BIOGRAPHIES

Source:
History of Shelby County, Ohio
and representative citizens
Publ. Evansville, Ind.
1913
947 pgs.

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	GEORGE EHRHARDT, a member of the board of trustees of Clinton township, and a substantial business man of Sidney, was born at St. Louis, M., Nov. 6, 1879, and is a son of Henry W. and Emma (Hambrock) Ehrhardt, the former of whom is one of the leading gardeners and florists in this section.      George Ehrhardt was two years old when his parents returned from St. Louis to Cincinnati, O., their former home, where both had been reared.  In 1888 the family came to Sidney and here George Ehrhardt was educated and then served an apprenticeship to the baker's trade.  In the meanwhile his father had taken his eldest son, the late Theodore Ehrhard, as his assistant in the gardening and florist business which he had established, and the younger son carried on a bakery for seven years at Sidney.  When Theodore Ehrhardt died in 1910, George Ehrhardt sold his business to Edward Staley and became associated with his father.  Seven acres of land are utilized for gardening purposes and six greenhouses supply plants and flowers to all this part of the county.      Mr. Ehrhardt was married in 1902 to Miss Anna Adlon, of Springfield, O.  They have no children of their own but are parents to two of the four children left by Theodore Ehrhardt, Vendora and Walter A., whom they have adopted.  Mr. Ehrhardt has always been identified with the republican party and on the republican ticket he was elected in the fall of 1911 to his present office and Clinton township is profiting thereby.  Fraternally he is connected with the Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias. Source: History of Shelby County, Ohio and representative citizens - Evansville, Ind. - 1913 - Page 521
	FRANK J. EILERMAN, a well known resident of Shelby county, who is retired farmer residing in section 9, McLean township, where he owns 120 acres of valuable land, situated two miles east of Fort Loramie, on the Sherman turnpike road, was born in this township Dec. 9, 1847, and is a son of George Henry Eilerman, an early settler and worthy citizen of this part of the county.      Frank J. Eilerman obtained his education in the Sherman Special School District.  Farm industries occupied the entire period of his active life and these he continued until 1910, when he shifted his responsibilities from his own shoulders to the sturdy ones of hs son, being fully assured that a capable hand still remained at the plow.  Mr. Eilerman came to the present farm following his marriage and with the exception of thirty acres of woodland, placed all the land in a tillable condition.  He continued his improvements until he had an entire set of new buildings, those now standing, which are substantial in construction and adequate to farm needs.  He found, at times, that parts of his land required draining and that also was attended to and a large amount of tile put down.      In 1873 Mr. Eilerman was married to Miss Catherine Holscher, who was born on this farm, the only daughter of B. H. Holscher, who was a victim of cholera during the epidemic of 1849.  To Mr. and Mrs. Eilerman four children were born, as follows:  Henry, who lives in Cynthian township, married Mary Dresher; Clemens, who has charge of the home farm, married Lena Dresher; Mary, who is the wife of William Kloeker of Cynthian township; and Katie, who is the wife of Henry Borger, of McLean township.  Mr. Eilerman has always been interested in the public schools and the only office he ever accepted was that of school director.  With his family he belongs to St. Michael's Catholic church at Fort Loramie and when this church edifice was built he made a substantial contribution to the fund. Source: History of Shelby County, Ohio and representative citizens - Evansville, Ind. - 1913 - Page 467
	HENRY A. EILERMAN, who is one of the reliable and substantial citizens of Cynthian township, where, for seven years he has been president of the board of education of the Short Special School District, resides on his excellent farm of 118 acres, situated two and one half miles southeast of Fort Loramie, O., was born in McLean township, Shelby county, May 19, 1875.  His parents, Frank J. and Catherine Eilerman, were of German extraction and for many years well known and respected residents of McLean township.      Henry A. Eilerman went to school in the Sherman Special School District, adn afterward worked on the home farm.  Sine his marriage he has lived on his present farm which he has improved in many ways.  He built a new residence and remodeled the barn, put up much fencing and attended to the draining of the land wherever he found it desirable, and now has not only a profitable property but an exceedingly comfortable and attractive home.  His business is mixed farming.       Mr. Eilerman married Miss Mary Dreses, who was born in McLean township, a daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Dreses, and they have six children: Ada, August, Clara, Mary, and Jennie. Mr. Eilerman has been one of the leading advocates of school advancement in his neighborhood and has devoted much time and thought to making the schools of this district what they now are.  He and family are members of St. Michael's Catholic church at Fort Loramie. Source: History of Shelby County, Ohio and representative citizens - Evansville, Ind. - 1913 - Page 595
	PETER J. EILERMAN, who is a general farmer residing in section 26, Cynthian township, Shelby county, O., was born on this farm of eighty acres, September 13, 1888, and is a son of Henry and Anna (Bauer) Eilerman.      Henry Eilerman was born in McLean township, Shelby county, and was a farmer all his life. After his marriage he settled first on a farm one mile east of Fort Loramie, in McLean township, but afterward sold and bought sixty acres one mile north of Newport, which he also sold and then purchased the farm of eighty acres in Cynthian township on which the remainder of his life was spent. He was a well-known and highly respected man, a devout and faithful member of the Catholic church at Newport, O., and a useful citizen. He served one term as township trustee, being elected on the Democratic ticket Mr. Eilerman's death occurred on June 30, 1912, his age being fifty-seven years, five months and twenty-eight days and his burial was in the Catholic cemetery at Newport. He married Anna Bauer, who survives, and eight children were born to them, three of whom, Frances, Laurence and Bertha, are now deceased. Those living are: George, who was born April 15, 1872; Frances, who is the wife of Henry Sherman, of McLean township; Peter; and Gertrude and Agnes, both of whom five at home.      An interesting event in the life of Henry Eilerman was his visit to the World's Fair at St. Louis, Mo., in 1904. Leaving Ohio by wagon, June 1. 1904, he made the trip in twenty-one days, camping by the roadside on the way.      He stayed at St. Louis three weeks and then drove back to Shelby county, Ohio, making the return trip, in seventeen days. On March 7, 1908, Henry Eilerman with his family went to California, staying there seven months and then returning to Ohio. On January 21, 1912, he with his wife and son George, went to Florida to spend the winter there, returning to Ohio March 20, 1912.      Peter J. Eilerman with his brother (and sister) attended the township schools, and the sons then assisted their father and since his death have been associated in carrying on the farm industries, crop and stock raising. The land is ail cleared but is not yet all drained but under their good management it will no doubt become one of the finest farms of this section. The brothers like other members of the family are faithful Catholics and belong to the church at Newport. In politics Mr. Eilerman is a democrat and is now serving as clerk of the board of education of the Turner Special School District, elected to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of John Sherman, and in this position is giving entire satisfaction. Source: History of Shelby County, Ohio and representative citizens - Evansville, Ind. - 1913 - Page 583
	WILBUR J. EMMONS, a leading member of the bar of Shelby county, member of the well known law firm of Wicoff, Emmons & Needles, at Sidney, is well known also in other directions, particularly in fraternal circles.      Mr..Emmons was born on a farm situated in Spring creek township, Miami county, O., May 18,1864, and is a son of Job and Mary A. (Houser) Emmons.      Wilbur J. Emmon's early life was sent on the home farm and because he had more ambition than many of his school mates he was not contented with the educational training received in the country schools but prepared for and entered the National Normal University at Lebanon, O., where he was graduated with the class of 1885. He spent the next year on the farm and then came to Sidney and entered the law office of S. L. Wicoff, as a law student, and was admitted to the bar in 1899 and in the same year became Mr. Wicoff s partner. In 1901 H. H. Needles was admitted to the bar and in the fall of 1904 the present firm was organized, one that stands, very high in the county, both collectively and individually. Mr. Emmons is active as a citizen and the value put upon his judgment and integrity by his fellow citizens has frequently been shown by election to positions of responsibility. For three years he was a member of the. Sidney board of. education and for six years served as a member of the Shelby county board of school examiners.      In 1899, Mr. Emmons was married to Miss Marianna Corwin, of Warren county, who died July 10, 1909, survived by two sons: Corwin J. and Wilbur D. While not particularly active in politics, Mr. Emmons has found interest to no small degree in fraternal associations. He has passed through all the chairs of the local lodge of Odd Fellows and served eleven years on the floor of the Grand Encampment of Ohio, then became Grand Patriarch for the state of Ohio, and at present is one of the representatives of the state in the Sovereign Grand Lodge. He is equally prominent in Masonry and is past eminent commander and at present is captain general of Sidney Commandery, No. 46, Knights Templar. Source: History of Shelby County, Ohio and representative citizens - Evansville, Ind. - 1913 - Page 473
Christopher Enders	CHRISTOPHER ENDERS Source: History of Shelby County, Ohio and representative citizens - Evansville, Ind. - 1913 - Page 659
	FRANK ERNST, who is one of the representatives and substantial men of McLean township, was born in this township February 13, 1864, and resides on his farm of 160 acres, which lies in section 10, and owns a second farm of 100 acres, in section 11, both being situated in the Sherman Special School District, in which he secured his education.      After his school days were over, Mr. Ernst applied himself entirely to agricultural pursuits and at the time of marriage settled on his-present home farm which he operates himself while his second farm, above mentioned, he has placed in charge of a tenant. His surroundings indicate thrift, good management and comfort and with-the exception of the residence, which he remodeled, all the buildings have been erected since he took possession. He raises grain and stock but uses about all he produces of the former to put the latter in good condition. In politics a strong democrat he takes an interest in the success of his party but desires no offices for himself.      Mr. Ernst was united in marriage with Miss Mary Sherman, a daughter of John Sherman, of one of the old county families, and eight children have been born to them, namely: Katie, Frank, Jr., John, Sophia, Ida, Bertha, Agnes and Albert. Mr. Ernst and family are members of St. Michael's Catholic church. Source: History of Shelby County, Ohio and representative citizens - Evansville, Ind. - 1913 - Page 584
	HENRY A. ERNST, who, for eight years, has been a member of the board of education of the Sherman Special School District of McLean township, Shelby county, O., owns the old homestead farm in section 10, containing 185 acres of well improved land, situated three and one-half miles southeast of Fort Loramie.  Mr. Ernst was born on this farm, Mar. 10, 1867, and is a son of Joseph and Catherine (Barringhaus) Ernst, both of whom died on this place, fine people and faithful Catholics.      Henry A. Ernst has lived on his present farm all his life.  He attended the Sherman school in boyhood and has always been interested in advancing the cause of education in this section and hence has consented to serve for so long a time on the educational board.  It is to Mr. Ernst and his fellow members that the township looks for the increase and permanence of its school facilities and it is due to their wisdom and liberality that educational work is so far advanced in this part of the county.  Mr. Ernst is a busy and successful farmer, carrying on a general line, raising grain, hay and stock, and finds a market for his overplus at Fort Loramie.  He has his place well drained but has not deemed it necessary to replace the buildings that were erected by his father, they being in good condition.      Mr. Ernst married Miss Mary Borchers, a daughter of Barney Borchers, of McLean township, and the family of ten children were born on this farm and all live in the vicinity except the fifth child, Urban, who died when aged two years.  The others are: Clemens, Bernard, Louis, Anton, Henrietta, Wilhelmina, Carl, Henry and Mary.  Mr. Ernst and family are members of the Catholic church.  He has always cast his vote with the democratic party. Source: History of Shelby County, Ohio and representative citizens - Evansville, Ind. - 1913 - Page 530
	L. F. EVERLEY, whose fine farm of 114 acres, situated in Washington township, may be reached by traveling ten miles southwest of Sidney, O., belongs to one of the old families of Shelby county, which was established by his grandfather.  He was born in Loramie township, Shelby county, O., July 3, 1866, and is a son of Jacob and Sarah J. (Feint) Everley.      Jacob Everley was a well known resident of Washington township where he was concerned in agricultural affairs and for many years followed the carpenter trade.  He was a highly respected man, having been honest and upright in all his dealings, and left many friends behind when he passed out of life, April 25, 1912, in hi seventy-third year.  He was a veteran of the Civil War and served afterward in township offices.  His widow survives and is a member of hte household of her son, L. F., who is one of the four survivors of a family of eight children.      L. F. Everley attended school at Lockington and afterward learned the carpenter trade, which he followed for fifteen years.  When prepared to embark in farming as his main business, Mr. Everley purchased his present property, on which he erected new and substantial buildings and otherwise improved the place until it is one of the most attractive properties in the township.  Mr. Everley and wife, who was formerly Miss Laura Booher, with Mr. Everley's mother, enjoy the comforts of this beautiful home alone, as they have no children.  They are very hospitable, however, and have a wide circle of friends.  They attend the United Brethren church at Lockington.  Mr. Everley is a republican in his political views. Source: History of Shelby County, Ohio and representative citizens - Evansville, Ind. - 1913 - Page 522