"The mingled hereditary gifts, graces and virtues of her ancestors descended to her in full measure", says a writer of note, and these words may truthfully be applied to Miss Leeta Lewis Ehle, accountant, the subject of this brief sketch. Canajoharie, New York, the pleasant village on the banks of the Mohawk river, was her birthplace, and she was born on April 20, 1888, her parents being Alonzo W. and Emma (Lewis) Ehle. Alonzo Ehle was born in Canajoharie, April 28, 1843, and died in the same place. In early life he was a civil engineer, but the greater part of his life was spent in the monument business, first with Mr. John A. White as a partner. This partnership continued until Mr. White moved to California, after which Mr. Ehle conducted the business alone until his retirement about ten years prior to his death. He was the adopted son of Abraham and Esther (Reed) Ehle. Abraham Ehle was born near Richfield Springs, New York, September 21, 1803. Emma (Lewis) Ehle, mother of Leeta L. Ehle, was born in the village of Herkimer, New York, April 25, 1856, and died June 4, 1920, in Canajoharie. She was the daughter of Harvey H. and Delia (Hartman) Lewis. Harvey H. Lewis was born in Herkimer, January 1, 1819, and died in that place April 9, 1871. He was the son of Harvey H. Lewis, Sr., and Persis Wright Lewis. He was well known as an extensive cattle dealer and bought large herds in Canada and had them driven across country into Herkimer county and afterward sold. For many years he was sheriff of Herkimer county, New York. Delia (Hartman) Lewis, maternal grandmother of Miss Leeta Ehle, was born in what was known as German Flats, Herkimer county, February 7, 1826, and died in Mohawk, New York, December 18, 1901. She was the daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Shoemaker) Hartman. Michael Hartman was born in 1795 and died December 23, 1872, in the town of German Flats. He was born on the old Shoemaker farm, now a part of the village of Mohawk, and known as "Shoemaker Hill". His wife, Elizabeth (Shoemaker) Hartman, was born in 1793 and died March 15, 1878. Michael was the son of John Adam Hartman, born September 5, 1743, and died April 5, 1836. He was wounded in his right shoulder on October 29, 1780, while in action with the British and Indians at German Flats. He fought in the famous battle of Oriskany and was a member of the Schuyler scouting party. He saw service under Captain Staring, Colonel Peter Bellinger, Captain Mark Demuth and Colonel Lewis De Boise. He came to America in 1760 at the age of sixteen and died at the ripe old age of ninety-two years and seven months.
Miss Leeta Ehle is a graduate of the Canajoharie high school, class of 1905, and afterward spent three years in the Conservatory of Music in Utica, New York. After her graduation she took up clerical work for the Beech-Nut Packing Company in Canajoharie for one year, then bookkeeping for the period of six months, and later was placed in the sales department of the same company. At the present time she has full charge of the clerical division of that department in this well known company. During the World war Miss Ehle had charge of the Red Cross rooms for evening workers, assisted in taking the military census of the state, and was awarded a certificate of commendation by the governor of the state of New York for services rendered without pay. She is a member of Fort Rensselaer Chapter, D. A. R., and of the Monday Evening Club, both of Canajoharie, and of the Kappa Epsilon. She attends the Reformed church, is a member of the Ladies' Society of the church, chairman of the musical committee and teacher of a class in the Sunday school. In political views and efforts Miss Ehle is a republican, and was also a member of the Civic League when it was in existence in Canajoharie. Automobiling and outdoor sports are her chief diversions, but with all her various activities Miss Ehle finds time to devote to her many friends.