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Catharina KIEFER 1844–1908 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Jul 1844

Birth Location: Büdesheim, Grand Duchy of Hesse, German Confederation

Death Date: abt 15 Feb 1908

Death Location: Janesville, Waseca, Minnesota, USA

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Spouse(s): Andreas RUDER

Children(s): Sophia RUDER, Andreas Jr, Anna RUDER, John RUDER, Joseph RUDER, Katherine RUDER

Catharina KIEFER was born in 1844 in Büdesheim, Grand Duchy of Hesse, German Confederation, the child of Francisci Kiefer And Ottiliae Neumann. Catharina KIEFER married Andreas Ruder, and had children including Andreas Francis Andrew Ruder Jr, Anna Ruder, John Ruder, Joseph Joe Ruder, Katherine Rita Kattie Ruder, Sophia Ruder. Catharina KIEFER passed away in 1908 in Janesville, Waseca, Minnesota, USA.

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Biography

  • Catharina KIEFER was born in 1844 in Büdesheim, Grand Duchy of Hesse, German Confederation, the child of Francisci Kiefer And Ottiliae Neumann.
  • Catharina KIEFER married Andreas Ruder, and had children including Andreas Francis Andrew Ruder Jr, Anna Ruder, John Ruder, Joseph Joe Ruder, Katherine Rita Kattie Ruder, Sophia Ruder.
  • Catharina KIEFER passed away in 1908 in Janesville, Waseca, Minnesota, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Andreas RUDER
1842–1887
Birth Location: Buedesheim, Rheinhessen, Grand Duchy of Hesse
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Children(s)

Sophia RUDER
1874–1917
Birth Location: Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
SR
Andreas Jr
1870–1923
Birth Location: Darmstadt, Grand Duchy of Hesse
AJ
Anna RUDER
1872–1950
Birth Location: Minnesota, USA
AR
John RUDER
1877–1940
Birth Location: Minnesota, USA
JR
Joseph RUDER
1877–1950
Birth Location: Minnesota, USA
JR
Katherine RUDER
1884–1966
Birth Location: Janesville, Waseca, Minnesota, USA
KR

Catharina KIEFER's Ancestors

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Catharina KIEFER
1844–1908
Birth Place: Büdesheim, Grand Duchy of Hesse, German Confederation
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Catharina KIEFER's Descendants

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Catharina KIEFER (9 Jul 1844–abt 15 Feb 1908) m. Andreas RUDER (16 May 1842–5 Dec 1887)
  1. 1. Sophia RUDER 1874–1917 m. Henry (Peter) AMBERG 1870–1945
    1. 1. Baby (Boy) Amberg 1900–1900
    2. 2. George (Alyosius) AMBERG 1902–1996 m. Ellen (Augusta) REVIER 1904–1985
      1. 1. TSGT (Paul Revier) AMBERG 1942–2002
    3. 3. Henry (Peter 'Sonny' AMBERG) JR 1904–1982 m. Nellie (Amanda) AHRENS 1912–1973
      1. 1. Marlene (Ann) AMBERG 1936–2023 m. PFC (Orville Herbert) STAGE 1928–2016
      2. 2. Orien (Marie) AMBERG 1937–2017 m. Merlin (Harold) STAGE 1938–2018
      3. 3. Margaret (Mary 'Maggie') AMBERG 1941–2017 m. Miltiades ('Milton' John) PSIHOS 1934–2019
      4. 4. Thomas (Lee) AMBERG 1950–2018
    4. 4. Catherine ('Katie' Sophie) AMBERG 1906–1987 m. Peter (Conrad (PRZYBELSKI)) BELSKI 1903–1978
      1. 1. Claudia (A) BELSKI 1939–1985
    5. 5. SSGT (Leonard Adam 'Sonnie') AMBERG 1908–1991 m. Bernice (Irene 'Bunny') VAALA 1906–1992
    6. 6. Bernard (Andrew) AMBERG 1913–2003 m. Arline (Catherine) YOUNG 1922–2014
  2. 2. Andreas (Francis 'Andrew' RUDER) Jr 1870–1923 m. Rosa (Ann 'Ella') JACKSON 1871–1919 m. Etta (BAKER) (JUNEMEN) 1879–1849
    1. 1. Leo (A) RUDER 1907–1994 m. Cleo (Violet) DICKERSON 1910–
      1. 1. James ('Jim' Andrew) RUDER 1930–2015
      2. 2. Lois RUDER 1932–2023 m. Ferdinand (William) HABERMAN 1930–2023
    2. 2. Andrew (L) Ruder 1902–1923
    3. 3. PVT (Francis Stephen) RUDER 1899–1976 m. Cecelia (Loretta) BARRETT 1902–1988
      1. 1. John ('Jack' Andrew) RUDER 1926– m. Frances (Harriet) TALKINGTON 1926–
      2. 2. Norma (Jean) RUDER 1934–1997 m. Donald (Raymond) EWERS 1930–2011
  3. 3. Anna RUDER 1872–1950
  4. 4. John RUDER 1877–1940 m. Louise FOX 1884–
    1. 1. Jeanette (Laura) RUDER 1911–2000 m. Melvin RIEGEL 1909–
    2. 2. Margaret (Veronica) RUDER 1909–2000
  5. 5. Joseph ('Joe') RUDER 1877–1950 m. Lena 1879–
    1. 1. Marie RUDER 1904–
    2. 2. Cleo (H) RUDER 1906– m. Martin MERTIN 1888–
      1. 1. Robert (J) MERTIN 1925–
      2. 2. Mary (Ann) MERTIN 1928–2001
      3. 3. Anthony (Cletus) MERTENS 1934–2018
    3. 3. Winifred RUDER 1910–
    4. 4. Joseph RUDER 1911–
  6. 6. Katherine (Rita 'Kattie') RUDER 1884–1966 m. James (Elmer) WHITTET 1883–
    1. 1. WHITTET 1920– m. SCHREINER 1916–
    2. 2. Roy (J) WHITTET 1916–1976 m. Dorothy (L) SHEPARD 1926–
    3. 3. Herbert (James) WHITTET 1908– m. Juliene 'June' 1908–
    4. 4. Harold WHITTET 1912–
    5. 5. Mary (E) WHITTET 1923– m. Clyde (Burton) MCKINNEY 1918–1999
    6. 6. Douglas (L) WHITTET 1914–
    7. 7. Margaret (M) WHITTET 1920–
    8. 8. Gertrude (A) WHITTET 1921–2016 m. George (Brendan) QUINN 1919–1991

Catharina KIEFER's Timeline

8 Records

1844
9 Jul 1844
Birth of Catharina KIEFER in Büdesheim, Grand Duchy of Hesse, German Confederation
Büdesheim, Grand Duchy of Hesse, German Confederation
1844
10 Jul 1844
Catharina KIEFER was baptized in Sponsheim, Grand Duchy of Hesse, German Confederation
Sponsheim, Grand Duchy of Hesse, German Confederation
1875
1875
Age 31
Catharina KIEFER resided here in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
1877
1877-1900
Age 33
Catharina KIEFER resided here in Janesville, Waseca, Minnesota, USA
Janesville, Waseca, Minnesota, USA
1901
1901-1905
Age 57
Catharina KIEFER resided here in Delhi Township, Redwood, Minnesota, USA
Delhi Township, Redwood, Minnesota, USA
1907
1907
Age 63
Catharina KIEFER resided here in Redwood Falls, Redwood, Minnesota, USA
Redwood Falls, Redwood, Minnesota, USA
1908
12 Feb 1908
Age 64
Death of Catharina KIEFER in Redwood, Minnesota, USA
Redwood, Minnesota, USA
1908
abt 15 Feb 1908
Age 64
Burial of Catharina KIEFER in Janesville, Waseca, Minnesota, USA
Janesville, Waseca, Minnesota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Jul 1844
    Event Place: Büdesheim, Grand Duchy of Hesse, German Confederation
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905
    [2] Minnesota, Births and Christenings Index
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Janesville, Waseca, Minnesota; Roll: 636; Family History Film: 1254636; Page: 138A; Enumeration District: 261; Image: 0588.
    [4] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1871
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Janesville, Waseca, Minnesota; Roll: T623_795; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 165.
    [6] Germany, Select Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Redwood Gazette; Publication Date: 19 Feb 1908; Publication Place: Redwood Falls, Minnesota, USA; ,0.15326904,0.61844325,0.53751135&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 10 Jul 1844
    Event Place: Sponsheim, Grand Duchy of Hesse, German Confederation
    Record Source: Germany, Select Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1871
    Event Place: Hamburg, German Empire
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1871

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 17 August 1871
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1871
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Janesville, Waseca, Minnesota; Roll: T623_795; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 165.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1875
    Event Place: Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: Minnesota Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1877-1900
    Event Place: Janesville, Waseca, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Janesville, Waseca, Minnesota; Roll: 636; Family History Film: 1254636; Page: 138A; Enumeration District: 261; Image: 0588.
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Janesville, Waseca, Minnesota; Roll: T623_795; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 165.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901-1905
    Event Place: Delhi Township, Redwood, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Redwood Gazette; Publication Date: 19 Feb 1908; Publication Place: Redwood Falls, Minnesota, USA; ,0.15326904,0.61844325,0.53751135&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1907
    Event Place: Redwood Falls, Redwood, Minnesota, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1908
    Event Place: Redwood, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Redwood Gazette; Publication Date: 19 Feb 1908; Publication Place: Redwood Falls, Minnesota, USA; ,0.15326904,0.61844325,0.53751135&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: abt 15 Feb 1908
    Event Place: Janesville, Waseca, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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