Brief Life History of Fred Ernest
When Fred Ernest Hemsley was born in 1886, in Virginia, United States, his father, Robert Hemsley, was 36 and his mother, Catherine J. Hughes, was 32. He had at least 5 sons with Lena M. Sisk. He lived in Trimble, Trimble Township, Athens, Ohio, United States for about 10 years. He died in 1941, in Glouster, Trimble Township, Athens, Ohio, United States, at the age of 55, and was buried in Glouster Cemetery, Glouster, Trimble Township, Athens, Ohio, United States.
Photos and Memories (1)
Do you know Fred Ernest? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (20)
- Fred Hemsley in household of Catherine Hemsley, "United States Census, 1910"
- Freddie Hemsley, "West Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1928"
- Fred Hemsley, "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013"
Parents and Siblings
Siblings (9)
+4 More Children
World Events (8)
1886
Statue of Liberty is dedicated.
1894 · Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Monument
On May 30, 18944 the Confederate Soldiers and Sailors’ Monument was unveiled. It is 73 feet high and over looks Libby Hill Park. the statue represents the 13 Confederate States.
1901 · Assassination of Mckinley
President William McKinley was shot at the Temple of Music, in the Pan-American Exposition, while shaking hands with the public. Leon Czolgosz shot him twice in the abdomen because he thought it was his duty to do so. McKinley died after eight days of watch and care. He was the third American president to be assassinated. After his death, Congress passed legislation to officially make the Secret Service and gave them responsibility for protecting the President at all times.
Name Meaning
English: habitational name either from Helmsley (North Yorkshire) or Gate Helmsley (also North Yorkshire). Gate Helmsley derives from the Old English personal name Hemele (genitive Hemeles) + Old English ēg ‘island’, and had the form Hemelsey till at least the 14th century. The other placename derives from the Old English personal name Helm (genitive Helmes) + Old English lēah ‘woodland clearing’.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.