Individual Details

William Moore Esler

(4 January 1813 - 8 November 1903)

Events

Birth4 January 1813New York
MarriageAbt 1837Eliza Wilkinson
Marriage30 December 1853Anna Elizabeth van Winkle
Residence1860Rahway, Middlesex, New Jersey
Residence1880Rahway, Union, New Jersey
Residence1900Rahway, Union, New Jersey
Death8 November 1903New Jersey
Occupationcarriage maker

Families

SpouseAnna Elizabeth van Winkle (1828 - 1891)
ChildWilliam F Esler (1858 - 1935)
SpouseEliza Wilkinson (1817 - 1850)
ChildEliza Esler (1837 - )
ChildVirginia Esler (1847 - )
ChildLaura Esler (1849 - 1864)
FatherJohn H Esler (1787 - 1825)
MotherFrances (Fanny) Moore (1787 - 1815)
SiblingHenry Esler (1809 - 1814)

Notes

Residence

Place of residence in 1860 is confirmed by census record. In 1860, his wife Anna, 2 year old son William, and 12 year old daughter Alora from his first marriage are in the home. The two oldest girls from his first marriage are not there.

Residence

In the 1900 US Census, William Moore was living in Rahway with his son William F and his wife and their three children (Vera, Martha, and Elma).

Death

In his will, William Moore Esler makes a bequest to Fannie DeRie, wife of William DeRie, of $25. The rest of the estate is given to son William F. Esler and his wife Martha A. Esler, and their children Elma Tappan Esler, Vera Margeurite Esler, and Martha Rita Esler.

Occupation

Occupation is noted on the 1850 U.S Census. At that time in Woodbridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey.