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David Benton Teeters

Birth	:	24 Feb 1842 Sandusky County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	11 May 1925 Steuben County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Teeters Cemetery, Clear Lake, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7186012, -84.8257980
Description	:	David B. Teeters has many of the characteristics of the patriarchs of old. He has lived over three-¬quarters of a century, has had his home in Steuben County the greater part of his life, has seen his efforts prosper whether as a farmer or public official, and for more than half a century he and his good wife have lived together and in that time have seen their own children come to manhood and womanhood and many others come into the family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Teeters was born in Sandusky County, Ohio, February 24, 1842, son of Wilson and... Read More	David B. Teeters has many of the characteristics of the patriarchs of old. He has lived over three-¬quarters of a century, has had his home in Steuben County the greater part of his life, has seen his efforts prosper whether as a farmer or public official, and for more than half a century he and his good wife have lived together and in that time have seen their own children come to manhood and womanhood and many others come into the family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Teeters was born in Sandusky County, Ohio, February 24, 1842, son of Wilson and Sophia (Smith) Teeters. His father was born in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, in 1803, and his mother in 1806. Sophia Smith was a daughter of David and Mary (Blanck) Smith, who lived for many years in Columbiana County, Ohio, where David Smith made himself useful to the pioneer settlers as a gunsmith. The Teeters family became settlers in Columbiana County about tile time of the War of 1812 and later Wilson Teeters moved to Sandusky County and had his home there about twenty years. In the spring of 1854 he came to Steuben County, settling in Clear Lake Township. He has been described as a man of unlimited energy, and taking a tract of about 26 acres of uncleared land, he developed it into a fine farm and before his death owned 385 acres, eighty acres of which were in Michigan. He served in several township offices and was well known among his neighbors for his many admirable qualities. When he went on a journey he seldom rode a horse, going on foot, and was a celebrated walker in those days. He died in April, 1864. He had a large family of ten children, named Andrew J., Elisha, John, David B., Wilson, Priscilla, Harriet, Lavina, Catherine (who died in childhood) and Mary W. David B. Teeters was twelve years of age when brought to Steuben County. In the meantime he had acquired some education in the district schools of Sandusky County, and also attended school in Steuben County for a few terms. He early learned the work of the home farm, and after his father's death he farmed the homestead on his own account. He has always lived there and owns the homestead of 112 acres, having adorned it with substantial buildings and made many improvements that add to the comfort and value of the farm. In addition to farming for four years he sold farm implements throughout this neighborhood. It was only natural that his fellow citizens should select him for public responsibility. For four terms he held the office of township trustee and was also assessor of Clear Lake Township four terms. He and his wife, Members Of the Latter Day Saints Church. Mr. Teeters married Susan McElhenie on Feb 23, 1864. She is a daughter of John and Sarah (Brouse) McElhenie, who came to Steuben, county in 1854 from Medina County, Ohio. She was one of a family of children as follows: Thomas, Susanna, William J., Margaret J., Walter C., Sabina S., John D., Maria, Ephraim, Arklow, Clara and Ella. Ten children were born to the marriage of and Mrs. Teeters: Annette, wife of Willard W. Housman; Rosetta, who was married to William H. Ackerman; Orpheus, who married Ada Osburn; Addie, wife of A. L. Seely; Edith, who married George Foster; Harriet, wife of E.C. Whitlock; Lovina, wife of M.L. Chandler; Pearl, wife of C.E. Chapin; and Damon. Mr. and Mrs. Teeters have twenty-four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Including those who have married into the family they are head of a family clan of sixty one, all well and strong, and with only one death record through all the years, __________________________________________________ David B. Teeters was born in Sandusky County, Ohio, a son of Wilson and Sophia (Smith) Teeters, his father a native of Lancaster County, Pa., and his mother of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne C., Pa. His parents moved to Columbiana County, Ohio about 1812, and a few years later to Sandusky County, where they lived about twenty years. In 1854 they moved to Steuben County, Ind., and bought the land where our subject now lives, at that time partially improved. Wilson Teeters was a man of unlimited energy,and surrounded himself and family with all the comforts of life. He accumulated a large landed estate which was well improved. He became a prominent man in the township and served in several official capacities. He died in the spring of 1854 after a life of untiring zeal and well filled with noble deeds. His family comprised ten children, Priscilla, deceased, was the wife of James E. McElhenie; Harriet, wife of Peter Buck; Andrew J.; Elisha; Catherine, deceased; John of Nebraska; Mary W., wife of A. M. Styles, of Minnesota; David B. and Wilson. David B. passed his early life in Sandusky County, Ohio, in a manner common to farmers' boys. He remained with his parents caring for them in their old age and inherited the homestead. He was married in 1863 to Susannah, daughter of John and Sarah (Brouse) McElhenie, of Wayne County, Ohio, who settled in Steuben County in 1854. Mr. And Mrs. Teeters have nine children — Annette, Rosetta, Orpheus, Ada, Edith, Hattie, Lovina, Pearl, and Damon. Mr. Teeters is one of the energetic public-spirited, enterprising citizens of Clear Lake Township. He has served his fellow townsmen as Assessor and Trustee several terms each, and has always performed his duties in a painstaking and satisfactory manner. _______________________________________ Parents: Wilson Teeters and Sarah (Smith) Teeters Married Susan McElhenie on Feb. 23, 1864 in Camden, Hillsdale County, Michigan. Children: Annette (Teeters) Housman Rosetta (Teeters) Ackerman Orpheus D. Teeters Adelina 'Addie' (Teeters) Seely Edith B. (Teeters) Foster Harriet 'Hattie' (Teeters) Whitlock Lovina (Teeters) McMurray Pearl L. (Teeters) Chapin Damon Burl Teeters

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Where is David Benton Teeters's memorial?
David Benton Teeters's memorial is located at: Teeters Cemetery, Clear Lake, Steuben County, USA.
When did David Benton Teeters death?
David Benton Teeters death on 11 May 1925 in Steuben County, Indiana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the David Benton Teeters's memorial?
Latitude: 41.7186012
Longitude: -84.8257980

Family Members:

Parent

Wilson Teeters

(1801 - 1864)

Sophia Smith Teeters

(1806 - 1887)

Spouse

Susan McElhenie Teeters

(1842 - 1927)

Siblings

Priscilla M Teeters McElhenie

(1825 - 1863)

Harriet Teeters Buck

(1826 - 1894)

Lovina Teeters Chandler

(1828 - 1889)

Andrew Jackson “Chris” Teeters

(1830 - 1912)

Elisha Teeters

(1832 - 1908)

John K Teeters

(1834 - 1910)

Wilson Teeters

(1844 - 1915)

Children

Annette “Nettie” Teeters Housman

(1865 - 1950)

Orpheus D. Teeters

(1869 - 1952)

Edith B Teeters Foster

(1871 - 1942)

Harriet “Hattie” Teeters Whitlock

(1876 - 1953)

Lovina “Vina” Teeters McMurray

(1879 - 1943)

Pearl L Teeters Chapin

(1882 - 1967)

Damon Burl Teeters

(1885 - 1957)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Teeters Cemetery
Clear Lake, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7186012, -84.8257980

2. Clear Lake Lutheran Chapel Cemetery
Clear Lake, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7277710, -84.8275400

3. Clear Lake Baptist Church Cemetery
Clear Lake, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7461200, -84.8197000

4. York Cemetery
York, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6903000, -84.8257000

5. Billingstown Cemetery
Northwest, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6894417, -84.7969437

6. Ray Cemetery
Fremont, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7534561, -84.8605957

7. Dygert Cemetery
Fremont, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6866989, -84.8739014

8. Camden Cemetery
Camden, Hillsdale County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7533330, -84.7647220

9. Palmer Cemetery
Camden, Hillsdale County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7083015, -84.7300034

10. Rogers Cemetery
Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6493988, -84.7919006

11. Old Fremont Cemetery
Fremont, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7263985, -84.9317017

12. Cemetery Lake
Fremont, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7111015, -84.9319000

13. Fremont Cemetery
Fremont, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7263603, -84.9323654

14. Lakeside Cemetery
Fremont, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7141991, -84.9332962

15. Berg Cemetery
Montgomery, Hillsdale County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7956009, -84.7869034

16. Jones Chapel Cemetery
Fremont, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6868320, -84.9318470

17. California Corners Cemetery
California, Branch County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7944444, -84.8855560

18. Powers Cemetery
Angola, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6306152, -84.8380356

19. Nettle Lake Cemetery
Nettle Lake, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6850014, -84.7136002

20. Columbia Cemetery
Edon, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6292000, -84.7881012

21. Amish Cemeery
Camden, Hillsdale County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7545590, -84.7091470

22. Bower Cemetery
Fremont, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7458200, -84.9537370

23. Malcolm Cemetery
Columbia, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6371994, -84.7463989

24. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Metz, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6134987, -84.8276978