Ernest Grover Kaufman was born on February 26, 1885 To Henrich and Louise (Lehmann) Kaufman. On April 19, 1909 he married Esther Lembrich, they had 2 kids together named Eleanor ( September 3, 1913) and Myrleen (December 3, 1915) Kaufman. Ernest died on September 19, 1960 and was preceded in death by his parents Henrich and Louise Kaufman. he was survived by his daughters Eleanor (Alfred) Vien ,Myrleen (Rolf) Vien, and Wife Esther.