Biography of George Heller, pages 804 / 805.  History of De Kalb County, 
Indiana.  Inter-State Publishing Company, Chicago, 1885.

George Heller, blacksmith, Troy Township, was born in Lancaster County, Pa., 
Sept. 23, 1822, a son of Philip Heller.  When he was six months old his 
parents moved to Stark County, Ohio, and from there when he was eight years 
old to Holmes County, where he grew to manhood.  He learned the trade of 
blacksmith of his father, and has made that industry his means of obtaining 
a livelihood.  In 1854 he moved to Steuben County, Ind., and lived in 
Richland Township till  December, 1883, when he moved to De Kalb County and 
settled in this township.  He has a good trade and owns the place on section 
29, where he lives.  He was married in December, 1842, to Barbara Tinstman, 
daughter of Mark Tinstman.  To them were born six children; but two are 
living---Philip and Dewitt.   Mrs. Heller died in 1860, and in 1862 he 
married Abigail King, daughter of Peter King.  To them have been born six 
children, but three of whom are living---George, Edwin And Edward, the two 
latter twins.  Mr. Heller served two years as Constable in Steuben County.

Submitted by:
Arlene Goodwin
Auburn, Indiana
Agoodwin@ctlnet.com