VOL. IX-1 FEB 1995 THE ELLER CHRONICLES OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ELLER FAMILY ASSOCIATION JOSHUA NUBO AND SUSAN MARIA ANDRESS ELLER Joshua4 Nubo ( Peterl, Daniell, Henry1 Eller, Sr.) (See Special Edition bound Separately) CONTENTS ANNOUNCING 4TH BIENNIAL ELLER FAMILY CONFERENCE i CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM (Modified from that in last issue) ii CONFERENCE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Tentative) 1-2 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REQUESTS (from President Lynn Eller) 3-4 EDITORIAL COMMENTS (J.G. Eller) 4-6 QUERIES SECTION Moses W. and Nancy Roten Eller ( Lovetta Schweers) 7 Eller Baptist Ministers in N.C. (J. G. Eller) 7; 8-9 Rev. John F. Eller (answers to prev. query) 10; 13-14 "Squirrel" Eller (J. G. Eller) 10; 25-27 Faney Eller m John Clum 14 Elizabeth "Betty" Eller m Absalom "Abb" Wheeler 14 GENEALOGY SECTION Some Texas Eller Connections (Pat Wheeler Murray) 11 Elizabeth Stike Eller of Ashe Co., NC (Loveta Schweers) 13 Kurt Jeffrey Kilburn; Pedigree Chart (Des. Geo. M. Eller) 15 IN THE NEWS Hazel James and her daughter Carolyn Bell of Cleburne, TX 17 John and Lucy Eller of Skiatook, OK 18 Dr. Ronald D. Eller of the University ofKentucky 19-22 The Thomas Wolfe and Biltmore Houses, Asheville, NC 22-23 NECROLOGY Pat Vance Eller of Avery Co., NC 24 Louise Coolidge ofMcCook, Nebraska 24 Dr. Frank W. Eller ofWilkes Co., NC 24 "Squirrel" Eller of Roanoke, VA 10; 25-27 James Eller, New Kinsington, PA 29 EFA FISCAL REPORTS Auditor's Report for year ending 1993 (Roger F. Eller) 28 1994 Final Financial Report (Nancy Eller) 29 1995 Proposed Budget (Nancy Eller) 30 MAPS Asheville and Western North Carolina 31-32 BACK COVER Front View: Radisson Hotel, Asheville, NC 33 Night View : Radisson Hotel, Asheville, NC Descendants of Joshua Nubo Eller (Submitted by Alfred D. Eller, Fedora, SD - 61 pages -Special Edition Vol. IX-1, Feb. 1995- separately bound) Comment: The Eller Family Association begins a new year and already 1995 looks most promising. Thanks to our efficient secretary/treasurer Nancy Eller and internal auditor Roger Eller this is the first time a complete financial report was available at the beginning of the calendar year. This and planning for Conf. '95 is well in hand under the guidance of President Lynn Eller. 1 I The Eller Chronicles Vol. IX: 1 Feb. 1995 ANNQliN.CING 4th ELLER FAMILY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA JULY 19-20, 1995 Conference Headquarters: Hotel Radisson , One Thomas Wolfe Plaza, Asheville N.C. 28801, Tele: Direct 1-704-252-8211, 1-800-438-3960 outside N.C. or 1-800-222-0859 within N .C., Fax: 1 704-254-1374. Flat rate of$70.00 with 1-4 persons per room+ 9% N.C. Tax. Alternate site - just across street from the Hotel Radisson: Best Western Asheville Central, 22 Woodfin St., Asheville, N.C. 28801, Tel: 704-253-1851 (No 800 or Fax Number.).Fiat rate of $59.00 per room+ 9% N.C. Tax. One night advance deposit pay­ able by check or credit card. Cancellations must be made 48 hrs prior to arrival for full re­ fund. ' Individuals are responsible for making their own hotel or motel reservations, and for , their room charges, tax, and incidentals. · Important When making reservations be sure that you indicate you are with the Eller Family Assoc­ iation. Reservations for either accommodation MUST be made prior to 15 June 1995. After this date all rooms will be released from our projected number; however, group rates will be honored on a space available basis. Direct any questions regarding accommodations to: Lynn Eller 404-351-4304 Direct questions regarding other accommodations in the Asheville area (including R-V and other recreational facilities) to ASHEVILLE AREA CHNvffiER OF CO~RCE, Convention and Visitors Bureau, P.O. Box 1010, Asheville, N.C. 28802-1010; Tele: 704- 258-6111, FAX: 704-251-0926. Plan to arrive on Wed. 19th and attend the EFA Board Meeting and the Eller Family Pioneer Celebration that evening The Eller Chronicles Vol. IX: I Feb. 1995 DETACHANDMAILATONCE ELLER FAMILY CONFERENCE July 19-23, 1995 ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA Registration Form Name: ----------------------------------------------------- Address: ___________________________________________________ No. in Party__ Names:, _______________________________________ Conference Activities and Prices Cost/per person Total Registration Fee (includes Breaks and Incidentals) 5.00 5.00* Wed. July 19 Cook-out & Entertainment 6:00pm 16.95* X -- Thur. July 20 Group Buffet Luncheon 10.00* X -- Fri. July 21 All-Day Bus Tour with Luncheon 25.00* X -- Sat. July 22 Banquet Dinner 21.00* X -- Sun. July 23 Group Buffet Breakfast 9.00* x *Registration fee= $5.00 per family, Children under 6 eat free. Children 6-12: Lunch (Thur.) Breakfast (Sun)= $3.00 each; Cook-out (Wed) and Banquet (Sat.)= $5.00 each; Bus tour with lunch= $12.50 each (T -Shirts available at Registration Desk) Duplicate this form and send to others who are not members of the EF A but may wish to attend. Make Checks payable to: The Eller Family Associaiton and mail to Nancy Eller, Sec.ffreas., 500 E. Mission St., Crowley, TX 76036 ii 1111;; .C.UCI \..-Ill Ulii\..IC;) V ua. ~..-~.I ~ \..v < ./ _,-' FOURTH BIENNIAL CONFERENCE THE ELLER FAMILY ASSOCIATION JULY 19-23, 1995 ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA Radisson Hotel (Headquarters) and Best Western Motel Tentative Program of Events: DAY 1- JULY 19 3:00 Registration Desk Opens - Radisson 3 30 EFA Board Meeting (Open to all in attendance) 6:: 30 Pioneer Cook-out (Best Western) and Entertainment. DAY 2- JULY 20 7:00-9:00 Buffet Breakfast at the Radisson. On your own. 9:00- Welcome/Announcements ......... ....... ..... ... ... .......... President Lynn Eller 9: 10 - Roll Call and Queries ...... ...... .. ...... .... .... ... .... ........ .J. Gerald Eller 9:20 - Biennial Reports .. ...... ......... .......................... ........... Lynn Eller/ Nancy Eller 9:30 - 10:30: Special Projects ............... ... ......................... Project Coordinators 10:30 -10:45: Coffee Break 10 :45- 12:00: Genealogy (Short reports not to exceed 10 min. each.) 12:00 - Group Lunch 1: IS - 3:30: Genealogy (reports continue) 3:30 - Business Meeting: Election of officers and other business. - Open to all members and attendees. Dinner (on your own) 7:30pm.- Entertainment. The Eller Band from Texas/Arkansas and others. DAY 3 - July 21 7:00- 9:00 Breakfast Buffet at Radisson available. On your own. DAY 3- July 21 cont'd 9:15am- 5:00pm Board buses at Radisson for all-day bus tour. Includes picnic lunch. (Those who elect not to go on the bus tour are on your own) 7:00pm. Entertainment: The Eller Band from Texas/Arkansas and others. DAY 4- JULY 22 7:00- 9:00 Breakfast Buffet at Radisson available. On your own. 8:30 Meeting ofBoard of Directors (Members welcome to attend) 10:00 am -12:00 pm Computer Demonstrations - Harvey Powers and other Computer­ user Group Coordinators, Information desks available to for each major family line; informal small group meetings and fellowship . 10:30 am.- 3:00pm Arts and Crafts Fair at Radisson. All proceeds go the EFA. 12:00 Lunch: On your own Afternoon: Free time- (With sufficient demand (at least 20) a bus tour to Biltmore House and Estate can be arranged - notify President Lynn Eller if interested) 5:00 pm. Dress for Banquet and meet for group pictures by family lines - Hotel Radisson 6:30 pm. BANQUET: Hotel Radisson .... .. ..... President Lynn Eller, Presiding Presentation of Two Awards: J. W. Hook Memorial Award and The EFA Distinguished Service Award; Entertainment: Eller Family Band from Texas/ Arkansas and other. DAY 5- July 23 8:00am. Final Breakfast (Radisson) 2 The Eller Chronicles Vol. IX: I Feb. 1995 Announcements & Requests ..... Lynn Eller, President of the EFA 1. EFA Nominating Committee: Lowell Eller, Chairman, (4410 Harborwood Dr., Salem, VA 24153), Kathryn Owen (Rt. 4, Bx 328, Cleburne TX 76032, ) and Vance Eller, (550 Fox Hollow Lane, Salisbury, NC 28 146-9000) are appointed to perform the usual functions of this committee. Nominations should be sent to the Committee Chairman. Current officers and members ofthe Board are asked to inform me by March I, 1995, if they wish to be considered for another term. The recommendations of the Committee will appear in the May issue and final elections will be made at Conf 195 in Asheville. 2. A 1993 Auditor's Report, Financial Report for 1994, and Proposed Budget for 1995, appears in this issue. Questions or suggestion about these reports from the membership will be in order. On behalf of the EF A, thanks are extended to Roger and Nancy Eller for their efficient services. The Board has full confidence that EFA funds are properly managed by Secretary-Treasurer Nancy. 3. Attention is called to Art. IV- (By-Laws) Dues and Membership, 3. Donor members are those who contribute $35.00 annually. 4. Sustaining Members are those who contribute $100.00 annually. Five members are now sustaining members. The Board directed this be publicized and members who can afford to do so urged to join one of these groups. Funds from this source will be placed in a line-item reserve fund to insure that The Eller Chronicles can be sustained at its present level without raising the annual membership fee. 4. A new Registration Form with changes in cost for children under 12 years of age is enclosed. Those who may have already paid a higher rate for children will receive a refund. Please don1t neglect to send in your registration form and reserve your room(s) as soon as possible. Indications are that this Conference will be the largest held so far. Different groups are arranging to bring bus loads to Asheville. Don1t miss the fun. 5. The tentative program of events for the Conference in this issue is still subject to change (questions or suggestions solicited).