Teackle, John, 1753-1817

John Teackle of Kegotank was a successful merchant, with wide ranging business interests that led to his family keeping homes not only in Kegotank, but at various times in Philadelphia, Georgetown and New Haven. During his lifetime, he manumitted many of the enslaved people he held in bondage, freeing the rest with his will. He was the son of Levin Teackle and Joice Gore Justice. He married Elizabeth Dennis of Beverly on February 3, 1776, and they had nine children.

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[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre - April 25, 1800]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister at Ann Upshur Eyre, sharing family news from the family home of her Uncle Littleton Upshur's home Vaucluse on Hungars Creek. She discusses her engagement to Littleton Dennis Teackle, which is still a secret at this time, and mentions people such as Henrietta Teackle, Elizabeth Bowdoin McCroskey, her cousin Juliet Upshur, Betsy Snead, Uncle Littleton Upshur, John Teackle, and the home Eyreville.

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, August 2, 1815]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre. She updates her on Andrew D. Campbell and her daughter Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle. She asks Ann to write her back, as she has not written recently.

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, February 14, 1813]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, inviting her to come visit on the 22nd of February. She mentions Louisa A. Bowdoin and the death of General John Gale. She also talks about the war, discussing English squadrons preparing to attack the French fleet.

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, July 23, 1811]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre. She discusses family news, including William Eyre's injury, Arthur Upshur's land purchase, and her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle's schooling progress. She expresses that she misses Ann and asks her to write back to her.

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, November 25, 1810]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre. She scolds Ann for not responding to her and discusses various family matters. Their brother, Arthur Upshur, is getting married in the next month. Retta wishes to take Elizabeth to Easton and Elizabeth wants to see Ann in Northampton.

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, to her daughter Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, January 22, 1816]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her daughter Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle while she was attending Madam Grelaud's French School in Philadelphia.

[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, April 10, 1806, Vol. 1]

Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 1 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal, which pertains to family and business matters and documents national economic and political issues related to the family's interests in banking, commerce, and shipbuilding. John writes about some business matters and updates on shared acquaintances.

[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, April 10, 1813, Vol. 3]

Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 3 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal. John writes about his journey from Philadelphia to Accomack County, Virginia. He states that he is currently in Georgetown, Delaware and shares updates on news he has heard while traveling.

[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, April 11, 1805, Vol. 1]

Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 1 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal, which pertains to family and business matters and documents national economic and political issues related to the family's interests in banking, commerce, and shipbuilding. John asks for Charles to pay a business expense for him, stating he will pay him back soon. He also writes that Colonel Charles Stockley has passed.

[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, April 15, 1811, Vol. 2]

Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 2 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal. John writes briefly on his intentions to sell the ship he acquired from Littleton Dennis Teackle and the money he owes Charles. He discusses some issues with his business affairs and issues with shipping wine. Additionally he writes that his son James Teackle is out of school because the teaching positions are vacant.

[Letter From John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, April 17, 1809, Vol. 2]

Letter from John Teackle to Charles N. Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 2 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal. John writes about business dealings, the health of his wife, and rumors surrounding the effects of the Non-Intercourse Act of 1809. Teackle had inside knowledge of the Non-Intercourse Act thru his contacts in the Senate and his friendship with British Minister to the U.S., David Erskine. He states that he wishes to keep Charles informed on the state of affairs so that Charles can effectively run his business.

[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, April 18, 1805, Vol. 1]

Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 1 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal, which pertains to family and business matters and documents national economic and political issues related to the family's interests in banking, commerce, and shipbuilding. John writes about a business situation involving his son, Littleton Dennis Teackle, and accusations that Littleton is bankrupt. He states that the rumors are not true and he is in Princess Anne to meet with Littleton about the issue.

[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, April 18, 1813, Vol. 3]

Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 3 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal. John writes about an acquaintance traveling to Philadelphia. He discusses the process of obtaining some of his papers and asks for Charles's opinion regarding Albert Gallatin, current Secretary of the Treasury.

[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, April 20, 1806, Vol. 1]

Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 1 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal, which pertains to family and business matters and documents national economic and political issues related to the family's interests in banking, commerce, and shipbuilding. John writes about his travels and where he plans on going to. He also discusses some shipping business matters.

[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, April 22, 1806, Vol. 1]

Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 1 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal, which pertains to family and business matters and documents national economic and political issues related to the family's interests in banking, commerce, and shipbuilding. John writes about his travels to Washington D.C. and his plans. Littleton Dennis Teackle and Elizabeth Upshur Teackle are with him.

[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, August 12, 1813, Vol. 3]

Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 3 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal. John writes again about finding a young enslaved boy for Charles. He also provides updates on family members and their travels.

[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, August 16, 1813, Vol. 3]

Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 3 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal. John writes that George Wilson Jackson has bought a young enslaved man named Peter for Charles. He also provides updates on acquaintances and their health.

[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, August 16, 1814, Vol. 3]

Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 3 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal. John shares advice regarding the painting of Charles's home in Philadelphia.

[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, August 22, 1806, Vol. 1]

Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 1 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal, which pertains to family and business matters and documents national economic and political issues related to the family's interests in banking, commerce, and shipbuilding. John writes about the death of John Dennis and the poor health of his son Henry Dennis Teackle.

[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, August 29, 1805, Vol. 1]

Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 1 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal, which pertains to family and business matters and documents national economic and political issues related to the family's interests in banking, commerce, and shipbuilding. John writes that the ship that is set to sail to Charles has been delayed because of the wind. He also writes updates on his family and their health.

[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, August 9, 1809, Vol. 2]

Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 2 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal. John writes briefly about the fragile state of affairs between the United States and Britain, mentioning a proclamation from the president, James Madison.

[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, December 10, 1809, Vol. 2]

Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 2 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal. John writes briefly about a land deed that he is returning to Charles after executing it and recording it in the local county.

[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, December 12, 1805, Vol. 1]

Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 1 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal, which pertains to family and business matters and documents national economic and political issues related to the family's interests in banking, commerce, and shipbuilding. John provides updates on family members and sends well wishes to Charles and Sarah Upshur Teackle Bancker, congratulating them on a new home.

[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, February 18, 1806, Vol. 1]

Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 1 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal, which pertains to family and business matters and documents national economic and political issues related to the family's interests in banking, commerce, and shipbuilding. John writes about his son Henry's upcoming trip to the West Indies and the cargo he will ship. He also discusses some business dealings and other family matters.

[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, February 2, 1808, Vol. 1]

Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 1 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal, which pertains to family and business matters and documents national economic and political issues related to the family's interests in banking, commerce, and shipbuilding. John writes about the duel between congressmen Barent Gardenier and George W. Campbell.