Eller Conference
We had a great Eller Family Association conference at the Hinton Center in Hayesville, NC, Thanks to Steve Eller organizing the events.
We will have lots of pictures and details in the upcoming issue of the Chronicles.
Highlights included a presentation on Ellers in Towns County, Georgia, from Jerry Taylor on Thursday, a visit to "Sukey" Eller's grave, our Saturday night banquet and the election of Steve as the new EFA president and Lauren Liggett as our new Secretary-Treasurer.
Looking for an Old Bible
EFA member Christine Eller Walker is trying to locate the person in possession of an old Bible printed in the German language at Halle, Germany, in 1770.
It is believed the Bible was willed to Jacob Eller by his father George Michael Eller.
About 1957, the Bible was believed to be in the possession of Mr. Wade E. Eller of Warrensville, NC. [ Wade E, Eller, Sr. in the EFA database ]
A reward is offered. Call Christine at 336-921-3430.
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Fundraiser For Old Smyrna Cemetery Access
Steve Eller, President of the Eller Family Association, has received a land use permit form from the US Forest Service. This land use permit will allow his group of dedicated workers to finally develop a usable road and allow people to drive right up to the cemetery. The road has been torn up by off road vehicles, rain and other factors. Steve feelslike this may be the last chance to save this road which
allows workers to maintain Old Smyrna Cemetery.
There are about 45 graves at this location. Out of the eleven known to be buried there, nine are Eller/Garrett/Nicholson/Rogers Descendants. The Eller Family Association, Towns County Historical Society and concerned citizens need your help. An engineer and other citizens have donated their time and expertise to this project.
However, they are in need of donations for materials. A load of material (rocks, gravel and crusher run) will cost $150 to deliver. They are asking for donations for the cost of a load of materials, at least. Other donations will be needed complete the road as well. Smaller donations will be accepted. Please help support this effort if you can. You can do so through Facebook. If you do not have a Facebook account, contact Steve Eller directly.
Recent Eller ObituariesAdditional obituaries for Eller descendants are listed on our "Obituary Page" HERE. |
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Morris Eller was born Movsha Eller in the town of Libau in Russia on 16 June 1866. Morris emigrated to the United States in 1883 through the port of New York. At his arrival he reported he had $15. He settled in Chicago two days after arrival. 
John Edwin Eller, 85, of Marble passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 in a Gainesville, Georgia hospital. He was a native of Clay County, but lived most of his life in Cherokee County. Ed served in the United States Air Force. He worked as an accountant in the timber products industry throughout his life. 
Mr. Manuel James Arrowood, age 67, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on January 2, 2022 following an extended illness. Manuel was born on August 27, 1954 to the late Ralph James Garrett and Clara Bell Arrowood. Along with a heart full of Jesus, he dearly loved his family who meant everything to him. He was lovingly known as “Pops” and his legacy will forever live in the hearts of the ones he loved. 
Esther Grogan Eller, age 83, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021. Esther was born September 24, 1938. She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, James H. Eller, Jr., her brother John Roy Grogan. Sister's-in-law; Ruby Harrell, Dot Eller and Ann Eller. Brother's -in -law; Edd Eller and Murray "Ham" Eller.
Helen L. (Ford) Eller, 89, passed Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy. She was the wife of the late John L. Eller, her husband of 65 years, who passed September 24, 2015.