George C. Needels (son of George Sr. and Kezia (Jackson) Needels) was born July 8, 1810 in Fairfield County, Ohio. Was converted May 2, 1834 joined the M.E. Church. Served as Steward & Leader for 15 years.
Married Elizabeth Fellers at her father's house May 17, 1832 by ___ in presence of a large guest. Lived in Ohio till May 1844. Came to Mo., settled in (now) Gentry Co. Entered 1 qr Sec of land, lived and died on the same. His wife bore him 5 sons & 5 daughters, 8 of which lived to marry. She dying, he married Mrs. Bertha Gaddy in Feb __ 1856 by Rev. ___ at her house & stran [?] no children by this marriage.
Six ft 2in high, light hair, light complexion, weak constitution. Made a good living, a zealous Methodist and considered a liberal man. Died in Holy Triumph Oct 9, 1860. Buried in the graveyard on his farm by the side of his wife & son.
Elizabeth (Fellers) Needels (wife of G.C. Needels) was born April 15, 1814 in Pennsylvania. Converted May 2, 1834. Although raised a Lutheran, when converted she joined the M.E. Church with her husband & was faithful to her Christian vow.
About 5ft 4in high, dark hair, dark complexion, quick temper, weighing 130 pounds. Worked hard, loved hard,
A faithful wife, mother & friend died in holy triumph July 1, 1855. Buried on her husband's farm in the graveyard not far from the house. She died in ___.
Her children:
- Hiram W. born June 19, 1835, died Aug 22, 1902
- Mary J. born June 19, 1833, died Mar 1858
- Catharine born Aug 20, 1837, died Dec 18, 1903
- Abram H. born Dec 23, 1839
- Elijah B. born Sept 12, 1841, died Nov 1860
- Elizabeth A. born June 17, 1845
- Sarah K. born Mar 1, 1850
- Martin V. born Jan 31, 1848, died May 28, 1849
- Feriba F. born Feb 1, 1852
- An infant born dead July 1, 1855 [Elizabeth and the baby lost in childbirth, presumably]
The children of G.C. and Elizabeth (Feller) Needels: five sons and five daughters.
Mary Jane married John S. Allen at her father's house by Rev. Henderson. Present: Wm Steel, Charles Gilbert & a dozen others. No of children 5.
Hiram W. married Mrs. Louisa Ann Huffer (Miss Louisa Ann Ragland) at camp meeting by Rev. John James. Present, C.B. Needels & the family. Children: 1 son & 2 dau. Died Aug 22, 1902.
Catharine married C.B. Needels* at home by Rev. Isaac Burns in presence of the family on Sunday May 4, 1851. Children 13.
*present custodian [writing this entry]
Abram Harris married ___.
Elijah Barret married Rebecca Thompson by Rev. B.J. Needels [George C's brother]. Children 1 son John Russel born after his father's death in 1871. He is still unmarried Jan 16, 1888.
Elizabeth Ann married Martin V. Landon at ___.
Sarah Kezia married Aaron Rover Mar 18, 1866 in Fairfield County, Ohio by Rev. Hefley. Children three boys & three girls. He died April 22, 1880. Children all living & married this 1901.
Feriba F. married Carr Brown at her sister's by Wm Conway Esq in presence of family. Now living in Kansas. Six children 4S 5D [four sons & five daughters would be nine?]
--C.B. Needels, custodian 1876-1905
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