Lidwina Werth (1903 - 1996)

Born 23 Apr 1903 in Schoenchen, Ellis, Kansas, United States

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Died 12 Aug 1996 at age 93 in Concordia, Cloud, Kansas, United States

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Biography

Lidwina Werth has German Roots.

Lidwina Werth was born 23 April 1903, Schoenchen, Ellis, Kansas, she died 12 August 1996, Concordia, Cloud County, Kansas. She was the daughter of Joseph Werth (1876- 1905) and Agatha Wasinger (1876-1957)

Lidwina entered the Convent of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Concordia, Kansas on 2 June 1920. She received her habit 13 April 1921. She was known as Sister Esther Marie. Lidwina obtained a B. A. degree from Marymount College, Salina. She taught in elementary schools for 51 years, and was a librarian in Salina. She was at the St. Mary's Convent in Concordia until her death in 1996.

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• 1930; Census Place: Bryant, Graham, Kansas; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2340438, Ester Marie Or Lidwinea Werth abt 1903 Gender: Female Race: White Birthplace: Kansas Marital status: Single Relation to Head of House: Sister (Nun) Home in 1930: Bryant, Graham, Kansas, USA Map of Home: View Map Dwelling Number: 16 Family Number: 16 Attended School: No Able to Read and Write: Yes Father's Birthplace: Kansas Mother's Birthplace: Kansas Able to Speak English: Yes Occupation: Teacher