Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Shay, Ephraim |
Birthplace |
Sherman Township, Huron County, Ohio |
Notes |
Served on the Union side in Civil War from May 10, 1861 and rose to Second Sergeant. |
Occupation |
Operated a sawmill in Harling. In Harbor Springs opened firm of E. Shay and Son and built a logging railroad called the Harbor Springs Railway Company /"Hemlock Central." Designed and built locomotives with Shay geared engines. Founder and builder of the local water company. Built an all-steel boat, "Aha" and an all-steel hexagon house. Owned first automobile in Harbor Springs. Part owner of the Lima Locomotive and Machine works 1883. |
Spouse |
Jane Henderson, married July 26, 1864 in Ohio. |
Children |
Son, Lette married Dollie Roe, two children. |
