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John Leonard Zeller 1835–1907 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 December 1835

Birth Location: Kaubenheim, Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Bavaria, Germany

Death Date: 17 February 1907

Death Location: Yelm, Thurston County, Washington, USA

Father: Heinrich Zeller

Mother: Anna Kraeutlein

Spouse(s): Maria Damm

Children(s): John Zeller

In 1835, John Leonard Zeller entered the world in Kaubenheim, Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Bavaria, Germany, born to Heinrich Zeller And Anna Elizabetha Kraeutlein. In 1870, John Leonard Zeller resided in Black, Posey, Indiana, USA. John Leonard Zeller married Maria Catherine Ferdinandina Damm, and had children including John Jacob Zeller. John Leonard Zeller passed away in 1907 in Yelm, Thurston County, Washington, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1835, John Leonard Zeller entered the world in Kaubenheim, Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Bavaria, Germany, born to Heinrich Zeller And Anna Elizabetha Kraeutlein.
  • In 1870, John Leonard Zeller resided in Black, Posey, Indiana, USA.
  • John Leonard Zeller married Maria Catherine Ferdinandina Damm, and had children including John Jacob Zeller.
  • John Leonard Zeller passed away in 1907 in Yelm, Thurston County, Washington, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Zeller's Ancestors

Self
John Zeller
1835–1907
Birth Place: Kaubenheim, Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Bavaria, Germany
Parents
Heinrich Zeller
1808–1879
Ipsheim, Mittelfranken, Bavaria, Germany
Anna (Elizabetha) Kraeutlein
1806–1866
Kaubenheim, Mittelfranken, Bavaria, Germany
Grandparents
Johann (Michael) Zeller
1768–1838
Ipsheim, Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Bayern, Germany
Margaretha (Barbara) Baierlein
1777–1845
Ipsheim, Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Bayern, Germany
Johann (Michael) Kräutlein
1769–1841
Kaubenheim, Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Bayern, Germany
Maria (Barbara) Neumeister
1776–1806
Kaubenheim, Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Bayern, Germany
Great-Grandparents
Johann Zeller
1731–1812
Anna Oeder
1736–1807
Johann Baierlein
1744–1827
Catharina Bretter
1741–1818
Leonhardt Kräutlein
1721–1800
Eva Ruedel
1738–1818
Johann Neumeister
1733–1799
Anna Ruechert
1744–1811
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Zeller
1701–1767
Margaretha STAHL
1708–1772
Johann Oder
1694–1786
Maria Schneider
1712–1780
Johann Beuerlein
1710–1750
Cunigunda Teubel
1712–1783
Johann Bretter
1708–1763
Barbara Gobel
1712–1776
Michael Ruedel
1694–1766
Eva Rueckert
1698–1781
Johann Neumeister
1707–1762
Anna Müller
1711–1746
Nicolaus Rueckert
1711–1792
Ursula Koch
1714–1782

John Zeller's Descendants

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John (Leonard) Zeller (17 December 1835–17 February 1907) m. Maria (Catherine Ferdinandina) Damm (21 August 1837–21 March 1915)
  1. 1. John (Jacob) Zeller 1859–1907 m. Clara Erkman 1861–1937
    1. 1. Elmer (Leroy) Zeller 1899–1971 m. Phebe (Louise) Wheeler 1912–1996
      1. 1. Elma (Lovina) Zeller 1935–2013 m. Alan (Dale) Jolley 1930–2017

John Zeller's Timeline

6 Records

1835
17 December 1835
Birth of John Leonard Zeller in Kaubenheim, Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Bavaria, Germany
Kaubenheim, Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Bavaria, Germany
1870
1870
Age 35
John Leonard Zeller resided here in Black, Posey, Indiana, USA
Black, Posey, Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 45
John Leonard Zeller resided here in Indian Creek, White, Illinois, USA
Indian Creek, White, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 65
John Leonard Zeller resided here in Carmi, White, Illinois, USA
Carmi, White, Illinois, USA
1903
1903
Age 68
John Leonard Zeller resided here in Tacoma, Washington, USA
Tacoma, Washington, USA
1907
17 February 1907
Age 72
Death of John Leonard Zeller in Yelm, Thurston, Washington, USA
Yelm, Thurston, Washington, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 December 1835
    Event Place: Kaubenheim, Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Bavaria, Germany
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Indian Creek, White, Illinois; Roll: 258; Family History Film: 1254258; Page: 417D; Enumeration District: 154; Image: 0336
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Black, Posey, Indiana; Roll: M593_352; Page: 230A; Image: 3317; Family History Library Film: 545851
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Carmi, White, Illinois; Roll: 350; Page: 28B; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1240351
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1851
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Carmi, White, Illinois; Roll: 350; Page: 28B; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1240351

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Black, Posey, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Black, Posey, Indiana; Roll: M593_352; Page: 230A; Image: 3317; Family History Library Film: 545851

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Indian Creek, White, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Indian Creek, White, Illinois; Roll: 258; Family History Film: 1254258; Page: 417D; Enumeration District: 154; Image: 0336

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Carmi, White, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Carmi, White, Illinois; Roll: 350; Page: 28B; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1240351

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1903
    Event Place: Tacoma, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Posey County, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Se

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 February 1907
    Event Place: Yelm, Thurston, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Yelm, Thurston County, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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