Teel, Robert
From Helderberg Hilltowns of Albany County, NY
Birth
Robert Teel was born in Westerlo at about 1831.[1], but lived most of his life in Greene County. He was a son of Abraham Teal and Hannah Gibbons who lived in Westerlo through the 1830’s.
Marriage & Children
He married Hannah, who was born in Coeymans at about 1840, a daughter of John and Hannah Sickles at about 1853 and had the following known children:
- John Teal
- Selestia Teal
- Robert Teal
Military Service
| Residence: | |
| Enlistment Date: | 30 Aug 1864[2] |
| Enlistment Place: | Albany,NY |
| Enlistment Rank: | Private |
| State Served: | New York |
| Regiment: | 91st Infantry[2] |
| Company: | Company I |
| Muster Out Date: | 10 June 1865[2] |
| Muster Out Place: | Near Washington, DC[2] |
| Additional Remarks: Enlisted at the age of 33 to serve 1 year[2]
Born in Westerlo, Age 23, Farmer, Blue eyes, Brown hair, Dark complexion, 5’9” tall. [1] |
| Sources Used: Annual Report of the Adjutant General of the State of New York |
Death
Robert died in 1908.[3] His wife, Hannah, died on March 15, 1899 and was buried at Grove Cemetery in Coeymans. Most of Robert's family, including his parents are buried at Grove Cemetery, but a marker for him has not been located.
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