Peter P. Ehresman

Family/Spouse: Minnie Hare. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Peter married Barbara Birky on 3 May 1885. Barbara (daughter of Heinrich (Henry) Bircky (Birky) and Magdalena Augustin (Eigsti)) was born on 9 Jan 1857; died on 2 Mar 1924. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Catherine Sommer on 18 Nov 1858. Catherine (daughter of Peter Sommer and Catherine Schertz) was born in 1838; died on 26 Jan 1913. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 10 Nov 1836, New York, NY

Notes:

Obit: Gospel Herald, September 1874:

"Aug. 11th, in Woodford Co., Ill., of dropsy of the heart, Christian Erisman, aged 74 years, 4 months and 25 days. He leaves a bereaved wife and 15 children, who were all present before his death. Remarks suitable to the occasion were made by Joseph Stuckey, from 1 Peter 1:24. - Peace to his ashes."

Of Deer Creek, IL. Native of Stuttgart, Wurttemberg, Germany.

Birth:
, according to the Wimsheim Familien Register. However, when he died Aug. 11, 1874, his obituary said he was "aged 74 years, 4 months and 25 days." His headstone in Slabtown Cemetery at Goodfiield also says, "Christian Ehresman died Aug. 11, 1874 aged 74 Y. 4 M. & 25 D." This erroneous calculation would yield a birth date of March 16, 1800.

Immigration:
Ship Troy. The ship Troy sailed from Le Havre and arrived at New York City Nov. 10, 1836. The Ehresmans are found on the passenger list in a group of travelers from Baden: Christian Ehresman, 36; Anna, 22; Jacob, 10; Johann, 7; Elisabeth, 4; Christina [Christian], 3; Jacobina, 2; and Daniel, 1. According to the Troy passenger list, Daniel died at sea Oct. 26, 1836.

Buried:
Slabtown Cemetery

Christian + Magdalena Barnhardt. Magdalena (daughter of Johannes Barnhardt and Katharina Güngerich) died in 1834 in GR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer And Stock Raiser
• Religion: Amish Mennonite Then Apostolic Christian
• Immigration: 1828
• Residence: 1828, Butler Co., OH
• Residence: 1834, Woodford Co., IL
• Residence: 1866, Gridley, McLean Co., IL

Notes:

This couple lived in Woodford Co. for 32 years, and resettled at Gridley in 1866 where they farmed 160 acres.

The History of McLean County (1879): “Peter Sommer, farmer and stock-raiser: Post Office at Gridley; has been a resident of Illinois since 1834. He was born near Strasburg, Alsace, France, April 24, 1811. He came with his parents to the United States in 1828; they settled in Butler County, Ohio; there he lived till his removal to Illinois in 1834; he was one of the pioneers of Woodford County, the Indians not having yet left their hunting grounds on the Mackinaw, when Mr. Sommer took up his claim form the Government, built his log cabin, and began to carve himself a home in the wilderness. After living there thirty-two years he settled on his present farm in 1866. He owns a fine farm of 160 acres, well improved, his set of buildings being among the best in the township. His success in life is due entirely to his own exertions. He is emphatically a self-made man. Has held no political offices, giving all his attention to his legitimate business of farming. He is a leading member of the Apostolic Christian Church and was prominent in the building of the church in Gridley. He was first married in August 1834 to Miss Catharine Schertz of Woodford County. She came with her parents from Alsace, France in 1832. She was born in August 1816, and died in August 1874. They had ten children, four of whom are living: Catherine, wife of John Ehresman of Livingston County; Barb
Barbara, wife of Peter Ehresman of Gridley Township; Mary; and Elizabeth, wife of Jacob Rich of Gridley Township.”

Birth:
Sommerhof

Immigration:
With his parents, according to History of McLean Co.

Peter married Catherine Schertz on 13 Jul 1834 in Woodford Co., IL. Catherine (daughter of David Schertz and Katherina Bellesley) was born in Aug 1816; died in Aug 1874 in Gridley Twp., McLean Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 1832

Notes:

Immigration:
With her parents according to History of McLean Co., IL

Johannes + Katharina Güngerich. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1828, Butler Co., OH
• Immigration: 16 May 1828, NY
• Residence: 1828-1855, Paris Twp., Stark Co., OH
• Residence: 1855, Woodford Co., IL

Notes:

The older children went to Illinois, the younger to Indiana and Ohio.

Source , page 10, tells a different story of Joseph’s death and burial.
“According to Bishop Samuel Gerber, Joseph Sommer, his great grandfather, one day walked from his place to son Peter’s, a distance of about six miles. On the way he became ill. He arrived at Peter’s home and passed away there a few days later, August 4, 1856. He is also buried in the Slabtown Cemetery . Later his widow, Anna, became ill and eventually was moved to Allen County, Indiana, where she died and is buried.”

Birth:
Sommerhof

Immigration:
Carolina Agusta with eight children (?)

Died:
or Paris, Stark Co., OH?

Buried:
Slabtown Cemetery ?

Joseph married Anne Marie Goerig on 15 Jan 1806 in Neuviller-la-Roche, Bas-Rhin, FR. Anne (daughter of Jean Guengrich (Guerich) and Barbe Goldschmitte) was born on 14 Sep 1788 in Bourg-Bruche, Bas-Rhin, FR; died in 1859 in Paris, Stark Co., OH; was buried in Allen Co., IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
At the farm Hang near Bruche

Notes:

Married:
Sommerhof

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Miller, near Sarrebourg, Lorraine, France at Moulin Neuf, Buhl-Lorraine
• Immigration: 1831, Baltimore, MD
• Residence: Aug 1831, Peoria, IL
• Census: 1870, Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL

Notes:

This is the David Shirtz who arrived on the same immigrant ship with the Schrocks (Jerrards) and Salzmans Spring 1831. He returned briefly to Bourscheid in 1836, then back to Illinois in 1837.
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The “Belsley-Sauder Genealogy” describes how David returned to Europe in 1835-36, apparently to collect inheritances due his three daughters Magdalena, Catherine, and Barbara from the estate of first wife Catherine Belsley. A few location names have been corrected for the sake of clarity in this letter he wrote home to second wife Anne Rocher:

“A heartily wished friendly greeting to you, my dear wife, and also to my children from me, David Schertz; from my brothers, and sisters-in-law, my sister, and all good friends and acquaintances; and wish the best for body and soul, what we dying mortals have to wish to one another. Remember me in your prayers, when you come before the Lord, which I, also, my dear wife and children, intend to do, as much as the dear Lord will come to our aid in our weakness.

“Further to relate that I, praise God, arrived in France, and really, the 17th of February, 1836 slept at Neuhof at my brother's, but full of solicitude how you are getting along in my absence, but place my trust in God that he will keep you safe in his care. Further, my dear wife, I will let you know that my trip to France was very pleasant. Firstly, the ocean voyage was bad. For several days we were in danger and peril of our lives; the weather was so unsettled and it stormed so hard that the wind drove us to England. Then with the omnipotence and might of God, we had good weather again. I must tell you the truth that it took me three months and eight days on my journey until I reached Blâmont.

“There I went immediately and visited Engel's wife, who, thank God, was hearty and well, together with the baby of Engel's daughter. I, though, felt sickly and stayed there three days until my tiredness felt a little better and I was rested a little. Then I rode to Sarrebourg and on the 15th of February I arrived at Lux [a local family], where I stayed until the next day, when I went with my brother Christian to Neuhof, to my brothers and sisters-in-law who received me with much joyful welcome.

“I also transacted my business immediately, especially I went to Mr. Loll who received me most courteously and waited on me fine. My dear wife, believe me, if anybody would give me 4,000 francs to make the trip again after I have reached home, I would politely thank them [and decline]. For this trip will be long remembered.

“Now, don't think I am sick, just tired and weak on account of the cold I got here and there on the trip, some from riding, and some from other sources that a traveler often meets.

“Otherwise, I am well and hope to leave France the 15th or 20th of March if it can be, with the help of God. Now, do not worry about me, for I will try without so much delay soon again to be with you, my dear wife and children.

...All send thousands of greetings, and I altogether commit you to the protection of the Most Highest, who will take us and you in his own kingdom, which is prepared for all the righteous, after our end. Now, my dear wife, also my children, keep on praying to God that we will be able to meet each other hearty and well and embrace each other. I am your faithful husband and you are my faithful wife till death do us part. Adieu, farewell. This letter I wrote at Mouckenhoff, or had written by Karl, who used to teach my children at Schneckenbusch.” David Schertz

Birth:
Buhl, Moselle, Lorraine, France? (Or Bebing?)

Immigration:
Along with Schrock and Salzman families.

Residence:
Along Farm Creek in Fondu Lac Twp., Tazewell Co., IL

Census:
The family can be found on this census.

Died:
“Bluetown”

Buried:
Schertz-Mosiman Cemetery

David married Katherina Bellesley on 9 May 1811. Katherina (daughter of Michel Belsley (Pelzel, Bellesley) and Madelaine (Marthe) Halter) was born in 1786 in FR; died on 30 Nov 1824. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 1786