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Beard Family:

Abigail Unknown Beard – b. May 1827 in New Hampshire d. 1905 in Groton, Tompkins Co., NY

Abigail is the wife of Charles C. Beard and is the mother of Edward Beard husband to Anna M. Lunger parents of Nellie Beard Shaff wife of Eska Shaff.  Abigail and Charles had 7 children total. James, Ephraim, Edward, Frank, Jason, Anna and Laura. Charles was a farmer and they are buried in Cobb St. Cemetery.

Nesbitt Family:

All references are for relationships will be made from

William Lovejoy Nesbitt, Sr.

Garrison Kramer b. 01 May 2007

Garrison is the son of Jeramie Lynn Kramer and Tonja Guentzler. Jeramie Lynn is the son of Gary Leslie Kramer and Karen Sue Nesbitt. Karen Sue is the daughter of Lynn Marvin Nesbitt and Marcella Mae Leckness. Lynn Marvin is the son of William Lovejoy Nesbitt, Sr. and Minnie "Ruth" Fuller.  Garrison and his family lives in TX.

Shaff Family:

All references for relationships will be made from Eska Shaff.

Luella Hewitt  - b. 28 Apr, ? unknown year.

Luella was the wife of Charles Reeves who is the son of Florence Louise Shaff and Edward Reeves. They have 3 children, Carol, Penny and Peter.

John Henry Neal – b.  28 Apr, 1844 d. 29 Apr. 1929

John was the son of John Neal, Jr. and Catherine Maria Shaff. John married Flora D. Combs and they had 7 children. John Henry Neal is second cousin in law to Eska Shaff. He is buried in Middlebury Union Cemetery, Keeneyville, PA

Martha C. Neal – b. 28 Apr, 1842  d. 12 Aug 1845

Martha was the daughter of John Neal, Jr. and Catherine Maria Shaff  as well as the sister to John Henry Neal above and 1^st cousin 1x removed to Eska Shaff.

Charles Henry Shaff – b. 28 Apr 1866 d.  Unknown

Charles is the son of Andrew J. Shaff and Mary J. Perkins. He is 1 of 6 children and the second cousin 1x removed to Eska Shaff

Sarah Wager - b. 29 Apr 1834 d. unknown

Is the daughter of Nancy Cooper Shaff and Alexander Wager. Nancy Cooper Shaff is the  daughter of William Warren Shaff, Sr. and Margaret (Margrita) Brouwer. First cousin 2x removed to Eska Shaff.

Heather L. Griffin b. 01 May 1978, Ithaca,Tompkins Co., NY

Heather is the daughter of Roxanne Grover and Melvin Griffin. Roxanne is the daughter of Lorraine Reeves Grover and Elroy Grover. She is the 2nd great grand daughter of Eska Shaff. She is married to Cheyennce Bauer and they have 1 daughter Cheyenne Rae Bauer born in 1999.

Nathan Andrew Herbert – b. 01 May 1990, Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ

Nathan is the great grand son of Eva Ameila Shaff and Harold Charles Mahnke. Eva Ameila Shaff is the sister of Eska Shaff. Nathan’s parents are Sue Ann Maknke and Richard Michael Herbert and his grand parents are Arthur Harold Mahnke and Freda May Fizette. This makes Nathan Eska Shaff’s great grand nephew.

Donna Kay Mahnke b.  03 May 1962, Medina, Orleans Co., NY

Donna is the grand daughter of Eva Ameila Shaff and Harold Charles Mahnke. Eva Ameila Shaff is the sister of Eska Shaff. Donna’s parents are Arthur Harold Mahnke and Freda May Fizette. Donna married Paul Martin Zizelman July 21, 1990 and they have 2 boys, Zachary Paul and Matthew Jon.

Turcsik Family:

Christina Joseph b. 29 Apr 1981

Christina is the daughter of Doris Turcsik and Unknown Joseph. Doris is the daughter of Stephen Turcsik Sr. and Christine Husar. Stephen is the son of Frank Turcsik and Ida Szabo. Christina is currently living mid United States.

Stephen Michael Donahue b. 03 May 1972 Malden, Middlesex, MA

Stephen is married to Heather Lyn Benninger who is the daughter of Janice Marie Turcsik and Jacob George Benninger. Janice Marie Turcsik is the daughter of Stephen Francis Turcsik and Mildred May King. Stephen and Heather were married April 9, 2005 in Riverside, CA. They have one daughter, Delaney May-Margaret Donahue.  Stephen received his A. S. In Criminal Justice, Riverside Community College and as of 2006 was employee as a Police Sergeant with the San Bernardino Police Dept. CA. Heather also has a son, Jaydan Jacob Regalado from a previous marriage.

Teeter Family:

All references for relationships will be from

Merrill Teeter my grandfather

Franklin Clifford Teeter b. 27 Apr 1939

Franklin is the son of William Hymes Teeter and Anna Louise White. William Hymes is the son of Frank Teeter and Angeline Doll and brother to Merrill Teeter. Franklin married Sarah Hoover. At this I do not have any information on there children.

Thelma Labar b. 28 Apr 1926 in Lansing, Tompkins Co., NY d. 02 Apr 2004 in Groton, Tompkins Co., NY

Thelma was married to Carl B. Teeter. Carl B. is the son of Maynard Leon Teeter and Stella Dennis. Maynard is the son of John Putnam Teeter and Harriett VanAtta. John Putman is the son of George Teeter and Caroline Grover. John Putnam is the brother of Frank Teeter father of Merrill Teeter. They have 1 daughter Nancy Teeter Banfield.  Thelma was an avid antique collector and gardener. She also enjoyed gambling, horse races, lottery tickets and garage sales.

George Washington Teeter b. 28 Apr 1840 in NY State

George Washington Teeter is the son of George Keller Teeter and Sarah "Sally" Ann Grover. George Keller is the son of Conrad Teeter and Christine Keller. George Keller is the great grand father of Merrill Teeter making George Washington Teeter his 1^st cousin 2x removed. Little is known about George Washington. The family lived in Newfield, NY.

Henry Teeter II b. 28 Apr 1777 in Knowlton, Sussex, NJ d. 22 Apr 1838 in Lansing, Tompkins Co., NY

Henry is the son of Henry Teeter and Elizabeth Beidelman. Henry Teeter is the son of Conradt Teetor and Marie Catharine Weber. He married Wynche Sly and they had 11 children.  He is the 2^nd great grand uncle of Merrill Teeter. He is buried in Asbury Cemetery, Lansing, NY

Wayne Arthur McIntyre b. 29 Apr 1953 in Ithaca, Tompkins Co., NY

Wayne is the son of Ray B. McIntyre and Barbara Jean Laughlin. Barbara Jean is the daughter of Leon M. Laughlin and Marguerite Anna Teeter. Marguerite Anna is the daughter of Luther Stevens Teeter and Mary Edith Freese.  Luther is the son of Henry Duane Teeter and  Harriet E. Stevens. Henry is the son of George Keller Teeter and Sarah “Sally” Ann Grover. This makes Wayne Third cousin 2x removed to Merrill Teeter. Wayne married Nancy Genung. I have no further information on Wayne.

Anna Teeter b. 30 Apr 1806

Anna is the daughter of Moses S. Teeter and Eleanor Covenhoven. Moses S. is the son of Adam Michael Teeter and Maria Catherine (Congle) Keefe. Anna is 2^nd cousin 3x removed to Merrill Teeter. Anna’s family is part of the Teeter family that relocated to Canada. I do not have any information as to marriage or children for Anna.

Carl Lester Teeter b. 30 Apr 1929 d. 30 Apr 192

Carl Lester is the son of William Hymes Teeter and Anna Louise White. William Hymes is the son of Frank Teeter and Angeline Doll. William Hymes is brother to Merrill Teeter making him Uncle to Carl. Carl died at birth.