Carl C Gerstenberger1

M, #1403, b. July 1889, d. 30 November 1956
Pedigree
Father*Friederich Wilhelm Gerstenberger1 b. 7 October 1854, d. 19 August 1931
Mother*Emilie Christiana Thoren1 b. 14 May 1860, d. 27 June 1944
     An unknown person married Carl C Gerstenberger, and son of Friederich Wilhelm Gerstenberger and Emilie Christiana Thoren.2 Other sources show Carl C Gerstenberger was born on 20 July 1888.3
     Carl C Gerstenberger was born in July 1889 in Kansas, USA.1 He was the son of Friederich Wilhelm Gerstenberger and Emilie Christiana Thoren.1
     Carl C Gerstenberger was listed as Fred Gerstenberger's son on the 1900 Federal Census in Hazelton, Buchanan County, Iowa, USA, enumerated 7 June 1900.1
His birth date was listed as July 1889, age 10. He was born in Kansas. His father was born in Germany. His mother was born in Kansas.1 His occupation was student. He was able to read, able to write, and able to speak English.1 He attended school for 8 months.1
     The following item appeared Eudora Weekly News, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 29 October 1909
Social Events.
Altenbernd-Gerstenberger.

One of the prettiest weddings of the season occurred last week Wednesday at the splendid farm residence of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gerstenberger, the occasion being the marriage of their daughter, Miss Mattie, to Mr. Carl Altenbernd of Kaw Valley. At '2 o'clock Lohengrin's wedding march was rendered by Miss Elsie Koelbing and the bridal party led by little Lelia Gabriel, looking like a fairy strewing flowers along their pathway, Carl Gerstenberger acting as best man and Miss Maggie Altenbernd as bride's maid, took their places under an arch of myrtle and wedding bells, and the vows were taken according to the beautiful rites of the Lutheran church, Rev. Koelbing officiating.
     The bride was handsomely attired in a princess gown of white silk and lace and carried a shower bouquet of bridal roses; the groom wore the usual black.
     The parlor was decorated in white streamers and wedding bells and the dining room in pink and white carnations and streamers. Immediately after the ceremony a sumptuous four-course dinner was served.
     Mattie has grown to womanhood in our midst and is a lady of more than ordinary accomplishments. Carl is one of our best young farmers.
     The solo, "Love Old Sweet Song," by Miss Viola Votaw before the ceremony and songs by Mrs. A. B. Conner after dinner lent special charm to the event.
     About eighty guests were present. Those from a distance were: Mr. aud Mrs. Conrad Altenbernd of Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hoetzel, Mr. Emil Hoetzel of Kausas City, Miss Minnie Thoren of Auckley, Iowa, Charlie Brazil and Carl Gerstenberger of Wichita
A great many useful presents were received. The community joins iu extending our hearty con-gratulations, wishing them a long prosperous and happy life.-B. A.4

Carl C Gerstenberger owned a Ford in 1920 RR3, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA.5
     He and Viola Gerstenberger resided R3, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, in 1920. They owned 112 acres at Eudora Sec 9N T218a.2
     Carl died on 30 November 1956 at age 67.3 He was buried after 30 November 1956 Eudora City Cemetery, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, at.3
Last Edited=31 July 2022

Family: Carl C Gerstenberger and Viola Votaw

Citations

  1. [S395] Fred Gerstenberger (#1293) household, US Federal Census 1900, Buchanan County, Iowa, population schedule, Hazleton, Enumeration District (ED) 43, sheet 9A, dwelling 79, family 90, National Archives micropublication T623 420, viewed on Ancestry.com.
  2. [S1520] Unknown author, "Douglas County Farmers' Directory," The Pioneer, 2, XII, Page: 208-213, File Number: Genealogy 978.101 D74DCGA 1987-1989 (Published: Winter 1988) Viewed: 2007. (Document Source Number: 01403-1920-00-00-01).
  3. [S1550] Unknown author Complete Tombstone Census of Douglas County Kansas, II Page: 126. (Douglas County, Kansas: Douglas County Genealogical Society, 1989) (Document Source Number: 02019-1989-00-00-01). Hereinafter cited as Complete Tombstone Census.
  4. [S1814] Carl Altenbernd (#53) Neighborhood News, The Eudora Weekly News, Eudora, Kansas, October 29, 1909, page 3, column 4, www.newspapers.com, viewed at www.newspapers.com on April 28, 2023 (Document Source Number: 00053-1909-10-29-01) . Hereinafter cited as Eudora Weekly.
  5. [S1519] Unknown author, "Automobile Directory of Douglas County, KS -- 1920," The Pioneer, 1, XI, Page: 31, File Number: Genealogy 978.101 D74DCGA 1987-1989 (Published: Fall 1987) Viewed: 2007. (Document Source Number: 00055-1920-00-00-02).