4. | CRISMAN, Ephram was born about 1836 in Columbiana County, OH (son of CRISMAN, Frederick and HARDESTY, Eliza); died in 1885 in Porter County, IN; was buried in Blachly Cemetery, Porter County, IN. Notes:
Ephraim Crisman was born in Columbiana County, OH, 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, IN, Historical and Biographical, Goodspeed and Blanchard, 1882 page 340 Union Township
Data entry volunteer: Suzan Schaeffing
Ephram married LONG, Sarah on 25 Dec 1861. Sarah (daughter of LONG, Benjamin and STALEY, Sabina) was born on 13 Apr 1845 in Williamsville, Erie County, NY; died on 11 Aug 1893 in Valparaiso, Porter County, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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