Book of Memories for Teresa R. Eshelman

Story shared: Remembrance

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:08:49 EST

My maternal grandmother was Nora Ryan, daughter of John and Johanna Ryan of Franklin NY. Teresa contacted my mother and by extention me years back about our Ryan family. It turned out a Ryan married a Ryan. Teresa was very involved in the geneology of her family. In the mid '90's I was fortunate to visit Saranac Lake to continue my Ryan research. At that time I was living in the Virgin Islands. That research led me to St Rose Cemetery. Following that visit I was able to contact Teresa and she invited me to visit her home. We talked at length about the Ryans then she went to her files and pulled out a letter I had written 20 years prior to her about our common family. I was pleasantly surprised. Teresa was impressive. She and Clarence were very gracious, welcoming, and friendly to this stranger. I'll always remember her for her open personality and honor her for the hundreds upon hundreds of hours spent bringing the Ryan records together. John Leonard Orlando Fl.

Condolence From Mary Ryan Lanigan

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:05:57 EST

Theresa was my father Joe's first cousin. I never met her but heard many good things about her. Her book about the Ryan family history will be a great genealogical resource for all the future Ryans whose roots go back to the town of Alder Brook. Condolences to her family from the Ryan's of central NY state.

Condolence From Karen Dee

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:59:52 EST

Bonnie & Fred - I have so many memories of Auntie Tea. Spending time on vacations staying at the house in Union, NJ. I remember Mom telling stories of them as young girls. She was a wonderful, elegant, wise & caring woman. I am keep your family in my thoughts & prayers. She will be truly missed. Sending all our love from deep in the heart of Texas....Steve & Karen Dee

Condolence From Town of Franklin

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:25:01 EST

The Town of Franklin sends condolences to the family of Theresa R. Eshelman. She cared so very much for this community and served it faithfully in many capacities. As Historian she compiled and published THEY TOLD ME SO, 9 booklets of Town memories. She faithfully served as Court Clerk for many years as well. As Historian, she assisted the Town Clerk's office in organizing Town records and even got the Merrillsville Town Hall named as an official Historical site. She was a regular at Town Board meetings, and who could ever forget all her hard work she put into the Franklin Food Co-op? She was always pleasant and tactful, and the entire Town grieves with her family. Her contributions to the Town are enormous, and she will not be forgotten.

Condolence From Gabriel & Connie Willette

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 14:43:31 EST

I got to know Teresa when I was manager at Overlook Apts. and Fred was on the Board of Directors. I have the utmost respect for both of them. They can now rest in peace together for eternity.

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Fri, 07 Dec 2012 10:57:01 EST