Person Record

Metadata

Name

Ehlers, Frederick W.

Othernames

Fred Ehlers

Genealogy ID

65777

Born

16 AUG 1867

Birthplace

New York

Deceased

24 NOV 1919

Deceased where

Blossburg, Tioga PA

Cemetery

Prospect Cemetery

Occupation

Ross Cigar Factory
Cigar Manufacturer [From Henry Carr]
Newstand [of Longbothum][to Stouts]
McConnell's Garage

Titles & honors

F. & A. M. Friendship Lodge No. 247
I. O. O. F.

Father

Peter Ehlers

Mother

Elizabeth Unknown "Ehlers"

Spouse

Ella Edith Wheeler

Children

Lena Ehlers
Willard Ehlers

Reference

Obit PDC

Notes

EHLERS, Fred W. – Fred W. Ehlers, of Mansfield, died Nov. 24, at the Blossburg hospital, following a serious illness of short duration. He had been in ill health for some time, but his condition was not considered alarming until recently. He was born in New York, Aug. 16, 1867. About 25 years ago he removed to Mansfield and was one of the employees of the Ross cigar factory. He married Ella Edith Wheeler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Wheeler, and to them two children were born, Lena and Willard, both of Mansfield. The family moved to Wellsboro and later to Binghamton, but returned to Mansfield about 12 years ago. Mr. Ehlers purchased the cigar factory of Harry Carr and for years made the "Defender" cigar. Later he purchased the newsstand and cigar store of R.C. Longbotham, which he conducted until its sale to John Stout & Son two years ago. Since that time he had learned automobile work and worked in McConnells Garage. Mr. Ehlers was prominent in Masonic and Odd Fellow circles. He was master of the local lodge of Masons for a term. He was a member of St. James Episcopal church. He is survived by his widow and two children; also his father and sisters, of Binghamton, N.Y. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at two o’clock; burial in Prospect cemetery. The Masons were in charge of the burial services. Wellsboro Agitator, 3 December 1919.