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     Charlotte Bergin married Franklin Louis Selk.

     Irmgard Luise Wilhelmine Bergmann was born on 30 August 1893 at Seelow. She was the daughter of Julius Bergmann and Luise Ochsner. Irmgard Luise Wilhelmine Bergmann married Otto Munzinger, son of Gustav Munzinger and Elisabeth Müller, on 15 August 1922 at Berlin-Friedenau, Germany. Irmgard Luise Wilhelmine Bergmann died on 13 August 1975 at Köln / Deutz, Germany, at age 81.

     Julius Bergmann was born on 8 June 1861 at Berlin, Germany. He married Luise Ochsner on 23 January 1892 at Berlin, Germany. Julius Bergmann died on 10 April 1903 at Berlin, Germany, at age 41.

     Aron Henric Bergstrom was born on 19 January 1882 at Sweden. He married Clara Theresa Williams. Aron Henric Bergstrom died on 10 April 1933 at Almont, Morton Co., ND, at age 51. He was buried in April 1933 at Almont Cemetery, Almont, Morton Co., ND, Findagrave #115128362.

     Clifford Alton Bergstrom was born on 19 August 1920 at Almont, Morton Co., ND. He was the son of Aron Henric Bergstrom and Clara Theresa Williams. Clifford Alton Bergstrom married Dorothy Kerr, daughter of John Niswonger Kerr and Mabel Valentine Carrel, on 25 November 1954 at Monterey Co., CA, no children. Clifford Alton Bergstrom died on 18 July 2000 at Mountain View, Santa Clara Co., CA, at age 79. He was cremated in 2000 Findagrave #115128236.

     Phillip H. Bergwall was born on 30 October 1910. He married Arabel Cecile Lovelace, daughter of Guy Lovelace and Belva Myrtle Burr, on 4 August 1934. Phillip H. Bergwall died on 26 February 1970 at Solano Co., CA, at age 59.

     Sylvia Zathoe Berisford was born on 2 June 1888 at Fletcher, Miami Co., OH. She married Shelby Lawrence Webb, son of Jasper Wilden Webb and Angeline Sara Johnson, on 19 October 1922. Sylvia Zathoe Berisford died on 22 December 1961 at Fletcher, Miami Co., OH, at age 73.

     Caroline Berkley was born on 6 August 1837. She married Jonas Flickinger. Caroline Berkley died on 16 June 1919 at age 81. She was buried in June 1919 at Orange Township Cemetery, Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA, Findagrave #95528292.

     James S. Berkshire married Martha I. Starr, daughter of John M. Starr and Mary Eliza Ferguson, on 13 January 1853 at Harrison Co., IN.

     Occupation: While athletic coach at Iowa State Teachers College, Mr. Berkstresser entered military training in 1918 at a California camp. He was stationed during his period of service at the Colorado State Teachers College as Lieutenant in the S.A.T.C. of that school.¹ Allen P. Berkstresser was born on 25 September 1885.¹ He was the son of Rev. William Irving Berkstresser and Cora Rebecca Palmer. Allen P. Berkstresser married Inez Whitney, daughter of John M. Whitney and Libby White.¹ Allen P. Berkstresser lived in 1926 at Sterling, Rice Co., KS.¹

     Charles Floyd Berkstresser was born on 5 April 1923 at Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Dr. Charles Floyd Berkstresser M.D. and Julia Johnson.

     Occupation: Physician

While a student at the Iowa University, enlisted in the Spring of 1918 in Medical Corps, U.S.A; was kept in this country as Sergeant for drilling troops. at Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA.¹ Dr. Charles Floyd Berkstresser M.D. was born on 20 November 1891.¹ He was the son of Rev. William Irving Berkstresser and Cora Rebecca Palmer. Dr. Charles Floyd Berkstresser M.D. married Julia Johnson, daughter of Christopher Johnson and Hanne Kjeldgaard.¹ Dr. Charles Floyd Berkstresser M.D. lived in 1926 at 3826 6th Avenue, Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA.¹

     Elizabeth Jane Berkstresser was born on 14 December 1920 at Sterling, Rice Co., KS.¹ She was the daughter of Allen P. Berkstresser and Inez Whitney.

     Harriet H. Berkstresser was born on 19 November 1889 at Buda, Bureau Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Rev. William Irving Berkstresser and Cora Rebecca Palmer. Harriet H. Berkstresser married Fred C. Grauberger, son of Frederick Grauberger and Katherine (?), on 13 July 1914, Ceremony by Rev. A. Kersten.¹

     J. Howard Berkstresser was born on 24 June 1887 at Buda, Bureau Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Rev. William Irving Berkstresser and Cora Rebecca Palmer. J. Howard Berkstresser married Grace Frary, daughter of Delos Frary and Adelaide Adell, on 4 February 1913. J. Howard Berkstresser lived in 1926 at Fleming, Logan Co., CO.¹

     Jean Margaret Berkstresser was born on 9 April 1925 at Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Dr. Charles Floyd Berkstresser M.D. and Julia Johnson.

     John Berkstresser married Elizabeth Casper.

     John Russell Berkstresser was born on 19 May 1914.¹ He was the son of J. Howard Berkstresser and Grace Frary.

     Occupation: Graduated Mt. Carroll High School, 1915; attended Frances Shimer School, University of Chicago, 1916; attended Iowa State Teachers College, 1916-19; received degree of B.A. While there was Student Pastor's Assistant of 1st Baptist church and active in social service work. President of Cliosophic Society. Teacher, High School, Iowa Falls, Ia., 1919-20; teacher of English and Expression, High School, Lanark, Ill., 1920-21; head of Dept. of Expression, East Texas State Teachers College, Commerce, Texas, 1921-23; on leave of absence, studying Voice at the Cosmopolitan School of Music and the Columbia College of Expression, Chicago, 1923-24. Member Phi Beta Sorority, Cosmopolitan School; degree Bachelor of Expression, May, 1924.¹ Katherine E. Berkstresser was born on 14 May 1898 at Martinsville, Clark Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Rev. William Irving Berkstresser and Cora Rebecca Palmer. Katherine E. Berkstresser lived in 1926 at Commerce, Hunt Co., TX.¹

     William Irving Berkstresser was born on 7 May 1895.¹ He was the son of Rev. William Irving Berkstresser and Cora Rebecca Palmer. William Irving Berkstresser began military service on 3 May 1917 While a student in college, volunteered May 3, 1917, in Co. F, 3d Supply Train in the Motor Transport Div., U.S.A. Sailed after training in many camps, June 3, 1918, and returned to the U.S., Aug. 25, 1919. Was promoted to Corporal. Served in the following engagements: Champagne-Marne Offensive, July 15-18, 1918; Aisne-Marne Offensive, July 18 - Aug. 6, 1918; St. Mihiel Offensive, Sept. 12-16, 1918; Meuse-Argonne Offensive, Sept. 26 - Nov. 11, 1918; Army of Occupation, Dec. 5, 1918 - Aug. 11, 1919.¹

     Rev. William Irving Berkstresser was born on 29 December 1861 at Saxton, Bedford Co., PA.¹ He was the son of John Berkstresser and Elizabeth Casper. Rev. William Irving Berkstresser married Cora Rebecca Palmer, daughter of Daniel Palmer and Catharine Price, on 9 March 1884, Ceremony by Rev. J. C. Forncrook.¹ Rev. William Irving Berkstresser died on 29 January 1899 at age 37 Mr. Berkstresser, at the age of three years, was taken to Illinois. Was a teacher in the Common Schools, 1872-75; graduated State Normal, Normal, Ill., 1877; Prof. of Mathematics, Bryant & Stratton College, Chicago, 1878; ordained Minister in Church of God, 1879; same year became pastor of church near Geneseco; 1880, at Mt. Carroll; 1881, at Decatur; 1883, Mt. Carroll; 1884, Pleasant Valley; 1885-86, Buda; 1887-88, B. Springs and Fairview; 1890-91, Mendota and Troy Grove; 1892-95, Warrensburg with other points; 1895-99, Martinsville and Hazel Dell. The years 1882-83 he was a student in Seminary, Oberlin, Ohio. He stood high with his denomination, having served the Illinois Eldership as clerk, 1886-89 and 1893-98, secretary of Standing Committee and member of Board of Missions and in 1891 was elected Speaker. In the general Eldership he served as member of Board of Education, 1887-96; editorial contributor to Church Advocate, 1888-96. One of the four elected to prepare S. S. Lessons, 1890-96; member Board of Missions, 1896-99; Journalizing Clerk, 1890-93-96.¹

     Ann Berlin was the daughter of Isaac Berlin and Mary Hartley.¹ Ann Berlin married Edward E. Cress, son of Henry Cress and Clementine Baugh, on 8 June 1880, Ceremony by Rev. Allen Buckner.¹

     Isaac Berlin married Mary Hartley.¹

     Rita A. Bermes was born on 31 July 1916. She married Lucian Alexander Yackley. Rita A. Bermes died on 26 July 1977 at age 60. She was buried in 1977 at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Naperville, DuPage Co., IL, Findagrave #113811356.

     Marguerite Bermont married Jean Heleine.

     Elizabeth Bernard married Capt. Thomas Todd.

     Lucille B. Bernard was born in 1889 at Missouri. She married Harry Boyden Hazelton.

     Reine Bernard was born on 28 August 1893.¹ She was the daughter of U. J. Bernard and Joan (?)¹ Reine Bernard married Amsey Crill, son of Jeremiah Crill and Sarah G. Gilbert, on 24 December 1910, Ceremony by Rev. George E. Fike.¹

     U. J. Bernard married Joan (?).¹

     Otto Christian Bernat married Irma Schnarre.