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Catherine Elizabeth Lorentz 1808–1905

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Catherine Lorentz in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 10 May 1808 · Holland, Gutersloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Died 5 Mar 1905 · Robbinsville, Graham, North Carolina, United States
Spouse Ephraim Ash
Children David William Ash M Davenport

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Catherine Elizabeth Lorentz began in 1808 in Holland, Gutersloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Catherine Elizabeth Lorentz married ephraim ash, and had children including david william ash m davenport. Catherine Elizabeth Lorentz passed away in 1905 in Robbinsville, Graham, North Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1808
Birth of Catherine Elizabeth Lorentz in Holland, Gutersloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Birth
1825
Catherine Elizabeth Lorentz was married in North Carolina
Marriage
1905
Death of Catherine Elizabeth Lorentz in Robbinsville, Graham, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Catherine Lorentz

This ancestor line traces from Niederhausen, Bad Kreuznach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland (1707) to Holland, Gutersloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany (1808) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Catherine Lorentz (1808–1905) was born in Holland, Gutersloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany and died in Robbinsville, Graham, North Carolina, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Catherine in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

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Catherine Lorentz's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Catherine Elizabeth Lorentz PTP
1808–1905
Holland, Gutersloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
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Grandparents
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Catherine Lorentz's Descendants

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Catherine Elizabeth Lorentz PTP 1808–1905