Born March 31, 1871 Mariposa Free Press: - At Mormon Bar, March 17th, (St. Patrick's Day,) to the wife of George BERTKEN, a son. He is "broth of a boy," of sturdy, Dutch build, and will elbow his way through life in response to every call for Pat von BERTKEN.

BERTKEN, Bernard F. October 30, 1920 Mariposa Gazette
Former Mariposan Dies of Pneumonia In Arizona
A telegram message was received in Mariposa Thursday afternoon telling of the death of Bernard F. BERTKEN of Globe Arizona. A message, earlier in the day, informed his relatives of his serious illness and they were expecting the message of his death.
Bernard F. BERTKEN was born at Mormon Bar at the time of his death, age 44 years, 9 mo. 15 days.
To mourn their loss he leaves an aged mother, Mrs. Johanna BERTKEN, one sister Mrs. C. SCHLAGETER, his brothers Dave and George of Mariposa and Richard of Arizona.
The funeral will be held in Mariposa but up to this time final arrangements have not been made.