Gertrude (Stiltjes) Kerstan
1837-1906
Gertrude Kersten was
born in Frasselt, Germany, July 13th, 1837. She married John
Kerstan and they came to the United States
on July 4thth, 1866, settling in DePere, Wisconsin. Her husband
died in 1891. Gertrude Kerstan then came to Oregon in 1889 with
her daughters Wilhelmina, Adalaide, and Antoinette. Wilhelmina
(Minnie) married William Smith, Adalaide (Lizzie) married Henry Van
Dyke, and Antoinette (Nettie) married Joseph Moore, and settled in
Verboort and Roy. Gertrude Kerstan died August 25th, 1906
and was survived by 5 additional children in Wisconsin.
Thanks to Eileen Moore for providing this information.
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