Herkimer County NyArchives Biographies.....Eckler, Jeremiah April 2, 1824 - 
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Author: Hardin & Willard

Eckler, Jeremiah, Warren, was born in Little Lakes, April 2, 1824, a son of 
Henry and Lydia (Conklin) Eckler.  The grandfather was Peter, who came from 
Germany prior to the Revolution, and settled in Otsquago Creek, in Warren, and 
served in the war as captain.  He had many an interesting experience with the 
Indians, once having a wrestle with one of their chiefs.  He also served in 
the war of 1812.  He has twice married and has a large family.  One son, 
Henry, was born in Warren and served in the war of 1812.  He died February 28, 
1862, aged sixty-five, during the Rebellion.  She was born in August, 1803, 
and is still living, aged, ninety-three, in excellent health.  They had ten 
children, nine of whom survived:  William, of Iowa; Hannah, deceased; Jerry, 
Henry, of Stark; Jacob, of Otsego county; Lydia, Nancy, deceased; Thomas, 
Mary, deceased,  Mahlon.  Jeremiah was reared on a farm and received a 
district school education.  At the age of twelve he began for himself on a 
farm and at the same time assisted his family.  In 1851 he located where he 
now resides, and rented 250 acres.  In 1861 he bought the place, to which he 
has added many improvements and fine buildings, and he now owns 280 acres.  In 
1872 he built a cheese factory, which burned in 1882, which he rebuilt, and 
now makes about 2,500 pounds per week.  He is a Democrat in politics.  His 
wife was Delia Osterhout, born in Warren, a daughter of Jacob and Polly M. 
(Devoe) Osterhout, who were early pioneers. Mr. and Mrs. Eckler have had six 
children, five of whom survive:  Isaiah, of Mohawk; Delilah, wife of Horatio 
Mayer; Irvin, of Little Lakes; William, of Springfield; Esther, who died 
young, and Harvey.

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source:
History of Herkimer County, New York : illustrated with portraits of many of 
its citizens
edited by George A. Hardin ; assisted by Frank H. Willard
Syracuse, New York : D. Mason, 1893
550 p., 276 p. : ill., maps, ports.

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