Pioneers of St. Clair County, Michigan - Person Sheet
Pioneers of St. Clair County, Michigan - Person Sheet
Individual Notes
• Informant on Death Certificate of Harry Peter Lesher. Listed as “wife.”
Mrs. Effie Lesher of Birmingham will spend some time in the home of Mrs. J.C. Craig on Leighton Ave.8501, 3830, 8501
Mrs. Effie Lesher of Birmingham will spend some time in the home of Mrs. J.C. Craig on Leighton Ave.8501, 3830, 8501
Census
• 1880 Census: Peoria, Peoria, Illinois. Age 2, b IL. Parents b PA.
• 1940 Census: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama. Age 58, b AL.3834, 6804
• 1940 Census: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama. Age 58, b AL.3834, 6804
Spouses
Removal11910, Alabama3833 Age: 48
Occupation1910, Superintendent of the Empire Office Building1969
OccupationRetired; Building Superintendent, American Trust Building, Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama3830
Residence1414 N. Charles, Baltimore954
Residence1204 Bush Circle, Birmingham, Alabama3830
FatherPeter LESHER (~1788-1863)
MotherHarriet MITCHELL (~1818->1892)
Individual Notes
• H.P. or “Harry” is based on Ruth Joy Schaeffer’s recollection.
Source: personal conversation of Lori Schaeffer with Ruth on Nov 8, 1998.
• As to the baptism of Homer William Lesher in 1917, I checked the records for the year but did not locate this record. It is possible that the baptism was at Christ Church but was in late 1916 or early 1918.3239
• He changed his name to Harry Peter when he went to Alabama.3833
• I also found a baby picture of H. P. Lesher. Here’s what was stamped on the back of the photograph:
Photographed by J. C. Lesher
Zug’s Building, S. E. Corner Market Square, Carlisle, PA
underneath that is stamped H. Frantz
I also found an advertisement from P. H. Lesher’s painting business. According to the advertisement, the business was at E. S. Frantz’s Saddlery Shop, South Front Street, PA.3833
• My mom thinks that H. P. was married about 4 times. I do remember her saying that the family lost touch with H. P. towards the end of his life.3832
• Ms. Mills,
Attached you will find pictures of the gravesites of Harry and Lillie Lesher. I cannot send you a copy of the interment card because of privacy policies but I can tell you that they are the only ones buried on the spaces that they owned. They are in Block 14 Lot 327 on the West half of the lot. If you have any other questions please don’t hesitate to let me know.
Thanks,
Missy Blackburn
Elmwood Cemetery
205-251-31148445
• Dear Ms. Mills-
Enclosed you will find a copy of your Great Grandfather’s membership record from his years here at the Birmingham Valley (Scottish Rite of Freemasonry). I sincerely hope that this answers your questions. It has been a pleasure helping you with your search. Have a good day and may God bless you and your family. Sincerely & Fraternally, Ed Mason, General Secretary, Birmingham Scottish Rite.8447
• Petition for membership in the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Zamora Temple, in Birmingham, Alabama, dated 20 Novemever 1914.8447
• No estate records found for either Harry P. Lesher, or his wife Lillian, in Jefferson County Probate files.8448
Source: personal conversation of Lori Schaeffer with Ruth on Nov 8, 1998.
• As to the baptism of Homer William Lesher in 1917, I checked the records for the year but did not locate this record. It is possible that the baptism was at Christ Church but was in late 1916 or early 1918.3239
• He changed his name to Harry Peter when he went to Alabama.3833
• I also found a baby picture of H. P. Lesher. Here’s what was stamped on the back of the photograph:
Photographed by J. C. Lesher
Zug’s Building, S. E. Corner Market Square, Carlisle, PA
underneath that is stamped H. Frantz
I also found an advertisement from P. H. Lesher’s painting business. According to the advertisement, the business was at E. S. Frantz’s Saddlery Shop, South Front Street, PA.3833
• My mom thinks that H. P. was married about 4 times. I do remember her saying that the family lost touch with H. P. towards the end of his life.3832
• Ms. Mills,
Attached you will find pictures of the gravesites of Harry and Lillie Lesher. I cannot send you a copy of the interment card because of privacy policies but I can tell you that they are the only ones buried on the spaces that they owned. They are in Block 14 Lot 327 on the West half of the lot. If you have any other questions please don’t hesitate to let me know.
Thanks,
Missy Blackburn
Elmwood Cemetery
205-251-31148445
• Dear Ms. Mills-
Enclosed you will find a copy of your Great Grandfather’s membership record from his years here at the Birmingham Valley (Scottish Rite of Freemasonry). I sincerely hope that this answers your questions. It has been a pleasure helping you with your search. Have a good day and may God bless you and your family. Sincerely & Fraternally, Ed Mason, General Secretary, Birmingham Scottish Rite.8447
• Petition for membership in the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Zamora Temple, in Birmingham, Alabama, dated 20 Novemever 1914.8447
• No estate records found for either Harry P. Lesher, or his wife Lillian, in Jefferson County Probate files.8448
Census
• 1870 Census: Newville, Penn Township, Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Age 8, b PA. Enumerated in household of Isaac Walt.4005
• 1880 Census: Penn, Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Age 19, b PA. Parents b PA. Enumerated in household of Isaac Walt.3820
• 1900 Census: Baltimore, Maryland. Age 38, b PA. Cannot read occupation. Parents b PA.4006
• 1930 Census: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama. Age 69, b PA. Superintendent, Bank. Parents b OH.4007
• 1940 Census: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama. Age 78, b PA. No employment. NB: Census enumeration date is after his death date.6804
• 1880 Census: Penn, Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Age 19, b PA. Parents b PA. Enumerated in household of Isaac Walt.3820
• 1900 Census: Baltimore, Maryland. Age 38, b PA. Cannot read occupation. Parents b PA.4006
• 1930 Census: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama. Age 69, b PA. Superintendent, Bank. Parents b OH.4007
• 1940 Census: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama. Age 78, b PA. No employment. NB: Census enumeration date is after his death date.6804