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Early Origins of the Teagarden family

The surname Teagarden was first found in Bavaria, where the name Tiegarten was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Teagarden family

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Teagarden Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Teegarten, Tiegarten, Tiegarden, Tiegerden, Tegarden, Teegardner, Tiegardner, Teegartner, Tiegartner, Teagarden, Tiegartner, Gartner, Gerdner, von Gartner, Ten Gartner and many more.

Early Notables of the Teagarden family

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United States Teagarden migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Teagarden Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • G B Teagarden, aged 24, arrived in New York in 1918 aboard the ship "El Capitan" from Cispata 1
  • Frances Teagarden, aged 33, arrived in New York City, New York in 1922 aboard the ship "Laconia" from Liverpool, England 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Teagarden (post 1700) +

  • W. V. Teagarden, American politician, Member of West Virginia State House of Delegates from Wetzel County, 1909-10
  • Oscar Leslie Teagarden (1896-1987), American Democratic Party politician, Served in the U.S. Army during World War I; Owner and operator of canning plants; Banker; Mayor of Oak Harbor, Ohio, 1936-46; Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1944 (alternate), 1956, 1964; Member of Ohio Democratic State Executive Committee, 1948-49
  • John P. Teagarden, American Republican politician, Postmaster at Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, 1890-92
  • Charlie Teagarden (1913-1984), nicknamed "Little T", an American jazz trumpeter, younger brother of Jack Teagarden
  • Weldon Leo "Jack" Teagarden (1905-1964), American jazz trombonist and singer
  • Norma Teagarden (1913-1996), American jazz trombonist, sister of Jack Teagarden
  • Taylor Teagarden (b. 1983), American former Major League Baseball catcher who played from 2008 to 2015


  1. Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result


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