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Katharine Z 'Kate' Kramer 1873–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Oct 1873

Birth Location: Berks, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 1 Oct 1955

Death Location: Plowville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Samuel Kramer

Mother: Julianna Kramer

Spouse(s): John Hoyer

Children(s): Linda Updike

In 1873, Katharine Z 'Kate' Kramer entered the world in Berks, Pennsylvania, born to Samuel Kramer And Julianna Ann Ziemer Kramer. In 1880, Katharine Z 'Kate' Kramer resided in Brecknock, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1935, Katharine Z 'Kate' Kramer resided in Shillington, Berks, Pennsylvania. Katharine Z 'Kate' Kramer married John Franklin Hoyer, and had children including Linda Grace Hoyer Updike. Katharine Z 'Kate' Kramer passed away in 1955 in Plowville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1873, Katharine Z 'Kate' Kramer entered the world in Berks, Pennsylvania, born to Samuel Kramer And Julianna Ann Ziemer Kramer.
  • In 1880, Katharine Z 'Kate' Kramer resided in Brecknock, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1935, Katharine Z 'Kate' Kramer resided in Shillington, Berks, Pennsylvania.
  • Katharine Z 'Kate' Kramer married John Franklin Hoyer, and had children including Linda Grace Hoyer Updike.
  • Katharine Z 'Kate' Kramer passed away in 1955 in Plowville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Katharine Kramer's Ancestors

Self
Katharine Kramer
1873–1955
Birth Place: Berks, Pennsylvania
Parents
Samuel Kramer
1827–1906
Brecknock, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Julianna (Ann Ziemer) Kramer
1833–1901
Brecknock, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Peter (Schweitzer) Ziemer
1808–1895
Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Susanna Ziemer
1778–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter Sr.
1732–1798
Elisabeth 7G
1741–1838

Katharine Kramer's Descendants

1.
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Katharine (Z 'Kate') Kramer (9 Oct 1873–1 Oct 1955) m. John (Franklin) Hoyer (14 Aug 1863–9 Sep 1953)
  1. 1. Linda (Grace Hoyer) Updike 1904–1989 m. Wesley (Russell) Updike 1900–1972
    1. 1. John (Hoyer Updike) author 1932–2009

Katharine Kramer's Timeline

5 Records

1873
9 Oct 1873
Birth of Katharine Z 'Kate' Kramer in Berks, Pennsylvania
Berks, Pennsylvania
1880
1880
Age 7
Katharine Z 'Kate' Kramer resided here in Brecknock, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Brecknock, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 62
Katharine Z 'Kate' Kramer resided here in Shillington, Berks, Pennsylvania
Shillington, Berks, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 67
Katharine Z 'Kate' Kramer resided here in Shillington, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Shillington, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1955
1 Oct 1955
Age 82
Death of Katharine Z 'Kate' Kramer in Robinson, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Robinson, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Oct 1873
    Event Place: Berks, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Shillington, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03435; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 6-84
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 083851-086700
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brecknock, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1099; Page: 111d; Enumeration District: 006
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Pennsylvania, Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Brecknock, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brecknock, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1099; Page: 111d; Enumeration District: 006

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Shillington, Berks, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Shillington, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03435; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 6-84

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Shillington, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Shillington, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03435; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 6-84

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Oct 1955
    Event Place: Robinson, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 083851-086700
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Plowville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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