Teel Collection

Ok here is the Teel collection I have put together so far. The Teels were really big on taking photos and so I have pooled all that I have with me so far. I know mom has some more and will get those to scan soon.

I have photos of Burr Joesph Teel, Joe Teel, Theodosia Teel, Mary Kelly, Adah "Estella" Ellis, William Kelly, and a copy of Minnie Teel's wedding announcement. Some of the photos that I have posted earlier in the blog are also included.

I also have added the link to GGpa Joe Teel's audio histories that I have uploaded a while back. They are in MP3 format and you can just download them from the linked page.

Again I have at made a "ZIP'ped" file for family to download. As more are found/shared with us I will update and add to the collections for you to download.

• Teel.zip 5.93MB [photos]
• Joe Teel audio history [mp3]

The top right sample is of GGGma Mary Kelly and GGGpa Burr Joseph Teel. The lower right image is of GGma A. Estella Ellis and GGpa Joe Teel.

These again are compressed zip folders that you can download and unzip to gain access to the photos. If you can't uncompress them you can download a free application to install that will open the file for you: 7-zip (For Windows OS) [There should be no problem for MAC users]

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Sarah Ellis possibly Serah Felland (Ellis)

Here is a photo identified as Sarah Ellis, which I am not sure of. As one can see that this photo was taken around the early 1900's.

Adah Estella Ellis was born in 1899 (married to Joe Teel), her mother was Serina "Serah" Felland (married to Ira Benson Ellis in 1893). I am assuming that this photo is of a young Estella -right, and Serah -left.

Please make comments if you have any more information.

Thanks to my Mom for the following information:

Mother Sara (Serina ) is on the right...the lady on the right is either a friend or a cousin. Sarah had bright red hair and like all the other ladies in the family did not gain weight until she was about 45 years old. She had a beautiful soprano voice sang often in the EUB church Filomouth Oregon. She sewed beautifully making lace and fine hand work. She cooked plainly but well. She had finishing school as a girl and as far as I remembers was very patient and kind.

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Joe & Estella Teel

Here is a photo of Joe, Estella, and two of their three kids - Eileen and Ellis(?). Adah Mae was not born as of yet.

Keep in mind we have GGrandpa Teel's audio history in our family share of MP3's.

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Frank Ellis

Not much to say here. This is Frank Ellis. (circa 1900?) Photo taken at Elite Studio in Spokane, WA. A relative to Adah Estella Ellis (Estella Teel).

If you know any more details feel free to share your comments.

-E

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