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Letter from Hansford Eller to Luke Eller, 10 February 1863

This is a letter from Hansford Eller to his father, Luke Eller. Hansford informs his father of the goings on in their area during the Civil War and tells him about his income.

Tags: Big Creek, Civil War, Eller family, family letters, Hansford Eller, letter, Luke Eller

Letter from Hansford Eller to Luke Eller, 22 January 1864

This is a letter from Hansford Eller to his parents. Hansford informs them of his arrival at camp and what he did when he got there, which he says is nothing.

Tags: Civil War, Eller family, family letters, Hansford Eller, letter, Luke Eller, North Carolina

Letter from Aswell Eller to Luke Eller, 10 January 1863

This is a letter from Aswell Eller to Luke Eller, his father. Aswell mentions Hansford’s swapping of his mare for another horse and details several letters he has received recently.

Tags: Aswell Eller, Civil War, Eller family, family letter, Hansford Eller, letter, Luke Eller, Pickett

Envelope from Mollie Eller to H. Weaver

This is an envelope addressed to H. Weaver, from Mollie Eller

Tags: Eller family, envelope, H. Weaver, Mollie Eller

Letter to Mary Eller from Jennie King, 1860

This is a letter from Mary Eller to her cousin, Jennie King. Mary asks how Jennie has been since they were last at camp meetings together, and then Mary demands that Jennie continue to live a religious life and that Jennie must make Joseph King, her father, live a religious life as well.

Tags: Camp meetings, Eller family, family letters, Jennie King, Joseph King, letter, Mary Eller, North Fork, religion

Letter from Hansford Eller to Luke Eller, 25 December 1862

This is a letter from Hansford Eller to Luke Eller. In this letter, Hansford tells his parents what he got his brother Aswell for Christmas and when he plans to come home. He ends the letter with a song he has copied down.

Tags: Aswell Eller, Christmas, Civil War, Eller family, family letter, Hansford Eller, Hats, letter, Luke Eller

Letter from Sallie, October 1861

This brief note from Sallie to one of her cousins says that a wedding will be occurring at her home and asks her cousin and family to come and provides the time.

Tags: Buffalo, letter

Letter from W.L. King to Luke Eller, 12 October 1860

This is a letter from W.L. King to Luke Eller, and family. W.L. says that Evaline, his mother, has died, but otherwise he has little news. The reason W.L. wrote this letter, he says, is that his last letter received a response that was dated on the day he wrote his letter.

Tags: Eller family, Evaline King, family letters, letter, Luke Eller, New York, Sarah Eller, W.L. King

Letter from Emory Kirby to Joel Kirby, 17 September 1861

This is a letter from Emory Kirby to his father Joel Kirby. Emory tells his father about the Civil War news he has, and he mentions the home they are staying in.

Tags: Civil War, Emory Kirby, family letters, Joel Kirby, Kirby family, letter, Salt Sulfur Springs

Letter from Anabella Baker to Fannie Kirby, 22 February 1860

This is a letter from Anabella Baker to Fannie Kirby. She uses metaphors built from nature to describe her friendship. The letter ends with Anabella saying she has met a man she finds attractive.

Tags: Anabella Baker, Fannie Kirby, Kirby family, letter, Rose Cottage, Virginia

Letter from Martha King to Luke Eller and M. Brooks, 9 February 1860

This is a letter from Martha King to Luke Eller and M. Brooks. Martha writes the letter to tell her friends about where she is now living as she has moved away from the Ashe County area. She says she is glad not to be in the cold mountains and enjoys where she is in Georgia very much.

Tags: Ashe County, Eller family, Georgia Rail Road Line, Knox County, letter, Luke Eller, M. Brooks, Margaret Nancy Hamilton, Martha King, Tennessee

Letter from John Pennington to Luke Eller, 12 January 1860

This is a letter from John Pennington to his cousin Luke Eller. Pennington writes the letter primarily to catch up with Luke as well as to inform him about his son getting married and moving back to live near him. Pennington ends his letter with a few remarks about his slaves and how much they are worth.

Tags: Arkansas, Eller family, John Pennington, letter, Luke Eller, Missouri, Monroe County, Slavery, Tennessee

Receipt from John Ashley, 1 February 1858

This is a receipt indicating that John Ashley’s notes for several hundred dollars were paid.

Tags: John Ashley, receipt

Receipt for Luke Eller and Aswell Eller, 7 December 1857

This is a receipt that indicates an exchange between Aswell and Luke Eller.

Tags: Aswell Eller, Eller family, Jacob Eller, Luke Eller, Polly Latham, receipt

Note to Luke Eller from David Latham, 13 September 1856

This is a slip for Luke Eller from David Latham asking for money for Jacob Eller’s estate.

Tags: David Latham, Eller family, Jacob Eller, John Eller, Luke Eller, receipt

Receipt for Luke Eller, 1856

This is a receipt indicating that Luke Eller paid the fee for management of Jacob Eller’s estate for the year.

Tags: Eller family, Jacob Eller, Luke Eller, receipt

Promissory Note for John Ashley to George Bower, 22 October 1850

This is a promissory note in which John Ashley agrees to pay to George Bower.

Tags: A.P. Coldiron, George Bower, IOU, John Ashly

Receipt from D. Smith, 10 March 1857

This is a receipt indicating that John Ashley received twenty dollars from Luke Eller.

Tags: D. Smith, John Ashley, Luke Eller, receipt

Letter from Aswell Eller to Luke Eller, 21 January 1857

This is a letter from Aswell Eller to his father, Luke. Aswell apologizes for not writing a letter to his father sooner, explaining that the weather saw temperatures that were thirty degrees below zero and the river froze so no mail could be sent. He finishes his letter by saying he fears ending life a beggar so he must remain a Christian.

Tags: Aswell Eller, Eller family, family letters, Hawkins County, letter, Luke Eller, religion, Tennessee, Weather, William Rufus King

Receipt from Haldwell, 18 June 1854

This is a receipt for 40 dollars from H. Haldwell indicating the amount of money paid by the estate of Jacob Eller for legal administration.

Tags: Haldwell, Jacob Eller, Luke Eller, receipt

Note for John Ashly to Pay Luke Eller, 3 June 1851

This is a promissory note for ten dollars John Ashly promises to pay to Luke Eller, witnessed by Hamilton Ray.

Tags: Hamilton Ray, IOU, John Ashly, Luke Eller

Note for John Ashly to Pay Hamilton Ray, 2 June 1852

This is a promissory note for 100 dollars that John Ashly agrees to pay to Hamilton Ray.

Tags: Hamilton Ray, John Ashly

Promissory Note for John Ashly, 25 October 1850

This is a promissory note signed by John Ashly.

Tags: IOU, John Ashly, note

Letter from William Eller and Susan Eller to Luke Eller and Sarah Eller, 7 August 1859

This is a letter from William and Susan Eller to William’s brother and brother’s wife Luke and Sarah. William focuses on the subject of property. He says he hopes that his brother John will move near him and that he wishes Luke and Sarah could do the same.

Tags: Eller family, family letters, John Eller, letter, Luke Eller, Peter Eller, Property, Sarah Eller, Susan Eller, William Eller

Letter from John Pennington to Luke Eller, 25 June 1858

This is a letter from John Pennington to his cousin Luke Eller. John asks Luke for some of his seed and tells him that he has finished cutting his wheat crop. The letter ends with a complaint about the issue of trade in John’s area. John says that prices are too low to make a good profit.

Tags: Eller family, farming, John Pennington, letter, Luke Eller, Monroe County, Tennessee, wheat

Note Regarding Court Case Between Hamilton Ray and John Ashly, 23 July 1857

This is a note allowing for Hamilton Ray to pursue a court case against John A. Ashly for a debt owed Luke Eller.

Tags: Carmichael, court case, Hamilton Ray, John Ashly, note

Accounts for Luke Eller and Jacob Eller, 23 January 1858

This is a brief financial account of affairs between Luke and Jacob Eller.

Tags: Eller family, financial accounts, Hansford Eller, Jacob Eller, Luke Eller

Accounts Paid for Hamilton Ray, 17 January 1857

This is a breakdown of several payments from the estate of John A. Ashley to various people and businesses, Carmichael One Equity, clerk master Neel, David Smith, Larkin Maxfilla.

Tags: accounts, Carmichael One Equity, David Smith, financial accounts, Hamilton Ray, Larkin Maxfilla

Account for John Ashly, 1 January 1857

This is a brief financial account for John A. Ashly related to payments will make or has made.

Tags: accounts, financial accounts, John Ashly

Summons from Edward King (Justice of the Peace) to Luke Eller and Hagan Pendergras, 31 October 1842

This is a summons for several people, including Luke Eller, to come to court in response to a plea made by Jacob Eller over a debt.

Tags: Edward King, Hagan Pendergras, Jacob Eller, Justice of the Peace, Luke Eller, summons

Letter from Jacob Eller to Mrs. Luke White, 25 August 1833

This is a letter from Jacob Eller to Mrs. Luke White. In this letter, Jacob specifies his financial intentions in regards to a large sum of money, and appoints Mrs. Luke White to execute his wishes in terms of the money.

Tags: Eller family, Jacob Eller, letter, Luke Eller, Luke White

Letter from D.L. Pickett, 13 April 1832

This letter from D. L. Pickett to two of his friends, William (Wm.) Daniels and Luke Eller, discusses Pickett’s recent move across the American Midwest. He mentions the natural geography of the country he tours, discusses people he sees, and includes the prices of various goods that he notes in the stores.

Tags: Basin Knob, crops, D.L. Pickett, farming, Goods, Johnson County, Kentucky, letter, Luke Eller, Missouri, moving, North Carolina, William Daniels

Letter from John Finely to Jacob Eller, 19 June 1828

This is a receipt indicating a payment received by John Finely from Jacob Eller.

Tags: Eller family, Finances, Jacob Eller, John Finely, letter

Letter from Jacob Eller (possibly to Luke White), 7 February 1826

This is a financial record referring to matters between Jacob Eller and Luke White. It is largely illegible.

Tags: Eller family, Jacob Eller, letter

Deed to Edward King signed by C.L. Hinton, 16 September 1841

This is a deed for fifty acres of land purchased by Edward King.

Tags: Ashe County, C.L. Hinton, deed, Edward King, North Carolina

Martin Family History

This is a chart containing ancestry information for several generations of the Martin Family, related to the Eller’s via Luke Eller and his daughter Delilah Eller Baker.

Tags: family history, Genealogy, Martin family, Martin Family History

Letter from Emma Baker Martin to Betty Kirby Eller, 11 September 1899

This is a letter from Emma Baker Martin to her aunt Betty Kirby Eller. The letter discusses maintaining her home and how her baby is. The Martin family has a large house, which Emma finds hard to maintain, and the baby, whom she spoils, takes a lot of her time. The letter is not complete.

Tags: Baby, Betty Kirby Eller, Emma Baker Martin, family letters, Housekeeping, Incomplete, letter, marriage, Motherhood, Servant

Letter from Emma Baker Martin to Betty Kirby Eller, 24 March, 1898

This is a letter from Emma Baker Martin to Betty Kirby Eller, her aunt. The letter focuses on domestic affairs, such as the household budget, family, and upcoming trips, along with various friends’ correspondence.

Tags: Ashe County, Betty Kirby Eller, Bluefield, Clifton, Domestic Life, Eller family, Emma Baker Martin, family letters, J Evertt Martin, letter, Motherhood, North Carolina, West Virginia

Letter from Emma Baker Martin to Betty Kirby Eller, 17 January 1898

This is a letter from Emma Baker Martin to her aunt Betty Kirby Eller. The letter discusses two things primarily, butter and other household items. Betty sent Emma several pounds of butter as part of a long-running exchange of goods they have set up, this is featured heavily in their letters. The rest of the letter continues to discuss the various prices of products and problems friends or people in town are having with certain goods.

Tags: Ashe County, Betty Kirby Eller, Bluefield, Butter, Clifton, Eller family, Emma Baker Martin, family letters, letter, Martin family, North Carolina, Veal, West Virginia

Letter from Emma Baker Martin to Betty Kirby Eller, 10 December 1897

This is a letter from Emma Baker Martin to her aunt Betty Kirby Eller. The letter discusses home life, the price of goods, and various domestic activities, including dressmaking.

Tags: Betty Kirby Eller, Bluefield, Butter, dressmaking, Eller family, Emma Baker Martin, family letters, letter, Martin family, silk, West Virginia

Letter from Emma Baker Martin to Betty Kirby Eller, 22 October 1897

This is a letter from Emma Baker Martin to her aunt Betty Kirby Eller. In this letter, Emma writes about domestic business such as dressmaking and shoes. This is the subject of the majority of Emma’s letters, however, this letter also mentions that Emma is “lame” in one foot, and because of this she cannot wear shoes very easily.

Tags: Betty Kirby Eller, Bluefield, disability, dressmaking, Eller family, Emma Baker Martin, family letters, Martin family, shoes, West Virginia

Letter from Emma Baker Martin to Betty Kirby Eller, 17 October 1897

This is a letter from Emma Baker Martin to her aunt Betty Kirby Eller. The letter opens as usual for Emma, writing about the price of butter, fabric, and postage. Emma also mentions her youngest child, Virginia, who is healthy and playful. The letter closes with a rant about her indentured servant, whom she greatly despises.

Tags: Abingdon, Ashe County, Betty Kirby Eller, Bluefield, Butter, Clifton, Depression, dressmaking, Eller family, Emma Baker Martin, family letters, letter, Martin family, Motherhood, North Carolina, Postage, Servant, West Virginia

Letter from Emma Baker Martin to Betty Kirby Eller, 21 September 1897

This is a letter from Emma Baker Martin to her aunt, Betty Kirby Eller. The letter is brief for Emma, and mentions that her daughter Virginia has a cold. The letter also makes references to enclosed photos of Emma’s husband and daughter, however, these photos are not included in the letter. Emma frequently asks her aunt for butter, and this letter explains her constant need. Emma runs a boarding house and they need a great deal of goods that Emma’s farm cannot produce, and they can’t afford them all the time in town do to cost.

Tags: Betty Kirby Eller, Bluefield, Boarding House, Butter, Cold, Eller family, Emma Baker Martin, family letters, letter, Martin family, Photos, Weather, West Virginia

Letter from Emma Baker Martin to Betty Kirby Eller, 11 March 1897

This is a letter from Emma Baker Martin to her aunt Betty Kirby Eller. Emma writes about her loneliness since her husband, whom she refers to as ‘Dr.’, has gone to Baltimore for several weeks for a medical course. She has friends stay with her to keep her from being lonely, but is also starting to get ill and will be confined within two months. Emma closes her letter talking about her need for butter to sell, and how she would mail it or have her aunt ship it to her, but the price of shipping is so high.

Tags: Betty Kirby Eller, Bluefield, Butter, Eller family, Emma Baker Martin, family letters, illness, J.E. Martin, letter, marriage, Martin family, Servant, West Virginia

Letter from Emma Baker Martin to Betty Kirby Eller, 01 July 1896

This is a letter from Emma Baker Martin to her aunt Betty Kirby Eller. The letter discusses butter and its forms and the consequences of shipping lots of butter.

Tags: Betty Kirby Eller, Bluefield, Butter, Eller family, Emma Baker Martin, family letters, letter, Lynchburg, Martin family, West Virginia

Letter from Emma Baker Martin to Betty Kirby Eller, 25 May 1896

This is a letter from Emma Baker Martin to her aunt Betty Kirby Eller. The letter discusses various affairs such as butter and ham Emma wants to buy or trade with her aunt. She offers her aunt curtains she is sewing for the butter. Emma goes on to discuss her pleasant home life.

Tags: Betty Kirby Eller, Bluefield, Butter, Eller family, Emma Baker Martin, family letters, Ham, home life, J.E. Martin, letter, Martin family, West Virginia

Letter from Emma Baker Martin to Betty Kirby Eller, 04 May 1896

This is a letter from Emma Baker Martin to her aunt Betty Kirby Eller. The letter discusses many of the things Emma frequently writes to her aunt about. Butter is the main topic, as Emma has received her regular shipment from her aunt. Emma also mentions her cow, and how she gets some milk from it each day which she turns into butter, but that she never has enough of anything to cover all eight of the boarders they have in their home.

Tags: Ashe County, Betty Kirby Eller, Bluefield, Boarding House, Butter, Clifton, cow, Eller family, Emma Baker Martin, family letters, letter, Martin family, milk, North Carolina, West Virginia

Letter from Emma Baker Martin to Betty Kirby Eller, 24 January 1896

This is an incomplete letter from Emma Baker Martin to her aunt Betty Kirby Eller. The letter focuses on butter and how much is being paid for it and other goods.

Tags: Betty Kirby Eller, Bluefield, Butter, Eller family, Emma Baker Martin, family letters, Incomplete, letter, Martin family, Martin's Pharmacy, West Virginia

Letter from Emma Baker Martin to Betty Kirby Eller, 25 November 1895

This is a letter from Emma Baker Martin to her aunt Betty Kirby Eller. The letter mentions a photo that Emma says she includes in the envelope, but said photo is not present. Emma talks about butter, when she received her regular package of butter, how much money she made off of it, and then moves on to other subjects. Emma talks about her African American help, how working makes her feet hurt, and how her husband sees her working habits.

Tags: Ashe County, Betty Kirby Eller, Bluefield, Butter, church, Clifton, curtains, Eller family, Emma Baker Martin, family letters, letter, marriage, Martin family, Martin's Pharmacy, North Carolina, Servant, West Virginia

Letter from Emma Baker Martin to Betty Kirby Eller, 17 November 1895

This is a letter from Emma Baker Martin to her aunt Betty Kirby Eller. This brief letter discusses how Betty does not need to send any butter to Emma because she already is being sent some from someone else. Emma writes that she is about to go to church, and that she can hear the church bell ringing to call people in, but she thought she should write her aunt as soon as possible in case she sent the butter.

Tags: Betty Kirby Eller, Bluefield, Butter, church, Eller family, Emma Baker Martin, family letters, letter, Martin family, Martin's Pharmacy, West Virginia

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