[p. 948] who resides five miles east of New Castle, in Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, is the owner of a farm of seventy acres, and in addition to general farming he operates a cider mill, in season. He was born in Germany August 25, 1858, and is a son of Frederick and Christiana (Notter) Perschke.
Frederick Perschke was born in Berlin, Germany, and there lived throughout life, being at one time superintendent of a large forestry preserve. He married Christiana Notter, a native of Germany, and they were the parents of six children: Charles Otto, who lives in Sharpesville; Agnes, wife of George Veit, living near New Castle; Julius, who lives at Sharpesville; Ernest F., and two who died on the ocean while en route to this country. After the death of Mr. Perschke his widow set sail for America with her family of children, and took up her residence in Harmony, Butler County, Pa., later moving to Lawrence County. She subsequently formed a second marital union with Fred Wahman, a farmer of Shenango Township and they had a son, Adolph Wahman. Mrs. Wahman is at present living in Sharpesville, at the home of her son.
Ernest F. Persehke attended the public schools of Germany and also those in this country. He was about fifteen years of age when his mother moved with her family to the United States, and soon after coming he learned the trade of harness maker. He worked at this trade in various places, and for two years was located at Princeton. At the time of his second marriage he located upon his present farm, where he has since followed agricultural pursuits. His cider mill has also been a source of considerable revenue to him.
Mr. Perschke's first marriage was with Miss Jennie Lynton, who died three years later, leaving a daughter, Miss Mary, who lives with her Grandmother Lynton. His second union was with Miss Jane Sharp, a daughter of James Sharp, who was at one time owner of the farm on which the family now lives. Two children were born to them: Edward, who died at the age of four months, and Norman, who is eleven years old. In political affiliation Mr. Perschke is a Republican. In religious attachment he and his family are members of the Herman Presbyterian Church, in Slippery Rock Township.
20th Century History of New Castle and Lawrence County Pennsylvania and Representative Citizens Hon. Aaron L. Hazen Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, Chicago, Ill., 1908
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