Ernest (Ern or Ernie) Nelson Tabor

Ern (or "Ernie") was a quiet, rather shy and self-effacing musician. Medium in height and weight, he had a good sense of humor and a laugh which was barely audible--more of a chuckle. Ern was playing the baritone horn at eight years of age in the Junior Dorchester (Wisconsin) band organized by his father. Not long thereafter he switched to the slide trombone--which was his major instrument. The basics of music--time, tone, and the ability to read--were drilled into him early at home. Other than these basics, Ern was self-taught--as were his younger brothers, William and Glenn.

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Father : Nelson Garner Tabor

Mother : Lucy Arabelle Horton

Birth date : December 18, 1885

Born at : Valton, Woodland twp., Sauk Co., Wisconsin

Occupation : Musician for the Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Circuses and many others.

Married : Beryl Hopkins

Marriage date : April 2, 1905

Married at : St. Paul, Minnesota

Death date : January 1, 1942

Died at : Marshfield, Wood Co., Wisconsin

Buried at : Abbotsford, Wisconsin

Child :
Perry Ernest Tabor

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