Researching Bernard Esser
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 18 people with the Esser surname? In that year Esser was ranked number 3561 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Bernard means "Brave bear" and is of Teutonic origin.
Records of Bernard Esser on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Bernard Esser and the Esser Family History
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Bernard Esser
Bernard Esser (May 5, 1840 – August 20, 1901) was an American farmer, businessman, and politician.
Born in Kerpen, Germany, Esser emigrated to the United States in 1855 and settled in the town of Springfield, Dane County, Wisconsin. Esser was a farmer and a dealer in farm equipment. He served as Springfield town clerk, town assessor, and town treasurer. In 1883, Esser served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Democrat. While in the Assembly, Esser served on the public lands committee. Esser also served as Dane County Clerk of Circuit Court in 1874 and 1876 and also served on the Dane County Board of Supervisors. Esser died from a stroke at his home in the town of Springfield, Wisconsin.
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