Katharine Hill
F, #47, b. 15 December 1842, d. 23 April 1913
- Relationship
- Great-grandmother of Sheila Sue Altenbernd
| Father* | John Hill b. 1811, d. 1866 |
| Mother* | Catherine Bueschmann b. 1811, d. 1886 |
Her common name was Katy Altenbernd.
Katharine was born in Hessen, Darmstadt, Germany, on 15 December 1842.1,2,3,4
She was the daughter of John Hill and Catherine Bueschmann.
Katharine Hill was born in December 1843 in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany.5,6,7
The book "Clay and Norman Counties, Minnesota" about the early settlers in Minnesota contains information about Louis (#48) and Frederick W. Altenbernd (#49). These articles contained some references about their mother Katie. The excerpt on Louis Altenbernd states that Katie Hill arrived in America with her parents when she was twelve. The excerpt on Fred Altenbernd states that Katie arrived in America with her parents when she was eight. Whether she was eight or twelve, this does indicate that Wilhelm and Katharine must have married in America rather than in Germany.
Helen Altenbernd Wichman (#99) remembers Katharine as a stocky woman who wore her hair up in a knot. Apparently, the family did not talk about the past. Their children seemed to know little about their parents. Although the census records show that Wilhelm listed his birthplace as Prussia, neither Helen (#99) nor Irene (#97) can remember ever hearing that or hearing any talk about Prussia.
The following inscription appears on Katharine's headstone. "Es Sollen Wohl Berge Weichen und Huegel Hinfallen: Aber meine gnade soll nicht von dir weichen und der bund meines friedens soll nicht hinfallen spricht der herr, dein errarmer. Jesais 54 - 10."
Katharine Hill and John Hill immigrated in 1853 to Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA, and John Hill arrived on (an unknown value.)8
Helped found St. Paul's Church in Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USAG.
Katharine's age was listed as 17. She was shown as born in Hesse-Darmstadt. She had real estate valued at $1500 and personal property valued at $504.7
Katharine Hill was listed on the 1860 US Federal Census Schlesingerville, Polk, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, enumerated 14 July 1860 living with John Hill.7
Friedrich Wilhelm Altenbernd married Katharine Hill, daughter of John Hill and Catherine Bueschmann, on 8 January 1864.9
Photo of Wilhelm (#46) Katherine (#47)and Altenbernd with daughter Katherine (#50) circa 1866. Original photo in the possession of Sue Myers (#130.)10
Photo of Katherine Altenbernd (#47) with daughter Katherine (#50) circa 1866. Original photo in the possession of Sue Myers (#130.)10
Katharine Hill was listed on the 1870 US Federal Census in Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USAG, enumerated 19 July 1870 living with Friedrich Wilhelm Altenbernd.11
Her age was listed as 28. She was shown as born in Hesse Darmstadt. Her profession was keeping house. She was able to read. She was able to write.11 Her father was of foreign birth. Her mother was of foreign birth.11
Katharine Altenbernd was listed on the 1875 Kansas State Census Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, enumerated 1875. Her age was listed as 44. She was shown as born in Germany. Her profession was farmer. She moved to Kansas from Germany.12
Katharine Altenbernd was listed on the 1875 Kansas State Census Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, enumerated 1875. Her age was listed as 31. She was shown as born in Germany. She moved to Kansas from Germany.12
Katharine Altenbernd was listed as Friedrich Wilhelm Altenbernd's wife on the 1880 US Federal Census in Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, enumerated 1 June 1880.13 Her age was listed as 37. She was shown as born in Hessen-Darmstadt. Her father was born in Hessen-Darmstadt. Her mother was born in Hessen-Darmstadt. She was married. Her occupation was keeping house.13
Photo of Katharine Altenbernd. Original photo in the possession of Sue Myers (#130.)
As of 11 June 1900, her common name was Kate Altenbernd.14
Kate Altenbernd was listed as Friedrich Wilhelm Altenbernd's wife on the 1900 Federal Census in Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, enumerated 11 June 1900.5
Her birth date was listed as December 1843, age 56. She was born in Germany. She was married and had been married for 36 years . She is the mother of 9 children. 8 children are still living. Her father was born in Germany. Her mother was born in Germany.14 She immigrated to the US in 1854 and had been in the US for 46 years. She was able to read, able to write, and able to speak English.14
The following item appeared Eudora Weekly News, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 3 December 1903
Photo of Altenbernd Family (About 1905)
Left to Right Back Row: William, Emil Holzel, Fredericka Hoelzel, Fred, Mary (Fred's wife), Carl, Louise
Left To Right Front Row: Frank Hoelzel, Katharina Helzel, Wilhelm (Father), Magadalina, Katherine (Mother), Louis
Children: Hildegarde Hoelzel, Francis Hoelzel circa 1905. Original photo in the possession of Sheila Altenbernd (#172.)10
Katharine became a widow when her husband, Friedrich Wilhelm Altenbernd died on 28 August 1905 at Kaw Valley, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA.3,16,17,4,18
The following item appeared Eudora Weekly News, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 17 December 1909
The following item appeared at Eudora News, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 28 September 1911
Katharine died on 23 April 1913 at age 70. The cause of death was pneumonia.3,21,22,23,4
Other sources indicate Katharine Altenbernd died on 26 April 1913 at age 70.6 She was buried after 23 April 1913 Eudora City Cemetery, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, at. Lot 62.3,22,24,23,4,6
The following item appeared at Eudora News, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 1 May 1913
The following item appeared Eudora Weekly News, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 1 May 1913
Katharine was born in Hessen, Darmstadt, Germany, on 15 December 1842.1,2,3,4
Katharine Hill was born in December 1843 in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany.5,6,7
The book "Clay and Norman Counties, Minnesota" about the early settlers in Minnesota contains information about Louis (#48) and Frederick W. Altenbernd (#49). These articles contained some references about their mother Katie. The excerpt on Louis Altenbernd states that Katie Hill arrived in America with her parents when she was twelve. The excerpt on Fred Altenbernd states that Katie arrived in America with her parents when she was eight. Whether she was eight or twelve, this does indicate that Wilhelm and Katharine must have married in America rather than in Germany.
Helen Altenbernd Wichman (#99) remembers Katharine as a stocky woman who wore her hair up in a knot. Apparently, the family did not talk about the past. Their children seemed to know little about their parents. Although the census records show that Wilhelm listed his birthplace as Prussia, neither Helen (#99) nor Irene (#97) can remember ever hearing that or hearing any talk about Prussia.
The following inscription appears on Katharine's headstone. "Es Sollen Wohl Berge Weichen und Huegel Hinfallen: Aber meine gnade soll nicht von dir weichen und der bund meines friedens soll nicht hinfallen spricht der herr, dein errarmer. Jesais 54 - 10."
Katharine Hill and John Hill immigrated in 1853 to Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA, and John Hill arrived on (an unknown value.)8
Helped found St. Paul's Church in Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USAG.
St Paul Church -- Eudora Kansas -- 1917
Katharine Hill was listed on the 1860 US Federal Census Schlesingerville, Polk, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, enumerated 14 July 1860 living with John Hill.7
Friedrich Wilhelm Altenbernd married Katharine Hill, daughter of John Hill and Catherine Bueschmann, on 8 January 1864.9
Photo of Wilhelm (#46) Katherine (#47)and Altenbernd with daughter Katherine (#50) circa 1866. Original photo in the possession of Sue Myers (#130.)10
Photo of Katherine Altenbernd (#47) with daughter Katherine (#50) circa 1866. Original photo in the possession of Sue Myers (#130.)10
Katharine Altenbernd and Daughter
Katharine Hill was listed on the 1870 US Federal Census in Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USAG, enumerated 19 July 1870 living with Friedrich Wilhelm Altenbernd.11
Katharine and William Altenbernd with one of their children (oldest???)
Katharine Altenbernd was listed on the 1875 Kansas State Census Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, enumerated 1875. Her age was listed as 44. She was shown as born in Germany. Her profession was farmer. She moved to Kansas from Germany.12
Katharine Altenbernd was listed on the 1875 Kansas State Census Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, enumerated 1875. Her age was listed as 31. She was shown as born in Germany. She moved to Kansas from Germany.12
Katharine Altenbernd was listed as Friedrich Wilhelm Altenbernd's wife on the 1880 US Federal Census in Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, enumerated 1 June 1880.13 Her age was listed as 37. She was shown as born in Hessen-Darmstadt. Her father was born in Hessen-Darmstadt. Her mother was born in Hessen-Darmstadt. She was married. Her occupation was keeping house.13
Photo of Katharine Altenbernd. Original photo in the possession of Sue Myers (#130.)
Katharine Altenbernd
As of 11 June 1900, her common name was Kate Altenbernd.14
Kate Altenbernd was listed as Friedrich Wilhelm Altenbernd's wife on the 1900 Federal Census in Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, enumerated 11 June 1900.5
The following item appeared Eudora Weekly News, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 3 December 1903
OUR COUNTRY FRIENDS.
Happenings and Incidents of a Week.
KAW VALLEY.
Mr. aud Mrs. Wm. Altenbernd are the grand parents of a little girl that was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hoelzel in Kansas City the 22d ult.15
Happenings and Incidents of a Week.
KAW VALLEY.
Mr. aud Mrs. Wm. Altenbernd are the grand parents of a little girl that was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hoelzel in Kansas City the 22d ult.15
Photo of Altenbernd Family (About 1905)
Left to Right Back Row: William, Emil Holzel, Fredericka Hoelzel, Fred, Mary (Fred's wife), Carl, Louise
Left To Right Front Row: Frank Hoelzel, Katharina Helzel, Wilhelm (Father), Magadalina, Katherine (Mother), Louis
Children: Hildegarde Hoelzel, Francis Hoelzel circa 1905. Original photo in the possession of Sheila Altenbernd (#172.)10
Altenbernd Family Picture
Altenbernd Family (About 1905)
Left to Right Back Row: William, Emil Holzel, Fredericka Hoelzel, Fred, Mary (Fred's wife), Carl, Louise
Left To Right Front Row: Frank Hoelzel, Katharina Helzel, Wilhelm (Father), Magadalina, Katherine (Mother), Louis
Children: Hildegarde Hoelzel, Francis Hoelzel
Left to Right Back Row: William, Emil Holzel, Fredericka Hoelzel, Fred, Mary (Fred's wife), Carl, Louise
Left To Right Front Row: Frank Hoelzel, Katharina Helzel, Wilhelm (Father), Magadalina, Katherine (Mother), Louis
Children: Hildegarde Hoelzel, Francis Hoelzel
Katharine became a widow when her husband, Friedrich Wilhelm Altenbernd died on 28 August 1905 at Kaw Valley, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA.3,16,17,4,18
Wilhelm Altenbernd Memorial Card
The following item appeared Eudora Weekly News, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 17 December 1909
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS.
Items of Interest Gathered by Our Speical Correspondents.
Kaw Valley.
Mrs. Wm. Altenbernd and son i Will, have had a seige of la grippe (influenza), but are recovering.19
Items of Interest Gathered by Our Speical Correspondents.
Kaw Valley.
Mrs. Wm. Altenbernd and son i Will, have had a seige of la grippe (influenza), but are recovering.19
The following item appeared at Eudora News, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 28 September 1911
PERSONAL
Julius Lotz is papering also painting the house and outbuildings at Mrs. Wm. Altenbernd's, of Kaw Valley.20
Julius Lotz is papering also painting the house and outbuildings at Mrs. Wm. Altenbernd's, of Kaw Valley.20
Katharine died on 23 April 1913 at age 70. The cause of death was pneumonia.3,21,22,23,4
Katharine Altenbernd Headstone
The following item appeared at Eudora News, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 1 May 1913
Card of Thanks
Card of Thanks.
We wish to express our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our dear mother; also for the beautiful floral offerings,
MRS. FRANK HOELZEL,
MISS LOUISA ALTENBERND,
FRED ALTENBERND,
LOUIS ALTENBERND,
MRS.EMIL HOELZEL,
MRS. ED SCHAAKE,
CARL ALTENBERND,
WILL ALTENBERND.25
Card of Thanks.
We wish to express our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our dear mother; also for the beautiful floral offerings,
MRS. FRANK HOELZEL,
MISS LOUISA ALTENBERND,
FRED ALTENBERND,
LOUIS ALTENBERND,
MRS.EMIL HOELZEL,
MRS. ED SCHAAKE,
CARL ALTENBERND,
WILL ALTENBERND.25
The following item appeared Eudora Weekly News, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 1 May 1913
PIONEER GONE.
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Mrs. Altenbernd Succumbs To Pneumonia -- Lived in Kaw Valley 40 Years.
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Mrs. Katherine Altenbernd, aged 70 years, 4 months and 9 days, a widow, died at 8 o'clock last Thursday morning, at her home in Kaw Valley, four miles west of here. Death was due to pneumonia. Mrs. Altenbernd had lived in Kaw Valley for the last forty-nine years. Her husband, William Altenbernd, died about eight years ago.
Mrs. Altenbernd was born in Hessen Darmstadt, Germany. At the age of 11 years she came to America, landing at Port Washington, Wis. In 1864, she was married to William Altenbernd, and the same year she and her husband came to Kansas and settled on the farm where she died. She is survived by eight children, four sons and four daughters. The children are Fred and Louis of Sabin, Minn., Carl, Will and Louisa of Kaw Valley, Mrs. Ed Schaake of Lawrence, Mrs. Frank and Mrs. Emill Hoelzel of Kansas City. She is also survived by four sisters and two brothers, who live in Minnesota. Thirteen grand children also survive.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 o'clock from the home and at 2 o'clock from St. Paul's Evangelical church, Rev. R. J. Loew officiating. Burial was in the Eudora cemetery.8
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Mrs. Altenbernd Succumbs To Pneumonia -- Lived in Kaw Valley 40 Years.
_____________
Mrs. Katherine Altenbernd, aged 70 years, 4 months and 9 days, a widow, died at 8 o'clock last Thursday morning, at her home in Kaw Valley, four miles west of here. Death was due to pneumonia. Mrs. Altenbernd had lived in Kaw Valley for the last forty-nine years. Her husband, William Altenbernd, died about eight years ago.
Mrs. Altenbernd was born in Hessen Darmstadt, Germany. At the age of 11 years she came to America, landing at Port Washington, Wis. In 1864, she was married to William Altenbernd, and the same year she and her husband came to Kansas and settled on the farm where she died. She is survived by eight children, four sons and four daughters. The children are Fred and Louis of Sabin, Minn., Carl, Will and Louisa of Kaw Valley, Mrs. Ed Schaake of Lawrence, Mrs. Frank and Mrs. Emill Hoelzel of Kansas City. She is also survived by four sisters and two brothers, who live in Minnesota. Thirteen grand children also survive.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 o'clock from the home and at 2 o'clock from St. Paul's Evangelical church, Rev. R. J. Loew officiating. Burial was in the Eudora cemetery.8
Last Edited=22 May 2023
Children of Katharine Hill and Friedrich Wilhelm Altenbernd
- Katharine Altenbernd+ b. 10 November 1864, d. 22 September 1940
- Louise Altenbernd b. 7 September 1868, d. 10 June 1925
- Frederick W. Altenbernd+ b. 4 January 1871, d. 10 February 1928
- Louis Conrad Albert Altenbernd+ b. 18 February 1876, d. 13 May 1939
- Friedaricka Elizabeth Altenbernd+26 b. 24 November 1878, d. 28 January 1947
- Magdalena Altenbernd+ b. 23 June 1881, d. 1 May 1954
- Carl Conrad Altenbernd+ b. 6 September 1883, d. 27 September 1963
- William John Altenbernd+ b. 24 November 1885, d. 24 May 1941
- WA Altenbernd27 b. before 11 June 1900, d. before 11 June 1900
Citations
- [S117] Unknown repository address, Katharine Hill (#47) Cemetery Marker, Hill (#47), Katharine - Cemetery Marker; READ BY Sheila Altenbernd (#172).
- [S137] Unknown household, 1870 1870 Kansas, unknown repository address unknown repository.
- [S25] John Stoerker Altenbernd unknown date.
- [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.
- [S485] Friedrich Wilhelm Altenbernd household, June 11, 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Douglas County, Kansas, population schedule, town of Eudora Township, enumeration district (ED) 54, supervisor's district (SD) 2, sheet 21A, dwelling 195, family 194, National Archives micropublication T623 479 . Hereinafter cited as Altenbernd, Wilhelm (#46) -- 1900 Kansas Census.
- [S1560] Unknown author Complete Tombstone Census of Douglas County Kansas, II Page: 158. (Douglas County, Kansas: Douglas County Genealogical Society, 1989) (Document Source Number: 00047-1989-00-00-01). Hereinafter cited as Complete Tombstone Census.
- [S1821] John Hill (#899) household, July 14, 1860 U.S. Federal Census, Washington County, Wisconsin, population schedule, town of Schlesingervill, Polk, sheet 13, dwelling 1152, family 1004, National Archives micropublication . Viewed at www.lancestry.com . (Document Source Number: 00899-1860-07-14-01a). Hereinafter cited as 1860 Census.
- [S1820] Katherine Altenbernd (#47) Neighborhood News, The Eudora Weekly News, Eudora, Kansas, December 19, 1909, page 1, column 1, www.newspapers.com, viewed at www.newspapers.com on May 2, 2023 (Document Source Number: 00047-1913-05-01-01) . Hereinafter cited as Eudora Weekly.
- [S204] Unknown subject, St. Paul Church Records - Eudora, Kansas, Eudora, Kansas, unknown repository, unknown repository address . Hereinafter cited as St. Paul Church Records.
- [S789] Personal knowledge of Sheila Altenbernd (#172) (12230 W Washington Street, Avondale, Arizona 85323) .
- [S786] Wilhelm Altenbernd (#46) household, 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Douglas, Kansas, population schedule, town of Eudora, sheet 37, dwelling 282, family 286, National Archives micropublication M593_433. Viewed at www.ancestry.com . Hereinafter cited as Altenbernd, Conrad (#43) - 1870 Census.
- [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).
- [S496] Friedrich Wilhelm 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 7, family 7, National Archives micropublication . Hereinafter cited as Altenbernd, Wilhelm 1880 Census.
- [S485] Friedrich Wilhelm Altenbernd household, June 11, 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Douglas County, Kansas, population schedule, town of Eudora Township, enumeration district (ED) 54, supervisor's district (SD) 2, sheet 21A, dwelling 195, family 194, National Archives micropublication T623 479 , William Altenbernd (#46). Hereinafter cited as Altenbernd, Wilhelm (#46) -- 1900 Kansas Census.
- [S1809] Hildegarde Hoelzel Neighborhood News, The Eudora Weekly News, Eudora, Kansas, December 3, 1903, page 2, column 3, www.newspapers.com, viewed at www.newspapers.com on April 27, 2023 (Document Source Number: 00088-1903-12-03-01) . Hereinafter cited as Eudora Weekly.
- [S1473] Douglas County Genealogical Society, "Eudora Cemetery," The Pioneer, No. 3, Volume: VI (Published: 1982-1984). (Document Source Number: Eudora Cemetery).
- [S1507] Abstracted by Pauline B. Elniff, "Agent for the Sale of Coffins, Caskets, & Robes 1890-1907," The Pioneer, Page: 3,4, 63, 72, File Number: GC 978.101 D74cw Viewed: 2007. (Document Source Number: Agent for the Sale of Coffins, Caskets, and Robes).
- [S1559] Unknown author Complete Tombstone Census of Douglas County Kansas, II Page: 156. (Douglas County, Kansas: Douglas County Genealogical Society, 1989) (Document Source Number: 00598-1989-00-00-01). Hereinafter cited as Complete Tombstone Census.
- [S1815] Katherine Altenbernd (#47) Neighborhood News, The Eudora Weekly News, Eudora, Kansas, December 19, 1909, page 2, column 2, www.newspapers.com, viewed at www.newspapers.com on April 28, 2023 (Document Source Number: 00047-1909-12-19-01) . Hereinafter cited as Eudora Weekly.
- [S1818] Katherine Altenbernd (#47) Neighborhood News, The Eudora Weekly News, Eudora, Kansas, September 28, 1911, page 2, column 1, www.newspapers.com, viewed at www.newspapers.com on April 28, 2023 (Document Source Number: 00047-1911-09-28-01) . Hereinafter cited as Eudora Weekly.
- [S108] Unknown repository address, unknown name of person Cemetery Marker, Cemetery Marker; READ BY Sheila Altenbernd (#172).
- [S229] Katherine Hill - Memorial Hill (#47) unknown date.
- [S1474] Douglas County Genealogical Society, "Eudora Cemetery," The Pioneer, No. 3, Volume: VI, Page: 126 (Published: 1982-1984). (Document Source Number: Eudora Cemetery).
- [S230] Unknown repository address, Katharine Hill Cemetery Marker, Hill (#47), Katherine Headstone; READ BY Sheila Sue Altenbernd.
- [S1823] Katherine Altenbernd (#47) Neighborhood News, The Eudora Weekly News, Eudora, Kansas, May 1, 1913, page 2, column 3, www.newspapers.com, viewed at www.newspapers.com on May 22, 2023 (Document Source Number: 00047-1913-05-01-01) . Hereinafter cited as Eudora Weekly.
- [S1102] Lynn Vint (#3099), "Vint, Lynn (#3099) E-Mail 2009-09-27," e-mail message (St Louis, Missouri) to Sheila Altenbernd (3172), September 27, 2009. Hereinafter cited as "Email".
- [S228] Unknown repository address, WA Altenbernd Cemetery Marker, Altenbernd (#1208), WA Headstone; READ BY Sheila Sue Altenbernd.
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