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Steffgen, Elizabeth Hannah

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  • Name Steffgen, Elizabeth Hannah 
    Born 29 Nov 1882  Hamilton County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7] 
    • She was commonly known by her middle name, Hannah.
    Gender Female 
    Census 1900  Hamilton County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    • According to the 1900 enumeration of Farmers Valley Precinct, Elizabeth Steffgen, age 17 (born November 1882 in Nebraska), lived with her parents Michel and Mary Steffgen, and with her sister, Agnes Steffgen (age 9), and her brother, Henry Steffgen (age 6).
    Census 1910  Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    • According to the 1910 enumeration of Momence Township, Elizabeth Steffgen, age 27 (born in Nebraska), lived with her parents "Nick Steffgen" (age 53) and Mary Steffgen (age 57), her brother, Henry Steffgen (age 16), and the hired man, Henry Berkbigler (age 28).
    Died 16 Mar 1976  Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [10, 11] 
    • The following is a transcription supplied by Jane Michel of an obituary for Hannah Berkbigler. Jane reported that the article had appeared on 8 April 1976 in The Nebraska Signal, of Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

                Last Rites for Mrs. Berkbigler, Long A Genevan

           Hannah Berkbigler, daughter of Mike and Marie Steffgen, was born November 29, 1882, in Hamilton County, Nebraska, passed away March 16, 1976, at the age of 93 years, 3 1/2 months. She had been in the Fillmore County hospital the last six and one-half months and had been at Heritage since June, 1968.
           She was married to Henry Berkbigler October 18, 1910, at St. Mary’s church north of Shickley. Four daughters were born to them, Mrs. Marguerite Weber of Red Cloud, Neb., Mrs. LaVerna Johnson of Miami, Okla., Mrs. Helen Gray of St. Cloud, Minn., and Mrs. Madeline Barrett of Waldport, Oregon.
           She spent most of her life in Fillmore County and lived near Shickley on a farm until 1935 when she and three daughters moved to Geneva.
           Her husband, Henry, passed away in 1933. Besides her husband, she was preceded by death by her parents, sisters, Katie, Agnes (unknown) baby sister; brother, Henry, a son-in-law and an infant great-grandson.
           Surviving are four daughters, three sons-in-law, 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
           Rosary was recited Friday evening at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home.
           Funeral services were Saturday morning at the St. Joseph’s Catholic church with Father Banach officiating.
           Music was furnished by Mrs. Clarence Najmon, Mrs. Ves Weis and Susan Najmon.
           Pallbearers were Thomas Biegert, Bernard Budler, Dean Reinsch, Francis Weber, Francis J. Reinsch and Lawrence Weber. Burial was in the St. Mary’s cemetery north of Shickley, with Farmer & Son Funeral Home in charge.
           Relatives and friends of Hannah Berkbigler attending the services or rosary were from Hebron, Bradshaw, Exeter, Sutton, Fairmont, North Platte, Bruning, Shickley, Red Cloud, and Geneva, Neb., Waldport, Oregon, Miami, Okla. and St. Cloud, Minn.
    Buried 20 Mar 1976  Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [12, 13, 14] 
    • Funeral services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial was in St. Mary's Church Cemetery, north of Shickley.
    Person ID I6825  Fiegenbaum
    Last Modified 13 Mar 2011 

    Father Steffgen, Michael P.,   b. 12 Jul 1856,   d. 30 Apr 1931, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Mother Blum, Maria K.,   b. 24 Oct 1858, Mineral Point, Iowa County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Dec 1944, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years) 
    Census (family) 1880  Mineral Point, Iowa County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [15] 
    • According to the 1880 enumeration, the household consisted of Michael Stiffgen [sic], age 25, head of household, married, a laborer, born in Luxembergh [sic] and whose parents were also born in Luxembergh [sic]; and, Mary Stiffgen [sic], age 21, wife, married, keeping house, born in Wisconsin and whose parents were born in Prussia.
           Living in the same dwelling and enumerated as a separate household was Kate Bluum [sic], a 53 year old widow, born in Prussia.
    Married 2 Jan 1880  Iowa County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [16, 17, 18, 19, 20] 
    • According to an obituary for Mrs. Marie Steffgen, the couple had 5 children, one of whom died in infancy.
    Census (family) 1900  Hamilton County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    • According to the 1900 enumeration of Farmers Valley Precinct, the household consisted of Michel Steffgen, head of household, age 43 (born July 1856 in Germany), immigrated to USA in 1869 (in the USA for 31 years and a naturalized citizen), married, a farmer; Mary Steffgen, wife, age 41 (born October 1858 in Wisconsin), married (mother of 5 children; 4 still living); Elizabeth Steffgen, daughter, age 17 (born November 1882 in Nebraska), attending school; Agnes Steffgen, daughter, age 9 (born June 1890 in Nebraska), attending school; Henry Steffgen, son, age 6 (born October 1893 in Nebraska).
    Census (family) 1910  Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    • According to the 1910 enumeration of Momence Township, the household consisted of Nick Steffgen, head of household, age 53, born in Germany, a naturalized citizen, a farmer; Mary Steffgen, wife, age 57, born in Wisconsin, married for 30 years (mother of 5 children: 4 still living); Elizabeth Steffgen, daughter, age 27, born in Nebraska, single; Henry Steffgen, son, age 16, born in Nebraska, single; Henry Berkbigler, hired man, age 28, born in Missouri, single.
    Census (family) 1920  Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [21] 
    • According to the 1920 enumeration, the household consisted of Mike Steffgen, age 63, head of household, married, his occupation is listed as 'none,' he and his parents were born in Germany, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1869 and was a naturalized citizen; and, Mary K. Steffgen, age 61, wife, married, her occupation is listed as 'none,' her parents were born in Germany, she was born in Wisconsin.
    Census (family) 1930  Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [22] 
    • According to the 1930 enumeration of Geneva (Ward 3), the household consisted of Mike Steffgen, head of household, age 73, born in Germany, immigrated to USA in 1869, a naturalized citizen, married (at age 23); and Marie C. Steffen, wife, age 71, born in Wisconsin, married (at age 21).
    Family ID F2200  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Berkbigler, Henry,   b. Abt 1880, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1933  (Age ~ 53 years) 
    Marriage License 17 Oct 1910  Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [23] 
    • They were living in Momence Township at the time.
    Married 18 Oct 1910  Momence Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29] 
    • Henry and Hannah, as she was identified on the marriage license and certificate of marriage, were married by Rev. Charles A. Becker at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, north of Schickley. Peter J. Petes and Fred Talmeider were the witnesses.
    Children 
     1. Berkbigler, Marguerite
     2. Berkbigler, LaVerna
     3. Berkbigler, Helen,   b. Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
     4. Berkbigler, Madeline,   b. Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Last Modified 6 Aug 2018 
    Family ID F2205  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, Descendant chart for Michael and Mary (Blum) Steffgen. Created 19 April 2009.
      Elizabeth Steffgen, child of Michael Steffgen and Mary Blum, was born in November 1882 in Nebraska.

    2. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, From the file (Henry & Elizabeth Berkbigler.doc) emailed on 2 May 2009.
      Elizabeth "Hannah" Steffgen, child of Michael Steffgen and Mary Blum, was born on 29 November 1882 in Hamilton County, Nebraska.

    3. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, From the file (Michael & Mary Steffgen.doc) emailed on 30 May 2009. page 3.
      Elizabeth "Hannah" Steffgen, a child of Michael P. Steffgen and Mary C. Bloom, was born on 29 November 1882 in Hamilton County, Nebraska.

    4. [S25] Marriage license, Fillmore County, Nebraska; Number 3911; 17 October 1910.
      Digital image of Marriage License and Certificate of Marriage from Book 4, page 466 provided by Jane Michel.
           Marriage License for "Mr. Henry Berkbigler" and "Miss Hanna Steffens [sic]" issued on 17 October 1910 by W. R. Fulton, County Judge of Fillmore County, Nebraska.
           Hanna Steffens [sic]: age 27; white; born in Hamilton County, Mo. [Missouri]; residing in Momence; father's name - Mike Steffen [sic]; mother's maiden name - Mary B[h?]un
           By calculation from the information provided by the marriage license, "Hanna" would have been born about 1882-1883.

    5. [S22] Obituary, Nebraska Signal (Geneva, Nebraska); 8 April 1979.
      Obituary for Mrs. Berkbigler. Transcription provided by Jane Michel.
           "Hannah Berkbigler, daughter of Mike and Marie Steffgen, was born November 29, 1882, in Hamilton County, Nebraska...."

    6. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1900. NARA microfilm T623, roll 929, page 4 A.
      Access through Ancestry.com in April 2009.
           Michel Steffgen household, 1900 U.S. census, Hamilton County, Nebraska, population schedule, Farmers Valley Precinct, Supervisor’s District 4, Enumeration District 70, census sheet 4 A, enumerated 1 June 1900, dwelling 61, family 61, lines 31-35.
           In the household was: Steffgen, Elizabeth; daughter; white; female; born November 1882; age 17; single; born in Nebraska.

    7. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1910. NARA microfilm T624, roll 845, page 2 B (image 1,305).
      Access through Ancestry.com in April 2009.
           Nick Steffgen household, 1910 U.S. census, Fillmore County, Nebraska, population schedule, Momence Township, Supervisor’s District 4, Enumeration District 4, census sheet 2 B, enumerated 18 April 1910, dwelling 35, family 35, lines 55-59.
           In the household was: Steffgen, Elizebeth; daughter; female; white; age 27; single; born in Nebraska.

    8. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1900. NARA microfilm T623, roll 929, page 4 A.
      Access through Ancestry.com in April 2009.
           Michel Steffgen household, 1900 U.S. census, Hamilton County, Nebraska, population schedule, Farmers Valley Precinct, Supervisor’s District 4, Enumeration District 70, census sheet 4 A, enumerated 1 June 1900, dwelling 61, family 61, lines 31-35.
           The household consisted of: 31) Steffgen, Michel; head; white; male; born July 1856; age 43; married, for 20 years; born in Germany; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; immigrated to USA in 1869; in USA for 31 years; naturalized citizen; farmer; can read; can write; speaks English; owns the home; free of mortgage; farm; # of farm schedule=62. 32) Steffgen, Mary; wife; white; female; born October 1858; age 41; married; mother of 5 children, 4 still living; born in Wisconsin; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; can read; can write; speaks English. 33) Steffgen, Elizabeth; daughter; white; female; born November 1882; age 17; single; born in Nebraska; father born in Germany; mother born in Wisconsin; at school; attended school 5 months; can read; can write; speaks English. 34) Steffgen, Agnes; daughter; white; female; born June 1890; age 9; single; born in Nebraska; father born in Germany; mother born in Wisconsin; at school; attended school 4 months; can read; can write; speaks English. 35) Steffgen, Henry; son; white; male; born October 1893; age 6; single; born in Nebraska; father born in Germany; mother born in Wisconsin.

    9. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1910. NARA microfilm T624, roll 845, page 2 B (image 1,305).
      Access through Ancestry.com in April 2009.
           Nick Steffgen household, 1910 U.S. census, Fillmore County, Nebraska, population schedule, Momence Township, Supervisor’s District 4, Enumeration District 4, census sheet 2 B, enumerated 18 April 1910, dwelling 35, family 35, lines 55-59.
           The household consisted of: 55) Steffgen, Nick; head; male; white; age 53; married (first); married for 30 years; born in Germany; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; immigrated to USA in 18[81?]; naturalized citizen; speaks English; farmer; general farm; "Emp" [employer?]; can read; can write; owns home; free of mortgage; home is a farm; # of farm schedule=35. 56) Steffgen, Mary; wife; female; white; age 57; married (first); married for 30 years; mother of 5 children, 4 still living; born in Wisconsin; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; trade or profession="none"; can read; can write. 57) Steffgen, Elizebeth; daughter; female; white; age 27; single; born in Nebraska; father born in Germany; mother born in Wisconsin; speaks English; trade or profession="none"; can read; can write. 58) Steffgen, Henry; son; male; white; age 16; single; born in Nebraska; father born in Germany; mother born in Wisconsin; speaks English; trade or profession="none"; can read; can write; attended school since 1 Sept. 1909. 59) Berkigler, Henry; hired man; male; white; age 28; single; born in Missouri; father born in Germany; mother born in Wisconsin; speaks English; farm laborer; working out; "w" [working on own account?]; out of work on 15 April 1910=no; out of work 12 weeks in 1909; can read; can write.
           It seems likely that Henry Berkigler, hired man, is the person who married Elizabeth Steffgen.

    10. [S22] Obituary, Nebraska Signal (Geneva, Nebraska); 8 April 1979.
      Obituary for Mrs. Berkbigler. Transcription provided by Jane Michel.

    11. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, From the file (Michael & Mary Steffgen.doc) emailed on 30 May 2009. page 3.
      Elizabeth "Hannah" Steffgen died on 16 March 1976, at age 93.

    12. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, From the file (Henry & Elizabeth Berkbigler.doc) emailed on 2 May 2009.
      Elizabeth "Hannah" Steffgen was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery at Turkey Creek, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    13. [S22] Obituary, Nebraska Signal (Geneva, Nebraska); 8 April 1979.
      Obituary for Mrs. Berkbigler. Transcription provided by Jane Michel.
           "Funeral services were Saturday morning at the St. Joseph's Catholic church with Father Banach officiating.
           "Music was furnished by Mrs. Clarence Najmon, Mrs. Ves Weis and Susan Najmon.
           "Pallbearers were Thomas Biegert, Bernard Budler, Dean Reinsch, Francis Weber, Francis J. Reinsch and Lawrence Weber. Burial was in the St. Mary's cemetery north of Shickley, with Farmer & Son Funeral Home in charge."

    14. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, From the file (Michael & Mary Steffgen.doc) emailed on 30 May 2009. page 3.
      Elizabeth "Hannah" Steffgen was buried at "Turkey Creek, Fillmore, NE, St. Mary's Cemetery."

    15. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1880. NARA microfilm T9, roll 1429, page 155.2.
      Access through Ancestry.com in May 2009.
           Michael Stiffgen [sic] household, 1880 U.S. census, Iowa County, Wisconsin, population schedule, City of Mineral Point, Supervisor’s District 147, Enumeration District 156, census sheet 2 [B], enumerated 1 June 1880, Fountain Street, dwelling 17, family 21, lines 34-35.
           The household consisted of: 34) Stiffgen, Michael; white; male; age 25; married; laborer; unemployed 4 months in census year; born in Luxembergh [sic]; father born in Luxembergh [sic]; mother born in Luxembergh [sic]. 35) Stiffgen, Mary; white; female; age 21; wife; married; keeping house; born in Wisconsin; father born in Prussia; mother born in Prussia.
           Living in the same dwelling and enumerated as household number 20 (on line 33) was: Bluum, Kate; white; female; age 53; widowed; keeping house; born in Prussia; father born in Prussia; mother born in Prussia.
           By calculation from the information provided, Michael would have been born about 1854-1855; Mary would have been born about 1858-1859; and Kate would have been born about 1826-1827.

    16. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, Descendant chart for Michael and Mary (Blum) Steffgen. Created 19 April 2009.
      Michael Steffgen and Mary Blum were married. No date or place given.

    17. [S113] Web site, Wisconsin Historical Society.
      Marriage Record Details. (http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/vitalrecords/index.asp?id=1930164&record_type=m). Accessed on 4 May 2009.
           Maria Blum; married on 2 January 1880 in Iowa County; volume 2, page 0385.

    18. [S177] Ancestry.com (library edition), Wisconsin Marriages, pre-1907 [database on-line].
      Provo, Utah: The Generations Network, Inc., 2000. Accessed on 4 May 2009.
           Original data taken from Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services. Wisconsin Vital Record Index, pre-1907. Madison, Wisconsin: Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services Vital Records Division.
           "Michael Steffgun" and "Maria Blum" were married on 2 January 1880 in Iowa County; volume 02, page 0385.

    19. [S22] Obituary, Nebraska Signal (Geneva, Nebraska); January 1945.
      Obituary for Mrs. Marie Steffgen. Transcription provided by Jane Michel.
           "Marie Bloom was born in Mineral Point, Wis., October 24, 1858. January 22, 1880, she was married to Michael Steffgen. To this union five children were born, one dying in infancy. The family came to Nebraska in 1881 and lived in Hamilton and Fillmore counties."

    20. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, From the file (Michael & Mary Steffgen.doc) emailed on 30 May 2009. page 2.
      Michael P. Steffgen and Mary C. Bloom were married on 22 January 1880. No place given.

    21. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1920. NARA microfilm T625, roll 985, page 1A.
      Access through Ancestry.com in May 2009.
           Mike Steffgen household, 1920 U.S. census, Fillmore County, Nebraska, population schedule, Geneva, Ward 3, Supervisor’s District 4, Enumeration District 32, census sheet 1 A, enumerated 2 January 1920, Center Street, dwelling 7, family 7, lines 14-15.
           The household consisted of: 14) Steffgen, Mike; head; rents home; male; white; age 63; married; immigrated to US in 1869; naturalized; can read; can write; born in Germany; mother tongue=German; father born in Germany; mother tongue=German; mother born in Germany; mother tongue=German; speaks English; occupation=none. 15) Steffgen, Mary K.; wife; female; white; age 61; married; can read; can write; born in Wisconsin; mother tongue=German; father born in German [sic]; mother tongue=German; mother born in German [sic]; mother tongue=German; speaks English; occupation=none.
           By calculation from the information provided, Mike would have been born about 1856-1857 and Mary would have been born about 1858-1859.

    22. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1930. NARA microfilm T626, roll 1,280, page 16 B (image 714).
      Access through Ancestry.com in April 2009.
           Mike Steffgen household, 1930 U.S. census, Fillmore County, Nebraska, population schedule, Geneva, Ward 3, Supervisor’s District 11, Enumeration District 13, census sheet 16 B, enumerated 21 April 1930 by Maude M. Fiegenbaum, 435 C[?] Street, dwelling 471, family 487, lines 59-60.
           The household consisted of: 59) Steffgen, Mike; head; owner; value of home=1500; family does not live on a farm; male, white; age 73; married; age 23 at marriage; attended school or college since 1 Sept. 1929=no; can read and write; born in Germany; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; native language before coming to US=German; immigrated to US in 1869; naturalized citizen; speaks English; occupation=none. 60) Steffen, Marie C.; wife; female; white; age 71; married; age 21 at marriage; attended school or college since 1 Sept. 1929=no; can read and write; born in Wisconsin; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; occupation=none.
           The enumeration was conducted by Maude Mary (Montgomery) Fiegenbaum.

    23. [S25] Marriage license, Fillmore County, Nebraska; Number 3911; 17 October 1910.
      Digital image of Marriage License and Certificate of Marriage from Book 4, page 466 provided by Jane Michel.
           Marriage License for "Mr. Henry Berkbigler" and "Miss Hanna Steffens [sic]" issued on 17 October 1910 by W. R. Fulton, County Judge of Fillmore County, Nebraska.
           Henry Bergbigler: age 29; white; born in Missouri; residing in Momence; father's name - John Berkbigler; mother's maiden name - Barbara Berkbigler [sic].
           Hanna Steffens [sic]: age 27; white; born in Hamilton County, Mo. [Missouri]; residing in Momence; father's name - Mike Steffen [sic]; mother's maiden name - Mary B[h?]un.

    24. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, From the file (Henry & Elizabeth Berkbigler.doc) emailed on 2 May 2009.
      Henry Berkbigler and Elizabeth "Hannah" Steffgen were married on 18 October 1910 at St. Mary's Church at Schickley, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    25. [S30] Certificate of Marriage, Fillmore County, Nebraska; Number 3911; 17 October 1910.
      Digital image of Marriage License and Certificate of Marriage from Book 4, page 466 provided by Jane Michel.
           Certificate of Marriage signed by "Rev. Chas. A. Becker" on 23 October 1910.
           Rev. Becker certified that "Mr. Henry Berkbigler" and "Miss Hannah [sic] Steffen [sic]" were married on 18 October 1910 at "St. Mary's Church, Momence" in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Witnesses were Peter J. Pete[s?] and Fred Talmeider.

    26. [S22] Obituary, Nebraska Signal (Geneva, Nebraska); 8 April 1979.
      Obituary for Mrs. Berkbigler. Transcription provided by Jane Michel.
           "She was married to Henry Berkbigler October 18, 1910, at St. Mary's church north of Shickley. Four daughters were born to them, Mrs. Marguerite Weber of Red Cloud, Neb., Mrs. LaVerna Johnson of Miami, Okla., Mrs. Helen Gray of St. Cloud, Minn., and Mrs. Madeline Barrett of Waldport, Oregon."

    27. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, From the file (Michael & Mary Steffgen.doc) emailed on 30 May 2009. page 3.
      Henry Berkbigler and Elizabeth "Hannah" Steffgen were married on 18 October 1910 at "Schckley, Fillmore, NE, St. Mary's Church."

    28. [S22] Obituary, Nebraska Signal (Geneva, Nebraska); January 1945.
      Obituary for Mrs. Marie Steffgen. Transcription provided by Jane Michel.
           "Left to mourn her departure are three daughters...Mrs. Hannah Berkbigler...."

    29. [S22] Obituary, Nebraska Signal (Geneva, Nebraska); 2 January 1975.
      Obituary for Henry W. Steffgen who died on 22 December 1974. Transcription provided by Jane Michel.
           "Survivors include his children...also a sister, Mrs. Hannah Berkbigler of Geneva and nieces and nephews."


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