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Re: more info/Ehr

Posted: 5 Feb 2009 12:06PM GMT
Classification: Query
I , too, am a descendant of Peter Ehr and his first wife, Maria Weber. Here's some of what I have on the family---

Peter EHR: Emigration to Orleans County, NY in 1854, then to Portage, WI in 1862; Peter's obit from 3/11/1889 issue of the Portage Daily Register:
“Peter Ehr died at his residence in Lewiston yesterday morning of old age. Mr Ehr was 94 years old and up to a few days previous to his death had been as bright and active as for years past.  The old gentleman served in the Prussian army against Napoleon I and was a much respected citizen of the Rhineish province in Prussia where he was born. He came to this country and settled at Lewiston in 1862. Mr. Ehr leaves 3 sons, one daughter, 30 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. The funeral will occur tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.” Peter's Occupation: tailor

Otto Matthias EHR:
Birth: 23 Jun 1756 Bettingen, Germany; Marriage to Maria WEINTZEN 7 Jan 1784, Bettingen; Death: 12 July 1811 Bettingen Occupation: day laborer

Jacob EHR: born 1725 Bettingen ; marriage to Maria HAUER 1750; death 12 Jan 1811 Bettingen



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