Person Sheet
Spouses
Birth1828, Hanover, Germany
Death18 Apr 1919, Mariposa, Mariposa Co., California
FatherHerman “Bernard” BERTKE
MotherAdelheide BOHEMAN
Marriage23 May 1861, Aqua Fria, Mariposa Co., California
ChildrenAdelaide (1863-1870)
David E. (1864-1946)
George John (1869-1954)
Julius Henry (1876-1919)
Bernard F. (1871-1916)
Josephine (1867-1940)
Notes for Johanna EGENHOFF
Vitals from the Mariposa Chronicle & Gazette (1854-1862) :
23 May 1861 Married Agua Fria, George Bertken to Miss Johannah Agenhoff
23 May 1861 Married Agua Fria, George Bertken to Miss Johannah Agenhoff
Notes for George (Spouse 1)
George Bertken of Mariposa was Johann Gerhard Bertke born October 29, 1828 in Kettenkamp Germany and baptized at St. Nikolaus in Ankum Germany. His parents were Herman "Bernard" Bertke and Adelheide Boheman . They arrived in the US in November of 1837 and settled with George and their other children in Maria Stein Ohio- Mercer County. Two brothers stayed in rural Ohio and populated the county. (There are more Bertkes in Ohio than in Germany.) George was a younger son who went to Cincinnati with his brother Johann Deidrich (Richard) Bertke. George then "set out for California to find his fortune." In the German script the final "e" often looks like an "n". So, I am guessing that the census takers and George decided that Bertke was Bertken. About 4-5 years ago the connection was made with the Bertkens as to their connection to the Bertkes of Ohio. (email from Susan Bertke Pawlosky, <[email protected]>, 25 June 2006)
BERTKEN, George, Sr. April 26, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
AGED RESIDENT PASSES TO GREAT BEYOND
George BERTKEN, Sr., one of Mariposa's oldest citizens, passed away at his home in Mariposa, Friday night of last week, following an illness of many months. Death was the result of infirmities of old age. He was a native of Hanover, Germany and 91 years of age.
Mr. BERTKEN came to this country from his native land, with his parents, when a small boy and for some years resided in the eastern states. In the year 1852 he came to California and Mariposa county, landing in Hornitos where he followed mining. He later was engaged in mining on Sherlocks Creek and at Aqua Frio. For some years he conducted a store at Mormon Bar, moving from there to Darrah where he followed farming. Almost 30 years ago he moved with his family to Mariposa where he led a retired life.
He was a man well thought of by his many acquaintances and his familiar figure will be missed by all.
Besides his widow, he leaves to mourn five children, one daughter and four sons. They are Mrs. C. A. SCHLAGETER, David E. and George J. BERTKEN of Mariposa, Ben F. and J. D. BERTKEN of Arizona. A number of grand children and great great grand children survive him.
The funeral was held on Sunday at 2 o'clock p.m., the services being conducted by Rev. R. WIEGHTMAN, internment being had in the I.O.O.F. cemetery. A large cortege of friends followed his remains to their last resting place.
BERTKEN, George, Sr. April 26, 1919 Mariposa Gazette
AGED RESIDENT PASSES TO GREAT BEYOND
George BERTKEN, Sr., one of Mariposa's oldest citizens, passed away at his home in Mariposa, Friday night of last week, following an illness of many months. Death was the result of infirmities of old age. He was a native of Hanover, Germany and 91 years of age.
Mr. BERTKEN came to this country from his native land, with his parents, when a small boy and for some years resided in the eastern states. In the year 1852 he came to California and Mariposa county, landing in Hornitos where he followed mining. He later was engaged in mining on Sherlocks Creek and at Aqua Frio. For some years he conducted a store at Mormon Bar, moving from there to Darrah where he followed farming. Almost 30 years ago he moved with his family to Mariposa where he led a retired life.
He was a man well thought of by his many acquaintances and his familiar figure will be missed by all.
Besides his widow, he leaves to mourn five children, one daughter and four sons. They are Mrs. C. A. SCHLAGETER, David E. and George J. BERTKEN of Mariposa, Ben F. and J. D. BERTKEN of Arizona. A number of grand children and great great grand children survive him.
The funeral was held on Sunday at 2 o'clock p.m., the services being conducted by Rev. R. WIEGHTMAN, internment being had in the I.O.O.F. cemetery. A large cortege of friends followed his remains to their last resting place.