Mills-Martin Family Records - Person Sheet
Mills-Martin Family Records - Person Sheet
Individual Notes
• Informant on Death Certificate of Harry Peter Lesher. Listed as “wife.”3691
• Mrs. Effie Lesher of Birmingham will spend some time in the home of Mrs. J.C. Craig on Leighton Ave.4826
• Mrs. Effie Lesher of Birmingham will spend some time in the home of Mrs. J.C. Craig on Leighton Ave.4826
Census Data
• 1880 Census: Peoria, Peoria, Illinois. Age 2, b IL. Parents b PA.4825
• 1940 Census: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama. Age 58, b AL.3702
• 1940 Census: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama. Age 58, b AL.3702
Spouses
Birth27 Aug 1861, Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania3689, state only,3685,3690,3691, date & state only
Removal1910, Alabama3687, p 1 Age: 48
Death4 Apr 1940, Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama3684,3692, name given as Harry Peter Lesher,3691, name given as Harry Peter Lesher,3693 Age: 78
Occupation1910, Superintendent of the Empire Office Building3694
OccupationRetired; Building Superintendent, American Trust Building, Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama3691
Residence1414 N. Charles, Baltimore3685
Residence1204 Bush Circle, Birmingham, Alabama3691
Death causeapoplexy3691
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 1918.3696
• He changed his name to Harry Peter when he went to Alabama.3687
• 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.3687
• 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.3686
• 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
205-251-31143697
• 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.3693
• Petition for membership in the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Zamora Temple, in Birmingham, Alabama, dated 20 November 1914.3693
• No estate records found for either Harry P. Lesher, or his wife Lillian, in Jefferson County Probate files.3698
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 1918.3696
• He changed his name to Harry Peter when he went to Alabama.3687
• 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.3687
• 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.3686
• 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
205-251-31143697
• 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.3693
• Petition for membership in the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Zamora Temple, in Birmingham, Alabama, dated 20 November 1914.3693
• No estate records found for either Harry P. Lesher, or his wife Lillian, in Jefferson County Probate files.3698
Census Data
• 1870 Census: Newville, Penn Township, Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Age 8, b PA. Enumerated in household of Isaac Walt.3699
• 1880 Census: Penn, Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Age 19, b PA. Parents b PA. Enumerated in household of Isaac Walt.3700
• 1900 Census: Baltimore, Maryland. Age 38, b PA. Cannot read occupation. Parents b PA.3688
• 1930 Census: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama. Age 69, b PA. Superintendent, Bank. Parents b OH.3701
• 1940 Census: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama. Age 78, b PA. No employment. NB: Census enumeration date is after his death date.3702
• 1880 Census: Penn, Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Age 19, b PA. Parents b PA. Enumerated in household of Isaac Walt.3700
• 1900 Census: Baltimore, Maryland. Age 38, b PA. Cannot read occupation. Parents b PA.3688
• 1930 Census: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama. Age 69, b PA. Superintendent, Bank. Parents b OH.3701
• 1940 Census: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama. Age 78, b PA. No employment. NB: Census enumeration date is after his death date.3702