ben daytime at the address and number below.

Benjamin L. Eller, Jr. Systems Engineer Help Desk Administrator for Infrastructure Support US Army Environmental Center (DSTI-IS) E4590-5T Douglas Road, POB 14 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010 410.436.0835 [email protected]


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New Eller Notes from a German Connection Helen Shellenbarger Eller

My name is Helen Eller and I am a member of the EFA. My husbands line is out of Christian Eller through George and Washington Eller. I have a fellow genealogist who shared some Eller research with me and I would like to have it posted on the Chronicles. Perhaps it will aid in locating our connection to Germany.

I have a German Eller contact that lives southeast of Frankfurt. She says that her husband's grandparents lived southeast of Dusseldorf between 1850 and 1920. Arthur and Ursula Eller maintain that their family is from the nobility of Eller's at Dusseldorf, as this was told to Arthur by his father. I also noticed that there were Eller's in the Alzey area, southwest of Frankfurt, about the same time my Schollenberger's were there (1673-1742). They were members of the Reformed Church of Albig, Germany, but there was a larger church in AIzey, Germany. There should be records of this church in the LOS Library, and I am curious if they were uncovered in the latest excursion to Utah?

Anyway, here is the research that I would like to share:

From the book "Solingen: History of a City" From it's beginnings to the end of the 17th Century by Rudolf Heinz Rosenthal Translated from the Original German by Richard S. Zerbe, Arranged and Published by Harry I. Dunkleberger with Administrative and Editorial Assistance of Drusilla Cochran Sheldon, Penobscot Press c.1997 ISBN 089725-345-0, LC 98-85565

Family von Eller- Chapter VII, p. 87

"There was however another estate in noble hands. The Knight Theodorich von Elner and his wife, Beatrix, in 1270 received an income of 3 shillings from their property in Solingen. This may be connected with the Eller family in some way; however, in the documents known to Lacomblet from the 13th century the name Eller is not to be found, although it may well appear in the form "Elnere." The location of the estate is not known."

Konrad von Eller, High Steward (1366)- Chapter V, p. 49- The AItenberg Abbey and Solingen up to the 16th Century

"Nor was the sale of the socage farm completed without conflict. A knight, known only as "Konrad the Red," raised demands against the abbey in regard to the socage farm and certain people in Hattingen who were connected to the farm. On 17 October 1366, a hearing was held at which Konrad von Eller, the highest official in the Berg government, presided. During this hearing, the Knight Konrad renounced all his claims on the new Altenberg possession. "

Knight von Eller (Elnere) (1335)- The Grafrath Relic Miracle

"Legend places the acquisition of the relic in the year 1309. According to this legend, a certain Count von Huckeswagen, a knight ofthe order, brought back from Mt. Sinai, the

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mountain holy to St. Katherina, a section of bone the size of a nutmeg clove in a small silver chest. On the sea leg of his return trip, he experienced a severe storm. In order to be saved, he sacrificed the relic to the sea. He was bringing this relic back for his sister, a nun in the cloister in Grafrath. However, at this very moment, an angel brought this silver chest with the relic to the nun in Grafrath. After the happy return of the brother, the strange events were explained for the nun. "..... "The St. Katherina cult in Germany was revitalized because of the Grafrath miracles. Many brought their own S1. Katherina relics to Grafrath in order to have them near the miracle-working relic The Duchess of Brabant requested that a portion of the Grafrath relic be brought to Brussels. A Knight of Eller (Elnere) reported this to the cloister convent in Grafrath and the duchess was included in the prayers of the Grafrath cloister in 1335 U

Wilhelm Eller von Reuschenberg, (1484)- Chapter IV, p 33- House Schirpenbroich

"The transfer of the fiefdom to Monich did not stand uncontested. Later in the same year, Wilhelm Eller von Reuschenberg received the house, the estate, the mill, and other properties of Schirpenbroich. Monich did not vacate the property, however, and the matter came before the main court in Porz. The Solingen Official, Caspar von Pertzdorp, instigated the trial, and after Wilhelm Eller's renunciation he received the Schirpenbroich property. The fiefdom was assigned to Casper Pertzdorp, the owner and establisher of the Caspersbroich estate, in 1479. He enforced the evacuation of Schirpenbroich and gave it to his daughter Steingen (Christine) as a dowry for her marriage to Knight Gerhard von Overheid. The Overheids held possession of Schirpenbroich from 1500 until 1678 Using it as a base of operations, they were active in the Reformation in Solingen and, toward the end of their period of ownership when they had become Catholic, in the Counter Reformation."

Solingen is located east of current day Dusseldorf, Germany.

Hope this sheds some light on the Eller Research...

Sincerely,

Helen Shollenbarger Eller

Date: 28 Mar 2003 12:13:08 -0600

From: "Helen Eller" hdenelleI@c1!.Qleol1e.n~t

To: "George Eller" eller [email protected]

Editor's Note: Many thanks for this article Helen. Interesting about the Knight von Eller (Elnere) (1335)- The Grafrath Relic Miracle. I also have been to the summit of Mt. Sinai and to S1. Catherine's Monastery (December 1979). One can only imagine what the journey would have been like in 1309 (670 years earlier).


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What Happened to Joseph Eller's Estate? By Susie Roberts Ray

Joseph Eller was my great grandfather. It is hard to believe that we are only three generations apart since he died in 1863, but a look at his genealogy explains it.

Joseph was born about 1792 in the far western county of Sullivan when it was a part of North Carolina, the son of John Jacob Eller Jr. and Mary Biffle. By 1800 his family had moved to Buncombe County (formed in 1791). Joseph is listed as "under ten" years old in this census.

Joseph Eller was married first to Sarah Stephens about 1810. Sarah's father, Joseph Stephens, fought with a group of Cherokees who aided the Creek nation against Andrew Jackson and the Tennessee militia at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in Alabama, where he was killed 27 March 1814.

He and Sarah had nine children: 1) Nancy m. Joseph 1. Justice; 2) John Wesley m. Matilda Rutledge; 3) Mary Ann m. Elijah Roberts; 4) Jacob m. Nancy Wood; 5) Elizabeth m. George W. Pittman; 6) Robert Vance m. Sallie A; 7) James H. m. Sarah A. 1. West; 8) Abraham 9) Joseph Michael Franklin m. Susan Elizabeth McFerran.

Sarah died in 1846/47 and Joseph was married again in 1848 to Elizabeth Clorinda Hamilton when she was 20 and he was about 55 years old. Joseph and Clorinda had 6 children: 1) William Taylor m. Mary Jane Bowen; 2) Margaret C. married Joseph Christopher Fox; 3) Joseph Hardy m. Amanda Delia Smith; 4) Rebecca (died 1863/69); 5) Susanna Christina m. Zebulon Vance Roberts; 6) James Eller (died 1863/69).

Clorinda was my great grandmother and Susannah (for whom I am named) my grandmother. Susannah and Zebulon Vance Roberts (named after the Confederate governor). had two sons who lived to adulthood: Joseph Ervin and my dad, Alfred Fulton Roberts.

Joseph Eller's grandfather was John Jacob Eller, whose parents Casper and Maria were married in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania in 1753, after emigrating from Germany. John Jacob Jr. was born in Pennsylvania, but later moved to Rowan County, NC where he married Mary Biffle. Jacob and Mary probably left Rowan with Mary's parents, Adam and Catherine Biffle, for Sullivan County around 1778. By 1789 he obtained a land grant of 100 acres on the Holston River. Their eight children were born in Sullivan County (now Tennessee) but the family had moved to north Buncombe County by the time of the 1800 census. (Mary's sister Elizabeth had married into the Weaver family, for whom Weaverville is named).

The first land that Jacob Jr. acquired in Buncombe County was listed in the name of his son Joseph, 100 acres on a branch of Reems Creek. Eventually he accumulated 150 acres in that area, but Jacob Jr. was never completely happy in Buncombe County, as he kept going back and forth to Tennessee. Eventually he left Reems Creek and never came back. The story is told that he settled in east Tennessee and raised a second family, but it has never been verified. When her husband had been gone for six years, Mary Biffle petitioned the General Assembly of North Carolina for a divorce in 1806, an action necessary for the retention of her

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property in Buncombe County. Mary died In 1837 and buried In the Old Weaverville Cemetery.

Joseph and his brother Adam were fathers of the Eller descendants in western North Carolina. By the time of the Civil War, they were large landowners with a few slaves, Joseph's holdings larger than Adam's. Blanche Robertson, a Weaverville historian and genealogist, said that at one time, Joseph owned the land that is now downtown Weaverville, but Joseph and his cousin, Montraville Weaver, agreed to swap lands with a handshake that gave Montraville the downtown area and Joseph hundreds of acres of Weaver land that became Eller Cove.

Joseph Eller served as a constable for the Reems Creek Company for several years in the 1850s, which required a bond of $4000. During the Civil War, Nicholas Woodfin set up a whiskey distillery to supply the Confederate troops for medicinal purposes. He asked Robert Brank to manage it for him. Brank did not know how to make whiskey but asked his friend, Joseph Eller, to teach him

According to family stories and census records, Joseph lived separately from both his wives at various times. In the 1830 census, Joseph and Sarah are listed in separate households. Clorinda was not well received by the children of the first family, perhaps because their father had married a woman younger than some of them. Between 1822 and 1850, according to the Buncombe County Deed Book, Joseph Eller bought 7394 acres of land in Flat CreekJReems Creek.

But he must have sold some of it, as the 1860 agricultural census for Reems Creek indicates that Joseph Eller had 200 improved acres, 1400 unimproved acres. The cash value of his farm was $8000 ($172,128 in today's money). The improvements he had made and his machinery were worth $300. The total value of his livestock was $1212 and included ten horses, five asses and mules, five milch cows, two oxen, nine cows, ten sheep and thirty swine. He also listed 400 bushels of Indian com, and fifteen pounds of wool.

His death in 1863 at age 69171 has resulted in a number of stories handed down from one generation to another. One story says that he ate a poisoned watermelon given to him by one of his slaves. Some say the first family planted the poison because they wanted to get rid of him in order to get their inheritance. (This is the story that my Dad heard). Others say the children of his second family poisoned him, but since they were minors at the time of his death, it seems unlikely. Janine Eller Porter heard that one of Joseph's children paid a slave to poison him after an argument over his land. Still others say that he did not die by poison. What really happened, we will probably never know for sure. What is sure is that he died intestate and the settlement of his estate took many years. Joseph Eller's papers can be found at the North Carolina Archives in Raleigh, NC. These estate papers and subsequent Buncombe County court records (at least 100 documents) are the sources for the following very condensed information about Joseph's estate. But because of the often illegible handwriting in the documents and the unfamiliar legal actions, there may be mistakes.

Joseph Eller died September 25, 1863. On September 28,1. R. Weaver was named the administrator of his estate, for which he was bound to the state of NC for $5,000. He was


charged with making a full inventory of Joseph's estate in order to settle any claims that might be made against it. In November R. V. Blackstock was made an additional administrator.

The Fan 1863 term of the Buncombe County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions heard the petition of Clarinda Eller's attorney, A. S. Merrirnon, for a writ of dower for twelve months against her husband's estate. Subsequently the court ordered four commissioners "to layoff and allot" one year's provisions for the widow and her family and report to the next term of the court. In December 1863 the commissioners gave Mrs. E. C. Eller one oat stack, 150 bushels of corn, forty bushels of wheat, nine head of hogs, nine head of sheep, three milk cows, one heifer for beef, one horse, three or four sides of leather, two plows and gears, two axes, one clock, one side saddle, all the household and kitchen furniture, three bee hives, one kettle, a large pot, the flax on hand, and $150 in cash. But Elizabeth C. Eller took exception to the commissioners' report saying that it was quite inadequate to her support. What had been promised was only partially delivered and some of it was worthless. She hoped that the request was set aside or greatly increased. The Record of Settlements in October 1863 indicates that the widow of Joseph Eller was paid $1682 toward her year's allowance. In February 1864 another commission gave her a writ of dower for that year for $1651, with particular amounts designated for livestock, hay, salt, wagons, etc. Four receipts signed by Elizabeth C. Ellar indicate that J. R. Weaver gave her at least $1241 during the year of 1864, whether or not this is in addition to the amount of her dower is unclear.

At the February 1864 session of the Buncombe County Court, A. W. Woodfin, attorney for Elizabeth C. Eller, declared again that Joseph Eller had died intestate in September 1863, leaving a large (amount of) real estate consisting of local tracts of about nine hundred acres on Flat Creek and its waters that included a good grist mill and dwelling house where Joseph resided with his family up to the time of his death and several thousand acres of adjoining tracts of mountain lands. Woodfin also listed residences of some of the heirs and their spouses, including John and Franklin Eller, who were living in Missouri; Nancy and her husband Joseph Justice, Mary and her husband Eli Roberts, and James Eller were living in Buncombe County; Abraham, Elizabeth and her husband George Pittman, and Jacob Eller were living in Tennessee. These siblings were from Joseph Eller's first family. Also living with their mother in Buncombe County were the children of the second family, the oldest fifteen, the youngest four years old. The attorney asked that twelve copies of the petition be served to the heirs at law and that the children be appointed a guardian ad litem.

In November 1864 Eliza C. Eller filed a petition in court against the heirs at law of Joseph Eller to receive her portion of the real property in her husband's estate. The court appointed twelve freeholders unrelated to any of the parties to allot to the widow one third of all lands, tenements and dwelling houses. All parties agreed that a part of her dower should be the place she lived on the waters of Reems Creek. This settlement included 640 acres, one third of the properties, and was awarded as part of her dower.

A report from the administrators, J.R. Weaver and R. V. Blackstock, sometime in 1865 indicated that the estate had assets of $16,369 from the sale of personal property, that they had made disbursements of $1688 to the widow and they had paid $1957 in other disbursements. The amount left in the estate after these transactions was $13, 917.


By December 1867 Elizabeth Clorinda had received the real property allotted to her. The court awarded the remainder to the heirs of Joseph Eller. In September 1867 the court gave 1/13 to each of Sarah's children: Mary Ann, Jacob, James, Abe (who sold his part to 1. R. Weaver, administrator), Franklin and Elizabeth. And 1/13 was awarded to Clorinda's children: William, Margaret, Joseph H., and Susanna.

Sarah's oldest daughter Nancy, who married Joseph Justice, died before the estate was settled and her part was divided among her six children: James, Jacob, Sophronia, Nicolas, Gragg, and William, each receiving 1/78. John W. Eller, Sarah's second child, died in Missouri before the estate was settled and his son John Wesley died in 1865 fighting for the Confederacy. John Wesley's children, John, William, Laura and Lilly Eller received 1/52 of the real property. Robert Eller, Sarah's sixth child, died in 1852 in Tennessee. His son John W. Eller received 1113 of the real property. 1. R. Weaver, executor of the estate, also received 1/13 (Abe's share). In the above court action, the plaintiffs, which included all of both sets of children except for Franklin Eller and Elizabeth Pittman, asked that if a partition could not be made without material injury to the respective rights of all parties that the property should be sold and the proceeds divided between all parties, after payment of court costs.

In September, 1868 a similar action involving four slaves that the family had inherited was made, i.e that they be sold and proceeds divided among the widow and all of Joseph's heirs.

In January 1869 Blackstock and Weaver were given an extension of twelve months to settle Joseph Eller's estate. In May of the same year, 1. A. Reagan was appointed guardian for Joseph H. Eller (ca.15 years), and Susan T. Eller (10), Clorinda's two minor children. A number of court actions in 1869 and thereafter involved finding the heirs who lived out of state, all of them children of Joseph and Sarah: Franklin Eller, Elizabeth and her husband George Pittman (Tennessee) and the minor children of Nancy and Joseph Justice. In an effort to find them, notice was placed in the Asheville News and Mountain Farmer, a weekly newspaper, for six weeks ending Oct 1, 1869.

In depositions sworn before 1. E. Reed, Clerk of Court and Referee in this case, Nehemiah Blackstock and 1. A. Buckner in December 1869 said that because of the great inequality of the lots both as to size and value that actual partition could not be made without manifest prejudice to the parties in interest. In the same month, the court noted that the original administrator, J.R Weaver, had died and that his children would take his place as one of the plaintiffs in the case. R V. Blackstock was appointed guardian of the five minor children.

In the years after Joseph's death, a number of people sued the estate for debts that were owed them. Conversely, RV. Blackstock got permission from the court to sell the debts to Joseph Eller that he had been unable to collect at public auction, which occurred at the courthouse on March 15, 1874. Meantime 1. A. Reagan paid the needed amount for the care of the two minor children, John H. and Susan T. (for Christina?) Eller and reported to the court annually. His final report in June 1880 (Susan was 21 years old) indicated that he had received $763.18 from the estate since 1870.


Upon the complaint of the inequity of the shares of property, in December 1869, the court ordered a sale of the property and "that such sale shall be on a credit of one and two years in equal installments with interest, required bond, and two good sureties of the purchasers." The auction was held in early March 1870 and the twelve tracts were bought by M.B. Wild (#1) Thomas M. Garrison (#2), J. e. Fox (#3), J. e. Eller (#4), N. Roberts (#5), T.R Weaver (#6), A.R. BalI and E. F. Roberts (#7), J. H. Garrison (#8), WilIiam Eller (#9), W. R. Edmonds (#10), Jacob Eller (#11), WilIiam Eller (#12). The total amount of all the sales was $7416, which in today's dollars comes to $101,632. It appears that the estate was sold to relatives and friends of Joseph Eller. J.e. Fox was probably the husband of Margaret, the second child of Joseph and Clorinda. J.e. Eller may have been Adam Eller's son. The judge of the eleventh judicial district confirmed the sale in June 1870.

But it must have taken some time for the money to be distributed to the heirs, as J.E. Reed signed an affidavit January 19, 1871 indicating that he had in his possession "six thousand dollars or more". Apparently James Eller was sued for a debt he owed and Reed indicated that his (James') share would cover it.

In 1872 R.V. Blackstock, the remaining administrator, told the probate judge that he had been unable to colIect any of the debts against the estate and got permission to sell them at public auction, which occurred March 17, 1874.

Four years after the sale of the property (1884) when all unpaid bonds were overdue, notice was given to the purchasers of four lots (3,4,6,9) and their bondsmen that they had ninety days to complete payment or the land would again be sold at public auction. In August 1886, William Eller, purchaser of Lot #9 for which he owed $326 told the Court that he had received none of his share as an heir of Joseph Eller, that his portion was worth $355.74, whereupon it was decreed that he was to be given title to the lot.

J.F. Graves, Judge of Superior Court, in March 1887 turned the Eller case over to a referee to investigate the exact amounts due to each of the heirs and owed by the purchasers of the lots, so that the money could be distributed. Once that was done, J. E. Reed, Judge of Probate, paid to all the heirs and other parties involved the amounts due (with a few exceptions pending), including the fees of the administrator, R. V. Blackstock. Having completed his duties, J.E. Reed was discharged and the case dropped from the docket.

As can be seen, the settlement of Joseph Eller's estate outlined above from estate/court documents covered 24 years. If you have other information on Joseph Eller that you would like to share with the author, please contact her at 880 University Heights, Cullowhee, NC 28723; email: r<!Y~r.1C£illnQhsi.90m; or phone 828-293-5810.

Sources: John Jacob Eller and His Descendants, ed. By J. Gerald Eller, Edward K. Eller, Janine Eller Porter; Buncombe County censuses; Blanche Robertson, Weaverville genealogist; Buncombe County deed book; taped interview of A. Fulton Roberts, September, 1986; Buncombe County Superior Court Minutes, Court ofPleas and Quarter Sessions, Record of Settlements, Book ofAccounts, 1863-/887; Janine Eller Porter, Joseph Eller of Buncombe County, North Carolina, The Eller Chronicles, Volume 5, No 4, November, 1991; Black's Law Dictionary.


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Jacksonville, Florida Saturday, 12 April 2003

Martha Ann Eller

ELLER Martha" Marti" Ann Eller, 49, passed away April 12, 2003. She was a resident of Jacksonville since 1990, and was a former employee of Eckerd Drug Store. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. She is survived by her loving family. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Community Hospice of Northeast FL, 4266 Sunbeam Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32257. Arrangements by ETERNITY FUNERAL HOME, 1650 Art Museum Dr. Please sign the Guest book at Jacksonville.com Published in the Florida Times-Union from 4/15/2003 - 4/19/2003. ht tP \\ \\\\ Iegacy (:Qlll~lilllc~llIJjonLl&g~9'~ub P~2<!-ill?Page= LifeS to1)'&Person Id=9483 63

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We send our deepest sympathy to the family of Martha. It is inspiring to see the love showered on Martha by those who have touched her life and to sense the deep love she returned to her many friends and family. May the Lord shower those she has left behind with the peace and love she is now enjoying with Him.

Gretchen and Jim Flynn (Daytona Beach, FL) May 6,2003

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. In this time of sorrow may you find comfort and peace in knowing that Marti is with her Lord.

Courtney M. (St. Louis, MO) May 2,2003

The dead of winter is gone and now the beauty of spring is here. Marti has gone from winter into the warmth of Gods love. We are so glad that we got to see Marti & visit with her one last time. Our hearts go out to her family. Aunt Charlene has many precious memories of times of being together with Marti as she was growing up. We just want to celebrate her resurrection.

Tony & Charlene Walters (Greenville, OH) April 27, 2003


We send our deepest sympathy to the family of Marti Eller. Marti truly loved the Lord and is now walking on streets of gold. She has met Jesus - face to face. She no longer experiences pain and sorrow but now enjoys love and peace with Jesus. We will miss her here but some day we will be with her and enjoy all of the heavenly pleasures.

Betty Ann & Jim Dickey (Daytona Beach, FL) April 26, 2003

My dear Daughter

Martha will now experience with the Lord the happiness she searched for during her earthly journey. She will be missed but the memories of her presence with us will be eternal. We love you, Dad.

James Eller (Daytona Beach, FL) April 25, 2003

I appreciate Marti's love of the Lord and her strong faith she shared with me. It is a comfort to know that she is with Jesus and completely healed. May the Lord give her family and friends all the peace and comfort that only He can give.

Rita Marino (Daytona Beach, FL) April 24, 2003

Every night and many times throughout the day I think of all of you and pray for God's love to get you through this time. We have many good memories of Aunt Marti that will always be with us.

Connie, Pedro and Carmen Ruiz (Lisbon, Portugal, VA) April 23, 2003 constance@mail. telepac. pt

I am very sorry about your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you.

Tiffany Bulcher (Gratis, OH) April 21, 2003

We want to express our deepest sympathy to the family of Martha Eller. Our thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you. The times that I had to visit with Martha are wonderful memories that I will always hold dear to me.

Kent and Cindy Fenstermaker (Bradford, OH) April 20, 2003

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Dearest Linda, I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your loving sister, Martha. My prayers and sympathies are with you and your family. With deepest sympathy, Robin.

Robin Branthover (Washington, DC) April 18, 2003

Wishing Martha the highest possible evolution.

Brian Morrissey (Santa Fe, NM) April 17, 2003

I will miss my aunt Marti and the times we spent at Tuesday dinners. I will miss the smiles & laughter that Hailey brought you whenever she was around you. I know you are in a much better place and watching over us now. Love, Esther

Esther Andrews (Jacksonville, FL) April 16, 2003

My prayers and sincere sympathy go out to your family. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and may your memories of Martha Ann comfort you and soften your loss.

Elda Eckles (Wash) April 16, 2003

With loving thoughts and heartfelt sorrow, our expression of loss is only exceeded by our loving sympathy that we extend to all the family. She will be missed

Charlotte & George Clark (Treasure Island, FL) April 15, 2003

Our prayers are with you all. We hope knowing that Marti is with the Lord and at peace will help your aching hearts during your time of loss.

Eric & Dian Bulcher (Arcanum, OH) April 15, 2003

A lovely little flower has passed into the spirit world of light and peace from which she came.

Bonnie Baylor (Fairfax Station, VA) April 15, 2003

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We find comfort in knowing that Marti is in heaven now and with God. She will be sorely missed in the physical sense but we know she is with us in our spirit. We will miss you Aunt Marti.

Ren & Khristina (Denver, CO) April 15, 2003

The family IS In our thoughts and prayers.

Bill & Peggy Lange (Clarksboro, NJ) April 15, 2003

To Linda and her family, I understand your loss, but I also know the joy and peace that come from knowing that Marty is now with you forever in God.

Eleanor Willis-Camara (WASHINGTON, DC) April 15, 2003

Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. We know that she will be in your hearts as well as ours. She is now home and at peace but deeply missed. With love, The Kirkpatrick Family

Debra Kirkpatrick (Clearwater, FL) April 15, 2003

My deepest sympathies for your loss. Her spirit will always be with you. Ginny

Ginny Hudak (Washington, DC) April 15, 2003

From your loving sister. You will be in my heart forever.

Linda Hewes (McLean, VA) April 15, 2003

Linda - My Deepest Sympathy In The Loss of Your Sister. My Prayers Are With You and Your Family.

Always, Debra Stewart, B&H

Debra Stewart (Washington, DC) April 15, 2003

Contributed by, Richard Eller of Ohio (Marta Eller's uncle and son of Mary Cochran Eller of Greenville, Ohio) [email protected]


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JAMES A. ELLER May 1, 1942 - April 16, 2003

BELLMEAD, Texas -- James A. Eller, 60, died Wednesday (April 16,2003) in Waco,

Texas, of complications from cancer and Lou Gehrig's disease.

He was born May 1, 1942, in Mishawaka and lived in northern Indiana until 1972.

Survivors in Elkhart include three sons Mark, Jon and James; two daughters, Denise

and Lori; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Gene (Pat).

Also surviving are two brothers, George (Rita) Jr. of Jacksonville, Fla., and Bill

(Gloria) of Lorena, Texas; one sister, Marilyn Custer of Waco; and several nieces and

nephews.

A memorial will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Mr. Eller's Bellmead home. He wanted his

body donated for medical research.

Mr. Eller worked in the mobile home industry before taking a job with the Texas

Department of Correction in 1980. He retired six years later after being diagnosed with

ALS.

The disease made him give up traveling, woodworking and music, but he bought a

computer in 1996 and trained himself through trial and error. He became proficient in

repair and programming, earning the nickname "Jim The Computer Man."

Memorials may be given to the ALS/Lou Gehrig's Disease Foundation.

From the Elkhart-Truth, 26 April 2003, page A5 Elkhart, Indiana


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I just wanted to let you know that Jim contributed so much more to this world than was stated [in his obituary]. He was avid about anything or any subject he was interested in - which was many, many things - his love ofmusic, travel, truck driving, planes, his woodworking, his refinishing furniture, building cabinets and most ofall, in the later years, his conquer of building computers. You can tell by that accomplishment, how avid he was in any interest he had.

I can't tell you how many technical books he devoured trying to learn how to combat this feat, and he did it and was very successful. He had many friends he made during this time of accomplishment who came to him to fix their computers and really came to admire him and respect him for his knowledge.

Jim was very interesting to be with because he loved and knew so many different subjects. And this I think also came from what Mom taught us. Deserving the credit, she was the one who passed on the love ofall kinds ofmusic from classical to whatever and her love ofreading, giving us the opportunity to learn. And as she used to say, "You can do anything or go anywhere ifyou can read", and how true that is.

As one ofJim's friends said at his Memorial service, "Jim told me he has traveled the world, able to see and learn things without ever leaving his home or spending any money, through the computer".

He was an avid race fan, watching the races on Sunday, avid to the point oftelling anyone who dared to call on Sunday, "I'm watching the races, call me tomorrow!" ... and they did.

There is such a great loss with Jim being gone. He took so much talent with him and knowledge that would have been wonderful had he been able to teach us. I miss him so much...he was my best friend as well as my brother and there is such a great void now.

Contributed by, Marilyn (Eller) Custer of Waco, Texas.

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"Bill" (William Richard Eller), "Jim" (James Allen Eller) and Marilyn (Eller) Custer at her home in Waco, Texas

.. "Clint" (nephew, Jeffrey Clinton Eller) and Jim Eller at his computer shop near Waco.

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EFA ORGANIZATION

President: Edward K. Eller 1124 Ridgeleigh Cir. Dalton, GA 30720 (706) 278-1516 - home -':<!IJin}-"L~.U!~L!lc! (706) 270-9900 - office

Vice-President: Roger Eller P.O. Box 515 Sneads Fell)'. NC 28460 (910) 327-0223 IUS': a \'-l)X ldn~l-'!lLJ.I"t

Sec'y/Treasurer: Nancy Eller 500 E. Mission St. Crowley, TX 76036 (817) 297 -1280 - home ~11.: nllLa -.: ~fO 11)

(817) 297-1021 f'A){

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Bethel Eller Stolte 203 Bluff St. Atwood, KS 67730 (785) 626-9298

Gene Ellison P.O. Box 51. Meldrim, GA 31318

Van Eller 6455 E. I 16th St. Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 849-1317

Kent Eller 2515 Yuletree Dr. Edgewater, FL 32141 (904) 426-5731

Hazel Eller James 325 NW Jayellen Bureson, TX 76028 (817) 447-8401

EDITORS

Editor: George C. Eller 10470 Bigtree Circle East Jacksonville, FL 32257 (904) 880-9030 cHcf g:itbcllsouth.llct

Consulting Editor: J. Gerald Eller 214 Rocky Mountain Way Arden, NC 28704 (828) 681-8680 cllchroneraol.com

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CONTACT THE PRESIDENT To purchase bound copies of John Jacob Eller and His Descendants by 1. Gerald Eller, Edward K. Eller and Janine Eller Porter (1998) at $50 per copy.

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