Son of Russell and Barbara Ann Tarr Cauvel, he married Minnie Brosang, was widowed, lived at 258 Grant St, Franklin, died there of a cerebral hemorrhage and in a hemiplegic state, per death certificate 26706, whose informant was W. B. Cauvel of the same address. Buried Apr 1 1948.

Per Pennsylvania Marriage License, on Dec 26 1892 in Franklin, Venango Co, PA, Ernest M. Cauvel of Cherrytree Twp, machinist, 21, son of Russell and Anne Cauvel, married Minnie L. Brosang of Sugarcreek Township, 20, daughter of William and Christina Brosang.

Franklin News-Herald, Monday, Mar 29 1948:
Ernest M. Cauvel, 77, of Franklin, died at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cauvel, 258 Grant Street, at 12:05 pm today. He was born in Cherrytree Township April 22, 1870, son of Russell and Barbara Ann Tarr Cauvel.

He suffered a slight stroke two years ago while on a fishing trip to Canada, and never fully recovered. His condition became critical two week ago. He spent his early life in Cherrytree Township, attended schools there, moved to Franklin when a young man, and lived here since. He first worked as an oil well drilling contractor for Jacob Sheasley. Forty-three years later he entered the dairy business with his brother-in-law, E. H. Brosang, and continued until his retirement 12 years ago. He was a man of genial nature and had many friends. Much of his recent time was spent at Cauvel Bros. Garage, operated by his sons, were his old friends would meet and visit.

He married Minnie Brosang, who died 12 years ago.

Surviving are two sons, W. B. and P. E. Cauvel; a daughter, Mrs. Edward Robinson of Franklin; a brother, Lawrence Cauvel of Bradford; four sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Kirkwood, Oil City, Mrs. Clara Howell and Mrs. Minnie Groger, Reno, and Mrs. William Howell, Franklin; 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Services will be at the W. B. Cauvel home, to be announced.