Caroline Richter (1828 - 1913)

Born 22 Feb 1828 in Kappel am Rhein, Amt Ettenheim, Grand Duchy of Baden, German Empire

Ancestors

Wife of John Michael Biller — married 4 Aug 1849 in Loretto, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United States

Descendants

Died 12 Nov 1913 at age 85 in Patton, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

Caroline Richter was born on 22 Feb 1828 in Germany.

Caroline married Johann Baptist Wirtner (1797 - 1848) on 16 Feb 1847. Their daughter was Helen Wirtner (1848 - 1919).

Caroline married John Michael Biller (1817 - 1889) on 4 Aug 1849 in Loretto, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United States. Their children were:

1. John M Biller (1850 - 1934)
2. Mary Sophia Biller (1852 - 1857)
3. Joseph Biller (1853 - 1881)
4. Martina Biller (1855 - 1926)
5. August Joseph Biller (1857 - 1929)
6. Peter Biller (1858 - 1870)
7. Andrew J Biller (1862 - 1942)
8. Anthony Biller (1863 - )
9. Josephina Biller (1864 - 1864)
10. Josephine Biller (1865 - 1940)
11. Anna Margaret Biller (1869 - 1951)
12. Pius Biller (1872 - 1936)
13. Edward Amandus Biller (1876 - 1927).

Caroline died on 12 Nov 1913 in Patton, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States aged 85.

MRS. CAROLINE BILLER IS DEAD, AGED NINETY PATTON, Nov. 13. Mrs. Caroline Biller, 90 years old, who was one of the last surviving persons married by-Father Oallitzin, the. "Prince Priest" of pioneer days, in this region, died at 11.15 o'clock last night at the home at her daughter, Mrs. James Warner, in Patton. Mrs. Biller was one of the oldest residents of East Carroll township. Her maiden name was Richter. She was born in Baden, Germany, and came to the United States with her parents when she was about 4 years old. The family came direct to this part of the state and established a homestead in East Carroll township. Mrs. Biller lived in Cambria county ever since she came from the old country. She was the head of five generations, having nearly 100 descendents. Mrs. Biller was married twice. Her first husband was John Wirtner and they were married by Father Gallitzin seventy years ago. Father Gallitzin, called the "Priest of the Alleghenies," was the first Catholic missionary in this part of the country. He was a Russian prince and came to this country more than 1100 years ago. He conducted a mission at Loretto and founded St. Michael's church there. Only a few persons are now living who were married by the famous "Prince Priest." John Wirtner died in 1847, leaving Mrs. Wirtner and three children, who are now living. Mrs. Wirtner was married to John Biller. They lived at the old homestead in East Carroll township until Mr. Biller's death in 1888. Mrs. Biller continued to live at the old place until nine years ago, when she moved into Patton to live with her daughter.^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ Newspapers.com - Altoona Times - 14 Nov 1913 - Page 16 (Altoona, Pennsylvania, Altoona Times, 14 Nov 1913), www.newspapers.com, Obituary for CAROLINE BILLER (Aged 90) 14 Nov 1913. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/42365642/obituary_for_caroline_biller_aged_9

• Source: S-774248358 Repository: #R-1197160666 Title: Ancestry Family Trees Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members. Page: Ancestry Family Tree Data: Text: http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=71607631&pid=1565

Dorfsippenbuch Kappel am Rhein, Parents family # 1841. http://www.hertel.org.uk/kappel/