The Sentinel (Carlisle, PA), Monday, November 6, 1893; pg. 3
Ephraim Cornman Dead.
ONE OF CARLISLE'S LEADING PUBLIC MEN PASSES AWAY.
Formerly a Carlisle Printer and Editor - He Held Many Places of Honor in County and State - One of the Founders of the Carlisle School System.
Ephraim Cornman, the veteran Carlisle editor and politician, died at his home, on North Hanover street (sic), at 11 30 a. m. yesterday, aged 75 years, 7 months and 9 days. He had been in failing health for some months but only for a few weeks past was in a critical condition.
He survived by nine children: Mrs. O. M. Worthington and Mrs. S. B. Kissell, of Carlisle; Joseph Cornman, editor of the Hanover Citizen; John, a former Carlisle attorney, now in New York state; William, of Cleveland, O.; Captain Daniel Cornman, of the U. S. A. - now stationed at Buffalo, N. Y.; Ephraim Cornman, of the government printing office at Washington; Mrs. R. H. Gearhart, of Sanbury; Lewis H., of Allegheny City. The surviving brothers and sisters are: Hon. Theodore, of Carlisle; Joseph, of Altoona; Frederick, of St. Louis; Mrs. Ellen Harris, of Carlisle.
The funeral will take place from the Reformed church at 8 p. m. to morrow, interment in the old graveyard.
With the death of Ephraim Cornman there passes away a man who was an active factor in the public affairs of this county for several generations and who in their day held the confidence and esteem of such men as President Buchanan, Governors Porter, Shunt and Bigler, Hon. Simon Cameron and James H. Hopkins, the eider.
He was eldest son of John Cornman and was born in North Middleton township March 26, 1818. His ancestors settled in this locality at an early date and the Cornman family with all its relationships is at present one of the largest in this county. In 1830 he was apprenticed with his brother-in law, Henry L. Spicer, proprietor of the Carlisle Herald.
After working at printing for some years, he purchased an interest In the American Volunteer and for some years was associated with George Sanderson in the conduct of that journal. He afterward purchased from Jerome K. Boyer the American Democrat and upon his being elected clerk of the courts, he sold his newspaper to John B. Bratton who consolidated it with the Volunteer. This closed his career as a journalist.
He entered public life as Deputy Sheriff under the late David Smith. He was then made cashier of the state treasury department under Arnold Plumer and then had charge of there redemption and cancellation of the state relief notes. He next served as sergeant of arms in the state senate and that during the troublous (sic) times of the buckshot war.
In 1863 Gov. Bigler appointed him superintendent of public printing, when that department was first founded, and Mr. Cornman organized the state printing office. He was succeeded as state printer by Col. A. K. McClure.
In 1865 he was elected clerk of the courts almost without opposition and at the close of his term of office be entered the drug business in partnership with his son in law, the late Dr. C M. Worthington. When he quit the drug business he retired.
He was an early advocate of the public school system and in connection with James Hamilton, Jason W. Eby, William Blair, Hon. Lemuel Todd and others, secured the legislation establishing the Carlisle School system, which was the pioneer system of popular education and which has since proven so great a success. He served for about 30 years as school director and for most of that time was president of the board.
He was for 28 years president of the Union Fire Company and age then compelled him to retire. He was a prominent Free Mason, was secretary of Cumberland Star Lodge and St John's Chapter and was Recorder of St John's Commandery.
He ranked high in public esteem and in former years his opinions on current subjects were much sought and his services as arbitrator were in frequent demand. Of late years he has lived retired. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Barbara Shrom, who died in 1858, and his second the widow of Monroe Morris.
Obituary forwarded by Peggy Bargen Duey, 46873059
As R. E. Lee's Confederate forces approached Northern territory in early September 1862, the governor of Pennsylvania called for the hasty formation emergency troops for defense if required. Ephraim Cornman recruited a company that enlisted into state service at Carlisle September 5, 1862. He was elected captain of Co. D, 1st Pennsylvania Infantry Militia, a regiment that disbanded the following September 24 after the battle of Antietam ended the crisis. The regiment was not involved in any fighting and never left the state. (Forwarded by contributor Dennis Brandt)
April 25, 1839:
Married on Tuesday evening last, by the Rev. Henry Aurand, Mr. Ephraim Cornman, junior editor of this paper, to Miss Barbara Shrom, eldest daughter of Mr. Joseph Shrom, all of this Borough.
Marriages and Deaths from the American Volunteer (Carlisle, PA) Newspaper 1839-1948
CARLISLE, Nov 5 - Ephraim Cornman, for many years editor of the American, ex-president of City Council, ex-Deputy Sheriff and a leading Democratic politician, died to-day, aged 73 years.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA), November 6, 1893; pg. 4
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In Carlise, Pa., on November 4 (sic), 1893, Ephraim Cornman, father of Captain Daniel Cornman, U.S.A., at one time stationed at Boise, and of Ephriam Cornman, Jr., formerly connected with The Statesman, died in the 76th (sic) year. The deceased was a charter member of Idaho Commandery No. 1, Knight's Templar of this city.
Idaho Statesman (Boise, ID), November 11, 1893; pg. 6 - Local Brevities
Ephraim Cornman Dead.
ONE OF CARLISLE'S LEADING PUBLIC MEN PASSES AWAY.
Formerly a Carlisle Printer and Editor - He Held Many Places of Honor in County and State - One of the Founders of the Carlisle School System.
Ephraim Cornman, the veteran Carlisle editor and politician, died at his home, on North Hanover street (sic), at 11 30 a. m. yesterday, aged 75 years, 7 months and 9 days. He had been in failing health for some months but only for a few weeks past was in a critical condition.
He survived by nine children: Mrs. O. M. Worthington and Mrs. S. B. Kissell, of Carlisle; Joseph Cornman, editor of the Hanover Citizen; John, a former Carlisle attorney, now in New York state; William, of Cleveland, O.; Captain Daniel Cornman, of the U. S. A. - now stationed at Buffalo, N. Y.; Ephraim Cornman, of the government printing office at Washington; Mrs. R. H. Gearhart, of Sanbury; Lewis H., of Allegheny City. The surviving brothers and sisters are: Hon. Theodore, of Carlisle; Joseph, of Altoona; Frederick, of St. Louis; Mrs. Ellen Harris, of Carlisle.
The funeral will take place from the Reformed church at 8 p. m. to morrow, interment in the old graveyard.
With the death of Ephraim Cornman there passes away a man who was an active factor in the public affairs of this county for several generations and who in their day held the confidence and esteem of such men as President Buchanan, Governors Porter, Shunt and Bigler, Hon. Simon Cameron and James H. Hopkins, the eider.
He was eldest son of John Cornman and was born in North Middleton township March 26, 1818. His ancestors settled in this locality at an early date and the Cornman family with all its relationships is at present one of the largest in this county. In 1830 he was apprenticed with his brother-in law, Henry L. Spicer, proprietor of the Carlisle Herald.
After working at printing for some years, he purchased an interest In the American Volunteer and for some years was associated with George Sanderson in the conduct of that journal. He afterward purchased from Jerome K. Boyer the American Democrat and upon his being elected clerk of the courts, he sold his newspaper to John B. Bratton who consolidated it with the Volunteer. This closed his career as a journalist.
He entered public life as Deputy Sheriff under the late David Smith. He was then made cashier of the state treasury department under Arnold Plumer and then had charge of there redemption and cancellation of the state relief notes. He next served as sergeant of arms in the state senate and that during the troublous (sic) times of the buckshot war.
In 1863 Gov. Bigler appointed him superintendent of public printing, when that department was first founded, and Mr. Cornman organized the state printing office. He was succeeded as state printer by Col. A. K. McClure.
In 1865 he was elected clerk of the courts almost without opposition and at the close of his term of office be entered the drug business in partnership with his son in law, the late Dr. C M. Worthington. When he quit the drug business he retired.
He was an early advocate of the public school system and in connection with James Hamilton, Jason W. Eby, William Blair, Hon. Lemuel Todd and others, secured the legislation establishing the Carlisle School system, which was the pioneer system of popular education and which has since proven so great a success. He served for about 30 years as school director and for most of that time was president of the board.
He was for 28 years president of the Union Fire Company and age then compelled him to retire. He was a prominent Free Mason, was secretary of Cumberland Star Lodge and St John's Chapter and was Recorder of St John's Commandery.
He ranked high in public esteem and in former years his opinions on current subjects were much sought and his services as arbitrator were in frequent demand. Of late years he has lived retired. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Barbara Shrom, who died in 1858, and his second the widow of Monroe Morris.
Obituary forwarded by Peggy Bargen Duey, 46873059
As R. E. Lee's Confederate forces approached Northern territory in early September 1862, the governor of Pennsylvania called for the hasty formation emergency troops for defense if required. Ephraim Cornman recruited a company that enlisted into state service at Carlisle September 5, 1862. He was elected captain of Co. D, 1st Pennsylvania Infantry Militia, a regiment that disbanded the following September 24 after the battle of Antietam ended the crisis. The regiment was not involved in any fighting and never left the state. (Forwarded by contributor Dennis Brandt)
April 25, 1839:
Married on Tuesday evening last, by the Rev. Henry Aurand, Mr. Ephraim Cornman, junior editor of this paper, to Miss Barbara Shrom, eldest daughter of Mr. Joseph Shrom, all of this Borough.
Marriages and Deaths from the American Volunteer (Carlisle, PA) Newspaper 1839-1948
CARLISLE, Nov 5 - Ephraim Cornman, for many years editor of the American, ex-president of City Council, ex-Deputy Sheriff and a leading Democratic politician, died to-day, aged 73 years.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA), November 6, 1893; pg. 4
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In Carlise, Pa., on November 4 (sic), 1893, Ephraim Cornman, father of Captain Daniel Cornman, U.S.A., at one time stationed at Boise, and of Ephriam Cornman, Jr., formerly connected with The Statesman, died in the 76th (sic) year. The deceased was a charter member of Idaho Commandery No. 1, Knight's Templar of this city.
Idaho Statesman (Boise, ID), November 11, 1893; pg. 6 - Local Brevities
The Sentinel (Carlisle, PA), Monday, November 6, 1893; pg. 3
Ephraim Cornman Dead.
ONE OF CARLISLE'S LEADING PUBLIC MEN PASSES AWAY.
Formerly a Carlisle Printer and Editor - He Held Many Places of Honor in County and State - One of the Founders of the Carlisle School System.
Ephraim Cornman, the veteran Carlisle editor and politician, died at his home, on North Hanover street (sic), at 11 30 a. m. yesterday, aged 75 years, 7 months and 9 days. He had been in failing health for some months but only for a few weeks past was in a critical condition.
He survived by nine children: Mrs. O. M. Worthington and Mrs. S. B. Kissell, of Carlisle; Joseph Cornman, editor of the Hanover Citizen; John, a former Carlisle attorney, now in New York state; William, of Cleveland, O.; Captain Daniel Cornman, of the U. S. A. - now stationed at Buffalo, N. Y.; Ephraim Cornman, of the government printing office at Washington; Mrs. R. H. Gearhart, of Sanbury; Lewis H., of Allegheny City. The surviving brothers and sisters are: Hon. Theodore, of Carlisle; Joseph, of Altoona; Frederick, of St. Louis; Mrs. Ellen Harris, of Carlisle.
The funeral will take place from the Reformed church at 8 p. m. to morrow, interment in the old graveyard.
With the death of Ephraim Cornman there passes away a man who was an active factor in the public affairs of this county for several generations and who in their day held the confidence and esteem of such men as President Buchanan, Governors Porter, Shunt and Bigler, Hon. Simon Cameron and James H. Hopkins, the eider.
He was eldest son of John Cornman and was born in North Middleton township March 26, 1818. His ancestors settled in this locality at an early date and the Cornman family with all its relationships is at present one of the largest in this county. In 1830 he was apprenticed with his brother-in law, Henry L. Spicer, proprietor of the Carlisle Herald.
After working at printing for some years, he purchased an interest In the American Volunteer and for some years was associated with George Sanderson in the conduct of that journal. He afterward purchased from Jerome K. Boyer the American Democrat and upon his being elected clerk of the courts, he sold his newspaper to John B. Bratton who consolidated it with the Volunteer. This closed his career as a journalist.
He entered public life as Deputy Sheriff under the late David Smith. He was then made cashier of the state treasury department under Arnold Plumer and then had charge of there redemption and cancellation of the state relief notes. He next served as sergeant of arms in the state senate and that during the troublous (sic) times of the buckshot war.
In 1863 Gov. Bigler appointed him superintendent of public printing, when that department was first founded, and Mr. Cornman organized the state printing office. He was succeeded as state printer by Col. A. K. McClure.
In 1865 he was elected clerk of the courts almost without opposition and at the close of his term of office be entered the drug business in partnership with his son in law, the late Dr. C M. Worthington. When he quit the drug business he retired.
He was an early advocate of the public school system and in connection with James Hamilton, Jason W. Eby, William Blair, Hon. Lemuel Todd and others, secured the legislation establishing the Carlisle School system, which was the pioneer system of popular education and which has since proven so great a success. He served for about 30 years as school director and for most of that time was president of the board.
He was for 28 years president of the Union Fire Company and age then compelled him to retire. He was a prominent Free Mason, was secretary of Cumberland Star Lodge and St John's Chapter and was Recorder of St John's Commandery.
He ranked high in public esteem and in former years his opinions on current subjects were much sought and his services as arbitrator were in frequent demand. Of late years he has lived retired. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Barbara Shrom, who died in 1858, and his second the widow of Monroe Morris.
Obituary forwarded by Peggy Bargen Duey, 46873059
As R. E. Lee's Confederate forces approached Northern territory in early September 1862, the governor of Pennsylvania called for the hasty formation emergency troops for defense if required. Ephraim Cornman recruited a company that enlisted into state service at Carlisle September 5, 1862. He was elected captain of Co. D, 1st Pennsylvania Infantry Militia, a regiment that disbanded the following September 24 after the battle of Antietam ended the crisis. The regiment was not involved in any fighting and never left the state. (Forwarded by contributor Dennis Brandt)
April 25, 1839:
Married on Tuesday evening last, by the Rev. Henry Aurand, Mr. Ephraim Cornman, junior editor of this paper, to Miss Barbara Shrom, eldest daughter of Mr. Joseph Shrom, all of this Borough.
Marriages and Deaths from the American Volunteer (Carlisle, PA) Newspaper 1839-1948
CARLISLE, Nov 5 - Ephraim Cornman, for many years editor of the American, ex-president of City Council, ex-Deputy Sheriff and a leading Democratic politician, died to-day, aged 73 years.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA), November 6, 1893; pg. 4
========================
In Carlise, Pa., on November 4 (sic), 1893, Ephraim Cornman, father of Captain Daniel Cornman, U.S.A., at one time stationed at Boise, and of Ephriam Cornman, Jr., formerly connected with The Statesman, died in the 76th (sic) year. The deceased was a charter member of Idaho Commandery No. 1, Knight's Templar of this city.
Idaho Statesman (Boise, ID), November 11, 1893; pg. 6 - Local Brevities
Ephraim Cornman Dead.
ONE OF CARLISLE'S LEADING PUBLIC MEN PASSES AWAY.
Formerly a Carlisle Printer and Editor - He Held Many Places of Honor in County and State - One of the Founders of the Carlisle School System.
Ephraim Cornman, the veteran Carlisle editor and politician, died at his home, on North Hanover street (sic), at 11 30 a. m. yesterday, aged 75 years, 7 months and 9 days. He had been in failing health for some months but only for a few weeks past was in a critical condition.
He survived by nine children: Mrs. O. M. Worthington and Mrs. S. B. Kissell, of Carlisle; Joseph Cornman, editor of the Hanover Citizen; John, a former Carlisle attorney, now in New York state; William, of Cleveland, O.; Captain Daniel Cornman, of the U. S. A. - now stationed at Buffalo, N. Y.; Ephraim Cornman, of the government printing office at Washington; Mrs. R. H. Gearhart, of Sanbury; Lewis H., of Allegheny City. The surviving brothers and sisters are: Hon. Theodore, of Carlisle; Joseph, of Altoona; Frederick, of St. Louis; Mrs. Ellen Harris, of Carlisle.
The funeral will take place from the Reformed church at 8 p. m. to morrow, interment in the old graveyard.
With the death of Ephraim Cornman there passes away a man who was an active factor in the public affairs of this county for several generations and who in their day held the confidence and esteem of such men as President Buchanan, Governors Porter, Shunt and Bigler, Hon. Simon Cameron and James H. Hopkins, the eider.
He was eldest son of John Cornman and was born in North Middleton township March 26, 1818. His ancestors settled in this locality at an early date and the Cornman family with all its relationships is at present one of the largest in this county. In 1830 he was apprenticed with his brother-in law, Henry L. Spicer, proprietor of the Carlisle Herald.
After working at printing for some years, he purchased an interest In the American Volunteer and for some years was associated with George Sanderson in the conduct of that journal. He afterward purchased from Jerome K. Boyer the American Democrat and upon his being elected clerk of the courts, he sold his newspaper to John B. Bratton who consolidated it with the Volunteer. This closed his career as a journalist.
He entered public life as Deputy Sheriff under the late David Smith. He was then made cashier of the state treasury department under Arnold Plumer and then had charge of there redemption and cancellation of the state relief notes. He next served as sergeant of arms in the state senate and that during the troublous (sic) times of the buckshot war.
In 1863 Gov. Bigler appointed him superintendent of public printing, when that department was first founded, and Mr. Cornman organized the state printing office. He was succeeded as state printer by Col. A. K. McClure.
In 1865 he was elected clerk of the courts almost without opposition and at the close of his term of office be entered the drug business in partnership with his son in law, the late Dr. C M. Worthington. When he quit the drug business he retired.
He was an early advocate of the public school system and in connection with James Hamilton, Jason W. Eby, William Blair, Hon. Lemuel Todd and others, secured the legislation establishing the Carlisle School system, which was the pioneer system of popular education and which has since proven so great a success. He served for about 30 years as school director and for most of that time was president of the board.
He was for 28 years president of the Union Fire Company and age then compelled him to retire. He was a prominent Free Mason, was secretary of Cumberland Star Lodge and St John's Chapter and was Recorder of St John's Commandery.
He ranked high in public esteem and in former years his opinions on current subjects were much sought and his services as arbitrator were in frequent demand. Of late years he has lived retired. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Barbara Shrom, who died in 1858, and his second the widow of Monroe Morris.
Obituary forwarded by Peggy Bargen Duey, 46873059
As R. E. Lee's Confederate forces approached Northern territory in early September 1862, the governor of Pennsylvania called for the hasty formation emergency troops for defense if required. Ephraim Cornman recruited a company that enlisted into state service at Carlisle September 5, 1862. He was elected captain of Co. D, 1st Pennsylvania Infantry Militia, a regiment that disbanded the following September 24 after the battle of Antietam ended the crisis. The regiment was not involved in any fighting and never left the state. (Forwarded by contributor Dennis Brandt)
April 25, 1839:
Married on Tuesday evening last, by the Rev. Henry Aurand, Mr. Ephraim Cornman, junior editor of this paper, to Miss Barbara Shrom, eldest daughter of Mr. Joseph Shrom, all of this Borough.
Marriages and Deaths from the American Volunteer (Carlisle, PA) Newspaper 1839-1948
CARLISLE, Nov 5 - Ephraim Cornman, for many years editor of the American, ex-president of City Council, ex-Deputy Sheriff and a leading Democratic politician, died to-day, aged 73 years.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA), November 6, 1893; pg. 4
========================
In Carlise, Pa., on November 4 (sic), 1893, Ephraim Cornman, father of Captain Daniel Cornman, U.S.A., at one time stationed at Boise, and of Ephriam Cornman, Jr., formerly connected with The Statesman, died in the 76th (sic) year. The deceased was a charter member of Idaho Commandery No. 1, Knight's Templar of this city.
Idaho Statesman (Boise, ID), November 11, 1893; pg. 6 - Local Brevities
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