"Joel was the father of Harry, [2] also called Henry Terrell. With whom he [3] inter-married, I have no recollection, unless it was Elizabeth Axford, after whom I think my sister Elizabeth was named. He had sons William, Richmond, Harry and Peter. His daughters known to me were Molly Richardson (Mrs. Willis), Mary, who died young, and Mrs. Edward Garland.
... Peter was a big fat fellow, a simpleton in all things but money. His head and mouth were capacious, but like the horse leach and the grave never, never, never said enough. His nose was overwhelming. It struck off from its foundations at about thirty-six degrees of any latitude, and like the horn of destruction on Alpion hills, blew a blast like old Nick in the dance of Tam O'Shanter. Although his reputation was fair, there was yet eternally something that a high minded, honorable man would hate. His fence got on fire, and his exertions and turmoil of mind and body to out it killed him in a few hours. His daughter, Fannie, was a fine woman and married Ben Barnham. Joel his eldest son, deserved high regard. With the others I was not acquainted."
2. This Harry is the father of the author of these Memoirs.
3. i.e., Joel, the grandfather of our author.
