Difference between revisions of "Bertha Ellsperman"
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− | + | Bertha was the 2nd born child to Philip Ellsperman and Louise D. Miller Ellsperman. She was born on 18 December 1875 in [[Wooster, Ohio]]. She was the first official librarian of the [[Wooster Public Library and Museum|Wooster Public Library]], beginning her tenure in 1897. In 1901, the Library Board of Trustees asked for her resignation. | |
+ | Bertha's parents were married on 13 November 1873 <ref> Wayne County, Ohio Marriage Records vol. 8 p. 255. </ref> On the marriage record, the bride's name is given as Laura D. Miller rather than Louise. To this union were born 8 children. However, one did not survive into adulthood. The children born to this union included: | ||
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+ | * Adam Ellsperman, born 19 May 1874 <ref> Wayne County, Ohio Birth Records, vol. 1 p. 184 </ref> | ||
+ | * Bertha Ellsperman, born 18 Dec 1875 <ref> Wayne County, Ohio Birth Records, vol. 2 p. 38 </ref> | ||
+ | * Estella May Ellsperman, born 26 May 1877 <ref> Wayne County, Ohio Birth Records, vol. 2 p. 126 </ref> | ||
+ | * Maud Ellsperman, born 20 Aug 1878 <ref> Wayne County, Ohio Birth Records, vol. 2 p. 133 </ref> | ||
+ | * Lulu Ellsperman, born 12 Sep 1880 <ref> Wayne County, Ohio Birth Records, vol. 2 p. 228 </ref> | ||
+ | * Robert Ellsperman, born 1 May 1882 <ref> Wayne County, Ohio Birth Records, vol. 2 p. 344 </ref> | ||
+ | * Fred Ellsperman, born Oct 1884 <ref> 1900 U.S. Census for Wooster, Ward 1, Wayne Co, OH </ref> | ||
+ | * Jean Ellsperman, born 18 Nov 1885 <ref> Wayne County, Ohio Birth Records, vol. 3 p. 19 </ref> | ||
==Family== | ==Family== |
Revision as of 18:11, 28 March 2017
Bertha Ellsperman, First Librarian of the Wooster Public Library, 1897 | |
Born |
Wooster, Ohio | December 18, 1875
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Died |
January 24, 1911 Rockville, Parke County, Indiana | (aged 35)
Resting place | Wooster Cemetery, Wooster, Ohio, Section 16, Lot 636 |
Residence | Wooster, Ohio 1875-1903; Rockville, Indiana |
Education | Wooster High School 1893, Conservatory of Music |
Occupation | Librarian, Housewife |
Employer | Wooster Public Library, 1897-1901 |
Religion | First Presbyterian Church, Wooster |
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Biographical Sketches
Bertha was the 2nd born child to Philip Ellsperman and Louise D. Miller Ellsperman. She was born on 18 December 1875 in Wooster, Ohio. She was the first official librarian of the Wooster Public Library, beginning her tenure in 1897. In 1901, the Library Board of Trustees asked for her resignation.
Bertha's parents were married on 13 November 1873 [1] On the marriage record, the bride's name is given as Laura D. Miller rather than Louise. To this union were born 8 children. However, one did not survive into adulthood. The children born to this union included:
- Adam Ellsperman, born 19 May 1874 [2]
- Bertha Ellsperman, born 18 Dec 1875 [3]
- Estella May Ellsperman, born 26 May 1877 [4]
- Maud Ellsperman, born 20 Aug 1878 [5]
- Lulu Ellsperman, born 12 Sep 1880 [6]
- Robert Ellsperman, born 1 May 1882 [7]
- Fred Ellsperman, born Oct 1884 [8]
- Jean Ellsperman, born 18 Nov 1885 [9]
Family
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- Husband: William B. Chancellor
- Wife: Bertha Ellsperman
- Children:
- Marian Louise Chancellor
Vital Records
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Birth
- 18 December 1875 in Wooster, Ohio [10]
Marriage
- 12 November 1903 in Wayne County, Ohio [11]
Death
- 24 January 1911, in Rockville, Parke County, IN, [12]
Burial
- 27 January 1911, in Wooster Cemetery [13]
Census Records
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- Bertha Elsperman is residing with her parents, Philip and Louisa, in the 1880 U.S. Census at 107 S. Bever St. in Wooster, OH. Also, residing with the family is Bertha's older brother Adam and two younger sisters, Estella and Maud. [14]
- Bertha Ellsperman is residing with her parents, Philip and Louisa, in the 1900 U.S. Census. Their street address is 245 E. South St. in Wooster, OH. Also, residing with the family are Bertha's younger siblings: Estela, Maud, Robert, Fred, and Jean. Bertha is listed as the Librarian at Reading Room. [15]
- In the 1910 U.S. Census, Bertha is now married and living with her husband, William B. Chancellor, minister, in Rockville City, Adams Twp, Parke Co, IN. They have no children. [16]
Places of Residence
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- Wooster, OH, 1875-1903
- Richville, MO, 1903-1907
- Rockville, Adams Township, Parke County, IN, 1908-1911
Immigration and Naturalization Records
- Not applicable
Court Records
- None
Tax Records
- None researched
Land Records
- None researched
Denomination Affiliations
- First Presbyterian Church, Wooster, Ohio
Military
- Not applicable
Occupations
- Librarian of the Wooster Public Library, 1897-1901
- Housewife, 1903-1911
Community Involvement
- Taught Sunday school
- Sung in the church choir
Education
- Graduated from Wooster High School in 1893
- Attended the Conservatory of Music following high school
Awards and Recognition
- None researched
Gallery
Notes
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References
- ↑ Wayne County, Ohio Marriage Records vol. 8 p. 255.
- ↑ Wayne County, Ohio Birth Records, vol. 1 p. 184
- ↑ Wayne County, Ohio Birth Records, vol. 2 p. 38
- ↑ Wayne County, Ohio Birth Records, vol. 2 p. 126
- ↑ Wayne County, Ohio Birth Records, vol. 2 p. 133
- ↑ Wayne County, Ohio Birth Records, vol. 2 p. 228
- ↑ Wayne County, Ohio Birth Records, vol. 2 p. 344
- ↑ 1900 U.S. Census for Wooster, Ward 1, Wayne Co, OH
- ↑ Wayne County, Ohio Birth Records, vol. 3 p. 19
- ↑ Birth is recorded in Wayne County, OH Birth Records, vol. 2 p. 38
- ↑ Marriage is recorded in Wayne County, OH Marriage Records, vol. 15 p. 117
- ↑ FamilySearch website. Indiana Death Index, 1882-1920 Accessed 28 March 2017 FamilySearch
- ↑ Wooster Cemetery 1852-2003: More than Just Tombstone Readings p. 210
- ↑ 1880 U.S. Census for Wooster, Ward 1, Wayne County, Ohio
- ↑ 1900 U.S. Census for Wooster, Ward 1, Wayne County, Ohio
- ↑ 1910 U.S. Census for Rockville, Adams Township, Parke County, Indiana