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Katharine Altenbernd

F, #50, b. 10 November 1864, d. 22 September 1940

Pedigree

Relationship: Grandaunt of Sheila Sue Altenbernd

Father*

Friedrich Wilhelm Altenbernd b. 23 March 1831, d. 28 August 1905

Mother*

Katharine Hill b. 15 December 1842, d. 23 April 1913

Charts: Philipp Bödker Descendants

     Her common name was Katie.¹
     Katharine was born in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 10 November 1864. She was born at home as were all of the Altenbernd children.^2,1 She was the daughter of Friedrich Wilhelm Altenbernd and Katharine Hill.
     Her common name was Kate.

     Photo of Wilhelm (#46) Katherine (#47)and Altenbernd with daughter Katherine (#50) circa 1866. Original photo in the possession of Sue Myers (#130.)³

Photo of Katherine Altenbernd (#47) with daughter Katherine (#50) circa 1866. Original photo in the possession of Sue Myers (#130.)³

Katharine Altenbernd and Daughter

Katharine Altenbernd was listed on the 1870 US Federal Census in Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA^G, enumerated 19 July 1870 living with Friedrich Wilhelm Altenbernd.⁴

Katharine and William Altenbernd with one of their children (oldest???)

Her age was listed as 5. She was shown as born in Kansas.⁴ Her father was of foreign birth. Her mother was of foreign birth.⁴

Photo of Catherine and Louisa Altenbernd in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA. Original photo in the possession of Pamela Hutchinson Garrett.⁵

Catherine and Louisa Altenbernd

     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.⁶
     Katharine Altenbernd was listed on the 1875 Kansas State Census Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, enumerated 1875. Her age was listed as 10. She was shown as born in Kansas. She moved to Kansas from Kansas.⁶
     Katharine Altenbernd was listed as Friedrich Wilhelm Altenbernd's daughter on the 1880 US Federal Census in Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, enumerated 1 June 1880.⁷ Her age was listed as 15. She was shown as born in Kansas. Her father was born in Prussia. Her mother was born in Hessen-Darmstadt. She was single.⁷
     John Frank Hoelzel married Katharine Altenbernd, daughter of Friedrich Wilhelm Altenbernd and Katharine Hill, in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, circa 1897.¹
     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.⁸

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.)³

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

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.⁹

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.¹⁰

The following item appeared Eudora Weekly News, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 25 September 1913

KAW VALLEY.

Will Altenbernd returned from Sabin, Minn., last Sunday. He visited with his brothers, Fred and Lewis. On his way home he stopped off in Kansas City and visited his sisters, the Mrs. Hoelzels.¹¹

Katharine died on 22 September 1940 at Lakeside Hospital, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA, at age 75. The cause of death was kidney disease.¹ She was buried on 24 September 1940 in the Forest Hill Cemetery located in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA.¹

Last Edited=14 June 2020

Children of Katharine Altenbernd and John Frank Hoelzel

Frances C Hoelzel+ b. 2 September 1898, d. May 1987
Freda Hoelzel¹ b. April 1900, d. before 1908
Hildegarde Hoelzel+ b. 22 November 1903, d. November 1980
Theodore Hoelzel+ b. 23 March 1906, d. September 1969
Hugo Hoelzel b. 12 February 1909, d. March 1970

Citations

[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".
[S119] Katharine Hill unknown date.
[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.
[S1094] Hermine Gassman Biesemeier Photo Album, online http://www.pamgarrett.com/albumhgb_08.html, viewed on May 3, 2010, viewed by Sheila Altenbernd (#172) . Hereinafter cited as Hermine Gassman Biesemeier Photo Album.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[S1831] William Altenbernd (#55) Neighborhood News, The Eudora Weekly News, Eudora, Kansas, September 25, 1913, page 2, column 3, www.newspapers.com, viewed at www.newspapers.com on May 27, 2023 (Document Source Number: 00055-1913-09025-01) . Hereinafter cited as Eudora Weekly.