Matilda Caroline Wendel

F, b. 9 July 1809, d. 5 February 1887
     Matilda Caroline Wendel was born on 9 July 1809 at Cheeks Crossroads, Hamblen Co., TN.1 She was the daughter of David Wendel and Sarah Hale Neilson. Matilda Caroline Wendel married Evander McIvor on 18 October 1827. Matilda Caroline Wendel married David Fentress after 1828. Matilda Caroline Wendel lived on 30 August 1850 at Bolivar, Hardeman Co., TN.1 She lived in 1870 at Bolivar, Hardeman Co., TN, Living with son Francis at the time of the 1870 census. She lived on 8 June 1880 at Bolivar, Hardeman Co., TN, Living with son James.2 She died on 5 February 1887 at Hardeman Co., TN, at age 77. She was buried in February 1887 at Polk Cemetery, Bolivar, Hardeman Co., TN, Findagrave #83155713.

Children of Matilda Caroline Wendel and David Fentress

Citations

  1. [S3295] 1850 Federal Census, Hardeman County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 881.
  2. [S973] 1880 Federal Census, Hardeman County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, Series T9, Roll 1260; FHL #1255260.
  3. [S473] 1860 Federal Census, Hardeman County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M653, Roll 1253; FHL #805253.

Matilda May Wendel

F, b. circa 1790, d. 1816
     Matilda May Wendel was born circa 1790 at Winchester, Frederick Co., VA. She was the daughter of Christopher Wendel and Susannah Deaderick. Matilda May Wendel married Alfred Moore Carter, son of Landon Carter and Elizabeth MacLin, in 1810, date from headstone plaque. Matilda May Wendel died in 1816 at Elizabethton, Carter Co., TN, date on headstone.

Children of Matilda May Wendel and Alfred Moore Carter

Matilda Sevier Wendel1

F, b. 17 November 1804, d. 18 November 1872
     Matilda Sevier Wendel was born on 17 November 1804 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., VA.1,2 She was the daughter of Daniel Wendel and Mary Hawkins. Matilda Sevier Wendel married Abraham Snapp Jr., son of Abraham Snapp and Maria Magdalena Fogelsong, on 5 December 1829 at Washington Co., TN. Matilda Sevier Wendel died on 18 November 1872 at Brownsboro, Washington Co., TN, at age 68. She was buried in 1873 at Salem Cemetery, Limestone, Washington Co., TN.

Child of Matilda Sevier Wendel and Abraham Snapp Jr.

Citations

  1. [S467] 1850 Federal Census, Washington County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 898.
  2. [S463] 1870 Federal Census, Washington County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M593, Roll 1568; FHL #553067.

Nancy Wendel

F, b. circa 1789
     Nancy Wendel was born circa 1789 at Shenandoah Co., VA. She was the daughter of Daniel Wendel and Mary Hawkins. Nancy Wendel married Andrew Johnston in 1810.

Nenisey Wendel1

F, b. circa 1852
     Nenisey Wendel was born circa 1852 at Washington Co. (probably), MD.1 She was the daughter of John A. Wendel and Ruth / Rhiana (?)1

Citations

  1. [S870] 1860 Federal Census, Washington County, Maryland. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M653, Roll 483; FHL #803483.

Ora Victoria Wendel

F, b. February 1884, d. March 1958
     Ora Victoria Wendel was born in February 1884 at Warren Co., IA.1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Wendel and Rebecca Pettit. Ora Victoria Wendel lived in 1895 at Squaw Twp., Warren Co., IA, 1895 Iowa state census. She married John Logan Willis, son of Henry Clay Willis and Mary Susan Clearwater, on 21 July 1904 at Marion Co., IA. Ora Victoria Wendel lived on 2 June 1910 at Logan Twp., Emmons Co., ND, Ora and her son Ivan were listed twice on the 1900 census. She and Ivan were listed in her parents' home on April 18, but were back with her husband John Willis and daughter Leone on June 2. DLB 2018.1

She and John Logan Willis were divorced before March 1912; Ora remarried to John H. Snook on 8 MAR 1912.

Ora Victoria Wendel married John Hill Snook, son of Isaiah Snook and Amanda Marietta Metsker, on 8 March 1912 at Marion Co., IA. Ora Victoria Wendel lived on 4 April 1930 at Jay Em, Goshen Co., WY, farming.2 She died in March 1958 at Lingle, Goshen Co., WY, at age 74. She was buried in 1958 at Hillcrest Cemetery, Lingle, Goshen Co., WY, Findagrave #29045693.

Children of Ora Victoria Wendel and John Logan Willis

Child of Ora Victoria Wendel and John Hill Snook

Citations

  1. [S4642] 1910 Federal Census, Emmons County, North Dakota. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 1141; FHL #1375154.
  2. [S4643] 1930 Federal Census, Goshen County, Wyoming. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 2622; FHL #2342356.

Peter Wendel

M
     Peter Wendel was born at Shenandoah Co. (probably), VA. He was the son of Peter Joseph Wendel and Rebecca Lang.

Peter Wendel1

M, b. circa 1851
     Peter Wendel was born circa 1851 at Ohio.1 He was the son of Daniel Wendel and Margaret Ruprecht.1

Citations

  1. [S1445] 1860 Federal Census, Madison County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M653, Roll 1004; FHL #805004.

Peter Joseph Wendel

M, b. before 1765, d. circa 1846
     Peter Joseph Wendel was born before 1765 at Frederick Co., VA or MD. He was the son of Samuel Wendel and Margaret Becker. Peter Joseph Wendel married Rebecca Lang on 26 June 1787 at Frederick Co., VA, Ceremony by Rev. Simon Hare (info from Handley Library, Winchester, VA.) Peter Joseph Wendel died circa 1846 at New Market, Shenandoah Co., VA.

Children of Peter Joseph Wendel and Rebecca Lang

Petronella Wendel

F
     Petronella Wendel was born. She was the daughter of Philip Wendel and Anna (?)

Philip Wendel1

M, b. 1738, d. before 8 August 1814
     Philip Wendel was also known as John Philip Probably was christened "Johann Philip" in German. He was born in 1738 at Frederick Co., VA, Birth & Death info from "From The Rhine To The Shenandoah" by Daniel W. Bly, page 202. He was the son of Christophel Wendel and Catherine Brumbach. Philip Wendel married Elizabeth Dellinger, daughter of Hans Georg Döllinger and Catherina Krahenbühl, circa 1760 at Frederick (now Shenandoah) Co., VA,

A chancery suit in Shenandoah County, "Augustine Dellinger vs. Adm. of Frederick Dellinger, Adm. of Christian Dellinger 1792", contains a record of the settlement of George Dellinger's estate which names his heirs, and includes John Wendel and wife Magdalena, and Philip Wendel and wife Elizabeth. The suit file is 63 pages, in possession of the Library of Virginia, index number 1792-002, and can be found online at this URL: http://www.virginiamemory.com/collections/chancery/.

Philip Wendel began military service on 26 August 1779 at Shenandoah Co., VA. He died before 8 August 1814 at Shenandoah Co., VA. He left a will on 18 December 1813 at Shenandoah Co., VA; Probated 8 AUG 1814

Last Will and Testament of Philip Windel, Senior dated December 18, 1813


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In the name of God, amen. I, Philip Windel Senior of the County of Shenandoah in the State of Virginia calling to mind the certainty of death and the uncertainty when it may happen and being of sound mind and memory do think proper to make this my last Will and Testament which I do in the following manner.... First/ I avied that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid out of my personal estate....Secondly/ I give to my beloved wife Elizabeth Wendel the one third part of all my estates both real and personal excepting my black smith tools./.......Thirdly/ I will and direct that all my personal estate/ black smith tools excepted shall be appraised as soon as conveniently may be after my death, and that my Widow shall have the privilege to take by appraisement whatever she chooses to her full thirds. The remainder of any personal estate I direct to be sold by my executor herein after named by way of public sale I give and bequeath unto my two daughters, Barbara wife of John Zentmeyer and Rebecca Wendel to be equally divided between

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them and share alike for themselves and their heirs forever.. Fourthly / I give and bequeath to unto my sons Christian Wendel and Daniel Wendel all my black smith tools for themselves and their heirs forever. Fifthly / To my son, Philip Windel, I give a piece of land and made him a title for same and do value the same at eighty pounds current money of Virginia which shall be accounted to him as so much paid to him on acct of his portion of inheritance out of my estate......Sixthly / To my son, Emanuel Wendel, I give a piece of land which I do value at one hundred pounds current money of Virginia which shall be accounted to him as so much paid to him on acct of his portion of inheritance out of my estate. Seventhly / To my three sons, David Wendel, Christian Wendel, and Daniel Wendel, I give and divise my lands and plantations I now live on situate and lying on both sides of Sam's Brook adjoining the lands of my brother, John Wendel, Abraham Smootz and others containing two hundred and two acres to the same more or less to each of them their respective shares for themselves their heirs and assigns forever and in case I should not divide the land myself in my lifetime and to assign to every one his share then it shall be divided in the following manner, That is to say, each of my said sons David, Christian, and Daniel, shall choose a discreet and honest man and those three then and there so chosen by them shall lay off and divide the land in three parts as equal in quantity and quality as to clear land as well as wood land and as equal in value as they posibly can and give clear judgement by which judgement my said sons shall abide every due share always subject to the dower right of my Widow. Eighthly I do value the land I gave to my three sons David Windel, Christian Windel, and Daniel Windel at three hundred and thirty pounds the whole tract and this my will that the sum of eighty pounds amounted to my son Philip Windel and the sum of one hundred pounds due amounted to my son Emanuel Windel and the sum of three hundred and thirty pounds which I valued the land given to my sons David, Christian, and Daniel to be worth together with the net process arising out dower always excepted/

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be added up in due general sum and this general sum be divided in seven equal parts. One part to each of my children herein named so that at the settlement of my estate each of my children have one as much as the others their portion of inheritance, black smith tools excepted, out of my estate sale to have forgot that my said wife shall have her bed bedstead and furniture thereunto belonging a chest her own choice and my family bible moreover to her so that these articles are to be left out out of the appraisement that belong for her........Lastly I do hereby constitute my son Emanuel Wendel Executor of this my last Will and Testament hereby hereby revoking and disavowing all and every, other will or wills, by me made declaring this and this lastly I do hereby take this Lastly to be my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the eighteenth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirteen.......

Signed sealed published, and declared by
the above named Philip Windel, Sen to be --SIGNATURE and SEAL--
his last Will and Testament in the presence
of us who have in the presence of the Testator
and in the prescence of each other hereunto
Subscribed our names as Witnesses......

Samuel R. Bader
?
Frances Reise ?

At a Court held for the County of Shenandoah on Monday the 8th day of August 1814. This last Will and Testament of Philip Wendel, Sen was produced to the Court and proved by the oaths of Samuel R. Bader and Frances Reise, witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded and upon the motion of Emanuel Windel the executor therein named who made oath and entered into bond with George Hottel his security in the penit sum of five thousand dollar conditioned as the law directs a probat of the said Will in due form is granted him..........

Teste
C. Williams E.? S.C.

Children of Philip Wendel and Elizabeth Dellinger

Citations

  1. [S21] B. C. Holzclaw, Ancestry and Descendants of the Nassau-Siegen Immigrants to Virginia 1714 - 1750, 74-75.

Philip Wendel

M, b. circa 1620, d. after 1670
     Note: Frederic Z. Saunders has contributed significantly to the Philipp Wendel research, and provided the following background:

The information on Philip WENDEL is from the German researcher Hermann Scholl, who was hired in 1981 by Mrs. Cleta SMITH of Silver Spring, MD to research the parish records for WENDEL. A copy of his report to her was placed with the parish register, as it was later microfilmed along with the parish register, for LDS records. Philip Wendel's name and information is apparently taken from tax records. Philip Wendel was born circa 1620 at Framersheim, Palatinate. He married Anna (?) in 1644. Philip Wendel died after 1670 at Framersheim, Palatinate.

Children of Philip Wendel and Anna (?)

Philip Wendel

M, b. circa 1645
     Philip Wendel was born circa 1645 at Framersheim, Palatinate. He was the son of Philip Wendel and Anna (?) Philip Wendel married Anna Barbara (?) circa 1667.

Philip Wendel1

M, b. 1805
     Philip Wendel was born in 1805 at Shenandoah Co., VA.1 He was the son of Emanuel Wendel and Rachel Swartz.1 Philip Wendel died probably died young.1

Citations

  1. [S1760] Swartz Descendants PDF Document, by B. K. Swartz, p.16.

Rachel Wendel

F, b. 1781, d. 1853
     Rachel Wendel was born in 1781. She was the daughter of Christopher Wendel and Susannah Deaderick. Rachel Wendel married John Permont Wiggins on 9 March 1798 at Davidson Co., TN. Rachel Wendel died in 1853.

Children of Rachel Wendel and John Permont Wiggins

Rebecca Wendel1

F, b. circa 1789, d. after 1840
     Rebecca Wendel was born circa 1789 at Shenandoah Co., VA. She was the daughter of Philip Wendel and Elizabeth Dellinger. Rebecca Wendel married Daniel Hottel, son of Joseph Hottel and Barbara Doll, on 5 December 1815 at Shenandoah Co., VA. Rebecca Wendel died after 1840 at Shenandoah Co., VA.

Children of Rebecca Wendel and Daniel Hottel

Citations

  1. [S21] B. C. Holzclaw, Ancestry and Descendants of the Nassau-Siegen Immigrants to Virginia 1714 - 1750, 76.
  2. [S226] 1850 Federal Census, Shenandoah County, Virginia, District 58. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 976.
  3. [S446] 1900 Federal Census, Harrison County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Film 375; FHL #1240375.

Rebecca Wendel

F, b. 27 May 1773, d. after March 1798
     Rebecca Wendel was born on 27 May 1773. She was the daughter of Christopher Wendel and Susannah Deaderick. Rebecca Wendel was christened on 4 July 1773 at Strasburg, Dunmore (now Shenandoah) Co., VA. She married Judge Anthony Foster. Rebecca Wendel died after March 1798.

Rebecca Wendel

F, b. 1882, d. 1918
     Note: Rebecca Wendel info from (Oct 2000):

Betty Brown
15405 W. Elmore East Rd.
Elmore, Ohio 43416
bab1@glasscity.net
ab735@acorn.net.

Rebecca Wendel married Francis Wesley Mock. Rebecca Wendel was born in 1882. She died in 1918.

Rebecca Wendel

F, b. circa 1795
     Rebecca Wendel was born circa 1795. She was the daughter of Johannes Wendel and Mary Wiseman. Rebecca Wendel was confirmed on 25 April 1795 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA; page 231, St. Paul's church records.
Note: Possibly the Rebecca Wendel appearing on 1880 census, Stonewall Dist., p.386C, Dwelling 43, Family 43. DLB 2010.

Rebecca Wendel1

F, b. circa 1812, d. after 22 June 1880
     Rebecca Wendel was born circa 1812 at Shenandoah Co., VA.1 She was the daughter of George Wendel.1 Rebecca Wendel died after 22 June 1880 at Shenandoah Co., VA.
Note: Did not marry.

Citations

  1. [S226] 1850 Federal Census, Shenandoah County, Virginia, District 58. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 976.

Rebecca Wendel1

F, b. circa 1836
     Rebecca Wendel was born circa 1836 at Shenandoah Co. (probably), VA.1 She was the daughter of Elias Wendel and Elizabeth Borden.1

Citations

  1. [S245] 1860 Federal Census, Preble County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M653, Roll 1026; FHL #805026.

Regina Wendel

F, b. circa 1795, d. after 25 April 1795
     Regina Wendel was born circa 1795. She was the daughter of Johannes Wendel and Mary Wiseman. Regina Wendel was confirmed on 25 April 1795 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA; page 231, St. Paul's church records. She died after 25 April 1795.

Richard Wendel

M, b. 8 February 1824
     Richard Wendel was born on 8 February 1824 at Shenandoah Co., VA. He was the son of George Wendel and Sarah Borden. Richard Wendel married Naomi Wilkin, daughter of John Wilkin and Elizabeth (?), on 15 February 1847 at Shenandoah Co., VA. Richard Wendel lived in 1880 at Stonewall District, Shenandoah Co., VA.1

Children of Richard Wendel and Naomi Wilkin

  • Henry Windle+2 b. 14 May 1848, d. 1901
  • Ezra Windle+ b. Oct 1851; This relationship is inferred from location of Ezra's dwelling immediately between Noah and Henry Windle in the 1880 census.1
  • Noah Windle+ b. May 1859
  • David Windle+1 b. Sep 1864, d. 1924

Citations

  1. [S289] 1880 Federal Census, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 1390, FHL #1255390.
  2. [S226] 1850 Federal Census, Shenandoah County, Virginia, District 58. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 976.

Richard Lloyd Wendel

M, b. 13 December 1950, d. 7 February 2014
     Richard Lloyd Wendel was also known as "Dick". He was born on 13 December 1950 at Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA. He was the son of Lloyd Morten Wendel and Mary Lou Stingley. Richard Lloyd Wendel married Rhonda M. Kral on 1 December 1973. Richard Lloyd Wendel died on 7 February 2014 at Hastings, Adams Co., NE, at age 63

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Hastings Tribune February 10, 2014

Hastings resident, Richard "Dick" Lloyd Wendel, 63 passed away Friday, February 7, 2014 at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital, Hastings, NE.

Private family services will be Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Parkview Cemetery with Rev. Joel Remmers officiating. Apfel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Dick was born December 13, 1950 to Lloyd and Mary Lou (Stingley Sutton) Wendel in Sioux City, IA. He attended the Dixon-Laurel Public Schools and graduated from Laurel High School in 1969. He attended Wayne State College in Wayne, NE graduating in 1973. He married Rhonda Kral on December 1, 1973 in Laurel; NE. Dick was a retired accountant.

He adored his three granddaughters and enjoyed spending time with family and gardening.

He is survived by his wife Rhonda of Hastings, daughter Becky Carpenter and husband Bryan of Chaska, MN, son, Ryan Wendel and fiance Machelle Blecha both of Lincoln, NE, brother, Greg Wendel and wife Teri from Norfolk, NE, sister, Kathy Ryder and husband Kevin of Lincoln, NE and three granddaughters, Breanna, Makenna and Millie Carpenter all of Chaska, MN, three nieces and three nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, step-father, Boyd Sutton and a brother, Terry Wendel.

He was buried in February 2014 at Parkview Cemetery, Hastings, Adams Co., NE, Findagrave #197793564.

Robert Wendel1

M, b. circa 1853
     Robert Wendel was born circa 1853 at Washington Co. (probably), MD.1 He was the son of John A. Wendel and Ruth / Rhiana (?)1

Citations

  1. [S870] 1860 Federal Census, Washington County, Maryland. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M653, Roll 483; FHL #803483.

Robert Franklin Wendel1

M, b. May 1872, d. 1 March 1935
     Note: Robert Franklin Wendel received his early education at a preparatory school in Georgetown, Kentucky and his undergraduate and professional education at Washington and Lee University. He was an attorney for the American Water Works Company in Pittsburg and New York City for many years. He spent the last few years of his life in Murfreesoro and is buried there in the family lot in Evergreen Cemetery.

Robert Franklin Wendel was born in May 1872 at Rutherford Co., TN.1,2 He was the son of Dr. Robert Searcy Wendel and Emma Claiborne James.1 Robert Franklin Wendel lived on 4 June 1900 at 203 Dithridge Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, boarding, single, clerk -- water works.2 He died on 1 March 1935 at age 62

Obituary -- Robert Franklin Wendel, who for some years has made his home with his sister, Mrs. R. L. Hay, departed this live on Friday, March 1, about 5:00 p.m. the cumulation of a long illness. He was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the son of Dr. Robert S. and Mrs. Emma James Wendel. His early education was received in the schools of Murfreesboro, and in the preparatory school at Georgetown, Kentucky. His collegiate and professional training at Washington and Lee University at Lexington, Virginia. For many years he was connected with the legal department of the American Waterworks Company in Pittsburgh, Pa., and New York City. Some years ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis which unfitted him for the practice of his profession and since then he has made his home with his sister. He was a man of bright intellect, engaging manners, quick wit, abounding good humor, and a high standard of integrity. He loved life, and was patient and brave in his long illness. There was a brief service at the home in Walkerton on Sunday, March 3, at 9:30 a.m., conducted by Rev. Mr. Wilson of the M.E. church and the Rev. Mr. Armstrong of the Presbyterian church, both of Walkerton. Mr. Wendel Nichol, of Nashville, Tennessee, a nephew of the deceased accompanied the body to Murfreesboro for burial.

He was buried in March 1935 at Evergreen Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN.

Citations

  1. [S471] 1880 Federal Census, Rutherford County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 1276, FHL #1255276.
  2. [S1732] 1900 Federal Census, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1370; FHL #1241368.

Robert Paine Wendel

M, b. July 1867, d. 1910
     Robert Paine Wendel was born in July 1867. He was the son of James Brown Wendel and Mary W. Paine. Robert Paine Wendel died in 1910 at Aberdeen, Monroe Co., MS.

Dr. Robert Searcy Wendel

M, b. 14 July 1821, d. 24 June 1892
     Dr. Robert Searcy Wendel was born on 14 July 1821 at Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN. He was the son of David Wendel and Sarah Hale Neilson. Dr. Robert Searcy Wendel married Emma Claiborne James, daughter of Allen James and Anna Claiborne Wilkinson, on 3 November 1852 at Rutherford Co., TN. Dr. Robert Searcy Wendel lived on 5 August 1870 at Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN.1 Occupation:

Dr. Robert Searcy Wendel received his professional education at the Louisville (Kentucky) Institute, where he was awarded degrees on 3 Mar 1841, 3 Feb 1842, and in 1843.

Practiced medicine in Murfreesboro. He and his brother, James Edwy, were charter members of the Rutherford County Medical Society.

Dr. Robert Wendel saw service, as a surgeon, in the Confederate Army. Official records show that he was appointed surgeon on 30 May 1862 to take rank 25 Nov 1862. He served in hospitals in Dalton, Georgia, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Forsythe, Georgia, and Columbus, Mississippi, in that order. He was serving at Forsythe, Georgia when his wife, Emma, and her children were given safe passage to join him. Colonel James A. Garfield, shortly to become Brigadier General Garfield, arrived in Murfreesboro to serve on the staff of USA General Rosecrans and requested the home of the Wendels on the corner of Spring and Main streets for his headquarters. Emma Wendel proceeded to Forsythe, Georgia and later to Columbus, Mississippi where her daughter, Roberta Lee, was born. Following the surrender of Lt. General R. Taylor, CSA, to the USA forces, Robert Searcy was paroled, 16 May 1865 to return home to Murfreesboro.

A family legend has it that a Harrison County, Indiana Windell man who was in the Union Army found himself near Murfreesboro and was aware that a Wendel relative was a doctor in the town. He went to meet Dr. Wendel, but Robert could not abide Yankees, and would not engage in any conversation with the Indiana man.

He died on 24 June 1892 at age 70. He was buried in June 1892 at Evergreen Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN.

Children of Dr. Robert Searcy Wendel and Emma Claiborne James

Citations

  1. [S472] 1870 Federal Census, Rutherford County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M593, Roll 1558; FHL #553057.
  2. [S471] 1880 Federal Census, Rutherford County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 1276, FHL #1255276.

Roberta Lee Wendel

F, b. November 1865, d. 1 May 1936
     Roberta Lee Wendel was born in November 1865 at Mississippi per 1900 census. 18 FEB 1865 per Tennessee death record index.1,2 She was the daughter of Dr. Robert Searcy Wendel and Emma Claiborne James. Roberta Lee Wendel married Henry Douglas Nichol, son of William Nichol and Julia Margaret Lytle, circa 1894.2 Roberta Lee Wendel died on 1 May 1936 at Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, at age 70. She was buried in May 1936 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, Findagrave #132268523.

Children of Roberta Lee Wendel and Henry Douglas Nichol

Citations

  1. [S471] 1880 Federal Census, Rutherford County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 1276, FHL #1255276.
  2. [S475] 1900 Federal Census, Davidson County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Film 1564 - 5; FHL #1241564 - 5.

Rosannah Wendel

F, b. circa 1778, d. after 16 November 1853
     Rosannah Wendel was born circa 1778 at Frederick Co., VA.1 She was the daughter of Christopher Wendel and Susannah Deaderick. Rosannah Wendel married Judge Howell Tatum, son of Joshua Tatum and Amy Chappell, on 24 December 1795 at Davidson Co., TN, Source: Red River Settlers: Records of the Settlers of Northern Montgomery, Robertson, and Sumner Counties, Tennessee, by Edythe Johns Rucker Whitley, page 74. Some genealogies show an alternate marriage date 29 AUG 1798, a son Wilkins Tatum and a daughter Sarah of this marriage. However these two children are not mentioned in the Red River Settlers. There was a Wilkins Tatum, born about 1805, who lived for decades at P.O. Belles Depot/Bellville, Haywood County, Tennessee, however he consistently reported his birth location as North Carolina. DLB 2013.

Rosannah Wendel and Judge Howell Tatum were divorced in 1812 at Davidson Co., TN; Source: Red River Settlers: Records of the Settlers of Northern Montgomery, Robertson, and Sumner Counties, Tennessee, by Edythe Johns Rucker Whitley, page 74.

Rosannah Wendel married Anderson Claxton in September 1828 at Bedford Co., TN. Rosannah Wendel lived on 5 October 1850 at Fenter Twp., Hot Spring Co., AR, with daughter Eliza Wade and granddaughter Mary (Wade) Taylor.1 She died after 16 November 1853 at Sebastian Co., AR, On 16 NOV 1853 Rosannah applied for pension on the basis of Howell Tatum's Revolutionary War service. Her application was denied as she had been divorced from Howell Tatum. Per Red River Settlers: Records of the Settlers of Northern Montgomery, Robertson, and Sumner Counties, Tennessee, by Edythe Johns Rucker Whitley, page 74.

Children of Rosannah Wendel and Judge Howell Tatum

Citations

  1. [S2185] 1850 Federal Census, Hot Spring County, Arkansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series 432, Roll 26.