Bertha Albertine Wilhelmina (Lau) Weber (1852 - 1932)

Born 18 Jan 1852 in Groß Borckenhagen, Regenwalde, Pomerania, Prussia, Germany

Wife of Karl Wilhelm Weber — married 27 Jul 1868 in Dodge, Wisconsin

Descendants

Died 1932 at about age 79 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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Biography

Bertha Lau was born on January 18, 1852 in Gross Borckenhagen, Regenwalde, Pomerania.^[1] Her parents were Johan Lau and Ernestina Kirkhoefer. She and her family immigrated to the U.S. in June of 1856. ^[2] She married Charles Weber on July 27, 1868^[3] Together they had 6 living children:

1. Roland Weber
2. Ella Weber
3. Magdalena Weber
4. Ida Weber
5. Mathilda Weber
6. Irma Weber

She died in 1932 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States^[4]

Sources

1. ↑ Baptism Record, Groß Borkenhagen Kirchenbuch 1850-1874, http://www.rambow.de/kirchenbuchduplikate.html?lang=en, pages 15-16. "Duplicate xxx xxxxxxxx xx Groß Borckenhagen Klein Borkenhagen ...14 Januar 1853 -- [line] 6 Groß Borkenhagen [Father:] Jäger [hunter] Johann Lau [Mother:] Ernstine Kierkhafer [Name:] Bertha Albertine Louise Caroline [Birth:] 18 Jan ab 9 Uhr [around 9:00 a.m.] ... [Baptized:] 15 Febrer." Comment: "Page 15 indicates that this is a Kirchenbuchduplikat (duplicate church record book) for the year 1852 for Groß and Klein Borckenhagen. Verified 14 Jan 1853 by the pastor from Groß Radow." Kevin Neuberger, 12/21/2012.
2. ↑ FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:939V-RQG7-Q?cc=1849782&wc=MX62-6P6%3A165785101) 10 Jun 1856 - 30 Jun 1856, image 284 of 552; citing NARA microfilm publication M237. Complete manifest of all the passengers taken on board the Ship Rudolph: images 279 through 286. Johann Lau family: Main Deck, image 284, persons 233-241.
3. ↑ Kevin Neuberger, Trinity Luthern church record, http://webpages.charter.net/reeseville/trinitymarriages.htm. "GROOM Karl Wilhelm Weber, born 22 Jan 1843 in Pomerania, the son of Karl Wilhelm Christoph Weber and his first wife, now deceased, Scharlotte geb (nee) Freimarkt. BRIDE Bertha Albertine Wilhelmine Louise Lau, born 18 Jan 1852 in Pomeraina, the dtr. of Johann Gustav Lau and his wife, Wilhelmine Ernestine geb (nee) Kirkhefer. MARRIAGE DATE 27 July 1868 at Trinity."
4. ↑ Reeseville newspaper, Bertha Lau Weber obituary. "FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FRIDAY FOR MRS. C. W. WEBER Lived Practically All of Her Life in This Community---Death Occurred in Milwaukee Again death has extended its hand into the circle of Reeseville's older residents. Though Mrs. C.W. Weber has not resided here during the past two years, she had lived the rest of her life in this community. Her passing is the third death in the ranks of older residents during the past six weeks. Mrs. Weber suffered a paralytic stroke a short time, culminating in her death Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter Mrs. Tillie Benninger at 2645 S. Pine Avenue; Milwaukee, Wis. Mrs. Weber, nee Lau was born January 18, 1852, in Germany. She was united with the late C. W. Weber in 1868. Following their marriage they resided on the farm now occupied by Louis Boetcher five miles south of this village. In 1890 they moved to this village where Mr. Weber became one of the village's leading merchants. Shortly after the death of Mr. Weber in 1929, Mrs. Weber took up her residence with her daughter Tillie in Milwaukee. Mrs. Weber was a kindly woman who made many steadfast friends during her residence in this community. Her cheerful disposition and neighborly spirit made her highly esteemed and respected. Her passing is sincerely regretted throughout this community. Five daughters and one son survive Mrs. Weber. They are Mrs. Lena Hess, Chicago; Mrs. Ida Spurbeck, Mrs. Irma Kuyper, Mrs. Tillie Benninger, all of Milwaukee; Mrs. Ella Runkel, Reeseville; and Dr. R. A. Weber, Chicago. Funeral services were held here Friday afternoon from the home of O.A. Kuel where the body laid in state since Thursday. The Rev. R. P. Kuentzel delivered the funeral sermon. Burial was made in the Reeseville cemetery." Comment: The original clipping comes from Virginia Weber Whitten, who probably got it from her father.

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