Teagarden/Teagardin/Tegardin Family – Overview:
Teagarden: This name is found in the United States as Teagarden, Teegarden, Teagardin, Teegardin, Tegarden, Tegard, and Tiegarden. The earliest mention of the family in America is 1736. * The generic spelling “Teagarden” will be used whenever the spelling is uncertain. This researcher is James R. Murphy, planetmurphy.org, last revision 3 December 2018.
* Genealogical and Personal History of Fayette and Greene Counties, Pennsylvania, Volume 3, by John Woolf Jordan and James Hadden 1912, page 800
This Chapter has the following Teagardens (various spellings)
Abraham Teagarden “I” (1689 to before March 1753)
+ (probably) Anna Margaretha Albrecht; Children in America (I) and (II):
(I). William Teagarden (1720 to 1778). Little is known about his family; one daughter
(II). Abraham Teagarden “II” (1718 to ~1778) + Mary Parker; their children (1) to (8):
(1). William Teagarden (1746 – 1813) + Bethia Craig, whose children are (i) Abraham Teagarden (19 February 1775 to 30 August 1853 at Richhill Township, Greene County, Pa.), (ii) Isaac Teagarden, (iii) Jacob Teagarden, (iv) John Teagarden, (v) George Teagarden, (vi) William Teagarden, (vii) Elizabeth Teagarden, (viii) Mary Teagarden, (ix) Susanna Teagarden, (x) Samuel Teagarden, (xi) Artimisa Teagarden, (xii) Bethia Teagarden, and (xiii) Agnes Teagarden.
(2). Abraham Teagarden “III” (1749 to 1783) + Elizabeth Clark: One known child - Basil Tegarden
(3). George Teagarden (1750 - ~1815) + Rachel Pribble; Children are (i) Thomas Teagarden, (ii). Aaron Teagarden, (iii)) Job Teagarden, (iv) Moses Teagarden, son of George Teagarden, (v) George (Teagarden) “II,” (vi) Abraham Teagarden, (vii) Isaac Teagarden, (viii). Jeremiah Teagarden, (ix) Polly Teagarden, (x) Rachel Teagarden, William Teagarden.
(4). Moses Teegarden (1762 – 1844) + Mary Huston. Children include (i) Ann Teegarden, (2) George Jacob Walter Teegarden, (3) William Teegarden, (4) Abraham Teegarden, and (5) Jacob William Teegarden
(5). Thomas Teagarden or possibly Daniel Teagarden (1757 to >1815) + Elizabeth __, whose children include Henry Teagarden and Barbary Teagarden
(6). Susanna or Mary Teagarden + Col. John Shyrock
(7). Elizabeth Teagarden + Thomas Pribble
*(8). Aaron Teegardin (1754 to 1823) + Margaret Dibel; their children (i to vii): (i) William Teegardin, (ii) Annie Teegardin, (iii) Elizabeth Teegardin (iv) Jacob Teegardin, (v) Daniel Teegardin, (vi) Solomon Teegardin, and (vii) George Teegardin (1782 to 1812) + Christina Brobst.
*(vii). George Teegardin (1782 – 1812) + Christina Brobst; Their children (1a to 5a):
(1a) Barbara Teegardin, (2a) Annie Teegardin (3a) Mary Teegardin, (4a) Aaron Teegardin “II,” and (5a) John Teegardin (1806 – 1841) + Mary Logan (1809 -1836). Their children:
(a) John Teegardin + Mary Logan; children (1) to (3): (1). *George W. Teagardin (~1829 – 1902), (2). Angelica Teegardin, (1830/31), (3). Rachel Teegardin
* Later ancestors of John T. Teagardin
How This Teagarden Reconstruction Came into Being
Back in 2014, John T. Teagardin of Madison Heights, Michigan had hit a stone wall in tracing his Teagardin ancestors. His earliest known ancestor was George W. Teagardin (~1829 to 1902 Owen Co., Indiana) who had a wife named Elizabeth J. Dittemore. Tracing him before 1880 was a real problem since his 1860 and 1870 census records could not be found. George W. Teagardin’s birth date was inaccurately reported and finally a 19 August 1902 Indiana Death Record listed him to be age 73 (born about 1829). This gave us some wiggle room on his birth date. Further research found George W. had an earlier marriage to Amelia Dice on 6 January 1848 in Franklin County, Ohio.
Then one Teagarden candidate began standing out as the father. In adjacent Monroe Township, Pickaway County, Ohio, there was a John Teegarden (1806 to 1841) who had a son named George, born about 1829, whom little was known. This ancestor was the right one and this started the Teagarden write-up.
Some early family history recall seems to exist, although original sources are few. Question is how much of it has been mixed with inaccurate speculation. It is time to review the first three generations in America and see where what can be found - what is right about it, what needs changing, and what needs further research.
(1st Generation): Abraham Teagarden “I”
(born 1689, immigrated 1736, and died before March 1753)
From unconfirmed ancesty.com sources: Abraham Teagarden or Tegarden was christened 19 May 1689 at Reformed Church, Solingen, North Rhine - Westphalia, Germany. Parents were Christian Teagarden and Maria Tilmans. Abraham married Anna Margaretha Albrecht 17 February 1715/16 ^ near Solingen and had ten children, most with christenings in or near Solingen. Their names include Abraham Teagarden (‘II” or Jr.), born 1718 and a twin Johann Wilhelm Teagarden, christened 15 April 1720. Abraham Teagarden “II” does not have three names as did the other children and does not have an exact christening date – why? Abraham’s wife never surfaces again.
Abraham Teagardin “I” immigrated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1736. Ship’s records list Abraham Tiegarden, Sr. with one son, but did not record a wife or any younger children. This ship’s record did name adult females, but not children under 16. How many of their children came to America is not known, except for two sons. His 1739 Maryland Land Patent survey stated he was living in Prince Georges County. After 1739, Abe “I” becomes nearly untraceable, or at least does not separate out from his son Abe “II.” Before 1744, his two sons go separate paths with one living south of the Potomac River in western Virginia and other north of the Potomac on his father’s land in western Maryland. Abe “I” was reported to be a skilled ironsmith and knife maker. * A further report states he died March 1753 in today’s Washington County, Maryland. ^
* History of Pickaway County, Ohio and Representative Citizens, Biographical Publishing Company 1906.
^ Washington County, Maryland was established 1776 from Frederick County. Some descendants believe the location was near Hagerstown.
Details for Abraham Teagarden “I” (1689 to before March 1753)
1736 September 1 - Philadelphia: Palatines imported in the ship Harle, of London, Ralph Marle, Master, from Rotterdam, last from Cowes. 156 men, 65 women, 167 boys and girls – in all 388. Included on this list are Abraham Tiegarden, Senior and Abraham Tiegarden.
Immigrants to Pennsylvania 1600s – 1800s, CD by Genealogical Publishing County, Inc, #501, 1999.
1736 September 1 – Philadelphia: Names of 151 foreigners who took the Oath of Allegiance at the Courthouse of Philadelphia included Abraham Tegard, age 48; Abraham Tegard, age 18.
Immigrants to Pennsylvania 1600s – 1800s, CD by Genealogical Publishing County, Inc, #501, 1999.
1739 October 18 – Prince Georges County, Maryland: “Teecarts Delight” – Date land surveyed for “Abraham Teeart,” ex’d and passed 23rd January 1739/40, and officially patented to “William Teegard” on 26 March 1753.
By virtue of a document, George Stewart of the city of Annapolis to Abrahm Tegart of Prince George County for 150 acres of land being part of…Sam’l Oglis warrant for 5000 acres of land. Therefore certified as _ survey of Prince Geo. County under his excellency Sam’l Ogle, Esq, Governor of Maryland have carefully laid out for…said Abraham Teeart all that tract of land called Teegarts Delight lying in Prince Georges County beginning at a boundary __ Oak about 300 yards from the said “Tegarts” House, standing on a level in the woods running thence…(and so on). …150 acres to be held of (in) Calverton or Conigochuige Manner (Conococheague). Surveyed this 18th day of October 1739.
I, George Stewart of the “Citty of Annopollis” do hereby assigned, sell, transfer and make over unto Abraham Teeart of Prince Georges County 150 acres of land warrant being part a special warrant for 4450 acres of vacant partly cultivated land granted me the 7th day of April last. To my hand and seal this 31th day of January 1739. Signed – Geo: Steuart (probably agent for Lord Baltimore).
Note on page 3 of 6: “I have rec’d the sum of four pounds four shillings for 14 years rent of this within land 20 March 1753. Patent may therefore (be) issued. Signed – Benj. Tasker.
Maryland State Archives online; found under land, then Plats.net, then Prince Georges County MSA S103-2216.
In January 1739, the land patent application states Abraham Teagarden “I” was already living in Prince Georges County, Maryland. Later in 1753, this land patent was assigned to William Teagarden. Why? Speculation - his father had died and William was assigned this land when the estate was divided between the two sons - Abraham Teagarden “II” and William Teagarden. Papers for this proposed division have not been found.
Conococheague Manor was on Conococheague Creek in today’s Washington County (formerly Frederick County and before that Prince Georges County). Conococheague Creek empties into the Potomac River at Williamsport, Washington County, Maryland. It flows north many miles into Pennsylvania and past Chambersburg, Pa. Some descendants believe the land was near Hagerstown which is at the extreme eastern end of the Conococheague watershed. Finding the exact location would be a huge plus.
(2nd Generation): Abraham Teagardin “II” (1718 to 1778)
+ wife Mary Parker and Family
Abraham Teagarden “II” had six sons, whom all served in the American Revolution. That is a fantastic record! Details for five have been found.
A small number of early Frederick County, Virginia records before 1756 have been found for Abraham Teagarden, but is he Abe “I” or his son Abe “II”? If both were living in the same county at the same time, Virginia county records usually separate them with a Senior (for older) and Junior (for younger, not necessarily related). This didn’t happen, suggesting there was only one Abraham Teagarden, likely “II.”
What Others Write About Abraham Teagarden “II” (1718 to 1778?)
“Abraham, son of Abraham Tiegarden was born in Prussia in 1718. He came to America with his father in 1736, settling first in Philadelphia, where children were born, and is supposed later to have lived in Maryland or Virginia. He married in 1744, Lady Mary Parker, of Annapolis, Maryland, who was born and lived for several years in England. It is known that six sons and one daughter were born to Abraham (“II”) and Lady Mary Tiegarden.”
Genealogical and Personal History of Fayette and Greene Counties, Pennsylvania, Volume 3, by John Woolf Jordan and James Hadden 1912, page 800
“Abraham Teagarden II was born in Germany about 1718 and was married about 1744. It is a family tradition that after living to a good old age, at the site of his first settlement at Brownsville (today’s Fayette Co., Pa.), he removed to the Tenmile (Creek - in southwestern Pennsylvania) and passed his last days in a cabin built for him by his son, George, on land long known as “Teagarden’s Bottoms,” situated where the present Pitt Gas Coal town stands.”
The Tenmile County and Its Pioneer Families by Howard L. Leckey, Leckey, 2009, p/42.
Tenmile Creek flows through Greene and Washington Counties in southwestern Pennsylvania.
“Abraham Teagarden “II” married Mary Parker (known at the time as Lady Parker), who was born in England and was a resident of Annapolis, Maryland. Part of their family was born in Philadelphia and the remainder in Fayette County, Pennsylvania to which place they removed. Their children were as follows: William, whose descendants live for the most part in western Pennsylvania; George, whose descendants are mostly in Eastern Ohio; Moses, who descendants are in Western Ohio; Abraham, whose descendants may be chiefly found in Southern Indiana; Thomas, whose descendants live in Central Pennsylvania; Susanna, who married Colonel Thomas Skyrock; and Aaron, who with his entire family came to Pickaway County, Ohio.”
History of Pickaway County, Ohio and Representative Citizens, Biographical Publishing Company 1906, page 473.
Details for Abraham Teagarden “II” (1718 to 1778)
1744 March 8 – Frederick County, Virginia Court Session: John Rion, Hornus Hornback, and Abraham Tegarden are witnesses for Jonathan Hazor. No further details. (1/289)
Frederick County, Virginia Minutes of Court Records 1743-1745, John David Davis, 2008, pg. 144.
The very first Frederick County, Va. court was held 11 November 1743, five years after the county was formed. 1744 is the same year that Teagarden reportedly married Mary Parker. Also, this researcher wonders if Jonathan Hazor was misspelled for Jonathan Hager who will show up again?
1745 August 5 – Frederick County, Virginia Court Session: Jonathan Cobourn made oath to Abraham Tegard. No further details. (1/408)
Frederick County, Virginia Minutes of Court Records 1743-1745, John David Davis, 2008, pg. 206
1745 September 6 and October 3 – Frederick County, Virginia Court Session: Jonathan Callmer versus Abraham Teagard, attachment. No further details. (1/440 & 465)
Frederick County, Virginia Minutes of Court Records 1743-1745, John David Davis, 2008, pg. 220, 234.
This case was probably continued in 1746 and was not available for review. Also, Frederick County, Va. Deed Books Abstracts for 1743-1758 have no Teagarden entries.
Frederick County, Virginia Deed Books Abstracts 1743-1758, Deed Books 1 -4, Amelia C. Gilreath, 2012.
1749 August 8 – Frederick County, “Virginia”: On the Petition (about 45 names) for a road from the mouth of Pattersons Creek to Job Pearsalls, it is ordered that Nicholas Raisner and George Parker view, mark and lay off the same, and when laid off that the Petitioners clear and work on the same under the said Raisner and George Parker who is hereby appointed overseers thereof…. Petitioners include “Abra: Tegurden,” Benjamin Parker, and George Parker, Jun’r., etc.
Frederick County, Virginia Road Orders 1743-1772, Virginia Genealogical Society, 2007, page 39.
Patterson’s Creek has to be the same one mentioned in a 1762 land grant to Abraham Teagarden. In 1749, the creek was in Frederick County, Virginia. Also, in 1749, Abraham Teagarden “II” would be most likely the person to work on the road (age 31) instead “I” who would be age 60.
George Parker (Senior) is one of three Parkers on this road order list who might be of interest. The name “George” was given the 3rd son of Abraham Teagarden and his wife Mary Parker. Review of Hampshire County’s George Parker’s 1758 will (of Pattersons Creek) mentions 3 sons including Benjamin Parker (will 1808) but does not name a George Parker, Jr. nor any daughters nor Teagarden. George Parker, Jr. remains an unknown.
1751 June 1 – Frederick County, Virginia Court Docket Papers: Declaration of George Mason (representing Ohio Company of Virginia) against “Abraham Teagarden”:
“George Mason of Fairfax County in the Colony of Virginia complains of Abraham Teagarden…in Custody &c of a plea that he renders to him eight pounds & three shillings Pennsylvania (and/or) Virginia money…which to him he owes and from him he unjustly detains &c. For that whereas the said Defendant the 17th day of July 1751 at the County aforesaid…did promise & oblige himself to pay unto the said Plaintiff the sum of 4 pounds one shilling and 6 pence to the use of the Ohio Company on or before the first day of October next ensuring the date of the said penal note…”
“…Defendant did bind himself in the penal sum of eight pounds three shillings of the money aforesaid…Defendant did not on or before the last day of October aforesaid pay the above mentioned sum of four pounds one shilling and 3 pence….last mentioned sum of money or any part thereof to the Plaintiff…hath refused and still doth refuse to the Plaintiffs damage twenty shillings…and thereof he brings suit….”
On 5 June 1755, a sworn jury brought in the verdict with the judgement for the Plaintiff: “We of the Jury find for Plaintiff 6 pounds, 2 shillings, 3 pence damages (as directed by) John Brisco, Foreman. *
* The Ohio Company, Its Inner History, by Alfred P. James, 1959, pages 223-224.
The Ohio Company of Virginia was a group of investors who purchased speculative land with the intent of reselling for profit. They first filed for permission with the governing body of Virginia, next they purchased land in part from Indians, and then sold the land to settlers. These settlers would “pay to the Ohio Company at the rate of four pounds Sterling for every hundred acres within three years after seating upon the land to have their title deeds signed and acknowledged upon payment of the consideration money. Their lands would be held five years Quit Rent free and then to pay the usual Quit Rent of Virginia.” **
** The Ohio Company, Its Inner History, by Alfred P. James, 1959, page 40-41.
The Ohio Company began in 1743 and was only partially successful. The Ohio Indians would have nothing to do with them, so that they began purchasing lands on both sides of the Potomac River, including lands at Cumberland, Maryland and its Wills Creek and called it Walnut Bottom in 1753. In 1753, the Ohio Company built a wagon road from Wills Creek to the Monongahela River. One Company store was installed at the mouth of Wills Creek, Cumberland, MD, one briefly on the Ohio River, one on Redstone Old Fort (southwest Pa.), and other locations to sell merchandise to settlers. This is where Abraham Teagarden became a merchandise debtor or he settled on some Ohio Company land and failed to make the required payment after three years. The amount in Pennsylvania money was not much, but to many settlers, it was most difficult to raise.
1757 December 12 – Western Pennsylvania deed of sale and rewritten 12 October 1772: John Owens, then of Fort Pitt on 12 December 1757 for 25 pounds Pennsylvania money did sell to Abraham Tegarden, then of Frederick County, Maryland, a Pennsylvania tract or parcel of land on the western side of the Monongahela River between a run since known and called by the name of Enoch’s Run below and White Lick Creek since known by the name of Muddy Creek. Witness - William Tegard.
Washington County, Pa. Deed Book 1-A, p. 214 as mentioned in Historical Records of the Enock Family in Virginia and Pennsylvania, by Harry G. Enoch, 2014, page 101.
“Enoch’s Run was later called “Swans Run” and now “Pumpkin Run.” Pumpkin Run is a few miles south of Tenmile Creek and flows into the Monongahela in southwestern Pennsylvania. Muddy Creek is further south of Pumpkin Run. Later in 1767/1769, Teagardens finally settled in Pennsylvania at or near Redstone Fort (Brownsville) and next on nearby Tenmile Creek. Keep in mind much of these early lands were disputed by Indians. Until about 1795, militias from western Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia repeatedly swept Kentucky, Ohio, western Virginia (today’s West Virginia) to bring them under control.
1761 – Frederick County, Maryland: 1761 Tax List of Old Town Hundred (most other tax lists lost) – includes Abraham Teagarden with 2 taxes. Also, on the list is Thomas Cresap – 4 taxes (an Ohio Company investor and Maryland Upper House delegate from Frederick County).
Inhabitants of Frederick County, Maryland, Vol. 1, 1750-1790, by Stefanie R. Shaffer, 2006
Old Town Hundred is in today’s Allegany County, (western) Maryland and is west of the Conococheague. A “Hundred” was similar to a township. It is likely part of today’s Oldtown on the North Branch of the Potomac River, across from Green Spring, Hampshire County, West Virginia. This is close to today’s Mineral County, W.V. where Teagarden purchased land. Abe had 2 taxes listed. Since Abe “I” was already dead, the 2nd tax might be his oldest son William Teagarden whose birth date is 17 January 1746. Converting the confusing old calendar to new might make him the taxable age of 16 instead of 15…maybe.
1762 March 26 – Hampshire County, Virginia (now West Virginia) Land Grant to Abraham Tegarden, 200 acres near the mouth of Cabbin Run on Patterson’s Creek beginning on Frederick Vinegardner’s line. * On 16 April 1765, Abraham Tegarden of Frederick County sold this land to Thomas Allen of Frederick County 200 acres on Cabin Run and was recorded 11/12/1765. Witnesses: Luke Collin, Bryan Bruin, James Anderson, Benjamin Parker. Recorded 12 November 1765. **
* Library of Virginia on-line land grants: Northern Neck Grants K, reel 294, page 375
**Early West Virginia Settlers, Early Records, Hampshire County, Virginia Grantor – Grantee Surnames S-T. CD520, MyFamily.com, Inc, 2014.
** Early Records of Hampshire County, Virginia by Laura Sage Jones, Clara McComack Sage, 2013, page 56.
Cabin Branch of Patterson’s Creek is about 5-6 miles east of today’s Keyser in Mineral County, West Virginia. One point in Cabin Run is about 2.5 miles from the Maryland Border. Mineral County, West Virginia was established 1866 from Hampshire County, Virginia/West Virginia. This land was very remote.
1763 March - Frederick County. Maryland Court: John Baptist Munrow sues Abraham Teagarden for 1 silver watch purchased in 1760 and valued at 9 pounds.
This Was Life; Excepts from the Judgment Records of Frederick County, Maryland 1748-1766 on ancestry.com, page 227, image 237.
1767 – Western Pennsylvania: “Previous to the actual settlement of the country above the forks of the Monongahela, some few families in 1767 had established themselves in the vicinity of Fort Redstone, now Brownsville, in Pennsylvania. At the head of these were Abraham Tegard, James Crawford, John Province, John Harden….”
Chronicles of Border Warfare, Alexander Scott Withers, 1895, page 123.
1771 September 18 – Anne Arundel County, Maryland: A huge list persons owing debts to William Hall included “Abraham Teagardner.” What or whom Hall represented isn’t known.
Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, Family Tree Maker, CD 206
1772 – Western Pennsylvania: List of settlers in Spring Hill Township, Bedford County which became parts of Greene, Washington and Westmoreland Counties in 1773. Abraham Teagarden, George Teagarden, and single freeman – William Teagarden. There is also a 1772 William Teagarden in Pitt Township, Bedford County (now in Allegheny County).
The Monongahela of Old, or, Historical Sketches of South-western Pennsylvania to the Year 1800, by James Veech, 1910, pages 199-202.
These two William Teagardens are not thought to be the same person. And Abraham Teagarden? – which one is he? Today, there are two Spring Hills Townships, one in the southwest corner of Fayette County on the Monongahela River and the other in the SW corner of Greene County in a mountainous unpopulated area. Pitt Township in Allegheny County has changed over the years, but basically represents central Pittsburgh. These county boundaries were much bigger in their earlier years.
During these years, many new counties were being established. Fayette County, Pa. was established in 1783 from Allegheny Co. Washington Co., Pa. – 1781 from Westmoreland Co. Greene County - 1796 from Washington Co. Westmoreland Co. - 1773 from Bedford County, Pa.
1774 – which months in question – West Augusta County, Virginia militia rolls: Capt. Abraham Teagarden’s (muster) roll. (of “Washington County, Pennsylvania”). He was paid 54 pounds for 109 days at 10 shillings per diem. Included in his muster is Lieutenant William Teagarden. There were approximately 65 men enrolled under Teagarden.
* Lord Dunmore’s Little War of 1774, by Warren Skidmore with Donna Kaminsky, 2002 pg. 41-42
A number of comments need to be made here. Military records for Abraham Teagarden and William Teagarden show a waffling back and forth of military positions. They go from private (1774) to Lieutenant or Captain (1774-1778) and later back to private. This researcher (J. Murphy) currently believes that the Captain and Lieutenant records belong to Abraham Teagarden “II” (1718 – 1778) and William Teagarden (1720 – 1778). This could be wrong but evidence suggests otherwise.
In another similar 1774 unit was Captain David Rogers, whom Skidmore states he came from Old Town in Maryland. The Cresaps – both Thomas and his son Michael used Old Town as a hub at one time or another. Michael Cresap’s house in Old Town is now a historic marker.
Skidmore reported that in late July 1774, the Virginia Governor Dunmore raised 400 men, mostly from along the Youghiogheny and Monongahela Rivers. Captains under Colonel Angus McDonald included Michael Cresap, Sr., Michael Cresap, Jr. and probably James Ward, Hancock Lee, Henry Hoagland, Daniel Morgan and Abraham Teagarden. This militia floated down the Ohio in canoes to a point about 90 miles from Indian towns in Ohio, before being ambushed by Indians at Wakatomica (in today’s Muskingum Co., Ohio). They went on to Muskingum River and failed to accomplish much of anything. * This preceded the more famous Battle of Point Pleasant on the Ohio River 10 October 1774, which was day long battle of 900 Indians against 1100 farmer-soldiers under Virginia’s Colonel Andrew Lewis.
* Lord Dunmore’s Little War of 1774, by Warren Skidmore with Donna Kaminsky, 2002 pg. 9
Documentary History of Dunmore’s War 1774, by Gold Thwaites and Louise Phelps Kellogg, 1905.
History of the Battle of Point Pleasant, Virgil A. Lewis, 2000
Although the list of soldiers who fought at the Battle of Point Pleasant is not complete, Teagarden is not mentioned. Today’s Point Pleasant National Monument has a tall monument engraved with the names of the soldiers.
1775 May 16 – Augusta County, Virginia: Minutes of the Court at Fort Dunmore - A grand jury in the inquest of the body of this county, to wit: includes Abraham Teagardin.
Virginia Court Records in Southwestern Pennsylvania – Records of the District of West Augusta and Ohio and Yohogania, by Boyd Cruminine 1902, page 537
Fort Pitt was renamed Fort Dunmore. Pittsburgh technically became under Augusta County, Virginia government at this time for a few years. Some confusion exists separating Abraham Teagarden “II” from his son Abe “III” during these years.
1775 May 17 –Augusta County, Virginia Court Records: Minutes of a Court held at Fort Dunmore - “On a petition of Rezin Virgin and others, it is ordered that Philip Shute Richard Waller, Abraham Teagarden, William Teagarden, George Teablot and Rezin Virgin, or any 3 of them…view a road for the foot of Laurel Hill (Mountain), by William Teagarden’s Ferry (Millsboro), to the mouth of Wheeling.
Virginia Court Records in Southwestern Pennsylvania – Records of the District of West Augusta and Ohio and Yohogania, by Boyd Cruminine 1902, pg 20, 539
1775 October 4th – Wednesday - Virginia: (payment for) expenses to Michael Cresap for advances to Captain Tegarden….
Lord Dunmores’s Little War of 1774 by Warren Skidmore and Donna Kaminsky, 2002 page 70.
1778 - Monogalia County, Virginia/West Virginia: “Officers under Col. Thomas Gaddis for the Indian expedition in (September) 1778 against the Indian towns west…(in Ohio). Number of men drafted…(includes) Capt. Tegardens Company (of) 20 men.” * Also, Abraham Teagarden was reported to be a Captain in (George?) Roger’s (Clark?) Expedition to the Northwest Territory. **
* Records of Col. Daniel McFarland, Monongalia County, Virginia Militia 1777 & 1778, online.
** Virginia in the Revolution and War of 1812 Military Records, #121 CD, Family Tree Maker, genealogy.com.
So far, this researcher (J. Murphy) is unable to find Teagarden in the George Roger’s Clark expeditions. Abraham does not seem to be listed as a soldier in some George Rogers Clark’s primary militia units. However, he may have been supply or support for Clark. Library of Virginia has a microfilm detailing these soldier’s names for western militias which has not been reviewed for Teagarden.
Monogalia County, W.V. was established 1776 and is on the southern border of today’s Greene County, Pennsylvania. During its earliest years, some of its lands were in Westmoreland Co., Pa. (est. 1773), which became Washington Co. Pa (est. 1781) and later Greene County, Pa., (1796).
1778 November 25 – Yohogania County, Virginia Court Minutes: Small versus Teagarden. Abates by Defendants death.
Virginia Court Records in Southwestern Pennsylvania – Records of the District of West Augusta and Ohio and Yohogania, by Boyd Cruminine 1902, page 282
Sounds like Abraham Teagarden had died, but the write-up does not specifically state his first name. If so, did he die in the Gaddis Expedition or later from injuries? We don’t know. And yes, there was a Yohogania County formed from western and northwestern lands of Augusta County in 1776 and didn’t last long. Some of it was in southwestern Pennsylvania.
(2nd Generation) William Teagarden (1720 to <2 June 1778)
Brother to Abraham Teagarden “II” (1718 – 1783)
Some previous histories fail to note William Teagarden (1720 to 1783) who was a blacksmith. Multiple indirect clues indicate he was a brother to Abraham Teagarden “II” (1718 – 1778). Furthermore, he could be the reported twin - Johann Wilheim Teagarden born 15 April 1720 in Germany to Abraham Teagarden “I” and wife Anna Margaretha Albrecht.
William Teagarden had a wife whose name we don’t know and at least one daughter, her name unknown, who died before her father. This daughter married John Shryock who may or may not be the son of John Shryock (1747 – 1831) and Mary Teagarden (1747 – 1816) – see Mary’s listing.
18 October 1739 – Prince Georges County, Maryland: Teecarts Delight - Land surveyed for “Abraham Teeart,” ex’d and passed 23rd January 1739/40, and officially patented to “William Teegard” on 26 March 1753.
By virtue of a document, George Stewart of the city of Annapolis to Abrahm Tegart of Prince Georges County for 150 acres of land being part of…Sam’l Oglis warrant for 5000 acres of land. Therefore certified as _ Survey of Prince Geo. County under his excellency Sam’l Ogle, Esq, Governor of Maryland have carefully laid out for…said Abraham Teeart all that tract of land called Teegarts Delight lying in Prince Georges County beginning at a bound__ Oak about 300 yards from the said Tecarts House, standing on a level in the woods running thence…(and so on). …150 acres to be held of (in) Calverton or Conigochuige Manner (Conococheague). Surveyed this 18th day of October 1739.
I, George Stewart of the “Citty of Annopollis” do hereby assigned, sell, transfer and make over unto Abraham Teeart of Prince Georges County 150 acres of land warrant being part a special warrant for 4450 acres of vacant partly cultivated land granted me the 7th day of April last. To my hand and seal this 31th day of January 1739. Signed – Geo: Steuart (probably agent for Lord Baltimore).
Note on page 3 of 6: “I have rec’d the sum of four pounds four shillings for 14 years rent of this within land 20 March 1753. Patent may therefore (be) issued. Signed – Benj. Tasker.
Maryland State Archives online; found under land, then Plats.net, then Prince Georges County MSA S103-2216.
Land was originally in Prince Georges County until 1747, then in Frederick County until 1775, before being in today’s Washington County, Maryland.
1754 July 29 – Frederick County, Maryland: Maidens Walk, surveyed for William Tegarden 24th July 1754; ex’d and passed 2 March 1756 and Patented 29 July 1754…58.5 acres. Next to Tegardens Delight. (Dating seems a little odd, but that’s what is says.)
Maryland State Archives online; found under land, then Plats.net, then Frederick County, Maryland.
1756 - William Teagarden in the French-Indian War
“In August 1756…a party of Indians advanced within a short distance of Frederick (town, Maryland), and emboldened by the success of their confederates on the head-waters of the Ohio, the forks of the Monongahela and the Alleghany, made their way even to the neighborhood of Emmittsburg, assailed that then thinly-settled regions, and after shooting a man named Alexander McKeasy near his own house, and capturing his son, made good their escape without any loss. At this critical juncture according to (George) Washington’s report to Lord Fairfax, the whole settlement on Conococheague had fled, and there only remained two families between that point and Frederick Town.”
“That the Maryland settlements are all abandoned says Washington, ‘is certainly a fact, as I have had the accounts transmitted to me by several hands and confirmed yesterday by Henry Brinker, who left Monocacy the day before, and who also affirms that three hundred and fifty wagons had passed that place, to avoid the enemy, within the space of three days.’”
“In the consequence of this alarming condition of affairs, the people below Conococheague raised a subscription sufficient to arm and equip a patrol of twenty men, under Lieut. William Teagard of Capt. Rench’s Company of militia, for their protection. Their services were soon demanded, for on August 18th the enemy plundered the settlers near Baker’s Ridge, and on the 20th attacked a funeral train, killing two persons (George Hicks and Lodovick Claymour). They were followed by a party of thirteen of Teagard’s men under Luke Thompson, until they came within two miles of the mouth of Conococheague, on the Pennsylvania road, when five shots were heard about three hundred yards in advance, which threw the pursuing party into some confusion; but Matthias Nicholls, ‘a young lad of eighteen, insisted they should run up and come upon the enemy while their pieces were unloaded, and set off immediately.’ The others, however, ran off, but he continued the pursuit, and rescued William Postelwaite, who had been seriously wounded by the Indians, and conducted him in safety to Col. Cresap’s.”
History of Western Maryland, by John Thomas Scharf, 1882, volume 1, page 97.
1757 March 19/1759 June 20 - Frederick County, Maryland: Will of George Riteneuor/Riteneur written in German mentions the name of “Will. Teegarden.” (31/421)
Genealogical Records: Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #206, Broderbund.
Undated between 1757 to 1759 Maryland: Muster of Captain Jonathan Hager’s Company, Maryland Militia, 6 days service: Soldier #60 – “William Teagarden”; Also, a list of the Militia Accounts now before the Committee of Accounts - #193 “William Teagardner,” Frederick County, Maryland
Colonial Soldiers of the South 1732-1774 by Murtie June Clark, 1983/1999, pg. 107, 123
Capt. Jonathan Hager founded Hagerstown, Maryland in 1762 (not earlier). Claims that Teagardens lived in Hagerstown before this date are misinformed. Although we don’t have an exact military date, we are seeing Teagarden serving in the French – Indian Wars. It is likely that Abraham Teagarden “II” also served at this time or post French – Indian Wars but haven’t found a reference.
1758 June 14 – Maryland General Assembly: Accounts of Governor Horatio Sharpe, June 1758 – March 1759, on disbursements for the Western Expedition Against Fort Duquesne, Expended by the Orders of Brigadier-General John Forbes, Colonel, Henry Bouguet, and Sir John St. Clair. Account of Sundry Disbursements: 26 June 1758…To “Will’m Teegarder” for….12 6.
Fort Duquesne (in today’s Pittsburgh) was established by the French in 1754 at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers. The Battle of Fort Duquesne 14 September 1758 was an attack by Maryland forces under General John Forbes which he lost with heavy losses. Later the French destroyed the Fort, and then the English begin rebuilding it in 1759 and renamed it Fort Pitt. Fort Pitt later became known as Fort Dunmore, after the last British Governor of Virginia.
1761 July 3/1761 August 17 – Frederick County, Maryland: Will of Dr. David Merchant (Marchant). Executors were wife and “William Tegard” (60/306)
Genealogical Records: Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #206, Broderbund.
1763 March - Frederick County, Maryland Court: Grand Jury included William Teagarden
This Was Life; Excerpts from the Judgment Records of Frederick County, Maryland 1748-1766 on ancestry.com, pg. 234, image 244
1765 September 11 – Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland Church Communion: Colonial Maryland Naturalizations with Communions one day earlier at St. Anne’s Parish by David Love – Rector. 28 naturalizations took place including “William Tegarden.”
Colonial Maryland Naturalizations, Jeffrey A. Wyand and Florence L. Wyand, 1975/2002, part 3, #295.
Wait a minute! What is William Tegarden doing so far east in Maryland when naturalizations with communions were already taking place in Frederick County and Frederick Town and even several in Conococheague? And why 19 years after he arrived in America? This researcher is puzzled but has looked at one possibility. Annapolis was the Provincial Capital of Maryland and possibly William had been appointed or elected to represent Frederick County at the Maryland General Assembly. Maryland laws required him to be a full citizen or naturalized. Jonathan Hagar was the first to do this very thing in 1761.* So far, this researcher (J. Murphy) has not found any assembly reference about this possibility. So…the issue remains unresolved.
Colonial Maryland Naturalizations, Jeffrey A. Wyand and Florence L. Wyand, 1975/2002, forward x and xi.
1767 January 1 – Frederick County, Maryland: Samuel Cross - Taylor, of Frederick County sold and delivered to William Teagarden - Blacksmith, both of Frederick Co., MD, for 40 pounds Maryland money, 2 cows, 2 calves, one horse, 3 beds, furniture and all my household goods, books, etc.
Frederick County, Maryland Deed Book, Liber K, page 914.
1767 June 7 - Frederick Co., MD: Indenture from William Teagarden – blacksmith sells to Nicholas Smith - farmer, both of Frederick Co., MD, a tract or parcel of land called Smiths Adventure for 300 pounds Pennsylvania currency, 153 acres with appurtenances. Land was part of five tracts, viz – Maidens Walk, Tegardens Delight, Addition to Tegardens Delight, Joanses Lott, and Resurvey on Plunts Doubt. Signed – William Tegarden (seal). Witnesses – Jas. Smith, Jos. Smith.
Frederick County, Maryland Deed Book, Liber K, pages 1304-1305.
1769 July 24 – Frederick Co., MD: Indenture from William Teagarden sells to Michael Miller for 1000 pounds current money, tract parts of contiguous land joining each other called Tegardens Delight (146 acres), Addition to Tegardens Delight (28 acres), Resurvey of Plunks Doubt (133 acres), Maidens Walks (35 acres), Joanses Lot (16 acres), all containing 358 acres of land to Michael Miller (to be given) the name of Pleasant Garden. Signed – Will: Teegarden. Witnesses – Jas. Smith, Jos. Smith. Received 24 July 1769.
Frederick County, Maryland Deed Book, Liber M, pages 362-364.
1772 – Western Pennsylvania: List of settlers in Spring Hill Township, Bedford County which became parts of Green, Washington and Westmoreland Counties in 1773: Abraham Teagarden, George Teagarden, and a single freeman – William Teagarden. In the same year, Pitt Township listed a William Teagarden.
The Monongahela of Old, or, Historical Sketches of South-western Pennsylvania to the Year 1800, by James Veech, 1910, pages 199-202.
This Pitt Township William Teagarden should be our subject here. The single freeman in Spring Hill Township is his nephew William Teagarden (1746 – 1813) who married in 1774. Until 1772, Bedford County encompassed all of southwest Pennsylvania.
1774 – possibly July – Virginia militia: Capt. Abraham Teagarden’s (muster) roll. (of “Washington County, Pennsylvania”). He was paid 54 pounds for 109 days at 10 shillings per diem. Included in his muster is Lieutenant William Teagarden, length of time not given.
Lord Dunmore’s Little War of 1774 by Warren Skidmore and Donna Kaminsky, 2002 page 41-42.
1774 – October - Frederick County, Maryland: Colonel William Crawford and the Frederick County Regiment. Captain William Henshaw (Hancher)’s Company, paid 79 pounds for 159 days at 10 shillings per diem. According to Skidmore, this company was at Camp Charlotte in October 1774. Officers included Lieutenant William Teagarden, length of time not given.
Roll 10, Vouchers filed at Romney, Hampshire Co., Va./WV. Lord Dunmore’s Little War of 1774, by Warren Skidmore with Donna Kaminsky, 2002 pg. 53.
After the Battle of Point Pleasant victory on 10 October 1774, Camp Charlotte was erected as a temporary camp in Ohio to negotiate peace with the Indians. The Treaty of Camp Charlotte took place 19 October 1774. This peace lasted only days.
Point of concern by this researcher: We seem to have Lt. William Teagarden overlapping in two deployments. Why is one so late in Frederick County, Maryland Regiment (1774)?
1778 June 2 - Westmoreland County, Pa: William Teagarden, deceased. Joseph McGarrough Administrator. John Shryock – son-in-law. 6/2/1778. No will. Index does not list any further estate administrative actions which would be expected when land is involved.
Wills and Letters of Administration of Westmoreland County Court House, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, William Book 1, page 174, ancestry.com
Undated, the following snippet is from Google Books and may be related to the 1778 William Teagarden, deceased’s estate: “We, William Teagarden, Abraham Teagarden, Daniel Teagarden, Aaron Teagarden, George Teagarden, Moses Teagarden, Susannah Teagarden, Ann Teagarden, and Jacob Dibly of Westmoreland County are bound unto Joseph McGaraugh, Esq. of the said county, and John Shryock of Washington County, Maryland in the just sum of…. (year) 1780 (end of snippet). The full version needs to be found. This could be an estate bond when there was no living direct heir; i.e. son or daughter.
Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin, 2002, Volume 43, page 372
3rd Generation - Children of Abraham Tiegarden/Teagarden “II” + Mary Parker
Most Birth Dates of Children from Leckey’s Book – Tenmile.
(I). Abraham Teagarden “III” (3 May 1749 to 1783) - son of Abraham Teagarden “II,” (whose widow) settled in Kentucky. During the Revolutionary War, he was a member of that hardy body of men called the “Rangers of the Frontier,” serving from 1778 to 1783. * Abraham married Elizabeth Clark (1752 to March 1814 Shelby County, Kentucky) and children included Basil Tegarden.
* Genealogical and Personal History of Fayette and Greene Counties, Pennsylvania, Volume 3, by John Woolf Jordan and James Hadden 1912
This researcher (J. Murphy) currently believes that Private Abraham Teagarden military records belong to Abraham Teagarden “III” and Capt. Abraham Teagarden records belong to his father Abraham Teagarden “II.” Furthermore, some confusion exists separating Abraham Teagarden “III” from his father during the years 1770 to 1778.
Skidmore states Abraham Teagarden (“III”) was born 3 May 1749 at Hagerstown, today’s Washington County, Maryland. His widow Elizabeth died in 1814 Shelby County, Kentucky. Skidmore states Elizabeth’s maiden name was Parker (instead of Clark) and Abraham married her in 1772 in (old) Westmoreland County.
Lord Dunmores’ Little War of 1774 by Warren Skidmore and Donna Kaminsky, 2002
Elizabeth Clark may be more accurate and Skidmore wrote his name as “Capt. Abraham Teagarden.” The next listing shows that there was a Private Abraham Teagarden with the 1774 militias.
1774 – maybe spring or summer - Major John Connolly and his West Augusta County Battalion, roll of Captain Michael Cresap, Senior (from today’s Allegany County, Maryland). Paid 92 pounds 10 shillings for 206 days at 10 shillings/day. His Lieutenant was Michael Cresap, Junior (paid for 37 days). This unit had about 72 men, including Private Abraham Tegarden.
Lord Dunmore’s Little War of 1774, by Warren Skidmore with Donna Kaminsky, 2002 pg. 30
1778 and 1779 – Westmoreland County, Pa: “Abraham Teagarden, Jr, son of Abraham Teagarden, operated the first ferry over the Monongahela at Fort Redstone. Abraham Teagarden, Jr. was a brother of George of Clarksville. He returned from Boston to Fayette County, where, in 1778 and 1779, he served in Capt. James Leech’s Company of Westmoreland County, Militia.”
Tenmile Country and Its Pioneer Famlies by Howard L. Leckey, Leckey, 2009
1778 to 1781: Abraham Teagarden was a member of the Rangers on the frontier. His brothers, Thomas and William, were also Continental soldiers in the Revolutionary War.
History of Pickaway County, Ohio and Representative Citizens, Biographical Publishing Company 1906, page 473.
1778 and 1779 – Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania: Payroll of Capt. James Leech’s Company of Westmoreland County Militia in 1778 and 1779. Names include “Ab’m Teegarden” – private, and “Aaron Teagarden” – private. Exact dates of enlistment are not given.
Pennsylvania Archives “Series 1664-1902, Series 6 – Revolutionary War to War of 1812 Militia Lists, Volume 2, Part 2, Muster Rolls relating to the Militia of Westmoreland County, image 67/154 ancestry.com
1780 August 12 – Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Muster Roll: “George Teagard” - Third Class, “Abraham Teagard” – Fourth Class; 5th Company of 4th Battalion, Cumberland County Militia, Captain William Huston’s Company commanded by Colonel Samuel Culbertson
1780 August 28 – Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Muster Roll: “Abm Seegurd” - Fourth Class, 5th Company of 4th Battalion, Cumberland County Militia, Capt. William Smith’s Company commanded by Colonel Samuel Culbertson.
1781 May 1 – Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Muster Roll: “George Tegard - 3rd Class, “Abraham Seagart” - 4th Class; 5th Company of 4th Battalion, Cumberland County Militia, Capt. William Huston’s Company commanded by Col. Samuel Culbertson.
Pennsylvania Archives Published Series 1664-1902, Series 5 – Colonial and Revolutionary Militia, Vol. 06, Muster Rolls and papers Relating to the Militia of the County of Cumberland (Pennsylvania), image 280/677, image 286/677, image 294/677, as found in ancestry.com. Lists are typescript copies of originals and surnames were sometimes badly misread.
Wait minute! Why were they so far east in Cumberland County in 1780/81? The Mason – Dixon Line between Pennsylvania and Maryland was established between 1763-1767. South of Cumberland County on the 1780 state line was Washington and Frederick Counties, Maryland.
The military “classes” are a bit puzzling to this researcher. They may be subsection of a company that is called to train together and when needed sent as a single unit to an assignment.
1783 May 24 – Washington County, Pennsylvania: The earliest date mentioned on Abraham Teagarden, deceased estate administration is 24 May 1783. Widow named was Elizabeth. No will.
Pa. Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993, ancestry.com, Washington County, Pennsylvania.
1795 Shelby County, Kentucky tax lists: Basil Teagard, misspelled as Tatgard, 150 acres of land on Beech Creek.
Early Kentucky Tax Records from the Register of the Kentucky Historical Society,1984/2001, pg. 237.
(II). William Teagarden (17 January 1746 to 1813 and buried at Teagarden Family Cemetery, Wheeling Creek, Greene County, Pa.) was the son of Abraham Teagarden “II” (1718 – 1778). SAR Revolutionary War Graves Register, 2000 states he was a private in the American Revolution for Pennsylvania. His tombstone states: “William Teagarden, Pvt. Pa. Militia, Rev. War 1746-1813.” He married Bethia Craig about 1774.
What Others Write About William Teagarden (1746 to 1813)
From Jordan and Hadden: “William (Teagarden), son of Abraham (‘II”) and Lady Mary (Parker) Tiegarden was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 17, 1746. He crossed the mountains and settled near Redstone Old Fort, near Brownsville, Pennsylvania. He took up land and continued farming until his death. William and David (error - probably George) Teagarden crossed the Monongahela River and made tomahawk improvements, prior to permanent occupation, on lands along the river, embracing lands now known as Upper and Lower Davidson’s Ferries. The latter embracing 1000 acres, on Ten Mile Creek, and upon which the town of Clarksville is located. ‘There is an undoubted tradition concerning the manner in which William Teagarden established his claim to the lands, which have been transmitted and are still owned by his lineal descendants.”
“He had just married a young wife, and was preparing to make a comfortable home, and had made all arrangements to construct a well-appointed cabin. Friends and neighbors had gathered to assist at ‘the raising,’ when a freebooter of the neighborhood appeared, and forbade the improvement, claiming the land as his own. Aware that the only legal process recognized was brute force, challenged for a fight to settle it, presuming upon his physical power to yield him an easy victory. The bottle was fierce and bloody. But ‘might yielded to right,’ and the freebooter surrendered. The wounds of victor and vanquished were dressed by the young wife. Adjoining lands were taken up, and the two families became neighbors and friends.”
“The wagon road which this William Teagarden made through the farm on Wheeling Creek, Richhill Township, Greene County in 1789 is still used. The site of the early home of the family and the spring where the water for all purposes was procured are still places of interest to the present generation. The place has been the property of his lineal descendants continuously, a second cousin of Dr. Teagarden now resides with her family on the old home farm.”
“He married about 1774, Bethia Craig, either in Philadelphia or in Maryland. Children are (1) Abraham Teagarden (19 February 1775 to 30 August 1853 at Richhill Township, Greene County, Pa.), (2) Isaac Teagarden, (3) Jacob Teagarden, (4) John Teagarden, (5) George Teagarden , (6) William Teagarden, (7) Elizabeth Teagarden, (8) Mary Teagarden, (9) Susanna Teagarden, (10) Samuel Teagarden, (11) Artimisa Teagarden, (12) Bethia Teagarden, and (13) Agnes Teagarden. This branch spells the family name Teagarden.
Genealogical and Personal History of Fayette and Greene Counties, Pennsylvania, Volume 3, by John Woolf Jordan and James Hadden 1912, page 800
Details for William Teagarden (1746 – 1812)
1772 – Western Pennsylvania: List of settlers in Spring Hill Township, Bedford County which became parts of Green, Washington and Westmoreland Counties in 1773: Abraham Teagarden, George Teagarden, and a single freeman – William Teagarden. In the same year, Pitt Township listed a William Teagarden.
The Monongahela of Old, or, Historical Sketches of South-western Pennsylvania to the Year 1800, by James Veech, 1910, pages 199-202.
Until 1772, Bedford County encompassed all of southwest Pennsylvania.
1775 May 17 – Augusta County, Virginia Court Records: Minutes of a Court held at Fort Dunmore - “On a petition of Rezin Virgin and others, it is ordered that Philip Shute, Richard Waller, Abraham Teagarden, William Teagarden, George Teablot and Rezin Virgin, or any 3 of them…view a road for the foot of Laurel Hill (Mountain), by William Teagarden’s Ferry (Millsboro), to the mouth of Wheeling.
Virginia Court Records in Southwestern Pennsylvania – Records of the District of West Augusta and Ohio and Yohogania, by Boyd Cruminine 1902/1905, pgs 539, 20.
Pittsburgh’s Fort Dunmore (formerly known as Fort Pitt) technically came under Virginia government at this time. Cruminine identifies Teagarden’s ferry at Millsboro, Washington County, Pennsylvania where Ten Mile Creek empties into the Monongahela River. Wheeling Creek is not Wheeling River in West Virginia, but a small creek in Washington County.
1775 May 18 – Augusta County, Va. Court Records: Minutes of a Court held at Fort Dunmore - Cresap versus Teagarden – William and George Teagarden. Sphd. No details.
Virginia Court Records in Southwestern Pennsylvania – Records of the District of West Augusta and Ohio and Yohogania, by Boyd Cruminine 1902, page 541
1784 – Amwell Township, Washington County, Pa. Assessment Roll: William Teagarden.
Tenmile County and Its Pioneer Families, Howard L. Leakey, Leakey, 2009, pg. 138.
1785 February 14 – Westmoreland County, Pa: Will of John Gosslin, soldier of Pitt Township. Devised to William Teegarden a rifle and land I got for being in the Army in the 8th Pa. Regt. (Continental Army). Executor – William Teegarden. Witness – Michael Byerly. Proven 7 March 1803.
Wills and Letters of Administration of Westmoreland County Court House - extracts, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, William Book 1, page 28, ancestry.com
Gosslin’s will is our only clue to the Continental Army unit that William Teagarden originally served. Neither Gosslin or William Teagarden show up in the 8th Pa. Regiment in Pennsylvania Archives records which give bits and pieces of the 8th Battalion. Keep in mind that the British burned Revolutionary War records stored in Washington, D.C. during the War of 1812. What we have now are only bits and pieces from other sources.
The 8th Pennsylvania Battalion was organized from western Pennsylvania Counties beginning July 1776 for frontier defense and soon became the 8th Pennsylvania Regiment (Continental Army). They completed an unbelievable 1776 mid-winter march from western Pennsylvania to New Jersey with the two highest in command losing their lives. They fought under Washington in 1777 at Brandywine, Germantown, and Saratoga; in 1778 and 1779 at Fort Laurens (the only Fort in Ohio at this time and Ohio was not yet settled) and the Sullivan Expedition; in 1781, remains of this Regiment were mixed into 2nd Pa. Regiment – Continental Army.
Wikipedia of “8th Pennsylvania Regiment and Fort Laurens.
1783 November-December: “William Teagnard” was paid for 1 month 15 days for service in the Continental Line Invalid Regiment for 15 days in November and the month of December 1783.
Pennsylvania Archives Series 1664-1902, Series 5 – Colonial and Revolutionary Militia. Vol. 4, Part 1 – Continental Line, the Invalid Regiment of Col. Lewis NiCola, image 106/115, ancestry.com
1786 February 11 – Westmoreland County Orphan’s Court: “William Tugerden” to be paid $5 per month from May 19. No other details. An “u” Tugerden was probably misread and the two sides of the “u” would be more correctly “ee.”
Pennsylvania Archives Series 1664-1902, Series 5 – Colonial and Revolutionary Militia, Volume 4, Part 3 – Abstracts of Pension Records Filed in the Division of Public Records, page 595, image 99/100, ancestry.com
Yes, our Continental Army had an Invalid Regiment for persons not fit for regular service (i.e. soldiers with injuries), who could patrol streets, guard powder magazines, etc. This Regiment was disbanded at the end of 1783.
1789 Pennsylvania: List of militia pensioners includes “William Tegart.” Also, this undated: Soldiers of the Pennsylvania Line entitled to Donation Lands: William Teaugard” Private, (placed in the) Invalid (Regiment), 200 acres.
Pennsylvania Archives Series 1664-1902, Series 2 – Military and Church Records. Vol. 1, Part 24 – Muster Rolls of the Ranger Comp, with List of Pensioners in 1789 and 1813, image 31/44, ancestry.com; Also, Volume 3, Part 9, Soldiers of the Pennsylvania Line Entitled to Donation Lands
1790 US Census of Washington County, Pa: William Teegard, 6 males <16, 1 male 16+, 4 females. In same county is Geo. Teagarden – 8 males <16, 1 male 16+, 3 females.
1793 Spring – Pennsylvania: Pay Rolls for Pennsylvania Militia – William Teagarden, Senior and Abraham Teagarden. An explanation was given for the payrolls. “Second Company of Minute Men entered in the spring of 1793 for the protection of southwestern Pennsylvania for the incursion of the Indians with headquarters at Ryerson Station, Greene County, then Washington County.”
Pennsylvania Published Archives, Series 6, Volume 5 – Muster and Pay Rolls Pa. Militia 1790-1800, page 610, image 620/854, ancestry.com
1795 March 13 – Washington County, Pa: “Received 13 March 1795 of Jno. Wilkins, Junr. $44.91 in full for my service as a soldier in Capt. James Sealses Company of State Militia; also, two dollars for the use of my gun in said services as witness my hand.” Signed - William Teegardin
Pennsylvania Published Archives, Series 6, Volume 5 – Muster and Pay Rolls Pa. Militia 1790-1800, page 641, ancestry.com
1800 US Census of Franklin Township, Greene County, Pa: William Teagarden, 1 male and 4 females 0-9, 1 female 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 45+. Greene County was established 1796 from Washington County, Pennsylvania.
1810 US Census of Richhill Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania: Wm. Teagarden, 1 female 0-9, 2 females 10-15, 1 male and 2 females 16-25, 1 male 26-44, 1 male and 1 female 45+
(III). George Teagarden “I” (likely 29 June 1750 to 1815) was the son of Abraham Teagarden “II.” According to Leakey, he came to Tenmile County before 1768 where he purchased land situated one mile from the Monongahela River on Tenmile Creek. * He married Rachel Pribble (15 June 1761 to <11 March 1815) and had 11 children. SAR Revolutionary War Graves Register, 2000 states he served as a Private in the American Revolution for Pennsylvania.
* Tenmile County and Its Pioneer Families, Howard L. Leakey, Leakey, 2009, pg 44.
1772 – Western Pennsylvania: List of settlers in Spring Hill Township, Bedford County which became parts of Green, Washington and Westmoreland Counties in 1773: Abraham Teagarden, George Teagarden, and single freeman – William Teagarden. There was a William Teagarden in Pitt Township, Bedford County.
The Monongahela of Old, or, Historical Sketches of South-western Pennsylvania to the Year 1800, by James Veech, 1910, pages 199-202.
1775 May 18 – Augusta County, Virginia Court Records: Minutes of a Court held at Fort Dunmore - Cresap versus Teagarden – William and George Teagarden. Sphd. No details.
Virginia Court Records in Southwestern Pennsylvania – Records of the District of West Augusta County
1780 August 12 – Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Muster Roll: “George Teagard” - Third Class, “Abraham Teagard” – Fourth Class; 5th Company of 4th Battalion, Cumberland County Militia, Captain William Huston’s Company commanded by Colonel Samuel Culbertson
1780 August 28 – Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Muster Roll: “Abm. Seegurd” - Fourth Class, 5th Company of 4th Battalion, Cumberland County Militia, Capt. William Smith’s Company commanded by Colonel Samuel Culbertson.
1781 May 1 – Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Muster Roll: “George Tegard - 3rd Class, “Abraham Seagart” - 4th Class; 5th Company of 4th Battalion, Cumberland County Militia, Capt. William Huston’s Company commanded by Col. Samuel Culbertson.
Pennsylvania Archives Published Series 1664-1902, Series 5 – Colonial and Revolutionary Militia, Vol. 06, Muster Rolls and papers Relating to the Militia of the County of Cumberland (Pennsylvania), image 280/677, image 286/677, image 294/677, as found in ancestry.com
1781 – Washington County, Pa. Tax Return: “George Tegarden” 400 acres, 4 horses, 4 cattle, 13 sheep. Also, on same county tax is – “William Tegarden,” no acres, 1 sheep.
Pennsylvania Archives Series 1664-1902, Series 3, Volume 22 – Returns of Taxables, page 724, image 746/810 on ancestry.com
1784 and 1788 – Cumberland Township, Washington Co., Pa Assessment Roll: George Teagarden
Tenmile County and Its Pioneer Families, Howard L. Leakey, Leakey, 2009, pg 132-133.
1787 March 23 – Western Pennsylvania: George Teagarden, ret’d and c., to said Teagarden (land warranty of) 400 acres. No further details. This was one of several early land grants, warranties which George Teagarden owned.
Pennsylvania Archives Series 1664-1902, Series 3 – Militia Rolls and Land Warranties, Vol. 03, Part 07 – Virginia Entries in Western Pennsylvania 1779-1780.
1790 US Census of Washington County, Pennsylvania: Geo. Teagarden – 8 males <16, 1 male 16+ and 3 females.
1800 US Census of Jefferson Township, Washington County, Pa: George Teagarden – 3 males and 1 female 0-9, 2 males 10-15, 1 male 16-25, 1 male and 1 female 45+
1810 US Census of Jefferson Township, Washington Co., Pa: George Teagarden – 3 males and 1 female 16-25, 1 male and 1 female 45+. In same township are younger Teagardens: Isaac Teagarden, Thomas Teagarden, Aaron Teagarden.
1815 August 9 – Greene County, Pa: Administration of the estate of George Teagarden by Thomas Pletcher and Thomas Teagarden. No will.
Pennsylvania Wills and Probate Records 1683-1993, Greene County Wills, Volume 1-3, 1796-1862, page 151 on ancestry.com
1818 March 11 – Greene County, Pa: Will of Rachel Teagarden of Greene County, Pennsylvania. Bequests are equally divided between “my two daughters - Mary Enochs, Rachel Virgin.” Appoints Isaac Teagarden ‘my son” and Thomas Burson executors of this Will 11 March 1818. Witnesses: Abraham “x” Teegarden, Moses Teegarden.
Pennsylvania Wills and Probate Records 1683-1993, Greene County Wills, Volume 1-3, 1796-1862, page 183 on ancestry.com
Children of George Teagarden + Rachel Pribble
(per Jordan and Hadden) and (Leckey): (1) through (11).
(1) Thomas Teagarden, son of George Teagarden + Sarah Hiller
(2). Aaron Teagarden, son of George Teagarden; not understood
(3) Job Teagarden, son of George Teagarden
(4) Moses Teagarden, son of George Teagarden, moved from Ohio to Greenfield, Missouri. His fellow citizens made much of the celebration of the 100 anniversary of his birth which occurred 4 July 1776, at the home of his parents, at or near Walnut and Third Street, Philadelphia. He was taken by members of his family in a private car to be present on July 4, 1876, at the Centennial Celebration. He died at Greenfield, two or three years later.
(5) George (Teagarden) “II” + Sarah__
(6). Abraham Teagarden died in Montgomery County, Ohio.
(7). Isaac Teagarden (died 1821 Greene County, Pa.)
(8). Jeremiah Teagarden + Catherine Thomas migrated to Bracken County, Kentucky
(9). Polly Teagarden + William Enochs,
(10). Rachel Teagarden + Kensey Virgin
(11). William Teagarden, son of George Teagarden, married Susanna Rofelta, and moved to near Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio, in 1790. Jordan and Hadden state he was a ‘Bible Christian’ and a preacher of that faith, several of his descendants having also been ministers of that faith. Of his sons, five became physicians:
(a) Solomon (Teagarden), one of them, practicing at Teegarden, Salem Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, said town having been named in his honor.
(b) Eli (Teagarden), also a physician, served two terms as state senator in California.
(c) Abraham (Teagarden), another physician, served as state senator in the Indiana legislature. Descendants of this branch spelled the name Teegarden.”
Genealogical and Personal History of Fayette and Greene Counties, Pennsylvania, Volume 3, by John Woolf Jordan and James Hadden 1912, page 800
(IV). Moses Teegarden (15 October 1759 to 20 April 1841 and buried Darrtown Pioneer Cemetery, Darrtown, Butler Co., Ohio per findagrave.com as Teegarden), son of Abraham Teagarden “II”, immigrated to Ohio and settled near Cincinnati, per Jordan and Hadden). SAR Revolutionary War Graves Register, 2000 lists Moses Teegarden (1762 to 1844, and confirms buried same cemetery) and wife Mary Huston. He was a Ranger in Pennsylvania Service. Children include Ann Teegarden, George Jacob Walter Teegarden, William Teegarden, Abraham Teegarden, and Jacob William Teegarden – all names from findagrave.com.
1778-1783 – Pennsylvania: “Moses Tegard” served under Lt. Richard Johnson’s Company in the American Revolution as a Frontier Ranger. * In addition, another entry lists him ‘Moses Tegard, Private” as a “Ranger on the Frontiers – 1778-1783. **
*Pa. Archives, Series III, Volume 23, page 325.
** Pa. Archives, Series 5 – Colonial and Revolutionary Militia, Vol. 4, Part 4 – List of Soldiers of the Revolution Who Received Pay 1778 – 1783 which is taken from a manuscript record, having neither date or title, but under “Rangers on the Frontiers 1778-1783 – was published in Vol XXIII, Pa. Archives, Third Series.
1782 – Westmoreland County, Pa: Acknowledgement to have recorded the several sums annexed to our names respectively in certificates of this State for services done in the militia of Westmoreland County in the year 1782. Names included “Moses Teagard” for 1 lb. 11 shillings, 6 spence.
1782 August 8 – Westmoreland County, Pa; Return of ye 2, 3, and 4th class that is now called up duty for John Vanmater, Captain, 4th Battalion Westmoreland County Militia. Names include “Moses Tegardm.”
Pennsylvania Archives “Series 1664-1902, Series 6 – Revolutionary War to War of 1812 Militia Lists, Volume 2, Part 2, Muster Rolls relating to the Militia of Westmoreland County, image 33/154, 91/154 ancestry.com
1790 US Census of Franklin Township, Westmoreland Co, Pa: Aaron Teguard 1 male <16, 2 males 16+, 2 females. Next to Moses Teguard – 2 males <16, 1 male 16+, 2 females. Three entries later - Abraham Teguard, 0 males, 0 females, 1 other. Later is Daniel Teguard – 1 male >16, 1 male 16+, 3 females.
1840 US Census of Milford Township, Butler County Ohio: Moses Teegarden - 1 male 15-19, 1 female 30-39, and 1 male 70-79.
(V). Thomas Teagarden, son of Abraham Teagarden “II,” of whom nothing can be told further than that he was a Revolutionary Soldier (from Jordan and Hadden). * In contrast, History of Pickaway County, Ohio states Thomas and William Teagarden were also Continental soldiers in the Revolutionary war and that Thomas’ descendants live in Central Pennsylvania. ** As of June 2018, this researcher (J. Murphy) has not picked up the trail of Thomas Teagarden.
* Genealogical and Personal History of Fayette and Greene Counties, Pennsylvania, Volume 3, by John Woolf Jordan and James Hadden 1912
** History of Pickaway County, Ohio and Representative Citizens, Biographical Publishing Company 1906, page 473.
Instead of Thomas, this researcher (J. Murphy) finds a Daniel Teagarden, born 1757 in Pennsylvania:
(Possibly #V). Daniel Teagarden (1757 to ?) + Elizabeth __.
1757 Daniel Teagarden, “born 1757 Pennsylvania, to Franklin County, Indiana prior to 1814 (with George Rogers Clark Illinois Campaign).”
Yearbook of the Society of Indiana Pioneers, 1996, page 135.
Undated, the following snippet from Google Books appears related to the 1778 William Teagarden, deceased’s estate: “We, William Teagarden, Abraham Teagarden, Daniel Teagarden, Aaron Teagarden, George Teagarden, Moses Teagarden, Susannah Teagarden, Ann Teagarden, and Jacob Dibly of Westmoreland County are bound unto Joseph McBaraugh, Esq. of the said county, and John Shryock of Washington County, Maryland in the just sum of”….(end of snippet).
Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin, 2002, Volume 43, page 372
1783 - Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County, Pa tax: Dan’l Teagarden, no acres, 1 horse, 1 sheep, 2 white inhabitants.
Pennsylvania Published Archives Series 1664-1902, Series 3, Volume 22 – Returns of Taxables, page 379
1814 – Township 12N, Range 13E, (Section 5), Franklin County Original Land Entries: Daniel Teagarden. Elizabeth Teagarden and Henry Teagarden also have land nearby. An 1815 Franklin County deed of “Daniel T. Garden” and “Elizabeth (x) T. Garden” sold some or all of this land to Barbary Christ, daughter of said Daniel. In 1818, Barbary Christ, daughter of Daniel T. Garden and Nicholas Christ, her husband sold some of all of this land to Sollomon Shepherd. Witness to this deed was “Henry T. Garden” and Robert John. (Pp 207, 208)
Early Settlers of Indiana’s “Gore” 1803 to 1820, Shirley Keller Mikesell, 2008
Land appears to be along the southern border in today’s Wayne County, Indiana.
(VI). Mary Teagarden (13 April 1747 Maryland to 8 December 1816 and buried at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Westmoreland County, Pa. per findagrave.com), daughter of Abraham Teagarden “II.” She married Col. John Shryock (15 September 1747 to 1831 and buried in same cemetery). Surname is sometimes misspelled Shyrock. Their descendants are found in Westmoreland and Fayette Counties, and Meadville, Pennsylvania, and in Washington, D.C. (per Jordan and Hadden).
Genealogical and Personal History of Fayette and Greene Counties, Pennsylvania, Volume 3, by John Woolf Jordan and James Hadden 1912
(VII). Elizabeth Teagarden. Leakey states Elizabeth married George Debot of Fayette County, Pa. * Henry C. Peden, Jr. states Elizabeth Teagarden married Thomas Pribble and named one son Thomas Pribble, Jr. (1760 Baltimore Co, MD and died 20 December 1836 Wood County, Virginia/West Virginia). ** Notice that her brother - George Teagarden married Rachel Pribble.
* The Tenmile County and Its Pioneer Families by Howard L. Leckey, Leckey, 2009, p/42
** Revolutionary Patriots of Baltimore Town and Baltimore County, Maryland 1775-1783, by Henry C. Peden, Jr. 2003.
(VIII). Aaron Teegardin (1754 to 21 March 1823, buried at Conklin Cemetery, Ashville, Pickaway County, Ohio, with death date per stone), son of Abraham Teagarden “II.”
From Jordan and Hadden: Aaron (Teegardin), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1754, married about 1781, and died in Franklin Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania in 1823 (error, should be Pickaway County, Ohio). He settled there after his marriage to Margaret Dibel. In April 1811, they moved to Madison Township, Pickaway County, Ohio, making the journey in wagons. Children, all born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania: William; George, served in the war of 1812; Solomon, Daniel; Annie; Elizabeth; and Jacob, died October 1812, have also served in the War of 1812, and dying soon after his return. All the sons of Aaron settled near him in Ohio and their descendants are numerous. This branch spells the name Teegardin.
Genealogical and Personal History of Fayette and Greene Counties, Pennsylvania, Volume 3, by John Woolf Jordan and James Hadden 1912, page 801.
“The Teegardin family is an old pioneer one of Pickaway County. They originated in Prussia, where the family name was spelled Tiegarden. Aaron Teegardin, the great-grandfather of Peter M., was the pioneer who settled…in Madison Township, where he entered a large body of land from the government. This land was inherited by his son, William Teegardin who became a man of standing and substance in this locality and was postmaster of the post station “Teegardin” for many years, until it was discontinued.” (Pg 536 - 537)
History of Pickaway County, Ohio and Representative Citizens, Biographical Publishing Company 1906.
“Aaron Teegardin was born in Pennsylvania in 1754 and was there married to Margaret Dieble. He came in Ohio in April 1811 and died in Pickaway County 21 March 1823, his burial being in Madison Township. His seven children were as follows: George, William, Annie, Elizabeth, Jacob, Daniel and Solomon. Of these, George and William were soldiers in the War of 1812.” (Page 474)
History of Pickaway County, Ohio and Representative Citizens, Biographical Publishing Company 1906.
SAR Revolutionary War Graves Register, 2000 lists him as a private in the Revolutionary War.
1778 and 1779 – Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania: Payroll of Capt James Leech’s Company of Westmoreland County Militia in 1778 and 1779. Names include “Ab’m Teegarden” – private, and “Aaron Teagarden” – private.
Pennsylvania Archives “Series 1664-1902, Series 6 – Revolutionary War to War of 1812 Militia Lists, Volume 2, Part 2, Muster Rolls relating to the Militia of Westmoreland County, image 67/154 ancestry.com
1790 US Census of Franklin Township, Westmoreland Co, Pa: Aaron Teguard 1 male <16, 2 males 16+, 2 females. Next to Moses Teguard – 2 males <16, 1 male 16+, 2 females. Three entries later is Abraham Teguard, 0 males, 0 females, 1 other. Later is Daniel Teguard – 1 male >16, 1 male 16+, 3 females.
1800 US Census of Franklin Township, Westmoreland County, Pa: Aaron Teagarden – 3 males 0-9, 1 male and 1 female 10-15, 1 male 16-25, 1 male and 1 female 26-45.
1810 US Census of Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County, Pa: Aaron Teagarden, 1 male and 1 female 0-9, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 16-25, one male and 1 female 45+
1820 US Census of Madison Township, Pickaway, Ohio: “William Tgarding” – 5 males and 2 females 0-9, 2 males and 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-25, 1 male and 1 female 26-45, 1 male 45+. In same township is Jacob Tegarding and Daniel Tegarding.
4th Generation Children of Aaron Teegardin/Teagarden/Teagardin
(1754 to 21 March 1823) + Margaret Diebel (1758 – 1818)
(I). William Teegardin, son of Aaron Teegardin
William was a soldier in the War of 1812…”in Captain Reed’s Company, Colonel Denny’s Regiment from Pickaway County, was commissioned as a lieutenant during his service.” (Page 474)
History of Pickaway County, Ohio and Representative Citizens, Biographical Publishing Company 1906.
The land of Aaron Teegardin was inherited by his son, William Teegardin. William Teegardin “became a man of standing and substance in this locality and was postmaster of the post station ‘Teegardin’ for many years until it was discontinued.” (page 537)
History of Pickaway County, Ohio and Representative Citizens, Biographical Publishing Company 1906.
Of Aaron’s children, “William… and his wife celebrated their “golden” wedding anniversary in March 1883. Eight children born to them, as follows: Ephraim, who resides in Southern Illinois, Mahala, deceased, John R., also deceased, who was a Union soldier in the Civil War, serving from 1862 to 1865; Augustus P., who resides at Ashville; Henry, who died in Idaho in 1863; George Philip, the subject of this sketch; Mary; and Levi, the youngest of the family, who resides at Canal Winchester, Ohio.“
History of Pickaway County, Ohio and Representative Citizens, Biographical Publishing Company 1906.
(II). Annie Teegardin, daughter of Aaron Teegardin
(III). Elizabeth Teegardin, daughter of Aaron Teegardin
(IV). Jacob Teegardin, son of Aaron Teegardin
(V). Daniel Teegardin, son of Aaron Teegardin
(VI). Solomon Teegardin, son of Aaron Teegardin
(VII). George Teegardin (15 May 1782 to 3 October 1812 buried at Conklin Cemetery, Ashville, Pickaway County, Ohio, with death date per stone), son of Aaron Teegardin. He married Christina Brobst.
“George Teegardin…was born in Western Pennsylvania on 25 April 1782. He was commissioned as Captain of Pennsylvania State militia and served from 1807 to 1812, when he migrated to Ohio. He was married to Christina Brobst and their children were as follows: Barbara, Annie, Mary, John and Aaron.” (Page 474)
History of Pickaway County, Ohio and Representative Citizens, Biographical Publishing Company 1906.
(5th Generation): Children of George Teegardin
(15 May 1782 to 3 October 1812) + Christina Brobst:
(I). Barbara Teegardin, daughter of George Teegardin
(II). Annie Teegardin, daughter of George Teegardin
(III). Mary Teegardin, daughter of George Teegardin
(IV). Aaron Teegardin “II” son of George Teegardin, + wife Sarah Hoy
“Aaron Teegardin (“II”)…was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, 18 February 1810, and with his parents came to Ohio when one year old. In 1833, he was married to Sarah Hoy, who was born in Fairfield County, Ohio in 1814. He lived on the Teegardin homestead all his life except one year. He filled numerous township offices and was lieutenant, captain and major of militia at the time of the Mexican War. Eight children were born to them as follows: Ephraim, who resides in Southern Illinois; Mahala, deceased; John R., also deceased, who was a Union soldier in the Civil War, serving from 1862 to 1865; Augustus P., who resides at Ashville; Henry, who died in Idaho in 1863; George Philip, the subject of this sketch; Mary; and Levi, the youngest of the family, who resides at Canal Winchester, Ohio.” (pg. 474)
History of Pickaway County, Ohio and Representative Citizens, Biographical Publishing Company 1906.
(V). John Teegardin (3 January 1806 to 24 March 1841, son of George Teegardin, is buried at Conklin Cemetery, Ashville, Pickaway County, Ohio, both dates per stone). He married 22 January 1829 Pickaway County, Ohio (county record) to Mary Logan (16 October 1809 to 3 July 1836, buried at same cemetery per DAR, broken stone). Lived in Pickaway County, Ohio.
6th Generation Children of John Teegardin (1806 to 1841)
+ Mary Logan (1809 to 1836) are (I), (II), (III)
(I). George Teagardin (~1829 Ohio to 1902, Owen County, Indiana), son of John Teegardin + Mary Logan. Details below.
(II). Angelica Teegardin (1830/31 Ohio), daughter of John Teegardin + Mary Logan. Married 13 October 1850 Pickaway County, Ohio (country record) to Edgar C. Blackney (or Blakeney).
1860 US Census of Howard, Howard County, Indiana: E. C. Blakeney 29 NY, Angelica Blakeney 28 Ohio, Mary Blakeney 9 Ohio, William Blakeney 3 Ohio, Charles Blakeney 9/12 Ohio.
(III). Rachel Teegardin (25 March 1834 Ohio to 29 April 1916, daughter of John Teegardin + Mary Logan and buried Reber Hill Cemetery, Ashville, Pickaway County). Married 20 February 1851 Pickaway County (county record) to John Cromley.
“Mrs. Rachel C. Cromley, a lady loved and venerated throughout Madison Township, where she was born on March 25, 1834, is a daughter of John and Mary B. (Logan) Teegardin. The father of Mrs. Cromley was born in Pennsylvania and was a son of George Teegardin, one of the early settlers of Madison Township. John Teegardin was familiarly known as Captain Teegardin on account of his military rank in the State militia. Mrs. Cromley was a little maid of four years when her mother, who was a native of Virginia died, and the father’s death followed when she was seven years old, leaving two daughters and one son. They were reared by an uncle, Aaron Teegardin in Madison Township, from whose home Rachel C. Teegardin was married on February 20, 1850, to John Cromley.” The late John Cromley was one of the most highly respected men of Madison Township. In his death, which occurred March 19, 1905, the township lost a man of sterling worth…. (page 486-487)
History of Pickaway County, Ohio and Representative Citizens, Biographical Publishing Company 1906.
Sixth Generation – George W. Teagardin (1828/9 to 1902)
+ Amelia Disc + Elizabeth J. Dittemore
George W. Teagardin (September 1826 or 1828/29(?) to 19 August 1902, buried Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Owen County, Indiana). Spelled surname “Teagardin.” Earlier 1826 birth date appears wrong. First marriage: He has a marriage license recorded at Franklin County, Ohio 6 January 1848 (county record) to Amelia Dise (~1823 to 1865+). Amelia is the daughter of Jacob Dise (~1790, born Germany) + Amelia __ (~1800 France). George married 2nd 1880 Owen County, Indiana (county record) to Elizabeth J. Dittemore (March 1857 to 1938, buried Riverside Cemetery). Lived in Pickaway County, Ohio, Monroe County, In. and Owen County, In.
1848 January 6 – Franklin County, Ohio: Marriage License of George W. Teagardin to Amelia Dise, no details.
1850 US Census of Madison Township, Pickaway County, Ohio: Aron Teagarden 41 born Pa., Sarah Teagarden 37 born Ohio, Ephraim Teagarden 15, Mahala Teagarden 11, Henry Teagarden 9, John Teagarden 7, Mary Teagarden, Augustus Teagarden 3, George P. Teagarden 2, George Teagarden 21 Ohio, Angelica Teagarden 19 Ohio, Rachel Teagarden 16 Ohio. Notice that George and Amelia are not living together.
1850 US Census of Columbus Ward 5, Franklin County, Ohio: Jacob Dise 60 Germany, well digger, Amelia Dise 50 France, with 10 children including Amelia Disc, 17, born Ohio
1860 and 1870 US Census records, can’t find.
1860 – Ohio: George A. Teagardin on his 1900 Census indicates he was born in Ohio.
1862 – Monroe County, Indiana: William C. Teagardin stated on his marriage license that he was born 1862 in Monroe County, Indiana.
1880 US Census of Spencer, Owen County, Indiana: Geo. W. Teagardin, age 45, Blacksmith, born Ohio, widower, unnamed parents both born Pa. No one else in household.
1880 July 2 – Owen County: Marriage license of “George W. Teagardner” to Elizabeth J. Dittemore. No other details.
1883 April 23 – Owen County, Indiana: Marriage license issued to George A. Teagardin
1900 US Census of Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana: George W. Teagardin, born Sept. 1826, age 73, married 20 years, born Ohio, father born Pa, mother born Ohio. Delivery Grocer, Elizabeth Teagardin, wife, March 1857, age 43, married 2? Years, 3 children born, 3 children living. Born Indiana, parents born Indiana; Lillie F. Teagardin, daughter, born June? 1881, 19; Thomas Teagardin, son, October 1883, 16; Quincey A. Teagardin, son, March 1886, 14.
1902 August 19 – Spencer (Owen County): Indiana Deaths Record for George W. Teagardin, age 73 at County Health Office, Spencer and reported by Indiana Works Progress Administration
1920 US Census of Wayne, Owen County; Elizabeth Teagardin - widow living in family of Henry Dittemore.
1930 US Census of Beech Grove, Marion County, Indiana: Elizabeth Teagardin - mother living in the family of her son Thomas H. Teagardin.
7th Generation Children of George W. Teagardin and Amelia Disc are (I) (II).
Children of George W. Teagardin and Elizabeth J. Dittemore are (III), (IV), (V).
(I). George A. Teagardin (February 1860 Ohio to 1945, buried Riverside Cemetery). Married 25 April 1883 Owen County (county record) to Elizabeth Laymon (March 1865 to 1920, buried same cemetery)
1883 April 23 – Owen County: Marriage License of George A. Teagardin to Elizabeth Laymon, with no other details.
1900 US Census of Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana: George A. Tegardin, Feb. 1860, 40, married 16 years, born Ohio, parents born Ohio; Elizabeth Tegardin wife, March 1865, 35, married 16 years, 3 children, 3 living, bon Indiana, parents born Indiana; Bertha Tegardin October 1883, 16, Illinois; Frank Teagardin November 1883, 14, born Indiana; Ernest Tegardin, Jan. 1887, 13, born Indiana. Next door to him is William C. Teagadin.
(II). William C. Teagardin (September 1862 Monroe County, Indiana to 1955, buried Riverside Cemetery). Married 9 April 1895 Spencer, Owen County (county record) to Emona “Emma” Smith (November 1874 to 1963, buried Riverside Cemetery.
1895 April 9 – Owen County: Marriage License of William C. Teagardin to Emona Smith. William C. Teagardin, was born Monroe, Indiana and parents were George Teagardin and Amelia Dice. Emona Smith was born in Greene County and parents were John Smith and Mary Watson.
1900 US Census of Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana: William C. Teagardin, Sept. 1862, 37, married 5 years, born Indiana, parents born Ohio, Salesman Grocery, Emma Teagardin wife November 1874, 25, married 5 years, 2 children, 2 children living, born Indiana, parents born Indiana; Cecil Teagardin daughter January 1896, 4, born Indiana, Fern E. Teagardin daughter, May 1899, 1, bon Indiana.
(III). Lillie Florence Teagardin (24 April 1881 to 1965 and buried Riverside Cemetery) married 1st 11 February 1903 Owen County (county record) to Jessie Carl Swain. Married 2nd 24 November 1909 Putnam County, Indiana (county record) to Homer Sink (1876 to 1965, and buried same cemetery.
1909 November 24 – Putnam County, Indiana: Marriage License of Homer Sink of Gosport, Indiana to Lillie Swain of Greencastle, Indiana. Homer Sink was born 9 June 1876 at Gosport, Owen County and parents were Simpson Sink and Margaret Poe. Lillie Swain was born 24 April 1881 at Spencer, Indiana, and parents were George T. Gardner(???) and Lizzie Dittimore.
(IV). Thomas Henry Teagardin (25 October 1883 to 27 January 1938, buried Holy Cross & St. Joseph Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana) married 29 November 1906 Marion County, Indiana (county record) to Adelade “Ada” Margarete Lauth (21 February 1887 to 2 August 1937, buried at same cemetery).
1906 November 29 – Marion (County), Indiana: Marriage License of Thomas H. Teagardin to Adelade Margarete Lauth. Parents of Thomas H. Teagardin are George W. Teagardin and Elizabeth Dittemore. Parents of Adelade Margarete Lauth are William Lauth and Josephine Falk.
(V). Quincy A. Teagardin (March 1886 to 1909, buried at Riverside Cemetery)
Published Teagarden Books
1 - “A Genealogy of the Teagarden Family” by Joseph Oswin Teagarden, 18 pages, 1948. Out of print, but extracts appear on ancestry.com
2 - Genealogy and Biographical Sketches of Descendants of Abraham Tegarden by Helen Vogt and George and Shirley Teagarden, 1967 and 1988. Out of print and could not be found. Reported to be best older reference.
3 – Family History of the Tegarden Family with Records and Notes, 38 pages, by Grethel C. Murray, 1963. Found online and is full of errors, confusion, and statements without documentation.