Person:Katherina Dern (1)

Katherina Dern
b.20 Nov 1824 Bayern, Germany
m. 29 Sep 1848
  1. Maria BetzBet 1840 & 1843 - 1849
  2. Heinrich Betz1849 - 1911
  3. Catharine Betz1850 - Bet 1920 & 1930
  4. George Betz1852 - 1893
  5. Johannah Betz1854 - Bef 1890
  6. Ferdinand Betz1857 - 1922
  7. Elisabeth Betz1858 - 1885
  8. Caroline Margarethe Betz1860 - 1860
  9. Carl Betz1861 - 1862
  10. Carl Betz1864 - 1896
  11. Jacob Wendell Betz1866 - 1867
Facts and Events
Name Katherina Dern
Gender Female
Birth[1] 20 Nov 1824 Bayern, Germany
Marriage 29 Sep 1848 St. Paul's & St. Mark's United Church of Christ, Buffalo, New YorkSt. Paul's & St. Mark's United Church of Christ; Witnesses: Stemeyer Godel & Heinrich Betz
to Heinrich Betz
Census? 13 Jul 1850 Black Rock, Erie, New York, United States
Census? Jul 1855 Buffalo, Kansas, United States7th Ward; age 30
Census? 1880 Head of Household with Family (see notes)
Death[2] 1 Jun 1898 Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States
Burial[3][4] 3 Jun 1898 Buffalo, Erie, New York, United StatesConcordia Cemetery

At least one person has speculated that she is Catharina Dern, born 19 Sep 1821, daughter of Philipp Peter Dern and Catharina Wollmer. However, there appears to be no particular reason to believe this (or that she was born in Altenbamberg or Alberweiler, unless this is given in her death record). Her death record in Buffalo gives an exact date of birth of 20 November 1824. Also, her marriage record in Buffalo indicates she's 24 years old in 1848, also supporting an 1824 birth year. She could not have been a younger daughter of Philipp Peter Dorn and Catharina Wollmar, born in 1824, as they had a daughter Elisabetha baptized in June 1824 who died in 1826. Most trees, including FamilySearch Family Tree, do not link her to parents. [Note: part of this comment was written by Jillaine Smith April 2000 (who was not convinced she was the daughter of Philipp and Catharina (Wollmar) Dern); it was modified Jul 2023 by DataAnalyst.]

Could not find her in 1890 city directory, although her sons are throughout it.

References
  1. St. Peter's German Evangelical Church, Buffalo, NY Church Records, 1848-1968
    Item 9, Funerals 1892-1932, Year 1898, Pg. 116.

    Katherine Betz, geb. Dern
    Age 73 years, 6 mos, 7 days

  2. St. Peter's German Evangelical Church, Buffalo, NY Church Records, 1848-1968
    Item 9, Funerals 1892-1932, Year 1898, pg.116.

    Died: 1 June 1898
    Place: Buffalo, NY

  3. St. Peter's German Evangelical Church, Buffalo, NY Church Records, 1848-1968
    Item 9, Funerals 1892-1932.

    Katharine Betz geb. Dern
    Buried: 3 June 1898 age 73years, 6months, 7days Concordia

  4. St. Peter's German Evangelical Church, Buffalo, NY Church Records, 1848-1968
    Item 9, Funerals 1892-1932.

    Katharine Betz geb. Dern
    Buried: 3 June 1898 in 73, 6, 7 Concordia

  5.   United States. 1880 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T9).

    1880 Census Place:Buffalo, Erie, New York
    Source:FHL Film 1254830 National Archives Film T9-0830 Page 33
    RelationSexMarrRaceAgeBirthplace
    Catherine BETZSelfFWW58BAVARIA
    Occ:Pottry WorksFa: BAV.Mo: BAV.
    Henry BETZSonMSW30NY
    Occ:Works At PottryFa: BAV.Mo: BAV.
    George BETZSonMSW28NY
    Occ:Works At PottryFa: BAV.Mo: BAV.
    Johannah BETZDauFSW26NY
    Occ:House KeeperFa: BAV.Mo: BAV.
    Ferdinand BETZSonMSW24NY
    Occ:Agent For PottryFa: BAV.Mo: BAV.
    Elizabetha BETZDauFSW22NY
    Occ:House KeeperFa: BAV.Mo: BAV.
    Charles BETZSonMSW16NY
    Occ:Works At HomeFa: BAV.Mo: BAV.
    Edward HARTOtherMSW40NY
    Occ:Works At PottryFa: NYMo: NY