Ephraim Crisman ^{1 2}

  General Notes:

Ephraim Crisman was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, and is one of the eleven children of Frederick and Eliza (Hardesty) Crisman. In 1848, he came with his parents to Union Township, where his father died January 4, 1877. The Crisman family is of Dutch descent. Ephraim lived at home until he was married, December 25, 1861. To Sarah Long, of Williamsville, N. Y. To this union there have been seven children - Benjamin F. (deceased), Emma (deceased ), Ella D., George (deceased), A. B., A.D. and Frederick. Mr. Crisman came to this township, living three years, and after removed to the farm on which he now lives. This property is rich and well improved, containing some excellent buildings. Mr. Crisman has given considerable attention to raising blooded horses, and has one of the finest in the country. In politics, Mr. Crisman gives his support to the Republican party, and is esteemed as one of the most intelligent and enterprising citizens.

Source: "Counties of Porter and Lake, Indiana, Historical and Biographical ," Goodspeed and Blanchard, 1882 page 340 Union Township
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  Noted events in his life were:

• He has alternate birth date of 1841 and a birth location of Ohio.

This birth year was referenced by his age of 39 on the 1880 US Census.
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• He appeared on the 1880 US Census in Union Township, Porter County, IN on 4 June 1880. ²

1880 US Census
Page 436A, District 139, Dwelling 42, Family 42, Roll 304
Union Township, Porter County, Indiana
Ephram Crisman..Head..39..OH..Farmer
(Living with wife and 4 children.)

NOTE - If his birth date was 13 Sep 1833, then his age should have been 46 instead of 39. This census record indicates a birth year of about 1841 which is more closely to what would be expected with a wife born in 1845.
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• He was buried in October 1893 in the Blachley in Union Township, Porter County, IN.

Ephraim married Sarah Long on 25 December 1861.^{1 2} (Sarah Long was born on 13 April 1845 in Williamsville, NY,¹ died on 11 August 1893 in , Porter County, IN and was buried after 11 August 1893 in Union Township, Porter County, IN.)

  Noted events in their marriage were:

• They appeared on the 1880 US Census in Union Township, Porter County, IN on 4 June 1880. ²

1880 US Census
Page 436A, District 139, Dwelling 42, Family 42, Roll 304
Union Township, Porter County, Indiana
Ephram Crisman..Head..39..OH..Farmer
Sarah Crisman...Wife..30..NY..Keep House
Ella Crisman..Dau..14..IN..At Home
A. D. Crisman..Son..7..IN..At Home
H. B. Crisman..Son..7..IN..At Home
Fredric Crisman..Son..2..IN..At Home

NOTE - This is probably a transcription error but H. B. Crisman should be shown as A.B. Crisman instead. He was a twin brother to A.D. Their given names were only the initials.
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