Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd
M, #43, b. 8 January 1837, d. 17 November 1919
- Relationship
- Great-granduncle of Sheila Sue Altenbernd
| Father* | Johann Simon Adolph Altenbernd b. 29 September 1795, d. 24 September 1869 |
| Mother* | Catherina Friedrika Carolina Böcker b. 16 May 1800, d. 11 April 1874 |
Conrad was born in Lippe Detmold, Horn, Westfalen, Germany, on 8 January 1837.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd, Johann Simon Adolph Altenbernd's child, resided with Johann Berg, at Lippe Detmold, Horn, Westfalen, Germany, on 8 January 1837.1 Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd was the son of Johann Simon Adolph Altenbernd and Catherina Friedrika Carolina Böcker.
He was baptized in Lippe Detmold, Horn, Westfalen, Germany, on 15 January 1837. The godparents were Cornilus Bernhard Krüger and Johann Conrad Schi????berg.1
His common name was Conrad.
Conrad was confirmed at age 14 in Lippe Detmold, Horn, Westfalen, Germany, on 13 April 1851.10
Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd was employed as Farmer.
According to "Germans to America", Conrad and his brother Wilhlem arrived in the United States from Germany on October 17, 1860. They arrived aboard the "New York" traveling from Bremen to New York. At the time of their travel, Wilhelm was 29 and Conrad was 23.
The brothers settled in the Kaw Valley of Douglas County, Kansas. They bought adjoining farms between Lawrence and Eudora. The property was bought from the Indians.
The 1880 census data for Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas contained the following information:
Name Age Sex Race Occupation Place of Birth
Altenbernd, Konrad 43 M W Farmer Prussia
, Wilhelmina 41 F W Keeping House Prussia
, Henry 17 M W Works on farm Kansas
, William 15 M W Works on farm Kansas
, Konrad 10 M W At home Kansas
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The following information was received from Elvin Altenbernd in December 1991.
The Shawnee Indians from whom my great grandfather bought most of this land suggested he build his "tepee" on one of the two knolls. They said "the tepee would never flood." This was based on the Indian legends about the great flood in the early 1800's. My great grandfather built this farm home made from Wakarusa sandstone on the southern most knoll. Neither in the 1903 flood nor the 1951 flood did flood water get in this house. Also in the 1951 flood our hogs that we could not get hauled out took refuge on the northern most knoll next to the river bank and this did not flood. We hauled corn by boat to feed the hogs until the flood waters went down.
Konrad was born in Lippedetwald, Germany. Konrad and Katy immigrated to Kansas about 1860. The farm was purchased from two Shawnee Indians, James Saunders and Zion Tiblow on December 31, 1860.
Konrad and Katy had three sons and a daughter; Conrad Samuel, Willhelm, Henry, and Minnie. Minnie died at the age of six. In the Eudora cemetery there are two baby markers; W.A. and Henry.
Konrad operated the farm from 1860 to until his death in 1919. Conrad Samuel operated the farm from 1919 to 1946. Otto Altenbernd operated the farm from 1947 to 1970. Elvin Conrad Altenbernd operated the farm from 1971 to 1983. Mark and David Altenbernd operated the farm from 1983 until present (12-91). Since the original purchase, row crops have been planted and cattle raised on the farm.
In 1986, this farm along with five others was selected to be shown as part of the century old farm project in the Kansas Centennial. Pictures of the farm in its early days are on file at the Kansas Historical Society.
The deed on file at the capital office in Topeka, Kansas describes the purchase of the land as follows:
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James Saunders, |Deed
a Shawnee Indian |Date December 31, 1860
----to---- |Cons. $741.00
Wm. Altenbernd and | Rec. March 9, 1863 in
Conrad Altenbernd |Book G, Page 164
Recites issuance to James Saunders of Shawnee Patent No. 287 for the lands hereinafter described under the terms of the 2nd and 9th Articles of the Treaty between the United States and the United Tribe of Shawnee Indians concluded May 10, 1854, which said patent was recorded in Vol 1 of Shawnee Reserves, Page 287, and grants, bargains, sells and conveys the following in Douglas County, Kansas Territory:
Beg. at a point 20 chs. North (Var. 11 10 E) of the 1/4 Section corner on the line dividing Sections 35 & 36 & running thence North (Var. 11 10 E) 1 73/100 chs. thence West (Var. 11 30 E) 20 14/100 chs. thence South (Var. 11 10 E) 1 73/100 chs. thence East (Var. 11 30 E) 20 14/100 chs. to the beginning, containing 3 50/100 acres being a part of the North East quarter of the North East quarter of Section 35. Also the West half of the North East Quarter of Section 35 (80 acres) and the South East quarter of the North East quarter of Section 35 (40 acres) in Township 12, South of Range 20, East of the 6th Principal Meridian in Kansas, containing in the aggregate 123 50/100 acres.
End of information from Elvin Altenbernd
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He resided Leavenworth, Kansas, USA, in 1860.7
Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd emigrated on 17 October 1860 from in Bremen, Germany. Conrad Bernhard and Friedrich Wilhelm arrived on "New York."11
Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd married Wilhelmina Katharine Sigges, on 12 December 1860.7,12,13
Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd was a survivor of Quantrill's Raid on Lawrence Kansas on August 21, 1863.14 He was on the voter rolls of Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, in March 1867.15
St Paul United Church of Christ.
On December 27, 1868 under the auspices of the "German Evangelical Synod of North America," St Paul Evangelical Church of Eudora organized and held services led by Christian Haas, a native of Wuertenburg. Upon coming to Kansas for health reasons in the summer of 1868, he found families such as the Gerstenbergers, Altenbernds, Kochs, and Thorens desiring a church based on Evangelical beliefs and needs.
Reports differ on the names of the charter members. But there is general agreement on the following: Christian Thoren, Ferdinand Vitt, Wilhelm F. Alternbernd, Konrad Altembernd, Gottlob Koch, Henry Loesch, Christian Strobel, Christian Schnader, Anna Rosine Gerstenberger, John Bernard, Carl Torneden, and Christian Haas. The One Hundredth Anniversaryof the St Paul’sChurch also listed: C. Vogelsang. H. Whittler. G. Wanger, F. Fleer, and G. Huck.
On June 21, 1868, William Philip Loesch, born in February 1868, was the first baptism. The first wedding (Casper Marfelensand Lena Kueppel) and funeral (Elizabeth Riditer) at St. Paul were held on the same day, September 30, 1869. In 1868 at St. Paul, all spoke German, so the services, Sunday School, and confirmation classes took place in the German language. Early church records are hand-written in German.
Like many beginning churches, the Rev. Haas and his growing congregation worshipped in homes and other area buildings. The construction of the first church building, see photo on left, located at Eighth Street and Church Street, began in 1870 and was completed in 1871, when Rev. George Tonnies was minister. Twenty-four oil lamps lit the ample brick structure that measured 25-feet by 40-feet by 14-feet. A tower steeple, added later, topped the building. Pictures show a board walk, rail fence and lots of trees. This church stood until 1913 when it was torn down.
In the late 1800's and early 1900's, during Sunday morning and evening services, men sat on south Side and women on the north side of the old church building. A heating stove was in the middle of the north side of the building. Members of the church board passed a fringed, velvet bag back and forth for donation collection. Sunday evening services discontinued in the early 1940s. Members dedicated their new brick church building facing Eighth Street on May 10, 1914. William Lothholz, Charles Gabriel, Adolph Lotz, Jr., and the Rev. Frederick Stoerker served as members of the building committee. Electricity replaced the original gas fixture lighting in the sanctuary about 1931. Gas heating replaced the wood stove in 1934, when in October and November of that year, the men of the church laid the gas lines. By August 3, 1937 water and sewer lines to the parsonage had been installed. Other additions included rest rooms (1938), Sunday School room in the northwest comer of the basement (1947), and elevator and classrooms (1980). The stained glass windows had their leading replaced in 2013.
In 1916, the first English-speaking service was held and gradually after that English became the norm. On August 11,1918, after much discussion and concern, the congregation voted to adopt English as its official language. The onset of World War I and the national anti-German attitude pushed the decision. Confirmation classes and some services, especially special ones continued in the German language until the 1930's.
The Evangelical Synod of North America merged with the German Reformed Church of the United States in 1934, causing the renaming of St. Paul to St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church of Eudora. Another merger occurred in 1957 when the Evangelical and Reformed Churches and the Congregational Christian Churches combined. At that time, this church became St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church of Christ. In 1961, the name was simplified to St. Paul United Church of Christ.
SociaI groups have included a Men's Brotherhood, organized in 1950 but not currently active. A Women's Fellowship or "Frauenverein" (Frawenferain), as it was called, has been active since 1896. Originally starting with 17 members, the purpose of the Aid Society or Women's Union, the name changed throughout the years contributed towards the expanding work of the Church.
The first youth organization, the Young People's League or JugenBund met as early as 1918. These young people often sponsored the Easter services held at sunrise. By 1942, the group had modernized the name to Youth Fellowship. In 1965, St. Paul's Youth group combined with the Methodist and EUB groups to become the United Youth Fellowship. More recently, the youth have been active in an interdenominational group that includes many other area churches and their young people. St. Paul, too, helps maintain a local food pantry, and members of the church work closely with the Ministerial Alliance to assist needy families in the area.
Pastors were: Christian Haas (1 868-1873), George Tonnies (1 874-1881), Adolph Pister (1881), T.F. Engelbach (1882-1884), J. Silbemian (1884-1 892), W. Sdiaefer (1893-1895), A. Leutweinl (895-1902), Ludwig Koelbing (1902-1911), Ridiard D. Loew (1911-1914), Frederick Stoerker (1914-1920), Walter Kicker (1920-1922), Theodore Hauk 1922-1930), Charles Decker (1 930-1 932), Henry Rafschneider (1 932-1945), Karl Baur (1945-1950), Joseph Polster (1 950-1 954), Arthur Rass (1955-1962), Maynard Beemer(1963-1 970), Steve Pierce (1 970-1 972), Eldon Schmidt (1972-1 976), Margie Bertsch (1977-1981), Donald Sindair (interim) (1981-1982), Howell Bisdioff (1983-1988), Robert Yanek (interim)(1988-1989), Paul Witmer (1989-1996), and Ian McLean (1996-). Source: One Hundredth Anniversery; St Paul United Church of Christ book in 1968 written by Mrs. Oscar Broers, Mrs. Homer Gerstenberger, Lena Altenbernd, Homer Gerstenberger, and Mrs. Walter Gerstenberger, and The Uniting by Patty Johnston
Copyright 2015. Cindy Higgins where the Wakacusa Meets the Kaw. A History of Eudora, Kansas. Eudora, KS Author. on 27 December 1868 at St Paul's Church, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA.16
Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd was naturalized on 31 May 1869 in Douglas County, Kansas, USA.3 He filed a declaration of intent on 31 May 1869 at District Court, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA. He denounced his allegiance to Prussia.17
Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd was listed on the 1870 US Federal Census in Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USAG, enumerated 19 July 1870. Also living in the house were Wilhelmina Katharine, Heinrich Wilhelm, Wilhelm C., Minnie and Conrad Samuel . His age was listed as 33. He was shown as born in Prussia. His profession was farmer. He had real estate valued at $4200 and personal property valued at $1600.18 His father was of foreign birth. His mother was of foreign birth.. He was at least 21 and a citizen of the US.18
Map of Ownership maps of property owned by Wilhelm and Conrad Altenbernd in 1873 in Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas, USA.19
Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd was listed on the 1875 Kansas State Census Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, enumerated 1875. Also living in the house were Wilhelmina Katharine, Heinrich Wilhelm, Wilhelm C. and Conrad Samuel His age was listed as 38. He was shown as born in Germany. His profession was farmer. He moved to Kansas from Germany.20 Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd appeared on the 1880 US Agricultural Census of 1 June 1880 at Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, Konrad is listed as the owner of 75 tilled acres, 10 acres of permanent meadow or vineyard, and 20 woodland acres. The farm is valued at $5000, the farm implements at $400, and the farm livestock at $1000.
Cost of fencing in 1879 was $300.
$200 was paid for farm labor in 1879. Hired labor worked for 5 weeks.
Farm production for 1879 is estimated at $700.
There were 10 acres of unmowed grasslands in 1879.
There were 7 horses, 2 mules, 10 milking cows, 43 other cattle, 10 calves dropped, 6 cattle purchased, 4 cattle sold living, 1 cow died, strayed or was stolen, and 1 sheep was shorn creating 10 pounds of fleece in 1879.
600 pounds of butter were made, 200 pounds of cheese were made in 1879.
55 swine, 40 barnyard chickens, 5 other poultry were on hand on June 1. 250 dozen eggs were produced in 1879.
44 acres produced 2000 bushels of Indian corn, 2 acres produced 65 bushels of oats, 47 acres produced 310 bushels of wheat, 3 bushels of beans were produced, 1/2 acres produced 4 bushels of Irish Potatoes, and 1 1/4 acres with 20 trees produced 20 bushels of apples. Total value of orchard products was $15.
There was ¼ acre of vineyard listed with no production.
Value of all forest products was $25.21
Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd was listed as the head of household on the 1880 US Federal Census in Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, enumerated 1 June 1880. Also living in the house were his wife, Wilhelmina Katharine, his sons, Heinrich Wilhelm, William and Conrad Samuel . His age was listed as 43. He was shown as born in Prussia. His father was born in Prussia. His mother was born in Prussia. He was married. His occupation was a farmer.22
Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd served in the the Kansas Militia in Eudora Kansas. He enlisted Kansas, USA, in 1883. He served as a Private in Company G, Regiment 3.23
He resided at 1029 Delaware Street, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, between November 1892 and June 1915.3
An unknown person had brain fever (meningoencephalitis) on 1 August 1895.24
The following item appeared Eudora Weekly News, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 1 August 1895
He was on the tax rolls of Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, between 1900 and 1901.25
The following item appeared Eudora Weekly News, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 17 May 1900
Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd was listed as the head of household on the 1900 US Federal Census in Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, enumerated 15 June 1900. Also living in the house were his wife, Wilhelmina Katharine, his sons, Henry, William and Conrad Samuel. His birth date was listed as January 1837, age 63. He was born in Germany. He was married and had been married for 20 years. His father was born in Germany. His mother was born in Germany.6
His occupation was farmer. He immigrated to the US in 1860 and had been in the US for 40 years. He was a naturalized citizen. He was able to read, able to write, and unable to speak English.6 He owned the property, it was free and clear. . He lived on a farm and is on the 174 farm schedule.6
Conrad Altenbernd became Louisa Wilhelmina Sophia Paulina Altenberend's godparent at her baptism in Lippe Detmold, Horn, Westfalen, Germany, on 1 July 1900..27
Conrad and William traveled from in Hamburg, Germany, to Southampton; Cherbourg; New York aboard the ship Deutschland on 5 July 1900. They traveled on a steam ship in a second cabin..28
Conrad Altenbernd and Wilhelm C. Altenbernd were merchants on 5 July 1900.28
They resided Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, in November 1901.29
The following item appeared Eudora Weekly News, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 14 November 1901
He resided Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, in 1902.30 Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd wrote a will on 16 April 1908 in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA.
Know all men by these presents, That I, Konrad Altenbernd, of the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, being of sound and disposing mind, do make, publish and declare this my last will and testament.
I.
I direct my executer herinafter named, to pay all of my just debts and burial expenses, and Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) to the clergyman who preaches my funeral sermon; and I hereby direct my said executer to cancel a certain indebtedness due me by way of a note from the German Lutheran Church of the City of Lawrence, amounts to about Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00).
II.
I do will, bequeath and devise to by beloved wife Wilheimina Altenbernd, the rents, profits and use of all my property, real and personal, as long as she lives, and all of the bequests hereinafter made, are subject to the life estate of my said wife in my property real and personal.
III.
I do will, bequeath and devise to my son Conrad Altenbernd and his heirs, all of the farm property belonging to me situated in Douglas County, Kansas, to-wit. Lot 1 in section twenty-six (26) township twelve (12) range twenty (20); the east seventy three (73) acres of the northeast quarter of section thirty-five (35) township twelve (12) range twenty (20); thirty-one (31) acres in the northwest corner of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of the section thirty-six (36) township twelve (12) range twenty (20); the south eighteen acres of the west seventy four (74) acres of the northwest quarter of the section thirty-six (36) township twelve (12) range twenty (20); the north half of the southwest quarter of section one (1) township thirteen (13) range twenty (20). Also, in Leavenworth County, Kansas, the south half of section nineteen (19( township twelve (12) range twenty-one (21).
IV.
I do will, bequeath and devise to my son William Altenbernd, lot number eight (8) in block number seventy six (76) in Armourdale, Kansas; also all of my right, title and interest in lots number seven (7), eight (8), forty (40), forty-one (41), and forty two (42) in Walnut park, a subdivision of a portion of addition no. 3, in that part of the city of Lawrence, formerly known as North Lawrence in Douglas County, Kansas.
V.
I do will, bequeath and devise to my grandsons Otto and Harold Altenbernd and their heris, Lots number sixty-one (61), sity three (63), sixty five (65) and sixty seven (67) on Delaware street in the city of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, share and share alike.
VI.
I do will, bequeath and devise to my grand daughter Lena Altenbernd and her heris, Lot number fifty nine (59) on Delaware street; also beginning 117 feet east of the southwest corner of said lot number fifty nine (59) thence north 50 feet, west 81 feet, south 50 feet, east 81 feet to the place of beginning, all in the cit of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas.
VII.
I do will, bequeath and devise all of the cattle, horses, bags and other personal property of every sort and description that may be located at teh time of my death, upon the farm lands herinbefore devised, to my son Conrad Altenbernd, and his heirs.
VIII.
Upon the death of my wife Wilhelminia Altenbernd, I direct my executers ot pay to my son Wiliam Altenbernd out of the sale or collection of the notes belonging to my estate, the sum of four thousand dollars, which said sum of four thousand dollars I hereby will, bequesath and devise to my said son, William Altenbernd. I have advanced to my said son William Altenbernd during my lifetime, about teh sum of twenty five hundred dollars ($2500), of which advancement no account is to be taken by my said executer inthe settlement of my estate. The balance of said note, if any there be, I hereby will, bequeath and evise to my sons Conrad Altenbernd and William Altenbernd, share and share alike.
IX.
I do name, constitute and appoint Henry Albach of the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, kansas, to be the executor of this my last will and testament, and I ask that no inventory or apprasiment of my estate be made, and that my executor be not required to give bond.
In witness wereof I have herunto set my hand at Lawrence, Kansas this 16th day of Apri, A.D. 1908.
Konrad Altenbernd
Signed and declared by the above named Konrad Altenbernd, to be his last will and testament in the presence of us, who at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, have subscrived our names as witnesses thereto.
W.B. Brownell
Gertrude Standing
I, Wilhelminia Altenbernd, wife of the above named testator, Konrad Altenbernd, have read the above and foregoing will and know the contents thereof, and I hereby consent to the provsions thereof.
In witness wereof, I have hereunto set my hand at Lawrence, Kansas, this 16th day of April A.D. 1908.
Wilhelmina Altenbernd
Signed and declared by the above named Wilhelmina Altenbernd to be her written consent to the provisions of the foregoing will, in the presence of us, who at her request, and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.
W.B. Brownell
Gertrude Standing.31
Map in 1909 Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas, USA.32
The following item appeared Eudora Weekly News, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 29 October 1909
Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd speaks German and English.3
Conrad died on 17 November 1919 in Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USAG, at age 82. The cause of death was arteries letrosia.4,5,7,34,8 Other sources indicate Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd died on 19 November 1919 at age 82.23 He was buried after 17 November 1919 Eudora City Cemetery, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, at. His grave is in section C, lot 63. He paid $10.4,35,34,8,9
The following item appeared Lawrence Daily Journal World, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 2 December 1919
The will of Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd was probated on 30 December 1919 in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA.
Know all men by these presents, That I, Konrad Altenbernd, of the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, being of sound and disposing mind, do make, publish and declare this my last will and testament.
I.
I direct my executer herinafter named, to pay all of my just debts and burial expenses, and Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) to the clergyman who preaches my funeral sermon; and I hereby direct my said executer to cancel a certain indebtedness due me by way of a note from the German Lutheran Church of the City of Lawrence, amounts to about Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00).
II.
I do will, bequeath and devise to by beloved wife Wilheimina Altenbernd, the rents, profits and use of all my property, real and personal, as long as she lives, and all of the bequests hereinafter made, are subject to the life estate of my said wife in my property real and personal.
III.
I do will, bequeath and devise to my son Conrad Altenbernd and his heirs, all of the farm property belonging to me situated in Douglas County, Kansas, to-wit. Lot 1 in section twenty-six (26) township twelve (12) range twenty (20); the east seventy three (73) acres of the northeast quarter of section thirty-five (35) township twelve (12) range twenty (20); thirty-one (31) acres in the northwest corner of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of the section thirty-six (36) township twelve (12) range twenty (20); the south eighteen acres of the west seventy four (74) acres of the northwest quarter of the section thirty-six (36) township twelve (12) range twenty (20); the north half of the southwest quarter of section one (1) township thirteen (13) range twenty (20). Also, in Leavenworth County, Kansas, the south half of section nineteen (19( township twelve (12) range twenty-one (21).
IV.
I do will, bequeath and devise to my son William Altenbernd, lot number eight (8) in block number seventy six (76) in Armourdale, Kansas; also all of my right, title and interest in lots number seven (7), eight (8), forty (40), forty-one (41), and forty two (42) in Walnut park, a subdivision of a portion of addition no. 3, in that part of the city of Lawrence, formerly known as North Lawrence in Douglas County, Kansas.
V.
I do will, bequeath and devise to my grandsons Otto and Harold Altenbernd and their heris, Lots number sixty-one (61), sity three (63), sixty five (65) and sixty seven (67) on Delaware street in the city of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, share and share alike.
VI.
I do will, bequeath and devise to my grand daughter Lena Altenbernd and her heris, Lot number fifty nine (59) on Delaware street; also beginning 117 feet east of the southwest corner of said lot number fifty nine (59) thence north 50 feet, west 81 feet, south 50 feet, east 81 feet to the place of beginning, all in the cit of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas.
VII.
I do will, bequeath and devise all of the cattle, horses, bags and other personal property of every sort and description that may be located at teh time of my death, upon the farm lands herinbefore devised, to my son Conrad Altenbernd, and his heirs.
VIII.
Upon the death of my wife Wilhelminia Altenbernd, I direct my executers ot pay to my son Wiliam Altenbernd out of the sale or collection of the notes belonging to my estate, the sum of four thousand dollars, which said sum of four thousand dollars I hereby will, bequesath and devise to my said son, William Altenbernd. I have advanced to my said son William Altenbernd during my lifetime, about teh sum of twenty five hundred dollars ($2500), of which advancement no account is to be taken by my said executer inthe settlement of my estate. The balance of said note, if any there be, I hereby will, bequeath and evise to my sons Conrad Altenbernd and William Altenbernd, share and share alike.
IX.
I do name, constitute and appoint Henry Albach of the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, kansas, to be the executor of this my last will and testament, and I ask that no inventory or apprasiment of my estate be made, and that my executor be not required to give bond.
In witness wereof I have herunto set my hand at Lawrence, Kansas this 16th day of Apri, A.D. 1908.
Konrad Altenbernd
Signed and declared by the above named Konrad Altenbernd, to be his last will and testament in the presence of us, who at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, have subscrived our names as witnesses thereto.
W.B. Brownell
Gertrude Standing
I, Wilhelminia Altenbernd, wife of the above named testator, Konrad Altenbernd, have read the above and foregoing will and know the contents thereof, and I hereby consent to the provsions thereof.
In witness wereof, I have hereunto set my hand at Lawrence, Kansas, this 16th day of April A.D. 1908.
Wilhelmina Altenbernd
Signed and declared by the above named Wilhelmina Altenbernd to be her written consent to the provisions of the foregoing will, in the presence of us, who at her request, and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.
W.B. Brownell
Gertrude Standing
Admitted to probate and file this 30 day of December, 1919,
C.F.Lindley, Probate Judge.
In The Probate Court of Douglas County, Kansas.
In the Matter of the Estate of
Konrad Altenbernd, deceased.
State of Kansas
County of Douglas
On this 29th day of December 1919, personally appeared before me, the undersigned Judge of said court, Gertrude Standing, who being by me duly sworn according to the law, doth upon oath give testimony as follows and say; I am one of the subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and Testament of Konrad Altenbernd, deceased, bearing date of April 16, 1908; I saw said testater sign said Will and Testament and heard him declare the same to be his last will and testament. At the time thereof he was of full age, sound mind and memory and under no restraint so far as I knew, and as I verily believe. I signed said Will as a witness thereto, at the request of said testator, in his presence and in the presence of W.B. Brownell; the other subscribing witness and I recognize the instrument now shown me as said Last Will and Testament.
I am also one of the subscribing witnesses to teh consent of Wilhelmina Altenbernd, the wife of Konrad Altenbernd, to said will, said consent bearing the same date April 16th, 1908; said Wilhelmina Altenbernd signed said consent in my presence and in the presense of W.B. Brownell, and at the request of said Wilhelmine Altenbernd I signed said consent as a witness thereto, in her presence and in the presence of W.B. Brownell.
I further say that for a number of years I was employed in the office of W.B. Brownell in Lawrence, Kansas, who was one of the subscribing witnesses to the above mentioned Will of Konrad Altenbernd and the consent of his wife Wilhelmina Altenbernd, and that I am well acquainted with the signature of said W.B. Brownell; that said will and said consent were signed by said W.B. Brownell as a witness in my presence, and that the signature exhibited to me at this time is that of W.B. Brownell, who died on or about the day of July 1915.
Gertrude Standing.
Subscribed and sworn to before me the day and year first above written.
C.E. Lindley, Probate Judge.31 He owned a Buick in 1920 RR3, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA.36
Photo taken by Sheila Altenbernd (#172) Eudora City Cemetery, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, at. Original photo in the possession of Sheila Altenbernd(#172). It's a picture of the Altenbernd family plot.37
Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd, Johann Simon Adolph Altenbernd's child, resided with Johann Berg, at Lippe Detmold, Horn, Westfalen, Germany, on 8 January 1837.1 Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd was the son of Johann Simon Adolph Altenbernd and Catherina Friedrika Carolina Böcker.
He was baptized in Lippe Detmold, Horn, Westfalen, Germany, on 15 January 1837. The godparents were Cornilus Bernhard Krüger and Johann Conrad Schi????berg.1
His common name was Conrad.
Conrad was confirmed at age 14 in Lippe Detmold, Horn, Westfalen, Germany, on 13 April 1851.10
Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd was employed as Farmer.
According to "Germans to America", Conrad and his brother Wilhlem arrived in the United States from Germany on October 17, 1860. They arrived aboard the "New York" traveling from Bremen to New York. At the time of their travel, Wilhelm was 29 and Conrad was 23.
The brothers settled in the Kaw Valley of Douglas County, Kansas. They bought adjoining farms between Lawrence and Eudora. The property was bought from the Indians.
The 1880 census data for Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas contained the following information:
Name Age Sex Race Occupation Place of Birth
Altenbernd, Konrad 43 M W Farmer Prussia
, Wilhelmina 41 F W Keeping House Prussia
, Henry 17 M W Works on farm Kansas
, William 15 M W Works on farm Kansas
, Konrad 10 M W At home Kansas
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The following information was received from Elvin Altenbernd in December 1991.
The Shawnee Indians from whom my great grandfather bought most of this land suggested he build his "tepee" on one of the two knolls. They said "the tepee would never flood." This was based on the Indian legends about the great flood in the early 1800's. My great grandfather built this farm home made from Wakarusa sandstone on the southern most knoll. Neither in the 1903 flood nor the 1951 flood did flood water get in this house. Also in the 1951 flood our hogs that we could not get hauled out took refuge on the northern most knoll next to the river bank and this did not flood. We hauled corn by boat to feed the hogs until the flood waters went down.
Konrad was born in Lippedetwald, Germany. Konrad and Katy immigrated to Kansas about 1860. The farm was purchased from two Shawnee Indians, James Saunders and Zion Tiblow on December 31, 1860.
Konrad and Katy had three sons and a daughter; Conrad Samuel, Willhelm, Henry, and Minnie. Minnie died at the age of six. In the Eudora cemetery there are two baby markers; W.A. and Henry.
Konrad operated the farm from 1860 to until his death in 1919. Conrad Samuel operated the farm from 1919 to 1946. Otto Altenbernd operated the farm from 1947 to 1970. Elvin Conrad Altenbernd operated the farm from 1971 to 1983. Mark and David Altenbernd operated the farm from 1983 until present (12-91). Since the original purchase, row crops have been planted and cattle raised on the farm.
In 1986, this farm along with five others was selected to be shown as part of the century old farm project in the Kansas Centennial. Pictures of the farm in its early days are on file at the Kansas Historical Society.
The deed on file at the capital office in Topeka, Kansas describes the purchase of the land as follows:
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James Saunders, |Deed
a Shawnee Indian |Date December 31, 1860
----to---- |Cons. $741.00
Wm. Altenbernd and | Rec. March 9, 1863 in
Conrad Altenbernd |Book G, Page 164
Recites issuance to James Saunders of Shawnee Patent No. 287 for the lands hereinafter described under the terms of the 2nd and 9th Articles of the Treaty between the United States and the United Tribe of Shawnee Indians concluded May 10, 1854, which said patent was recorded in Vol 1 of Shawnee Reserves, Page 287, and grants, bargains, sells and conveys the following in Douglas County, Kansas Territory:
Beg. at a point 20 chs. North (Var. 11 10 E) of the 1/4 Section corner on the line dividing Sections 35 & 36 & running thence North (Var. 11 10 E) 1 73/100 chs. thence West (Var. 11 30 E) 20 14/100 chs. thence South (Var. 11 10 E) 1 73/100 chs. thence East (Var. 11 30 E) 20 14/100 chs. to the beginning, containing 3 50/100 acres being a part of the North East quarter of the North East quarter of Section 35. Also the West half of the North East Quarter of Section 35 (80 acres) and the South East quarter of the North East quarter of Section 35 (40 acres) in Township 12, South of Range 20, East of the 6th Principal Meridian in Kansas, containing in the aggregate 123 50/100 acres.
End of information from Elvin Altenbernd
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He resided Leavenworth, Kansas, USA, in 1860.7
Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd emigrated on 17 October 1860 from in Bremen, Germany. Conrad Bernhard and Friedrich Wilhelm arrived on "New York."11
Ship similar to the one the Altenbernd brothers immigrated on
Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd married Wilhelmina Katharine Sigges, on 12 December 1860.7,12,13
Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd was a survivor of Quantrill's Raid on Lawrence Kansas on August 21, 1863.14 He was on the voter rolls of Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, in March 1867.15
St Paul United Church of Christ.
On December 27, 1868 under the auspices of the "German Evangelical Synod of North America," St Paul Evangelical Church of Eudora organized and held services led by Christian Haas, a native of Wuertenburg. Upon coming to Kansas for health reasons in the summer of 1868, he found families such as the Gerstenbergers, Altenbernds, Kochs, and Thorens desiring a church based on Evangelical beliefs and needs.
Reports differ on the names of the charter members. But there is general agreement on the following: Christian Thoren, Ferdinand Vitt, Wilhelm F. Alternbernd, Konrad Altembernd, Gottlob Koch, Henry Loesch, Christian Strobel, Christian Schnader, Anna Rosine Gerstenberger, John Bernard, Carl Torneden, and Christian Haas. The One Hundredth Anniversaryof the St Paul’sChurch also listed: C. Vogelsang. H. Whittler. G. Wanger, F. Fleer, and G. Huck.
On June 21, 1868, William Philip Loesch, born in February 1868, was the first baptism. The first wedding (Casper Marfelensand Lena Kueppel) and funeral (Elizabeth Riditer) at St. Paul were held on the same day, September 30, 1869. In 1868 at St. Paul, all spoke German, so the services, Sunday School, and confirmation classes took place in the German language. Early church records are hand-written in German.
Like many beginning churches, the Rev. Haas and his growing congregation worshipped in homes and other area buildings. The construction of the first church building, see photo on left, located at Eighth Street and Church Street, began in 1870 and was completed in 1871, when Rev. George Tonnies was minister. Twenty-four oil lamps lit the ample brick structure that measured 25-feet by 40-feet by 14-feet. A tower steeple, added later, topped the building. Pictures show a board walk, rail fence and lots of trees. This church stood until 1913 when it was torn down.
In the late 1800's and early 1900's, during Sunday morning and evening services, men sat on south Side and women on the north side of the old church building. A heating stove was in the middle of the north side of the building. Members of the church board passed a fringed, velvet bag back and forth for donation collection. Sunday evening services discontinued in the early 1940s. Members dedicated their new brick church building facing Eighth Street on May 10, 1914. William Lothholz, Charles Gabriel, Adolph Lotz, Jr., and the Rev. Frederick Stoerker served as members of the building committee. Electricity replaced the original gas fixture lighting in the sanctuary about 1931. Gas heating replaced the wood stove in 1934, when in October and November of that year, the men of the church laid the gas lines. By August 3, 1937 water and sewer lines to the parsonage had been installed. Other additions included rest rooms (1938), Sunday School room in the northwest comer of the basement (1947), and elevator and classrooms (1980). The stained glass windows had their leading replaced in 2013.
In 1916, the first English-speaking service was held and gradually after that English became the norm. On August 11,1918, after much discussion and concern, the congregation voted to adopt English as its official language. The onset of World War I and the national anti-German attitude pushed the decision. Confirmation classes and some services, especially special ones continued in the German language until the 1930's.
The Evangelical Synod of North America merged with the German Reformed Church of the United States in 1934, causing the renaming of St. Paul to St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church of Eudora. Another merger occurred in 1957 when the Evangelical and Reformed Churches and the Congregational Christian Churches combined. At that time, this church became St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church of Christ. In 1961, the name was simplified to St. Paul United Church of Christ.
SociaI groups have included a Men's Brotherhood, organized in 1950 but not currently active. A Women's Fellowship or "Frauenverein" (Frawenferain), as it was called, has been active since 1896. Originally starting with 17 members, the purpose of the Aid Society or Women's Union, the name changed throughout the years contributed towards the expanding work of the Church.
The first youth organization, the Young People's League or JugenBund met as early as 1918. These young people often sponsored the Easter services held at sunrise. By 1942, the group had modernized the name to Youth Fellowship. In 1965, St. Paul's Youth group combined with the Methodist and EUB groups to become the United Youth Fellowship. More recently, the youth have been active in an interdenominational group that includes many other area churches and their young people. St. Paul, too, helps maintain a local food pantry, and members of the church work closely with the Ministerial Alliance to assist needy families in the area.
Pastors were: Christian Haas (1 868-1873), George Tonnies (1 874-1881), Adolph Pister (1881), T.F. Engelbach (1882-1884), J. Silbemian (1884-1 892), W. Sdiaefer (1893-1895), A. Leutweinl (895-1902), Ludwig Koelbing (1902-1911), Ridiard D. Loew (1911-1914), Frederick Stoerker (1914-1920), Walter Kicker (1920-1922), Theodore Hauk 1922-1930), Charles Decker (1 930-1 932), Henry Rafschneider (1 932-1945), Karl Baur (1945-1950), Joseph Polster (1 950-1 954), Arthur Rass (1955-1962), Maynard Beemer(1963-1 970), Steve Pierce (1 970-1 972), Eldon Schmidt (1972-1 976), Margie Bertsch (1977-1981), Donald Sindair (interim) (1981-1982), Howell Bisdioff (1983-1988), Robert Yanek (interim)(1988-1989), Paul Witmer (1989-1996), and Ian McLean (1996-). Source: One Hundredth Anniversery; St Paul United Church of Christ book in 1968 written by Mrs. Oscar Broers, Mrs. Homer Gerstenberger, Lena Altenbernd, Homer Gerstenberger, and Mrs. Walter Gerstenberger, and The Uniting by Patty Johnston
Copyright 2015. Cindy Higgins where the Wakacusa Meets the Kaw. A History of Eudora, Kansas. Eudora, KS Author. on 27 December 1868 at St Paul's Church, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA.16
Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd was naturalized on 31 May 1869 in Douglas County, Kansas, USA.3 He filed a declaration of intent on 31 May 1869 at District Court, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA. He denounced his allegiance to Prussia.17
Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd was listed on the 1870 US Federal Census in Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USAG, enumerated 19 July 1870. Also living in the house were Wilhelmina Katharine, Heinrich Wilhelm, Wilhelm C., Minnie and Conrad Samuel . His age was listed as 33. He was shown as born in Prussia. His profession was farmer. He had real estate valued at $4200 and personal property valued at $1600.18 His father was of foreign birth. His mother was of foreign birth.. He was at least 21 and a citizen of the US.18
Map of Ownership maps of property owned by Wilhelm and Conrad Altenbernd in 1873 in Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas, USA.19
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Ownership map for property owned by Wilhelm and Conrad Altenbernd -- 1873 -- Eudora, Kansas
Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd was listed on the 1875 Kansas State Census Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, enumerated 1875. Also living in the house were Wilhelmina Katharine, Heinrich Wilhelm, Wilhelm C. and Conrad Samuel His age was listed as 38. He was shown as born in Germany. His profession was farmer. He moved to Kansas from Germany.20 Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd appeared on the 1880 US Agricultural Census of 1 June 1880 at Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, Konrad is listed as the owner of 75 tilled acres, 10 acres of permanent meadow or vineyard, and 20 woodland acres. The farm is valued at $5000, the farm implements at $400, and the farm livestock at $1000.
Cost of fencing in 1879 was $300.
$200 was paid for farm labor in 1879. Hired labor worked for 5 weeks.
Farm production for 1879 is estimated at $700.
There were 10 acres of unmowed grasslands in 1879.
There were 7 horses, 2 mules, 10 milking cows, 43 other cattle, 10 calves dropped, 6 cattle purchased, 4 cattle sold living, 1 cow died, strayed or was stolen, and 1 sheep was shorn creating 10 pounds of fleece in 1879.
600 pounds of butter were made, 200 pounds of cheese were made in 1879.
55 swine, 40 barnyard chickens, 5 other poultry were on hand on June 1. 250 dozen eggs were produced in 1879.
44 acres produced 2000 bushels of Indian corn, 2 acres produced 65 bushels of oats, 47 acres produced 310 bushels of wheat, 3 bushels of beans were produced, 1/2 acres produced 4 bushels of Irish Potatoes, and 1 1/4 acres with 20 trees produced 20 bushels of apples. Total value of orchard products was $15.
There was ¼ acre of vineyard listed with no production.
Value of all forest products was $25.21
Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd was listed as the head of household on the 1880 US Federal Census in Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, enumerated 1 June 1880. Also living in the house were his wife, Wilhelmina Katharine, his sons, Heinrich Wilhelm, William and Conrad Samuel . His age was listed as 43. He was shown as born in Prussia. His father was born in Prussia. His mother was born in Prussia. He was married. His occupation was a farmer.22
Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd served in the the Kansas Militia in Eudora Kansas. He enlisted Kansas, USA, in 1883. He served as a Private in Company G, Regiment 3.23
He resided at 1029 Delaware Street, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, between November 1892 and June 1915.3
An unknown person had brain fever (meningoencephalitis) on 1 August 1895.24
The following item appeared Eudora Weekly News, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 1 August 1895
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS.
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KAW VALLEY.
Mr. Conrad Altcnbcrnd has been very sick with brain fever.24
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KAW VALLEY.
Mr. Conrad Altcnbcrnd has been very sick with brain fever.24
He was on the tax rolls of Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, between 1900 and 1901.25
The following item appeared Eudora Weekly News, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 17 May 1900
PERSONAL MENTION
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Conrad Altenbernd expects to leave about the last of this month for a trip through Germany. He will also visit the Paris exposition before returning.26
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Conrad Altenbernd expects to leave about the last of this month for a trip through Germany. He will also visit the Paris exposition before returning.26
Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd was listed as the head of household on the 1900 US Federal Census in Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, enumerated 15 June 1900. Also living in the house were his wife, Wilhelmina Katharine, his sons, Henry, William and Conrad Samuel. His birth date was listed as January 1837, age 63. He was born in Germany. He was married and had been married for 20 years. His father was born in Germany. His mother was born in Germany.6
Conrad Altenbernd became Louisa Wilhelmina Sophia Paulina Altenberend's godparent at her baptism in Lippe Detmold, Horn, Westfalen, Germany, on 1 July 1900..27
Conrad and William traveled from in Hamburg, Germany, to Southampton; Cherbourg; New York aboard the ship Deutschland on 5 July 1900. They traveled on a steam ship in a second cabin..28
Conrad Altenbernd and Wilhelm C. Altenbernd were merchants on 5 July 1900.28
They resided Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, in November 1901.29
The following item appeared Eudora Weekly News, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 14 November 1901
OUR COUNTRY FRIENDS.
Happenings and Incidents of a Week.
KAW VALLEY
Mr. Conrad Alteubernd, sr., and wife moved to Lawrence last week, where they have purchased a nice home.29
Happenings and Incidents of a Week.
KAW VALLEY
Mr. Conrad Alteubernd, sr., and wife moved to Lawrence last week, where they have purchased a nice home.29
He resided Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, in 1902.30 Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd wrote a will on 16 April 1908 in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA.
Know all men by these presents, That I, Konrad Altenbernd, of the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, being of sound and disposing mind, do make, publish and declare this my last will and testament.
I.
I direct my executer herinafter named, to pay all of my just debts and burial expenses, and Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) to the clergyman who preaches my funeral sermon; and I hereby direct my said executer to cancel a certain indebtedness due me by way of a note from the German Lutheran Church of the City of Lawrence, amounts to about Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00).
II.
I do will, bequeath and devise to by beloved wife Wilheimina Altenbernd, the rents, profits and use of all my property, real and personal, as long as she lives, and all of the bequests hereinafter made, are subject to the life estate of my said wife in my property real and personal.
III.
I do will, bequeath and devise to my son Conrad Altenbernd and his heirs, all of the farm property belonging to me situated in Douglas County, Kansas, to-wit. Lot 1 in section twenty-six (26) township twelve (12) range twenty (20); the east seventy three (73) acres of the northeast quarter of section thirty-five (35) township twelve (12) range twenty (20); thirty-one (31) acres in the northwest corner of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of the section thirty-six (36) township twelve (12) range twenty (20); the south eighteen acres of the west seventy four (74) acres of the northwest quarter of the section thirty-six (36) township twelve (12) range twenty (20); the north half of the southwest quarter of section one (1) township thirteen (13) range twenty (20). Also, in Leavenworth County, Kansas, the south half of section nineteen (19( township twelve (12) range twenty-one (21).
IV.
I do will, bequeath and devise to my son William Altenbernd, lot number eight (8) in block number seventy six (76) in Armourdale, Kansas; also all of my right, title and interest in lots number seven (7), eight (8), forty (40), forty-one (41), and forty two (42) in Walnut park, a subdivision of a portion of addition no. 3, in that part of the city of Lawrence, formerly known as North Lawrence in Douglas County, Kansas.
V.
I do will, bequeath and devise to my grandsons Otto and Harold Altenbernd and their heris, Lots number sixty-one (61), sity three (63), sixty five (65) and sixty seven (67) on Delaware street in the city of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, share and share alike.
VI.
I do will, bequeath and devise to my grand daughter Lena Altenbernd and her heris, Lot number fifty nine (59) on Delaware street; also beginning 117 feet east of the southwest corner of said lot number fifty nine (59) thence north 50 feet, west 81 feet, south 50 feet, east 81 feet to the place of beginning, all in the cit of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas.
VII.
I do will, bequeath and devise all of the cattle, horses, bags and other personal property of every sort and description that may be located at teh time of my death, upon the farm lands herinbefore devised, to my son Conrad Altenbernd, and his heirs.
VIII.
Upon the death of my wife Wilhelminia Altenbernd, I direct my executers ot pay to my son Wiliam Altenbernd out of the sale or collection of the notes belonging to my estate, the sum of four thousand dollars, which said sum of four thousand dollars I hereby will, bequesath and devise to my said son, William Altenbernd. I have advanced to my said son William Altenbernd during my lifetime, about teh sum of twenty five hundred dollars ($2500), of which advancement no account is to be taken by my said executer inthe settlement of my estate. The balance of said note, if any there be, I hereby will, bequeath and evise to my sons Conrad Altenbernd and William Altenbernd, share and share alike.
IX.
I do name, constitute and appoint Henry Albach of the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, kansas, to be the executor of this my last will and testament, and I ask that no inventory or apprasiment of my estate be made, and that my executor be not required to give bond.
In witness wereof I have herunto set my hand at Lawrence, Kansas this 16th day of Apri, A.D. 1908.
Konrad Altenbernd
Signed and declared by the above named Konrad Altenbernd, to be his last will and testament in the presence of us, who at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, have subscrived our names as witnesses thereto.
W.B. Brownell
Gertrude Standing
I, Wilhelminia Altenbernd, wife of the above named testator, Konrad Altenbernd, have read the above and foregoing will and know the contents thereof, and I hereby consent to the provsions thereof.
In witness wereof, I have hereunto set my hand at Lawrence, Kansas, this 16th day of April A.D. 1908.
Wilhelmina Altenbernd
Signed and declared by the above named Wilhelmina Altenbernd to be her written consent to the provisions of the foregoing will, in the presence of us, who at her request, and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.
W.B. Brownell
Gertrude Standing.31
Map in 1909 Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas, USA.32
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.33
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.33
Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd speaks German and English.3
Conrad died on 17 November 1919 in Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USAG, at age 82. The cause of death was arteries letrosia.4,5,7,34,8 Other sources indicate Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd died on 19 November 1919 at age 82.23 He was buried after 17 November 1919 Eudora City Cemetery, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, at. His grave is in section C, lot 63. He paid $10.4,35,34,8,9
Conrad Altenbernd Headstone
The following item appeared Lawrence Daily Journal World, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 2 December 1919
OBITUARY
Conrad Altenbernd was born at Horn, Lippe Detmold, Germany,January 8, 1837.
His father was a miller at that place, which circumstance directed his son's attention to this business and to agriculture, the near relative of the milling enterprise. His youth was spent at his home, where he received, not only a secular education but was also taught the ways of the Lord, attending religious instructions and being confirmed in young manhood.
As a man of 23 he emigrated from Germany, coming to this country. After a short residence at Leavenworth, Kansas, he came to Lawrence in search for a farm and settled on the Altenbernd homestead five miles east of this city, after purchasing the ground from the Indians. On December 12, 1860, he was married to Miss Wilhelmine Sigges, who had come to this country in the same company of which Mr. Altenbernd was a member. They lived on said farm until 1901, passing through the hardships of the Kansas pioneer days, but also experiencing the more prosperous days which followed. Four children were born to them, two of which preceded the father to the grave. His death is mourned by his by aged widow and his two sons, William and Conrad, and by a large number of more distant relatives all of whom in their sorrow have the sympathy of a host of friends.
Mr. Altenbernd was in good health until two years ago, when in consequence of a fall, his strength was shattered. Three weeks ago a serious illness set in, terminating in his death, Monday, November 17, aged 82 years, 10 months and 8 days.
May the God who has created us, who has saved us in Christ and who guides his own by the spirit, be an abundance of comfort and hope to all who bow their heads in sorrow over the death of the departed: May He lead us all to our salvation.7
Conrad Altenbernd was born at Horn, Lippe Detmold, Germany,January 8, 1837.
His father was a miller at that place, which circumstance directed his son's attention to this business and to agriculture, the near relative of the milling enterprise. His youth was spent at his home, where he received, not only a secular education but was also taught the ways of the Lord, attending religious instructions and being confirmed in young manhood.
As a man of 23 he emigrated from Germany, coming to this country. After a short residence at Leavenworth, Kansas, he came to Lawrence in search for a farm and settled on the Altenbernd homestead five miles east of this city, after purchasing the ground from the Indians. On December 12, 1860, he was married to Miss Wilhelmine Sigges, who had come to this country in the same company of which Mr. Altenbernd was a member. They lived on said farm until 1901, passing through the hardships of the Kansas pioneer days, but also experiencing the more prosperous days which followed. Four children were born to them, two of which preceded the father to the grave. His death is mourned by his by aged widow and his two sons, William and Conrad, and by a large number of more distant relatives all of whom in their sorrow have the sympathy of a host of friends.
Mr. Altenbernd was in good health until two years ago, when in consequence of a fall, his strength was shattered. Three weeks ago a serious illness set in, terminating in his death, Monday, November 17, aged 82 years, 10 months and 8 days.
May the God who has created us, who has saved us in Christ and who guides his own by the spirit, be an abundance of comfort and hope to all who bow their heads in sorrow over the death of the departed: May He lead us all to our salvation.7
Know all men by these presents, That I, Konrad Altenbernd, of the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, being of sound and disposing mind, do make, publish and declare this my last will and testament.
I.
I direct my executer herinafter named, to pay all of my just debts and burial expenses, and Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) to the clergyman who preaches my funeral sermon; and I hereby direct my said executer to cancel a certain indebtedness due me by way of a note from the German Lutheran Church of the City of Lawrence, amounts to about Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00).
II.
I do will, bequeath and devise to by beloved wife Wilheimina Altenbernd, the rents, profits and use of all my property, real and personal, as long as she lives, and all of the bequests hereinafter made, are subject to the life estate of my said wife in my property real and personal.
III.
I do will, bequeath and devise to my son Conrad Altenbernd and his heirs, all of the farm property belonging to me situated in Douglas County, Kansas, to-wit. Lot 1 in section twenty-six (26) township twelve (12) range twenty (20); the east seventy three (73) acres of the northeast quarter of section thirty-five (35) township twelve (12) range twenty (20); thirty-one (31) acres in the northwest corner of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of the section thirty-six (36) township twelve (12) range twenty (20); the south eighteen acres of the west seventy four (74) acres of the northwest quarter of the section thirty-six (36) township twelve (12) range twenty (20); the north half of the southwest quarter of section one (1) township thirteen (13) range twenty (20). Also, in Leavenworth County, Kansas, the south half of section nineteen (19( township twelve (12) range twenty-one (21).
IV.
I do will, bequeath and devise to my son William Altenbernd, lot number eight (8) in block number seventy six (76) in Armourdale, Kansas; also all of my right, title and interest in lots number seven (7), eight (8), forty (40), forty-one (41), and forty two (42) in Walnut park, a subdivision of a portion of addition no. 3, in that part of the city of Lawrence, formerly known as North Lawrence in Douglas County, Kansas.
V.
I do will, bequeath and devise to my grandsons Otto and Harold Altenbernd and their heris, Lots number sixty-one (61), sity three (63), sixty five (65) and sixty seven (67) on Delaware street in the city of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, share and share alike.
VI.
I do will, bequeath and devise to my grand daughter Lena Altenbernd and her heris, Lot number fifty nine (59) on Delaware street; also beginning 117 feet east of the southwest corner of said lot number fifty nine (59) thence north 50 feet, west 81 feet, south 50 feet, east 81 feet to the place of beginning, all in the cit of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas.
VII.
I do will, bequeath and devise all of the cattle, horses, bags and other personal property of every sort and description that may be located at teh time of my death, upon the farm lands herinbefore devised, to my son Conrad Altenbernd, and his heirs.
VIII.
Upon the death of my wife Wilhelminia Altenbernd, I direct my executers ot pay to my son Wiliam Altenbernd out of the sale or collection of the notes belonging to my estate, the sum of four thousand dollars, which said sum of four thousand dollars I hereby will, bequesath and devise to my said son, William Altenbernd. I have advanced to my said son William Altenbernd during my lifetime, about teh sum of twenty five hundred dollars ($2500), of which advancement no account is to be taken by my said executer inthe settlement of my estate. The balance of said note, if any there be, I hereby will, bequeath and evise to my sons Conrad Altenbernd and William Altenbernd, share and share alike.
IX.
I do name, constitute and appoint Henry Albach of the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, kansas, to be the executor of this my last will and testament, and I ask that no inventory or apprasiment of my estate be made, and that my executor be not required to give bond.
In witness wereof I have herunto set my hand at Lawrence, Kansas this 16th day of Apri, A.D. 1908.
Konrad Altenbernd
Signed and declared by the above named Konrad Altenbernd, to be his last will and testament in the presence of us, who at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, have subscrived our names as witnesses thereto.
W.B. Brownell
Gertrude Standing
I, Wilhelminia Altenbernd, wife of the above named testator, Konrad Altenbernd, have read the above and foregoing will and know the contents thereof, and I hereby consent to the provsions thereof.
In witness wereof, I have hereunto set my hand at Lawrence, Kansas, this 16th day of April A.D. 1908.
Wilhelmina Altenbernd
Signed and declared by the above named Wilhelmina Altenbernd to be her written consent to the provisions of the foregoing will, in the presence of us, who at her request, and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.
W.B. Brownell
Gertrude Standing
Admitted to probate and file this 30 day of December, 1919,
C.F.Lindley, Probate Judge.
In The Probate Court of Douglas County, Kansas.
In the Matter of the Estate of
Konrad Altenbernd, deceased.
State of Kansas
County of Douglas
On this 29th day of December 1919, personally appeared before me, the undersigned Judge of said court, Gertrude Standing, who being by me duly sworn according to the law, doth upon oath give testimony as follows and say; I am one of the subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and Testament of Konrad Altenbernd, deceased, bearing date of April 16, 1908; I saw said testater sign said Will and Testament and heard him declare the same to be his last will and testament. At the time thereof he was of full age, sound mind and memory and under no restraint so far as I knew, and as I verily believe. I signed said Will as a witness thereto, at the request of said testator, in his presence and in the presence of W.B. Brownell; the other subscribing witness and I recognize the instrument now shown me as said Last Will and Testament.
I am also one of the subscribing witnesses to teh consent of Wilhelmina Altenbernd, the wife of Konrad Altenbernd, to said will, said consent bearing the same date April 16th, 1908; said Wilhelmina Altenbernd signed said consent in my presence and in the presense of W.B. Brownell, and at the request of said Wilhelmine Altenbernd I signed said consent as a witness thereto, in her presence and in the presence of W.B. Brownell.
I further say that for a number of years I was employed in the office of W.B. Brownell in Lawrence, Kansas, who was one of the subscribing witnesses to the above mentioned Will of Konrad Altenbernd and the consent of his wife Wilhelmina Altenbernd, and that I am well acquainted with the signature of said W.B. Brownell; that said will and said consent were signed by said W.B. Brownell as a witness in my presence, and that the signature exhibited to me at this time is that of W.B. Brownell, who died on or about the day of July 1915.
Gertrude Standing.
Subscribed and sworn to before me the day and year first above written.
C.E. Lindley, Probate Judge.31 He owned a Buick in 1920 RR3, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA.36
Photo taken by Sheila Altenbernd (#172) Eudora City Cemetery, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, at. Original photo in the possession of Sheila Altenbernd(#172). It's a picture of the Altenbernd family plot.37
Conrad Altenbernd Family Headstone
Conrad Altenbernd Family Plot
Last Edited=1 July 2023
Children of Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd and Wilhelmina Katharine Sigges
- Henry Altenbernd38
- Heinrich Wilhelm Altenbernd b. 12 October 1861, d. 1 June 1906
- Wilhelm C. Altenbernd b. 19 July 1863, d. 29 June 1936
- Minnie Altenbernd b. 21 July 1865, d. 7 September 1871
- Conrad Samuel Altenbernd+ b. 16 July 1868, d. 19 April 1946
Citations
- [S32] Evangelischen Parish records, Altenbernd (#43), Conrad - Baptism, (January 15, 1837), Evangelischen Landeskirchenamt Bielefeld, Horn, Lippe, Detmold, Germany., unknown repository address . Hereinafter cited as Altenbernd (#43), Conrad - Baptism.
- [S137] Unknown household, 1870 1870 Kansas, unknown repository address unknown repository.
- [S106] Registration Affidavit of Alien Females, Douglas County, Lawrence Kansas; Enemy Alien Registration Affidavits; RG:118 SubGroup: District of Kansas (Central Plains Region: National Archives).
- [S129] Unknown repository address, Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd Cemetery Marker, Altenbernd (#43), Conrad - Cemetery Marker; READ BY Sheila Altenbernd (#172).
- [S109] Elvin Conrad Altenbernd unknown date.
- [S391] Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd household, June 15, 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Douglas County, Kansas, population schedule, town of Eudora Township, enumeration district (ED) 54, supervisor's district (SD) 2, sheet 10, dwelling 185, family 187, National Archives micropublication T623 479 . Hereinafter cited as 1900 Kansas Census.
- [S1210] Conrand Altenbernd (#43) Obituary, Lawrence Daily Journal World, Lawrence, Kansas, December 2, 1919, page 4, column 4, www.newspapers.com, viewed at http://www.newspapers.com/image/61510487 on June 27, 2015 (Document Source Number: 00043-1919-12-10-01) . Hereinafter cited as Lawrence Daily Journal World.
- [S1555] Unknown author Complete Tombstone Census of Douglas County Kansas, II Page: 135. (Douglas County, Kansas: Douglas County Genealogical Society, 1989) (Document Source Number: 00043-1989-00-00-01). Hereinafter cited as Complete Tombstone Census.
- [S1562] Unknown author Complete Tombstone Census of Douglas County Kansas, II Page: 160. (Douglas County, Kansas: Douglas County Genealogical Society, 1989) (Document Source Number: 00043-1989-00-00-02). Hereinafter cited as Complete Tombstone Census.
- [S33] Unknown document, unknown file name; Church registry in Horn, Lippe, Detmold, Germany; unknown film (Salt Lake City, Utah: Family History Center), Film 0582478.
- [S1121] Gary J Zimmerman and Marion Wolfert, compiler, Germans to America (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc., 1986) . Hereinafter cited as Germans to America.
- [S171] Unknown name of person unknown article title, Local Paper, Eudora, Kansas.
- [S106] Registration Affidavit of Alien Females, Douglas County, Lawrence Kansas; Enemy Alien Registration Affidavits; RG:118 SubGroup: District of Kansas (Central Plains Region: National Archives), Arrived in the US November 1860 under the name of Altenbernd.
- [S1527] Unknown author, "Quantrill's Raid," The Pioneer, 3, IV, Page: 67,75, File Number: Genealogy 978.101 D74DCGA 1979-1982 Viewed: 2007. (Document Source Number: 00043-1913-08-21-01).
- [S1533] Unknown author, "Eudora Township - Registered Voters March 1867," The Pioneer, 3, IX, Page: 138, File Number: Genealogy 978.101 D74DCGA 1984-1986 (Published: Spring 1986) Viewed: 2007. (Document Source Number: 00043-1867-00-00-01).
- [S1733] Unknown author, unknown title (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date) (Document Source Number: 00061-1868-12-27-01).
- [S1525] Pauline B Elniff, "Declaration of Intention- 1868-1903," The Pioneer, 4, VI, Page: 172, 183, File Number: Genealogy 978.101 D74DCGA 1982-1984 (Published: 1982) Viewed: 2007. (Document Source Number: 00046-1869-04-27-01).
- [S785] Conrad Altenbernd (#43) household, 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Douglas, Kansas, population schedule, town of Eudora, sheet 37, dwelling 253, family 287, National Archives micropublication M593_433. Viewed at www.ancestry.com . Hereinafter cited as Altenbernd, Conrad (#43) - 1870 Census.
- [S1136] Unknown author, Ownership Map (n.p.: www.ancestry.com, 1873), Source Information
Ancestry.com. U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
Original data: Various publishers of County Land Ownership Atlases. Microfilmed by the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
About U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918
Land ownership maps are portrayals of land purchased, granted, or inherited. They range in complexity from rough outlines of the boundaries of one tract of land to detailed county atlases showing every landowner at the time of compilation.
A key element sets county land ownership atlases apart from most other maps: they list property owners’ names. They also indicate township and county boundaries and can include photos of county officers, landholders, and some buildings and homes.
This database contains approximately 1,200 U.S. county land ownership atlases from the Library of Congress’ Geography and Maps division, covering the years 1860-1918. The original microfilms have recently been rescanned to improve image quality and legibility where possible. These maps can be searched by:
State
County
Year
Owner's name
Why Use County Land Owner Atlases:
These maps are valuable to genealogists because they often contain the names of landowners, they predate topographic maps, and they show important historical township and county boundaries.
More About County Land Ownership Atlases:
"While city atlases served a specialized clientele, their rural counterparts, known as county landownership atlases, were a commercial enterprise promoted by subscription campaigns and directed to a wider audience. Based on the pre-Civil War production of wall-sized, single-sheet county landownership maps, atlases showing landownership developed into a popular atlas format starting in the 1860s in the northeastern United States, and expanding into the Midwestern states by the 1870s and 1880s. These commercially published atlases contain cadastral or landownership maps for the individual townships within a county. In addition, they often include county and township histories, personal and family biographies and portraits, and views of important buildings, residences, farms, or prized livestock." ("Atlases." Geography and Maps: An Illustrated Guide. Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress. http://www.loc.gov/rr/geogmap/guide/gmilltoc.html.)
Some of the above information was taken from Schiffman, Carol Mehr. “Geographic Tools: Maps, Atlases, and Gazetteers.” Kory L. Meyerink, editor. Printed Sources: A Guide to Published Genealogical Records (Salt Lake City, UT: Ancestry Inc., 1998). (Document Source Number: 00046-1873-00-00-01). Hereinafter cited as Ownership Map. - [S1508] Abstracted by Pauline B. Elniff, "1875 Douglas County Kansas Census," The Pioneer -- Douglas County Kansas Genealogical, Page: 3,4, 63, 72, File Number: GC 978.101 D74e Viewed: 2007. (Document Source Number: Agent for the Sale of Coffins, Caskets, and Robes).
- [S1766] Wilhelm Altenbernd household, June 1, 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Douglas County, Kansas, population schedule, town of Eudora, enumeration district (ED) 64, supervisor's district (SD) 1, sheet 1, National Archives micropublication . Viewed at https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/3816522:1276?_phsrc=opf41&_phstart=successSource&gsln=altenbernd&ml_rpos=2&queryId=03241856cc942f0153e2b401cfedac1f . (Document Source Number: 00046-1880-06-01-02). Hereinafter cited as 1880 Agricultural Census.
- [S494] Conrad Bernhard Altenbernd household, 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Douglas County, Kansas, population schedule, town of Eudora Township, enumeration district (ED) 64, supervisor's district (SD) 1, sheet 1, dwelling 6, family 6, National Archives micropublication . Hereinafter cited as Altenbernd, Conrad (#43) 1880 Census.
- [S4] Letter from Secretary Friedens UCC Dorothy M. Kolkmeier (Friendens, UCC, 1703 Highway 94, St. Charles, MO 63303) to Art Tiedemann (#190) (unknown recipient address), July 18, 1996; Sheila Sue Altenbernd (7461 River Bend Circle, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA, at).
- [S1805] Conrad Altebernd (#43) Personal Mention, The Eudora Weekly News, Eudora, Kansas, Aughust 1, 1895, page 3, column 6, www.newspapers.com, viewed at www.newspapers.com on April 27, 2023 (Document Source Number: 00043-1895-08-01-01) . Hereinafter cited as Eudora Weekly.
- [S1531] Jane Wiggins, "Eudora Township Tax Payers 1900-1901," The Pioneer, 4, IX, Page: 186-187, File Number: Genealogy 978.101 D74DCGA 1984-1986 (Published: Summer 1986) Viewed: 2007. (Document Source Number: 03729-1870-09-11-01).
- [S1804] Conrad Altebernd (#43) Personal Mention, The Eudora Weekly News, Eudora, Kansas, May 17, 1900, page 3, column 5, www.newspapers.com, viewed at www.newspapers.com on April 27, 2023 (Document Source Number: 00043-1900-05-17-01) . Hereinafter cited as Eudora Weekly.
- [S46] Church registry of Horn, Lippe, Detmold, Germany, Altenberend (#1091), Louisa Baptism, (July 1, 1900), Famiily History Center, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA, in . Hereinafter cited as Altenberend (#1091), Louisa Baptism.
- [S469] Conrad Altenbernd (#43) entry; Deutschland Passenger List, 1900-Jul-05, page 1503; in Staatsarchiv Hamburg. Hamburg Passenger Lists, 1850-1934 (Provo, Utah, USA: Ancestry.Com), volume 373-7 I, VIII A 1 Band 112.
- [S1807] Conrad Altebernd (#43) Personal Mention, The Eudora Weekly News, Eudora, Kansas, November 14, 1901, page 2, column 4, www.newspapers.com, viewed at www.newspapers.com on April 27, 2023 (Document Source Number: 00043-1901-11-14-01) . Hereinafter cited as Eudora Weekly.
- [S1532] Unknown author, "Map of Eudora Township - 1902," The Pioneer, 4, XI, Page: 177, File Number: Genealogy 978.101 D74DCGA 1987-1989 (Published: 1988) Viewed: 2007. (Document Source Number: 00043-1902-00-00-01).
- [S1123] Konrad Altenbernd (#43) will (April 16 1908), Altenbernd, Konrad (#43) Will, unknown repository, P.O. Box 11874, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, at (Document Source Number: 00043-1908-04-16-01). Hereinafter cited as Will.
- [S1534] Unknown author, "Eudora Township - Ownership Map -- 1909," The Pioneer, 2, VIII, Page: 53, File Number: Genealogy 978.101 D74DCGA 1984-1986 (Published: December 1984) Viewed: 2007. (Document Source Number: 00046-1909-00-00-01).
- [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.
- [S1476] Douglas County Genealogical Society, "Eudora Cemetery," The Pioneer, No. 3, Volume: VI, Page: 128 (Published: 1982-1984). (Document Source Number: Eudora Cemetery).
- [S414] Letter from Eudora Cemetery (Eudora, Kansas, 66025) to Sheila Buchanan (#172) (unknown recipient address), August 10, 1992; Sheila Sue Altenbernd (7461 River Bend Circle, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA, at).
- [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).
- [S789] Personal knowledge of Sheila Altenbernd (#172) (12230 W Washington Street, Avondale, Arizona 85323) .
- [S227] Unknown repository address, (? ?) Cemetery Marker, Altenbernd (#1207), Henry Headstone; READ BY Sheila Sue Altenbernd.
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