Person:John Ehrsman (2)

FATHER: Daniel Ehresman MOTHER: Sarah Colvin

Census 1900, Orwell, Oswego County, NY: INDEXED AS "JOHN EDORESMAN" Colvin, John - Head " Susan - Wife Ehresman, John - Grand-son - White - Male - b. July 1885 - Age 14 - Born New York - Father b. Germany - Mother b. New York - At school, 4 months

Census 1910, Orwell, Oswego County, NY: INDEXED AS "JOHN HERISMAN" Herisman, John - Head - Male - White - Age 24 - Married (1st) 2 yrs - Born (& both parents) New York - Laborer, Odd jobs - Worker, Employed - Rents, Farm " Clara - Wife - Female - White - Age 19 - Married (1st) 2 yrs - Mother of 1 child, 1 living - Born (& both parents) New York " Charles - Son - Male - White - Age 10/12 - Born New York

NY State Census 1915, Orwell, Oswego County, NY: Ehresman, John - Head - White - Male - Age 27 - Born U.S. - Laborer, Farm " Jessie - Wife - White - Female - Age 25 - Born U.S. - House work " Charles A. - Son - White - Male - Age 6 - Born U.S. - School " William - Son - White- Male - Age 4 - Born U.S.

World War 1 Draft Registration Card: John Adam Earsman - Age 29 - Altmar, Oswego County, NY - born July 15, 1887 - Natural born [at] Orwell, N.Y. - Electrician [employed by] New York Lockport Ontario P[ower] Co. [at] Orwell, Oswego Co., N.Y. - dependents, Wife, 3 children - Married - Caucasian - military experience, No - deferment desired, [statement mostly illegible] - height, Tall; build, Stout ; eyes, Blue ; hair, Brown ; bald, No - disabilities, No

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[undated clipping] Died at Altmar, Friday, October 4th, 1918. John Ehrsman, aged 32 years. Mr. Ehrsman was born in the town of Orwell, his parents were Daniel and Sara Colvin Ehrsman. He had always lived in this vicinity. Having lost his parents when quite young, he made his home with his grandfather, the late John Colvin of Ricard, until his marriage to Miss Jessie Gay, who with three young children survive. Mrs. Ehrsman is critically ill at the present time. Mr. Ehrsman's home was the Blakeman farm, he having been employed by Eben Blakeman for a number of years. Mr. Ehrsman was taken ill with pneumonia about one week ago. A short prayer was held at his late home Monday at 2 p.m., and just as the funeral procession was passing from the yard Mrs. Ehrsman passed away. A brief service for Mr. Ehrsman was held at the grave. Interment in Riverside Cemetery.

Oswego Daily Palladium, 8 Oct 1918: ALBION Altmar, Oct 8-- John Ehrsman died here on Friday, October 4th, 1918, aged 32 years. Mr. Ehrsman was born in the town of Orwell and his entire life had been spent in this vicinity. He had been ill but a week with pneumonia. He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Jessie Gay, and three children. Funeral services were held at his home on the Blakeman farm Monday afternoon, the Rev. F.B. Clark officiating. Interment in Riverside Cemetery.

1. ↑ (Obituary)
   Oswego Daily Palladium, 8 Oct 1918:.

   ALBION Altmar, Oct 8-- John Ehrsman died here on Friday, October 4th, 1918, aged 32 years. Mr. Ehrsman was born in the town of Orwell

2. ↑ United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T623).

   Jul 1885

3. ↑ (Obituary)
   Oswego Daily Palladium, 8 Oct 1918:.

   ALBION Altmar, Oct 8-- John Ehrsman died here on Friday, October 4th, 1918,

4. ↑ (Obituary)
   Oswego Daily Palladium, 8 Oct 1918:.

   ALBION Altmar, Oct 8-- John Ehrsman died here... Funeral services were held at his home on the Blakeman farm Monday afternoon,...Interment in Riverside Cemetery.

5. ↑ Tombstone
   FindAGrave.com:.

   Tombstone, Riverside Cemetery, Altmar, Oswego County, NY: EHRSMAN / John / 1890-1918

6. ↑ United States. Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. (Washington, D.C.: National Archives Microfilm Publication M1509, 1987-1988).