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Subject: Re: Peter/Fanny Eller, Wilkes Co, NC b. 1805 and 1814
Date: 4 Apr 2005 18:49:48 -0600

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This information came from the Eller book by James Hook, page 85, 86 and 87. I hope it is the right family. Peter and Fanny are buried at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Purlear, Wilkes Co., NC. Check findagrave.com occasionally because their are alot of people listed there from New Hope, just make sure it's the one in Purlear. HAPPY RESEARCHING!!


Peter Eller, (John, Peter, George Michael), b. 17 mar 1805; d. 7 Nov 1872; m. 1st Fanny Yates. She was daughter of John Yates and his wife Elizabeth Cleveland, the latter b. 15 jul 1783, daughter of Robert Cleveland. He m. 2nd., 16 nov 1863, Louisa Church, b. 1835/6. Peter Eller was a prominent man in early Wilkes Co. He served two terms in the NC Legislature and was a member of the N.C. Constitutional Assembly. He and his brother Simeon established the old Academy in Wilkesboro, one of the first schools of higher education in Western NC. He was chosen Colonel of the Wilkes Co. Militia and served in that capacity for many years. His brother Simeon was chosen Captain at the same time.
Children of Peter and his wife Fanny Yates were:
(1) Martha Eller, b. 1832 m. George Cantor.
(2) Benjamin Franklin Eller, b. 1835; m 20 Sept 1854, Mary H. Brookshire.
(3) Barnett Cleveland Eller, b. 1837.
(4) Henry Gordon Eller, b 1839. Confederate soldier. Died in action.
(5) Rufus Eller, b. 1843.
(6) John Eller, b. 1845. Confederate soldier. Died in action.
(7) Saphronie Eller, m. John H. McNiel.
Children:
(1) Fanny McNiel, m. Zachary Taylor Watson. Lived in Watauga Co., NC.
(2) Eller McNiel
(3) Floyd McNiel
(4) Barnum McNiel
(5) Itel McNiel
(6) Lowrie McNiel
(7) Mattie McNiel
(8) Anther McNiel

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