The Davis City Advance, Davis City, Iowa
Thursday, July 12, l900

JAMES EDWARD TEALE was born July 23, l838 in the Island of Jersey on the coast of France and came to America in l843 with his father's family. The family resided first in New York and later in Wisconsin near Waukesha. In l847 they removed to Cleveland, Ohio. The father returned to England in l855 to look after his interest in an estate, but died soon after he reached his native land. In the fall of the same year the family removed to Illinois.

The deceased enlisted in May, l86l on the first call for troops made by President Lincoln. He served the full term of his enlistment and in October of the same year enlisted in Co. F, l3th Ill. Cavalry, serving until Sept. 26, l865. His whole time of service was four years and two months, being in active service all the time. He served as private, Sergeant, and Regimental Commissary Sergeant until July l864. He was then promoted to second Lieutenant Co. G, and afterward to first Lieutenant, which position he held at the time of his discharge with his company and regiment at the close of the war.

He was married to MISS M.S. HOVER april l2, l865 and came to Decatur County in the fall of l865 where he has since lived with the exception of three years spent in California.

There were born to MR. and MRS. TEALE, seven children, four of whom, EDWARD, ADA, ARTHUR and EVERETT survive their parents. MRS. TEALE died in December l897.

For a quarter of a century MR. TEALE has been one of the leading and most respected citizens of Decatur County. He was an upright, honorable man, a most kind and indulgent husband and father, a good neighbor and citizen and always true and faithful as a friend.

Some two years ago his health began to fail. In the fall of l899 he went to California with theh hope of restoring his health, but after a stay of five months he returned unimproved, April 11, l900. Since his return his decline has been rapid and for some time he has known he had not long to stay. He was most patient and uncomplaining during his sickness, always thinking more of the welfare of others than himself. He fell peacefully asleep July 8th, l900, at 2:15 a.m.

The funeral service was held at the family residence on Monday afternoon, the service being conducted by Rev. Mitchell, now of Columbia, Ia.

The remains were followed to the cemetery by the G.A.R. Post, the W.R.C., the I.O.O.F. and Rebekah degree lodges.

The Odd Fellows conducted the services at the cemetery and he was laid to rest beside his wife amid the regrets of a host of friends, many of whom came from the surrounding towns to pay their last tribute of respect and esteem. His bereaved children have the sympathy of the community in their sad loss.
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CARD OF THANKS.

To the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us in the sickness and death of our father, we desire to extend our sincere thanks for their assistance in time of need. Words cannot express our appreciation.

-- TEALE FAMILY.

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