George Robert "Jack" Teel1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. February 21, 1922, d. March 15, 2003
FatherRobert Scott Teel1,2,3,9,4,7 b. October 8, 1898, d. December, 1970
MotherMinnie Clarisse Kelley1,3,2,9,4,7 b. November 27, 1897, d. May 5, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 218-18-7821.10 George Robert "Jack" Teel was buried at Rest Haven Cemetery, Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.2,6 He married Nancy Aileen Grafton.11 George Robert "Jack" Teel was born on February 21, 1922 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,2,5,7,8 He married Betty Jane Unknown circa 1966.2 George Robert "Jack" Teel died on March 15, 2003 at Washington Co., Maryland, at age 81.2,10 He George Robert "Jack" Teel, 81, of 25 Sunbrook Lane in Hagerstown, died Saturday, March 15, 2003, at Washington County Hospital. Born Feb. 21, 1922, in Bent Mountain, Va., he was the son of the late Robert Scott and Minnie Clarisse Kelley Teel. He retired from Mack Trucks and was employed by ACO Realty. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 134 A.F. & A.M., Freeland, Md; Tall Cedars of Lebanon; BPO Elks Lodge 378; and served on the board of directors at Summerland Manor. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Betty Jane Teel; two daughters, Carol Mooers and Brenda F. Bowers, both of Hagerstown; one son, Adrian Teel of Annapolis; one sister, Roberta Hare of Richmond, Va; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home, Hagerstown. The Rev. Robert C. Royal will officiate. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hagerstown. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Summerland Manor Community Center, 190 Sunbrook Lane, Hagerstown, MD 21740. on March 17, 2003.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 234, District 14, Election District 14, Harford Co., Maryland1
1940Dwelling 194, District 13-17, Harford Co., Maryland4

Occupation

1940Farmer4

Family 1

Nancy Aileen Grafton b. August 2, 1923, d. March 19, 2015
Marriage*George Robert "Jack" Teel married Nancy Aileen Grafton.11 
Child
  • Adrian George Teel2,11,12

Family 2

Child
  • Carol L. Teel2

Family 3

Betty Jane Unknown
Marriage*George Robert "Jack" Teel married Betty Jane Unknown circa 1966.2 
Child
  • Brenda F. Teel2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S907] Herald-Mail, From the George Robert Teel obituary in the Mar 17, 2003 edition.
  3. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S12381] Rest Haven Cemetery, Washington Co., MD, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  9. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S6710] Presbyterian Historical Society, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.

Samuel Greer Kelley Jr.1,2

M, b. June 13, 1928, d. August 31, 1973
FatherSamuel Greer Kelley Sr.1,3 b. 1908, d. 1955
MotherRennis G. "Wren" Smithson1,3 b. December 17, 1909, d. May 26, 1997
     Samuel Greer Kelley Jr. was buried at Dover United Methodist Church & Cemetery, Baltimore Co., Maryland.2 His Social Security Number was 217-24-5749.4 He was born on June 13, 1928 at Maryland.1,4,2 He died on August 31, 1973 at age 45.4,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 141, District 34, Election District 8, Baltimore, Maryland1
1940Dwelling 244, District 3-46, Baltimore Co., Maryland3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3329] Dover United Methodist Church & Cemetery, Baltimore Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Theodore Kelley1,2

M, b. January 16, 1930, d. March, 1986
FatherSamuel Greer Kelley Sr.1,3 b. 1908, d. 1955
MotherRennis G. "Wren" Smithson1,3 b. December 17, 1909, d. May 26, 1997
     His Social Security Number was 215-28-6247.2 Theodore Kelley was born on January 16, 1930 at Maryland.1,2 He died in March, 1986 at age 56.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 141, District 34, Election District 8, Baltimore, Maryland1
1940Dwelling 244, District 3-46, Baltimore Co., Maryland3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Gladys Merie Kneer1,2

F, b. November 20, 1914, d. August 31, 2010
     Gladys Merie Kneer was buried at Princeville Township Cemetery, Princeville, Peoria Co., Illinois.2,3 Her Social Security Number was 325-22-0052.4 She was born on November 20, 1914 at Laura, Peoria Co., Illinois.1,4,2,3 As of August 31, 1932,her married name was Wright.1 She married Russell Alfonso Wright, son of Leander Franklin "Frank" Wright and Estella Estelka "Stella" Conner, on August 31, 1932.1,2 Gladys Merie Kneer died on August 31, 2010 at Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, at age 95.4,2,3 She PRINCEVILLE - Gladys M. Wright, 95, of Peoria, formerly of Princeville, died at 3 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010, at Bel-Wood Nursing Home in Peoria. Gladys was born Nov. 20, 1914, in Laura, the daughter of George and Rosa Burgess Kneer. She married Russell Wright on Aug. 31, 1932. He died in July of 1951. Surviving are three sons, Russell (Marty) of Fort Worth, Texas, Eldon of Ipava and Sherman of Springfield, Ohio; one daughter, Rosann (Roland) Lahne of East Peoria; 13 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; two nephews, Bob (Nancy) Wieland of Laura and John (Elizabeth) Wieland of Princeville; and two nieces, Delores Wieland of Morton and Kay (Jack) Summers of Orlando, Fla. One sister, Margaret Wieland, preceded her in death. Gladys was a 60-year member of Princeville United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher for many years. She also was active in the Women's Ministry, with missions being close to her heart, as she was a selfless person who not only dearly loved her family, but reached out to others in the world. She was well-known throughout the community as the Avon Lady as she sold Avon for almost 30 years. She also worked as a janitor at Princeville State Bank for many years. A special thank you to the nurses and CNAs on the Glasford and Hanna City wings of Bel-Wood Nursing Home for your tender care of Gladys while she was a resident there. Your loving care was greatly appreciated. Funeral services for Gladys will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, at Princeville United Methodist Church. The Rev. Rex Hendrix will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in Princeville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Princeville United Methodist Church or the Alzheimer's Association. on September 2, 2010.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 37, District 72-23, Millbrook, Peoria Co., Illinois5

Family

Russell Alfonso Wright b. September 15, 1904, d. July 11, 1951
Marriage*Gladys Merie Kneer married Russell Alfonso Wright, son of Leander Franklin "Frank" Wright and Estella Estelka "Stella" Conner, on August 31, 1932.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S900] R. Wright (son), "Russell A. Wright," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 26 and May 27, 2005.
  2. [S3331] Peoria Journal Star, The, From the Gladys M. Wright obituary in the Sep 2, 2012 edition.
  3. [S12114] Princeville Township Cemetery, Peoria Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S12115] Shawgo Memorial Home, online shawgomemorialhome.com, From the Eldon Lee Wright obituary.

Faye Hayflit1

F, b. circa 1912
     Her married name was Wright.1 Faye Hayflit married Raymond Elbert Wright, son of Leander Franklin "Frank" Wright and Estella Estelka "Stella" Conner.1 Faye Hayflit was born circa 1912 at Ohio.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 63, District 73-29, Bertha, Scioto Co., Ohio2

Family

Raymond Elbert Wright b. February 2, 1906, d. December 2, 1968
Marriage*Faye Hayflit married Raymond Elbert Wright, son of Leander Franklin "Frank" Wright and Estella Estelka "Stella" Conner.1 
Children
  • Karl/Carl E. Wright1,2
  • Ronald Wright1,2
  • Lavona M. Wright1,2

Citations

  1. [S900] R. Wright (son), "Russell A. Wright," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 26 and May 27, 2005.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Albert Edward Goodson1

M, b. February 16, 1908, d. August 8, 1995
     Albert Edward Goodson was buried at Golden Cemetery, 755 Ulysses Street, Golden, Jefferson Co., Colorado.2 His Social Security Number was 329-09-3657.3 He was born on February 16, 1908 at Humboldt, Coles Co., Illinois.3,1,4 He married Hazel Alean Wright, daughter of Leander Franklin "Frank" Wright and Estella Estelka "Stella" Conner, in March, 1926 at Coles Co., Illinois.5 Albert Edward Goodson died on August 8, 1995 at Wheat Ridge, Jefferson Co., Colorado, at age 87.6,3,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 45, District 15-8, Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois7

Occupation

1940Garage service manager7

Family

Hazel Alean Wright b. February 4, 1908, d. February 24, 2007
Marriage*Albert Edward Goodson married Hazel Alean Wright, daughter of Leander Franklin "Frank" Wright and Estella Estelka "Stella" Conner, in March, 1926 at Coles Co., Illinois.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  2. [S3292] Golden Cemetery, Jefferson Co., CO, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  5. [S4282] Journal Gazette, From the marriage license listings in the Mar 1, 1926 edition.
  6. [S900] R. Wright (son), "Russell A. Wright," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 26 and May 27, 2005.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Tressa A. Packer1

F, b. August 29, 1910, d. January, 1981
     Tressa A. Packer was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, 9350 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.1 Her Social Security Number was 312-44-9738.2 Her married name was Wright.1 She married Roy Leander Wright, son of Leander Franklin "Frank" Wright and Estella Estelka "Stella" Conner.1 Tressa A. Packer was born on August 29, 1910 at Illinois.3,2 She died in January, 1981 at age 70.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 224, District 18-9, Sumpter, Cumberland Co., Illinois3

Family

Roy Leander Wright b. May 17, 1910, d. December, 1985
Marriage*Tressa A. Packer married Roy Leander Wright, son of Leander Franklin "Frank" Wright and Estella Estelka "Stella" Conner.1 
Children
  • Richard Wright1
  • Don Wright1
  • Jack L. Wright1,3

Citations

  1. [S900] R. Wright (son), "Russell A. Wright," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 26 and May 27, 2005.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mary Ann Chapman1,2

F, b. February 24, 1916, d. January 30, 1996
     Her Social Security Number was 330-28-3061.3 Mary Ann Chapman was buried at Bailey Memorial Cemetery, Tolono, Champaign Co., Illinois.2 She was born on February 24, 1916 at Yale, Jasper Co., Illinois.2 As of January 9, 1934,her married name was Wright.2 She married Detroit Clyde "Pat" Wright, son of Leander Franklin "Frank" Wright and Estella Estelka "Stella" Conner, on January 9, 1934.1,2 Mary Ann Chapman and Detroit Clyde "Pat" Wright were divorced circa 1942.2 Mary Ann Chapman died on January 30, 1996 at Tolono, Champaign Co., Illinois, at age 79.1,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 116, District 10-29, Crittenden, Champaign Co., Illinois4

Family

Detroit Clyde "Pat" Wright b. 1915, d. 1964
Marriage*Mary Ann Chapman married Detroit Clyde "Pat" Wright, son of Leander Franklin "Frank" Wright and Estella Estelka "Stella" Conner, on January 9, 1934.1,2 
Divorce* Mary Ann Chapman and Detroit Clyde "Pat" Wright were divorced circa 1942.2 
Children
  • Amelia Ilene Wright1,4
  • Patsy J. Wright1,4
  • Daniel Clinton Wright1,4
  • Alice Darlene Wright1,4
  • Barbara Joan Wright1

Citations

  1. [S900] R. Wright (son), "Russell A. Wright," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 26 and May 27, 2005.
  2. [S2923] Bailey Memorial Cemetery, Champaign Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=wright&GSfn=mary&GSbyrel=all&GSdy=1996&GSdyrel=in&GSst=16&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=36915255&CRid=104598&df=all&
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lattie Joyce Vineyard1

F, b. November 12, 1938, d. December 10, 1995
     Lattie Joyce Vineyard was buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.1 She was born on November 12, 1938 at Comanche, Comanche Co., Texas.1 As of May 3, 1958,her married name was Wright.1 She married Russell Allen Wright, son of Russell Alfonso Wright and Gladys Merie Kneer, on May 3, 1958 at Comanche, Comanche Co., Texas.1 Lattie Joyce Vineyard died on December 10, 1995 at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 57.1

Family

Russell Allen Wright
Marriage*She married Russell Allen Wright, son of Russell Alfonso Wright and Gladys Merie Kneer, on May 3, 1958 at Comanche, Comanche Co., Texas.1 
Children
  • Ronda LaJean Wright1
  • Russell Wade Wright1
  • Samuel Scott Wright1
  • Raymond Todd Wright1

Citations

  1. [S900] R. Wright (son), "Russell A. Wright," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 26 and May 27, 2005.

Eldon Lee Wright1

M, b. July 7, 1938, d. June 17, 2021
FatherRussell Alfonso Wright2,3,1 b. September 15, 1904, d. July 11, 1951
MotherGladys Merie Kneer2,3,1 b. November 20, 1914, d. August 31, 2010
     Eldon Lee Wright was buried at Princeville Township Cemetery, Princeville, Peoria Co., Illinois.4,1 He Eldon Lee Wright, age 82 of Ipava, Illinois, passed away at 9:45 am Thursday, June 17, 2021 in Woodland Township, Fulton County, Illinois. He was born on July 7, 1938 in Laura, Illinois, the son of Russell and Gladys (Kneer) Wright. In 1957, Eldon married Mary Blazevich. He was a US Navy veteran, serving from 1955 until 1959, with a rank of Machinist Mate 2nd Class. His last duty was aboard the USS Hector. Eldon worked for International Harvester in the 1970's. He last worked for R and K Trucking in Princeville, Illinois. He was an accomplished pilot, flying private aircraft and jets. He taught several area residents to fly. In the 1970's, he was manager of the Havana Municipal Airport in Havana, Illinois. He was chief pilot for Mt. Hawley Airport in Peoria, Illinois, the Rock Falls Airport in Rock Falls, Illinois, the Kotzebue Airport in Kotzebue, Alaska, and for Delta Airlines. He also flew crop duster planes in Texas. Eldon loved garden tractor pulls. He won many garden tractor pulls and enjoyed working on the engines and the competition. He was a member of the former Fulton County Garden Tractor Pullers Association. He is survived by two sons; Mike (and Sue) Wright of Ipava, Illinois and Mark Wright of Danville, Illinois. four daughters; Michelle Edwards of Canton, Illinois, Marie Wright of Silver City, New Mexico, Julianne (and Kevin) Young of San Diego, California, and Joy Wright of Lake Roberts, New Mexico, grandchildren; Andrew, Heather, Danea, Amber, Jessica, Jennifer, Ariel, Jamal, Iris, Marguerite, Dominic and Yolanda, great-grandchildren Makenya, Tatianna, Yasimine, and Adale, his sister Roseanne (and Roland) Lahne of East Peoria, Illinois, and two brothers, Russell (and Marti) Wright of Ft. Worth, Texas and Sherman Wright of Springfield, Ohio. Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Princeville Cemetery, Princeville, Illinois.1 He was born on July 7, 1938 at Laura, Peoria Co., Illinois.1 He married Mary Blazevich on May 5, 1957 at Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois.5,1 Eldon Lee Wright died on June 17, 2021 at Astoria, Fulton Co., Illinois, at age 82.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 37, District 72-23, Millbrook, Peoria Co., Illinois3

Family

Mary Blazevich
Marriage*Eldon Lee Wright married Mary Blazevich on May 5, 1957 at Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois.5,1 
Children
  • Michael Eldon Wright1
  • Michelle Louise Wright1
  • Mark Allen Wright1
  • Marie Wright1
  • Julianne Wright1
  • Joy Wright1

Citations

  1. [S12115] Shawgo Memorial Home, online shawgomemorialhome.com, From the Eldon Lee Wright obituary.
  2. [S3331] Peoria Journal Star, The, From the Gladys M. Wright obituary in the Sep 2, 2012 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S12114] Princeville Township Cemetery, Peoria Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S900] R. Wright (son), "Russell A. Wright," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 26 and May 27, 2005.