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     Martha Rupprecht was born on 23 April 1868 at #45, Girsig.^1,2,3 She married John Joseph Schram, son of (?) Schram, circa 1889.⁴ Martha Rupprecht died on 6 June 1926 at home, North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, at age 58; She died from an attack of the heart.^5,1,6 She was buried on 7 June 1926 at Catholic Cemetery, North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska; The funeral will be held at 2:30 PM. She is buried in Row 21, Section 4.⁵

     Karl Mehrberger was born on 16 March 1834 at # 28, Girsig; Theresia Brauer was the midwife. Betty Lou O'Leske notes a birth date of 8 March, 1834 for Carl.¹ He married Anna Muller, daughter of Alois Muller and Klara Klein, on 6 November 1855 at # 28.^1,2 He was a Gartler on 16 November 1860.³ Carl Mehrberger, his wife Anna and their seven children departed in January 1868 from Hamburg on the steamship Westphalia for the United States.⁴ Karl Mehrberger emigrated in 1869 from Hamburg, Havre.⁵ He immigrated on 11 August 1869 to New York, New York.⁵ He and Anna Muller appeared on the census of 25 June 1870 at Monroe Precint, Platte County, Nebraska.⁶ On 2 October 1876 at Platte County, Nebraska, Karl and Anna Muller Mehrberger's daughter, May, age 20, marries Walter Martin, age 27, in Platte County. Presiding over the wedding was J.M. Ryan, Pastor. Walter is the son of Walter Martin. His mother is not indicated in the record.⁷ Karl Mehrberger was fully naturalized on 24 November 1876 at Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska; he was finally sworn in as a citizen of the U.S..⁸ He married Franciska Till, daughter of Joseph Till and Lena Schungel, on 26 July 1877 at Columbus Catholic Church, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska; presiding over the marriage was Father Sebostedins.⁷ Karl Mehrberger appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 at Lost Creek, Platte County, Nebraska. He was land transactor on 20 October 1880 at Platte County, Nebraska; he allowed the Omaha Niobrara & Black Hills Railroad Company a Quick Claim Deed for part of his land for $125.00.⁹ Living with Carl and his wife Frances were Lena age 20, Minnie age 18 and Charles age 13.¹⁰ He died on 19 June 1906 at Lost Creek Township, Platte County, Nebraska, at age 72; Karl dies of chronic dropsy. He is buried in Columbus, Nebraska. He is listed as being a farmer at the time of his death.^11,12

     Franciska Till was born on 8 July 1848; Funeral record states that she was born in Germany.¹ She married Karl Mehrberger, son of Johann Josef Mehrberger and Ann Theresia Tollich, on 26 July 1877 at Columbus Catholic Church, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska; presiding over the marriage was Father Sebostedins.² Living with Carl and his wife Frances were Lena age 20, Minnie age 18 and Charles age 13.³ Franciska Till resided before 11 April 1928 at 1815 14th St, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.¹ She died on 11 April 1928 at Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, at age 79.^4,1 She was buried on 14 April 1928 at St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska; Rev. Father Isidore, pastor of the church, officiated at the burial services at 9 a.m. at St. Bonaventure Church. St. Anne's Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters of America met at the Mayberger home on Thursday, 12 Apr 1928 at 8 p.m. for the rosary. Frances was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America.^1,5 She was quiet and soft spoken. She made the most wonderful sweet rolls and coffee cake. She made hand work as hair pin knitting (1902). She made a baby jacket when my sister Ervilla Mayberger was born for her baptism. All of us children and also my grand children were baptised in it.⁶

     Amelia Mehrberger was born on 27 September 1854 at Girsig.¹

     Christina Mayberger was born on 4 December 1878 at Oconee, Platte County, Nebraska.¹ She married Frederick Vincent Lohaus, son of Henry Lohaus and Maria Christina Elpers, on 24 July 1900 at St. Joseph's Church, Platte Center, Platte County, Nebraska.^1,2 Christina Mayberger resided on 14 March 1946 at Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska.³ She died on 23 January 1959 at Mary Lanning Hospital, Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska, at age 80.¹ She was buried on 28 January 1959 at St. Francis Cemetery, Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska; Funeral services were held at 9 A.M. at St. Francis Church with the Rev. Maynard Billig, pastor, officiating at the Requiem Mass. Arrangements were handled by the Duesmar(sp) Funeral Home.¹ She was associated at Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska, with the Christian Mother's Society.¹

     Philomena Mayberger was born on 11 January 1883 at Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska; she was born and raised on a cattle ranch near Columbus.^1,2 She appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Columbus Township, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska. In 1912 at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, she was a nurse at this institution.¹ She and Charles W Mayberger were land transactors on 7 November 1933 at Kent, King County, Washington.³ Philomena Mayberger was land transactor on 9 December 1935 at Rt # 3, Box 79 B, Kent, King County, Washington.⁴ As of 22 September 1953, the address of Philomena Mayberger was Kent, King County, Washington.⁵ She moved on January 1963 to Mullen Home for the Aged, 30th Ave & Newton St, Denver, Adams County, Colorado.¹ She died on 20 May 1969 at Denver, Adams County, Colorado, at age 86.² She was buried after 20 May 1969 at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Adams County, Colorado.

     Frank J Mayberger was born on 5 February 1886 at Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska. He died on 30 August 1899 at Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, at age 13. He was buried after 30 August 1899 at St Bonaventure Cemetery, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska; He is buried in Row 11, Section 4 of this cemetery.^1,2

     Anna Muller was born on 3 April 1834 at # 29, Eulenberg.² (For background see map). She married Karl Mehrberger, son of Johann Josef Mehrberger and Ann Theresia Tollich, on 6 November 1855 at # 28.^1,3 Anna Muller died on 25 October 1876 at Platte County, Nebraska, at age 42.⁴ She was buried on 28 June 1906 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery, Duncan, Platte County, Nebraska.⁴

     John Henry Mayberger was born on 25 August 1868 at # 28, Girsig.^1,2,3 He appeared on the census of 25 June 1870 at Monroe Precint, Platte County, Nebraska.⁴ Circa 1900 he worked as a rural mail carrier and was also employed on the Union Pacific Railroad. Coming to Humphrey he opened a bicycle and repair shop. This business was located on the lot a block west of the Duesman Furniture store. He later engaged in the painting and paperhanging business and also conducted a watch repair business. He also repaired windmills before he conducted a plumbing and heating business.⁵ He married Amelia Arlt, daughter of Conrad Arlt and Fredericka Reider, on 4 February 1902 at St. Francis Church, Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska.^6,7 John Henry Mayberger resided before 1 April 1949 at Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska.⁸ He was a devout Catholic and was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis and St. Joseph's Men's Society. in December 1949 at Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska.⁵ He died on 19 December 1949 at Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska, at age 81; Card index at the library of the Platte Valley Kinseekers states that he died on 19 dec 1949.^9,7 He was buried on 22 December 1949 at St. Francis Cemetery, Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska; Father Egbert officiated at the funeral services and interment. Pallbearers were Art Mayberger, Joseph Mayberger, Emil Mayberger, Mark Rupprecht, Joe Arlt and William Dake. Honorary pallbearers were John T. Steffes, E.C. Walters, C.J. Frey, William Vanderheiden, C.M. Loeffler and Henry Brockhaus. He is buried in Row 1 - middle.⁹ All business houses were closed during the hour of the funeral services. Many old friends and neighbors were in attendance to offer their prayers with those of the priest for the repose of his soul on 22 December 1949 at Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska.

     Julia Ellen Mayberger was born on 22 July 1864 at # 28, Girsig.^1,2 She appeared on the census of 25 June 1870 at Monroe Precint, Platte County, Nebraska.³ She married Michael Martin Dake, son of Patrick Gerald Dake and Katherine Dunphy, on 10 May 1887 at St Patrick's Church, Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. Julia Ellen Mayberger moved to Ames, Dodge County, Nebraska, circa 1897.⁴ She died on 11 July 1952 at farm near, Ames, Dodge County, Nebraska, at age 87.⁵ She was buried on 14 July 1952 at Calvary Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska; Funeral Services were held at 9 A.M. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church where Rev. Paul F. Peter celebrated the Requiem Mass. The rosary was recited at 8 P.M. in the chapel of the Fred Bader Funeral Home. Pallbearers were grandsons Raymond, Donald, and William Traynor and nephews, Clarence and Arthur Mayberger and Mark Rupprecht.^4,6

     Rose Mayberger was born in 1871. She married John Siever. Rose Mayberger died on 26 April 1960.¹ She was buried in 1960 at Denver, Adams County, Colorado; She requested "Moonlight & Roses" at her funeral.²

     Teresa Clare Mayberger was born on 16 November 1860 at # 28, Girsig.^1,2 She appeared on the census of 25 June 1870 at Monroe Precint, Platte County, Nebraska.³ She married Patrick McDonald, son of Patrick McDonald and Margaret Foley, on 8 January 1884 at Shell Creek Catholic Church, Platte County, Nebraska; Carl Mehrberger's daughter, Theresa, age 21, is married to Patrick McDonald, age 29, by J. Flood, Catholic priest. Carl is the only parent of Theresa that is listed. Patrick's parents are listed as Patrick McDonald and Margaret Foley.⁴ Teresa Clare Mayberger resided after 8 January 1884 at Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska.⁵ She died on 12 February 1934 at Kent, King County, Washington, at age 73. She was buried after 12 February 1934 at Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska; Her burial arrangements were handled by McKown Funeral Home of Columbus, NE.

     Anna Tracy Mayberger was born on 18 May 1858 at # 28, Girsig.^3,4,5,6 She married Martin Peter Savidge, son of Anthony Peter Savidge and Anna Harshun, on 15 January 1878 at St Bonaventure Catholic Church, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska; she was married by Ambrose Janssen, O.S.F. Charles is the only parent of Anna that is listed. Martin's parents are listed as Anthony Savidge and Anna Harshun.^1,5 Anna Tracy Mayberger died on 9 November 1929 at Alvin, Brazoria County, Texas, at age 71.⁵ She was buried after 9 November 1929 at Alvin Confederate Cemetery, Alvin, Brazoria County, Texas.⁵

     Mary M Mayberger was born on 30 October 1856 at # 28, Girsig.^1,2,3,4 She married Martin Walter, son of Martin Walter and (?) unknown, on 2 October 1876 at Platte County, Nebraska; they were married by J.M. Ryan, Pastor.⁵ Grandma Walter was the midwife for new mothers and babies. after 1882 at Deloit Township, Clearwater, Antelope County, Nebraska.⁶ The Walter family went to Ewing to St. Peter's church until St. John's Catholic Church was established in 1910, a mission of the Ewing church. Father Joseph Rose was the first priest. St. John's church is located ten miles south and one mile east of Ewing on a slope of land along the Clearwater Creek, two miles south of the Walter home.⁶ Mary M Mayberger was educated after 1882 at Pleasant Hill School # 131, Clearwater, Antelope County, Nebraska, It was located 1/2 mile north of their home.⁶ She and William Walter celebrated on 2 October 1926 at Clearwater, Antelope County, Nebraska. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on October 2, 1931 with all 12 children and their families present. At that time they had 35 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.⁶ Martin and Mary observed their fifty-fifth wedding anniversary, with fourteen of their fifteen children present for the occasion in 1931 at Ewing, Holt County, Nebraska.⁷ Mary M Mayberger died on 9 August 1934 at Clearwater, Antelope County, Nebraska, at age 77.⁶ She was buried after 13 July 1935 at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Holt County, Nebraska, The cemetery is 1/2 mile north of St. John's Church.⁷

     Martin Peter Savidge was born on 24 February 1857.¹ He married Katherine (?).¹ Martin Peter Savidge resided in 1878 in Pennsylvania; John Burk and Martin Savidge worked in the Pennsylvania coal mines for about 5 years.^2,3 He married Anna Tracy Mayberger, daughter of Karl Mehrberger and Anna Muller, on 15 January 1878 at St Bonaventure Catholic Church, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska; she was married by Ambrose Janssen, O.S.F. Charles is the only parent of Anna that is listed. Martin's parents are listed as Anthony Savidge and Anna Harshun.^4,1 Martin Peter Savidge died in May 1938 at Alvin, Brazoria County, Texas, at age 81.¹ He was buried at Alvin Confederate Cemetery, Alvin, Brazoria County, Texas.¹

     George A Savidge was born on 27 June 1882 at Deloit Precinct, Holt County, Nebraska.¹ He was educated at Wayne Conservatory of Music, Wayne, Holt County, Nebraska.² He was employed after 1922 at Elgin, Antelope County, Nebraska, as a mechanic with a local trucking firm.² He died on 1 December 1972 at Keahaven Nursing Home, Neligh, Antelope County, Nebraska, at age 90.^1,2,3 He was buried on 6 December 1972 at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery, Elgin, Antelope County, Nebraska; The rosary was prayed at Huffman's Brooks Chapel on Tuesday, December 5, 1972.

     Anna Savidge was born in December 1878 at Ford Precinct, Holt County, Nebraska.^1,2 She died on 16 June 1899 at Ewing, Holt County, Nebraska, at age 20.^1,2

     Katie Savidge was born in 1883 at Deloit Precinct, Holt County, Nebraska.¹ She died on 21 June 1899 at Deloit Township, Holt County, Nebraska.^2,1

     John G Savidge was born on 22 February 1888 at Deloit Township, Holt County, Nebraska.¹ He married Bertha M Miller on 2 June 1914.^2,1 John G Savidge died on 22 December 1960 at Alvin, Brazoria County, Texas, at age 72.¹ He was buried at Confederate Cemetery, Alvin, Brazoria County, Texas.

     Joseph Savidge was born in March 1885 at Deloit Township, Holt County, Nebraska.¹ He married Ida Knape circa 1917 at Holt County, Nebraska.^1,2 Joseph Savidge resided between 1926 and 1940 at Kent, King County, Washington.^3,4,2 He was a land transactor on 11 July 1933 at Kent, King County, Washington.⁵ He died on 12 June 1958 at Washington at age 73.¹

     Mathew Savidge was born in October 1886 at Deloit Township, Holt County, Nebraska.² He died on 17 June 1916 at Ewing, Holt County, Nebraska, at age 29.³ He was buried on 19 June 1916 at Ewing, Holt County, Nebraska.³

     Philip Savidge was born in October 1889 at Deloit Township, Holt County, Nebraska.¹ He married Anna Gokie circa 1913.² Philip Savidge died in 1926 at Holt County, Nebraska.¹

     Edith Savidge was born in 1890 at Deloit Township, Holt County, Nebraska.¹ She died on 29 June 1899 at Holt County, Nebraska.^2,1

     Mary Elizabeth Savidge was born on 10 November 1892 at Deloit Township, Holt County, Nebraska.¹ She married John Herman Ruterbories, son of Herman Henry Ruterbories and Elizabeth Spenner, on 1 June 1915.^2,1 Mary Elizabeth Savidge resided after May 1922 at Denver, Adams County, Colorado.² She died on 31 July 1974 at Denver, Adams County, Colorado, at age 81.^1,3 She was buried after 31 July 1974 at Mt Olivet Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Adams County, Colorado.¹

     Louis Arthur Savidge was born on 20 October 1899 at Deloit Township, Wayne, Holt County, Nebraska.^1,2 He resided on circa 1944 at Arkansas; Louie "The Kid" lived in later years in parts of the Midwest where he wrote and published many songs.³ He died on 11 May 1966 at Ft. Smith, Franklin County, Arkansas, at age 66.^1,2 He was buried on 13 May 1966 at Atlantic Cemetery, Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa.

     Amelia Arlt was born on 5 May 1880 at Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska; she was the first girl baby born within the city.³ She married John Henry Mayberger, son of Karl Mehrberger and Anna Muller, on 4 February 1902 at St. Francis Church, Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska.^1,4 Amelia Arlt died on 23 April 1935 at Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska, at age 54.^3,2 She was buried on 26 April 1935 at St. Francis Cemetery, Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska; funeral services were held at St. Francis Church at 9 AM. Members of the Christian Mother's Society, of which she had long been a member, attended as a body.^5,2

     Michael Martin Dake was born on 23 December 1860 at Bannow, County Wexford. He married Julia Ellen Mayberger, daughter of Karl Mehrberger and Anna Muller, on 10 May 1887 at St Patrick's Church, Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. Michael Martin Dake died on 21 November 1927 at Ames, Dodge County, Nebraska, at age 66.¹ He was buried on 23 November 1927 at Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska.

     Katherine Ann Dake was born on 12 February 1889 at Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. She died in December 1973 at Nebraska at age 84. She was buried after December 1973 at Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska.

     John Patrick Dake was born on 18 February 1888 at Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. He appeared on the census of 1910.¹ He resided on 19 October 1974 at Portola Valley, San Mateo County, California.² He died on 8 January 1976 at Marin County, California, at age 87.³