Frederick Brendell

The subject of this sketch was born in North Carolina at the close of the last century. Was married, about the year 1820, to Catherine Miller. Came to and settled on Little Eagle Creek when the county was new, and near the Boone County line, where he owned a large tract of land, and one of the finest farms in that part of the country. About the year 1842 he built a brick residence -- one of the very first on the creek. He was, as well as his first wife, members of the Eagle Creek Regular Baptist Church, and perhaps two of the original members. He, many years ago, 1848, sold goods at his home, and also was a blacksmith, both of which were great conveniences to the new county. He died about fifteen years ago, in the highest esteem of all who knew him, and is buried in the cemetery on his farm. He is the father of Permains and Edward Brendell, two No. 1 men, and who live on or near the old home farm. Both are members of the Christian Church at Little Eagle Creek, near their homes. Permains was first married to Miss King, the second time to Miss Stultz, daughter of Thomas Stultz. Edward married Charity Stultz, sister of M. P. Brendell's second wife. Edward lives in the old home built by his father, and owns all, or a part of the old homestead. M. P. Brendell lives a short distance east, where he owns a fine farm. Both are engaged in stock-raising, as well as being engaged in agricultural pursuits. They are just in the prime of life, near fifty-five and fifty years, respectively. Frederick Brendell, the subject of this sketch, was three times married, but the names or dates we have not at our command.
 

Transcribed by: T. Stover - May 13, 2007
Source: "Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana," Harden & Spahr, Lebanon, Ind., May, 1887, pg 228.