George Creel Sr.
BIRTH 1745
Prince William County, Virginia, USA
DEATH 1824 (aged 78–79)
Wood County, West Virginia, USA
BURIAL
Creel Cemetery
Davisville, Wood County, West Virginia, USA
George Creel came from Prince William County Virginia. His Father was David Creel. When he moved to Wood County, he purchased two tracts of land consisting of a 1,000 acre tract north of the Little Kanawha River and a 400 acre tract directly across the River. He would build the largest grist and sawmill in the area on this land (at Bald Eagle Riffle).
He "gave the name of 'Bacon Hall' to his homestead residence in honor of the superior bacon cured by him and always found in abundance on his table for all who might visit the Hall. After his settlement upon the tract of land he soon had a large plantation opened and in a good state of cultivation and a suitable dwelling house for his family. Here he and his wife (Mary) resided, respected by all until their death in 1824."
Apparently, "his whole life was characterized by unswerving integrity and uprightness of character. He was endowed with unusual prepossessing personal appearance, upwards of six feet in height, well formed and quick, possessing great activity and strength, with a fine open and robust countenance, a full clear black eye, a well shaped head crowned with a suit of soft, fine silky hair, whitened by age. In his old age he delighted in outdoor exercise upon horseback. He set upon his horse gracefully and his riding horse appeared proud of his burden, as he galloped over the road in the early morning." {quoted from Hon.Sydney C.Shaw}
Children:
Eleanor CREEL b: 20 MAY 1771
Mary CREEL b: 7 SEP 1773
John CREEL b: 14 AUG 1776
George CREEL , Jr. b: 1778
Thomas Athey CREEL b: 20 May 1780
Sarah Ellen CREEL b: 1783
David CREEL b: 1786
Alexander Herbert CREEL b: 1788
James B. CREEL b: 18 FEB 1791
Frances CREEL b: 1793
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