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Bertha Piper 1892–1990 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 May 1892

Birth Location: Alpena, Alpena, Michigan, United States

Death Date: 16 Aug 1990

Death Location: Hillman, Montmorency, Michigan, United States

Father: Fred Pieper

Mother: Sophie Heinrich

Spouse(s): Roy Shields

Children(s): Russell Shields, Dorothy Shields

The story of Bertha Piper began in 1892 in Alpena, Alpena, Michigan, United States. In 1900, Bertha Piper resided in Montmorency township, Montmorency, Michigan. In 1920, Bertha Piper resided in Montmorency, Montmorency, Michigan. Bertha Piper married Roy George Shields, and had children including Dorothy Shields, Russell George Shields. Bertha Piper passed away in 1990 in Hillman, Montmorency, Michigan, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Bertha Piper began in 1892 in Alpena, Alpena, Michigan, United States.
  • In 1900, Bertha Piper resided in Montmorency township, Montmorency, Michigan.
  • In 1920, Bertha Piper resided in Montmorency, Montmorency, Michigan.
  • Bertha Piper married Roy George Shields, and had children including Dorothy Shields, Russell George Shields.
  • Bertha Piper passed away in 1990 in Hillman, Montmorency, Michigan, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Fred Pieper
1855–1923
Birth Location: Germany
FP
Sophie Heinrich
1864–1956
Birth Location: Ebsdorf, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hessen, Germany
SH

Spouses(s)

Roy Shields
1890–1942
Birth Location: Hillman, Montmorency, Michigan, United States
RS

Children(s)

Russell Shields
1912–1994
Birth Location: Alpena, Alpena, Michigan, United States
RS
Dorothy Shields
1919–
Birth Location: Michigan
DS

Bertha Piper's Ancestors

Self
Bertha Piper
1892–1990
Birth Place: Alpena, Alpena, Michigan, United States
Parents
Fred G Pieper
1855–1923
Germany
Sophie (Marie Dorathee Dora) Heinrich
1864–1956
Ebsdorf, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hessen, Germany
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bertha Piper's Descendants

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Bertha Piper (15 May 1892–16 Aug 1990) m. Roy (George) Shields (14 Oct 1890–6 Oct 1942)
  1. 1. Russell (George) Shields 1912–1994 m. Vera (Elizabeth) Prior 1911–1994
  2. 2. Dorothy Shields 1919–

Bertha Piper's Timeline

6 Records

1892
15 May 1892
Birth of Bertha Piper in Alpena, Alpena, Michigan, United States
Alpena, Alpena, Michigan, United States
1900
1900
Age 8
Bertha Piper resided here in Montmorency township, Montmorency, Michigan
Montmorency township, Montmorency, Michigan
1920
1920
Age 28
Bertha Piper resided here in Montmorency, Montmorency, Michigan
Montmorency, Montmorency, Michigan
1930
1930
Age 38
Bertha Piper resided here in Montmorency, Montmorency, Michigan
Montmorency, Montmorency, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 48
Bertha Piper resided here in Richland, Montcalm, Michigan, United States
Richland, Montcalm, Michigan, United States
1990
16 Aug 1990
Age 98
Death of Bertha Piper in Hillman, Montmorency, Michigan, United States
Hillman, Montmorency, Michigan, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 May 1892
    Event Place: Alpena, Alpena, Michigan, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] Michigan Deaths
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 376-36-6670; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: 1953-1954.
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Montmorency, Montmorency, Michigan; Roll: T625_787; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 270; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Montmorency, Montmorency, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Montmorency, Montmorency, Michigan; Roll: T623_734; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 126.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Montmorency township, Montmorency, Michigan
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Montmorency, Montmorency, Michigan; Roll: T623_734; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 126.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Montmorency, Montmorency, Michigan
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Montmorency, Montmorency, Michigan; Roll: T625_787; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 270; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Montmorency, Montmorency, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Montmorency, Montmorency, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Richland, Montcalm, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hillman, Montmorency, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan Deaths

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1990
    Event Place: Hillman, Montmorency, Michigan, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan Deaths
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 376-36-6670; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: 1953-1954.
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