Ernst, James S.

Notes:

Obit: Davis County Republican

John Ernst

John Ernst was born in Carroll county, Ohio, Sept 28, 1840, and died at his home near Floris, Iowa, June 3, 1915, aged 74 years, 8 months and 5 days, after a lingering illenss of two years. He was married to Elizabeth Ritz, June 10, 1869. Seven children ware born to this union, four boys and three girls. Two of the children died in infancy, and one son, Jas., died Sept. 7, 1899.
He leaves to mourn his departure his wife and children Manuel (Emanuel), and J. J. Ernst, Floris, Iowa; Mrs. Elizabeth Barker, Pulaski, Iowa; Mrs. Viola Jones, Spokane, Washington. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Glen H., Orval J. and Wilma Q. Ernst, Harley E. Barker and Stanley Jones, besides a host of other relatives and friends. He was tenderly laid to rest in the Rouch cemetery at 2 p.m. Friday, June 5th. Short services ware conducted at the grave by Rev. C. R. Young of Troy.

[Information provided by Ellen McKown]
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WILL: Filed court house, Bloomfield, Davis Co. Iowa

I, John Ernest, (Sic) a resident of Davis county, State of Iowa, do make, publish and declare this to be and is my last will and testament, hereby expressly revoke, set aside and declare each and every WILL by me heretofore made null and void and of no legal force or effect whatever.

Item 1st. I will give and bequest unto my wife, for and during her natural life, the exlusive possession, use and control of all the property of my estate which I own and die seized, real, personal or mixed, in the event that she my wife, Elizabeth Ernest survives me.

Item 2nd. Subject to each of the provisions of item 1st. above hereof, and in considertion that my son Emanuel Ernest (sic) shall and does carry out and perform the verbal contract he has made with me to support and maintain myself and wife comfortably for and during our joint lives and the life of the survivor of us, I will, give and bequeath unto my said son Emanuel Ernest (sic) the north-east quarter of the north-east quarter (except one acre in the south-east corner thereof which I conveyed to John U. Ritz) of section eight, in township sixty-nine north, or range twelve west, in Davis County, Iowa, but this bequest made to my said son Emanuel Ernest, is upon the express condition that he faithfully performs and carry out the terms of the said verbal contract hereinabove referred to, but in the event he fails to do so substaintially, then this bequeath of said land to him is to be null and void and of no effect.

Item 3rd. I will, give and bequeath to my grand-son Glenn Harland the sum or amount of One hundred dollars, to be in full of his share or interest in or to the estate I shall own and die seized, as I intend the aforesaid sum is all he shall take or have of my estate.

Item 4th. Subject to each provision of each of the foregoing Items of this my will, I will, give and bequeath all of the balance and remaining portion of the estate of which I shall own and die seized to my four living children, namely, Anna V. Jones, John J. Ernest (sic), Elizabeth Barker and Emanuel Ernest (sic), each to share equaIy and alike, in value therein, they to take, have and own the same in equal proportions, absolutely.
In witness whereof I hereunto subscribe my name at Bloomfield, Iowa, on this October 15th, 1909.

John Ernst

ATTEST:
O.D. Wray
H.C. Leach

We, the undersigned, certify that we are, each, personally acquainted with John Ernest, (sic) the person who subscribed his name to the above and foregoing typewritten instrument, which said instrument he declared to us in our joint presence, to be his last will and testament; that he requested us to sign our names thereto as attesting witnesses; that he subscribed his name in our joint presence, and we, at his request, signed our names the same in his presence and in the joint presence of each other attesting wrtnesses thereto.
This 15th day of October 1909
O.D. Wray
H.C. Leach

[Information provided by Ellen McKown]
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Buried:
Rouch Cemetery

Died:
at his home, near Floris, Iowa

John married Ritz, Elisabeth on 10 Jun 1869 in at the home of Martin Ritz. Elisabeth (daughter of Ritz, Martin and Rutschmann, Elisabeth) was born on 14 Mar 1846 in Wil, Zürich, Switzerland; died on 25 Sep 1930 in Davis Co., Iowa, USA; was buried in Union Twp., Davis Co., Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Additional information from "Inhabitants of Wil, Zürich, Switzerland and Surrounds":

Additional BIRTH information: Date and place from Ancestorial file.

Additional MARRIAGE information: From Ancestorial file.

Buried:
Rouch Cemetery

Other Events:

• Residence: 1856, Davis Co., Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1860, Union, Davis, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1870, Union, Davis, Iowa, USA; Residence Post Office: Troy
• Residence: 1880, Chalk Level, Saint Clair, Missouri, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Self

Notes:

Daniel and Caroline Ernst transferred land to Ulrich Ritz (Feb 1859): S 1/2 NE & NW NE Sec 8, Twp 69, R 12. (Source: Davis County Deed Record Book 1, page 179, Information supplied by Ellen McKown)
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Daniel & Caroline Ernst transferrred land to Ulrich Rits ( 9 MAR 1861): SE & NE Section 8, Twp. 69, R 12. (Source: Davis County Deed Record Book K, page 442, (Source: Davis County Deed Record Book 1, page 179, Information supplied by Ellen McKown)
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George Ernst, age 36, was enumerated with Daniel Ernst family in the 1870 census. His wealth is listed as $2,000 and he was a mail carrier by trade. Census enumerated 7 June 1870, Troy Post Office, Davis Co., IA (Information supplied by Ellen McKown)
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Research Note:
Possible relatives:

John Earnst, enumerated n the 1850 Federal census Union Twp., Davis Co., Iowa age 48 years, born in Pennsylvania along with:
Margaret age 20, b. Ohio
Hiram age 18, b. Ohio
Jacob age 16, b. Ohio
Nancy A. age 8 b. Ohio
Elizxabeth age 6, b. Ohio


Birth:
(Jun assumption based on 1811 and 1812 reports in 1880 and 1870 census)

Daniel married Harsh, Susanna on 1 Nov 1832 in Stark County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"I do hereby certify that on the 1st day of November, 1832, I solemnized marriage between Daniel Ernst and Susanna Harsh."
Signed by Dewalt Roctiecker.

Source: Stark County, Ohio Marriage Records

Other Events:

• Residence: 1880, Union, Davis, Iowa, USA; Age: 69; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Self

Notes:

Family Story: With brother Hans Ulrich Ritz, brought their families to America. Landed in New Orleans.Additional information from "Inhabitants of Wil, Zürich, Switzerland and Surrounds":

16. Jan. 1810
Martin Ritz, Oswalds von H.W.
Barbara Hilpart
Taufzeugen:
Michel Hangartner Schmid von H.W.
Verena Hilpart Heinrich Tochter von da

Additional information from "Inhabitants of Wil, Zürich, Switzerland and Surrounds":

2. Juni 1811
Martin Ritz, Oswalds von H.W.
Barbara Hilpart von da
Taufzeugen:
Hs. Ulrich Hilpart Heinrich Sohn von H.W.
Anna Gantner Martins Tochter von da
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From Staatsarchiv des Cantons Zürich (State Archives of the Canton of Zurich)
Passerteilungen in Zürich nach Amerika und Australien1848-1870 (Passes Granted in Zurich to the Americas and Australia 1848-1870)
Auswertung der Passkontrollen 1848-1870 (Staatsarchiv Zürich, PP 38.42-63). Bearbeitet durch Hans Ulrich Pfister. Stand: 30.11.2005
(Research of the control passports 1848-1870 (Staatsarchiv Zurich, PP 38.42-63). Edited by Hans Ulrich Pfister. Published: Nov 30, 2005)

Ritz, Hans Ulrich, von Hüntwangen, Landwirt, 42, mit Frau und Kindern Konrad 18, Ulrich
17, Heinrich 16, Jakob 14, nach Amerika; 18.1.1856 (PP 38.50, Nr. 47).

Translation:
Ritz, Hans Ulrich, of Hüntwangen, farmer, 42, with his wife and children Konrad 18, Ulrich
17, Henry 16, Jacob 14, to the Americas; 18.1.1856 (PP 38.50, No. 47).

Ritz, Martin, von Hüntwangen, Landwirt, 45, mit Frau und Kindern Ulrich 13, Elisabeth 9,
Jakob 5, Johannes 3 und Anna (10 Monate), nach Amerika; 18.1.1856 (PP 38.50, Nr.
45).

Translation:
Ritz, Martin, of Hüntwangen, farmer, 45, with his wife and children Ulrich 13, Elisabeth 9,
Jacob 5, John 3, and Anna (10 months) to the Americas; 18.1.1856 (PP 38.50, No.
45).

Ritz, geb. Moser, Verena, Frau, von Hüntwangen, -, 46, und ihr Sohn Gotthard 7, nach
Amerika; 9.6.1856 (PP 38.50, Nr. 591).

Translation:
Ritz, born Moser, Verena, wife, Hüntwangen, -, 46, and her son Gotthard 7 after
America, 9.6.1856 (PP 38.50, No. 591).
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Report of Passengers arrived at New Orleans of which Linscott is Master on the 14th day of April 1856 from Havre per. Ships St-John:
Ritz, Ulrich age 44 b. Switzerland M occupation: Farmer
Ritz, Elizabweth age 52 Switzerland F Farmer
Ritz Conrad age 18 Switzerland M Farmer
Ritz, Ulrich age 17 Switzerland M Farmer
Ritz, Heinrich age 16 Switzerland M Farmer
Ritz, Jacob 14 Switzerland M Farmer
Ritz, Martin 45 Switzerland M Farmer
Ritz, Elizabeth 34 Switzerland F Farmer
Ritz, Ulrich 13 Switzerland M Farmer
Ritz, Elizabeth 8 Switzerland F Farmer
Ritz, Jacob 5 Switzerland M Farmer
Ritz Johann 3 Switzerland F Farmer,
Ritz, Anna 10/12 Switzerland F Farmer

Buried:
Rouch Cemetery

Martin married Rutschmann, Elisabeth on 11 Feb 1839 in Bülach, Zürich, Switzerland. Elisabeth was born in 1821 in Bulach, Zurich, Switz.; died on 26 Oct 1893; was buried in Union Twp., Davis Co., Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1880, Union, Davis, Iowa, USA; Age: 58; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife

Notes:

Additional information from "Inhabitants of Wil, Zürich, Switzerland and Surrounds":

Additional BIRTH information: Year from Ancestorial file.

Additional MARRIAGE information: From Ancestorial file.

Death:
16 OCT 1896 in Rouch cem, Davis Co., IA - CHECK

From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 2 January 1996.

Buried:
Rouch Cemetery

Other Events:

• Residence: 1830, Harrison, Stark, Ohio, USA

Notes:

Source: Records of Phyllis Shackelford Hedges

1830 United States Federal Census
Name: Daniel Arnst (Ernst) ?
Township: Harrison
County: Stark
State: Ohio
Number of persons in household: 5
Ages of persons in household: 1- male 15 to 20
1- male 60 & U 70 Daniel ll, b 1765, age 65
1- female 10 & U 15
1- female 15 & U 20
1- female 60 to 70 Nancy b 1767, age 63

Jacob 1- male 5 & U 10
1- male 30 & U 40
1- male 80 to 90
2- females U 5
1- female 5 to 10
1- female 30 & U 40

Note: Daniel's two daughters (Elizabeth & Sarah) & their families are listed directly beneath his census.
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In the will of Daniel I, who was married to Nancy Kesey, and written on Nov. 7, 1836, he talks of
son Daniel, daughter Elizabeth Champer, wife of Jacob Champer, daughter Sarah Champer, wife of
David Champer, daughter Ann Caris, (Caris is spelled wrong) wife of Philip Caris, son Lasarus, and son
John. The Daniel II I had died in 1881, at he age of 81. Probate court says he was born in Cumberland County,
Pa. Also in this will of Daniel # 1, his son Daniel is the first child listed, which would be more likely the eldest
child.

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Grave marker note:
Marker is a building block

"It will be noted that a number of the markers are red ceramic building blocks. Roy Champer of Carrollton who was born in 1900, recalls making these markers while employed by the Carrollton Brick Company from 1922-1925."
Carroll County Genealogical Society

Buried:
Champer Cemetery

Daniel married Kesey, Nancy. Nancy (daughter of Kesey, John and (Kesey), Mary) was born in 1767 in Pennsylvania, USA; died after 1850; was buried in Carroll Co., Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1850, Centre, Carroll, Ohio

Notes:

Source: Research of John Jacob Arbaugh (1876-1972)

After Williams death, his widow Nancy came to Ohio with her three children 1798. Nancy was married in 1863 to Daniel Ernst, whether prior to her coming to Ohio or after arriving in Ohio is uncertain.

note: 1863 cannot be the correct marriage date (MDH).

Buried:
Champer Cemetery

Notes:

Death date is not confirmed in recent research of the Wil records in 2004

Familienbuch 62b and 93

Hans married Hilpert, Anna Barbara on 27 Apr 1802 in Wil, Zürich, Switzerland. Anna (daughter of Hilpert, Hans Heinrich and Heller, Anna) was born on 25 Nov 1781 in Hüntwangen, Zürich, Switzerland; died on 12 Apr 1849 in Hüntwangen, Zürich, Switzerland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Additional information from "Inhabitants of Wil, Zürich, Switzerland and Surrounds":

25. Nov. 1781
Hs. Heinrich Hilpart Heidel berger bott. von Hüntwangen
Anna Heller Küferlis von Wyl
(Anna Barbara post. 2 mens)
Taufzeugen:
Hans Jac. Heller Küferli Sohn von Wyl
A. Barbara Hilpart Heidelberger botten filia