Katie Isabelle Knerr ^{2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15}

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  Burial Notes:

Buried in 2nd N.W. #107 Section K

  Noted events in her life were:

1. Newspaper: Allentown Leader: Morgenland School Report, 23 Jan 1899, Allentown, Lehigh, PA. ¹⁸ The following is the report of the Morgenland school for the third month, L. G. Heilman teacher: Adam H. G. Geiger, Richard J. Schneck, Lizzie E. Knerr, Emma S. E. Schneck, Annie K. L. Schneck, Eva G. I. Buchman, Katie I. Knerr and Elsie S. Geiger attended every day. Jesse A. Guth, George B. Heilman, Blaine J. Knerr, George A. J. Buchman and Emma L. Knerr missed but one day. The number of pupils is 31 and the percentage of attendance 93.

2. Census in 1900 in Lowhill Twp., Lehigh, PA. ¹⁹ The 1900 census recorded Isabella Knerr (46, born March 1854) living in the household headed by her husband, E. Henry Knerr, age 50. Living with them are Carrie S. (19, born January 1881); Blaine J. (17, November, 1882); Katie I. (15, December 1884); Emma S. (13, March 1887); Lizzie E. (11, August 1888); and Isabella's mother, Sarah Diehl (73, November 1826). Isabella is listed as having 9 children, 6 still living. Her mother, Sarah, had 13 children and 11 were still living. Henry and Isabella are listed as being married for 27 years. Everyone and everyone's parents are listed as being born in Pennsylvania.

3. Newspaper: Allentown Leader: Rev. Dr. E. J. Fogel confirmed the following class at Morgenland: Katie I. Knerr..., 10 Nov 1900, Allentown, Lehigh, PA. ²⁰

4. Newspaper: Allentown Democrat: Katie Knerr's Party, 26 Mar 1902, Allentown, Lehigh, PA. ²¹ ITEMS FROM LEATHER CORNER POST. - Present indications all point to the speedy establishment of a post office at Leather Corner Post. A U.S. Postal Inspector was here on Saturday, and though he did not express an opinion he seemed to be favorably impressed with the movement.
Miss Katie Knerr, of Allentown, paid a visit to her parents, Squire and Mrs. E. H. Knerr, over Sunday. Saturday evening a social party was given to her as a mark of honor. After greetings a round of merry-making was brought under way, and which was kept up until about 11 o'clock, when the hostess invited her guests to partake of a sumptuous collation of toothsome viands, and all hands entered into the enjoyment of the set out. After this pleasant feature of the evening had been enjoyed, and the tables cleared, plays and parlor amusements of different kinds were again taken up and merrily indulged in until a late hour, when the company bade good bye to their hostess and returned to their homes, well pleased with the pleasure the evening had afforded one and all. Among those present were George C. Buchman, B. J. Knerr, Charles M. Klotz, R. G. Kemmerer, E. A. Werley, Max George, of Westfield, N. J., Solomon Litzenberger, of Cetronia, Guy Ebert, of Schnecksville, and Misses Ella Miller, Carrie Acker, Carrie Klotz, Laura Haas, Mamie Klotz, Eva Buchman, Eva Geiger, Katie Knerr, Emma Knerr and Lizzie Knerr.

5. Newspaper: Allentown Leader: "The Young Ladies' Bible Class of St. Andrew's Reformed Sunday School will hold its monthly social this evening at the home of Misses Carrie and Katie Knerr, No. 218 North Twelfth Street. All members are requested to be present.", 2 Feb 1904, Allentown, Lehigh, PA. ²²

6. Newspaper: Morning Call: Misses Knerr Entertain, 15 Nov 1904, Allentown, Lehigh, PA. ²³ MISSES KNERR ENTERTAIN.
Misses Minnie B. and Grace F. Knerr of 17 North Madison Street entertained a number of friends at a birthday party. The evening was pleasantly spent. A fine supper was served. The following were present: Misses Annie Minninger, Elsie Dennis, Lizzie E. Knerr, Emma L. and Katie I. Knerr, Grace F., .Estella A., Eva B., Minnie B., and Mary S. Knerr, John A. Knerr, Charles Butz, Roland Schubert, Fred Muthard, Fred Schmoyer, Elmer Wolf, George Sterner, John Schubert, Frank Wenner, Frank Schuliz, Arthur Cavanaugh, Robert J. Knerr, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Kocher, Mr. and Mrs. Knerr, Allentown; Lizzie Knerr, Edgar Smith. Raymond Knerr, Kreidersville, and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Kocher, Fogelsville.

7. Newspaper: Allentown Leader: Misses Knerr Gave A Party, 24 Jan 1905, Allentown, Lehigh, PA. ²⁴ The MIsses Knerr of 218 North Twelfth Street entertained a large party of friends. The evening was pleasantly spent in playing games of various kinds. Piano solos were rendered by Miss Lichtenwainer and Mr. Bernhard. Refreshments were served. Those present were Emma Knerr, Robt. Grim, Savilla Wagner, Blaine Knerr, Edna Rex, John Knerr, Lizzie Knerr, Frederick Schmoyer, Stella Knerr, John Schubert, Katie Knerr, Joseph Geisinger, Carrie Lichtenwainer, Harold Bernhard, Annie Knerr and Mr. and Mrs. Diehl, Mr. and Mrs. Knerr, Miss Carrie Knerr and Mrs. Solomon Diehl.

8. Newspaper: Allentown Democrat: Surprise Party, 24 Aug 1909, Allentown, Lehigh, PA. ²⁵ Mrs. Kate Heller, of Walberts, was agreeably surprised by the following friends and relatives in honor of her sixty-eighth birthday anniversary on Sunday:
Rev. H. E. Samuel, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Kocher, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cavanaugh, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Achey, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Mohr, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Miller, Messrs. Sol Wisser, Willoughby Knerr, Sydney Achey, Hans Brunner, John Gackenbach, William Sotzing, Ray Moyer, Allen Stauffer, henry Muthart, Mrs. E. Henry Knerr, Mrs. James Delong, Mrs. O. P. Balliet, Miss Rebecca Diebert, Miss Sadie Achey, and the Misses Carrie, Katie, Minnie, Grace, Lizzie and Mary Knerr, and Fred Delong and Kermit and Russell Miller.
Mrs. Heller was the recipient of many presents, and her guests, after spending the day in the grove at Walberts, partook of dinner and supper in the open, and left in the evening, wishing her many happy returns of the day.

9. Census in 1910 in Allentown, Lehigh, PA. ²⁶ The 1910 census recorded renting a home at 230 North 12th Street in Allentown: Isabella S. Knerr, widow, 56, living with her children: Carrie S. A., seamstress, 29; daughter Kate I., weaver silk mill, 25; daughter Lizzie E., joiner shoe factory, 21; son-in-law Raymond Y. Mohr, finisher furniture factory, 19; and daughter Emma L Mohr, 23. Everyone and their parents were born in Pennsylvania. Isabella had been married 36 years and given birth to 9 children, 6 alive in 1910. Emma was married for less than a year and had birthed no children by 1910.

10. Occupation: silk weaver in 1911 in Allentown, Lehigh, PA.

11. Residence: 230 North 12th Street on 1 Feb 1911 in Allentown, Lehigh, PA.

12. Newspaper: Allentown Democrat: Wedding of Frank Bury and Katie Knerr, 16 Feb 1911, Allentown, Lehigh, PA. ³ Wedded By Rev. Kern
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Rev. R. M. Kern at the parsonage at 10 o'clock yesterday morning united in marriage Frank Berry [sic] of 229 North West street and Miss Katie Knerr of 230 North Twelfth street. The ring ceremony was employed. Following the ceremony the young couple left on a wedding tour to Philadelphia, to be gone a week. Upon their return they will reside, until spring, with the bride's mother, when they will go to housekeeping.
Mr. Berry is employed as a bookkeeper at the Atlas Portland Cement Company. The bride was formerly employed at the Adelaide Silk Mills.

13. Newspaper: Morning Call: Knerr-Bury, 16 Feb 1911, Allentown, Lehigh, PA. ²⁷ Frank Henry Bury, of 229 North Fifth street, and Miss Katie I. Knerr, of 230 Twelfth street, were united in wedlock yesterday at 10 o'clock by Rev. R. M. Kern at his home, 531 Chew street. The ring ceremony was used. They were attended by the bride's mother and brother. Mr. and Mrs. Bury will reside at 230 North Twelfth street.

14. Newspaper: Allentown Democrat: "Miss Lizzie Knerr, Mr. and Mrs. H. Benfield, Martin Bury, Allentown, and W. Sotzing, Brooklyn, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Bury, 1014 Main St.", 27 Feb 1912, Allentown, Lehigh, PA. ²⁸

15. Newspaper: Allentown Democrat: "Personals. Miss Lizzie Knerr, Mr. and Mrs. H. Benfield, Martin Bury, Allentown, and W. Sotzing, Brooklyn, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Bury, 1014 Main St.", 27 Feb 1912, Allentown, Lehigh, PA. ²⁸

16. Census in 1920 in Allentown, Lehigh, PA. ²⁹ The census recorded renting at the rear of 1114 Oak Street: Frank H. Bury, credit clerk at wholesale coal company, 34, living with wife Katy I. Bury, 35; Myra E., 8; Hubert H., 7; Betty M., 4 years 11 months; Adell J., 2 years 6 months; and Isabel M., 3 months. Everyone and their parents were born in Pennsylvania except Frank's parents were born in Germany.

17. Census in 1930 in Allentown, Lehigh, PA. ³⁰ The 1930 census recorded owning a $12,000 home at 1240 Turner Street: Frank H. Bury, assistant credit manager at cement company, 44, living with wife Katie I., 45; and children Myra E., 18; Hubert H., 17; Betty M., 15; Adell J., 12; and Isabel M., 10. Also in the home was mother-in-law Isabel Knerr, 76. Everyone and their parents were born in Pennsylvania except Frank's parents were born in Germany. The household had a radio.

18. Census in 1940 in Allentown, Lehigh, PA. ³¹ The 1940 Census recorded Frank Bury, assistant credit manager in a cement company, 53, living with wife Katie, 55; Adelle, clerk in bank, 22; Isabel, 20; and mother-in-law Isabelle Knerr, 86. They were living at 26 North West Street in Allentown.

19. Residence: 26 N. West St., Allentown, PA on 5 Jul 1941 in Allentown, Lehigh, PA. ³²

20. Residence: 32 North 14th Street on 5 Feb 1964 in Allentown, Lehigh, PA. ⁶

21. Newspaper: Allentown Morning Call:, 18 Nov 1962, Allentown, Lehigh, PA. ³³ Mrs. Frank Bury will be spending Thanksgiving in Connecticut at the New Canaan home of her daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Matt Alderman and family. They'll be joined by Mrs. Bury's daughter Isabel and her family, the John Beachers of Oradell, N. J., for the occasion.

22. Residence: 32 N. 14th St., Allentown, Pa. on 17 Jun 1959 in Allentown, Lehigh, PA. ⁹

23. Cause of Death: stroke, 10 Aug 1972, Allentown, Lehigh, PA. ³⁴

24. Obituary: Morning Call: Mrs. Katie I. Bury on 11 Aug 1972 in Allentown, Lehigh, PA. ¹⁵ Mrs. Katie I. Bury, 87, died Thursday in the Phoebe-Devitt Home, Allentown. She was the widow of Frank H. Bury, and formerly resided at 32 N. 14th St., Allentown.

Born in Lowhill Township, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Isabella (Diehl) Knerr. She was a member of St. James United Church of Christ, Allentown.

Surviving are a son Hubert of Allentown; four daughters, Myra, wife of Dr. William H. Behringer Jr. of Allentown, Betty, wife of Dr. Mattison Alderman of Whispering Pines, N.C., Adele, wife of Gen. William Stiles of McLean, Va., and Isabel, wife of John H. Beacher of Oradell, N.J.; a sister, Mrs. Betty Sotzing of Long Island, N.Y.; 15 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in St. James United Church of Christ, 15th and Walnut streets, Allentown. There will be no calling hours.

Arrangements are being handled by the J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 1601 Hamilton St., Allentown.

25. Obituary: Morning Call: Funeral Notices: Mrs. Katie I. Bury on 14 Aug 1972 in Allentown, Lehigh, PA. ³⁵ BURY -- Mrs. Katie I. (Knerr), 87 years 8 months 9 days, of the Phoebe-Devitt Home, Allentown, Aug. 10, 1972; widow of Frank Bury. Services 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, St. James United Church of Christ, 15th and Walnut streets, Allentown. No calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity.

Katie married Frank Henry Bury, son of Hubert Bury and Martha Alwine Sophie Papenkuhl, on 15 Feb 1911 in Allentown, Lehigh, PA.^{1 2 3} (Frank Henry Bury was born on 5 Aug 1886 in Hazleton, Luzerne, PA ^{2 9 17 36 37}, christened on 24 Oct 1886 in Hazleton: Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Luzerne, PA,³⁸ died on 17 Jun 1959 in Allentown, Lehigh, PA ^{9 14 17 37} and was buried on 20 Jun 1959 in Allentown: Grandview Cemetery, Lehigh, PA ^{9 17 37}.)

  Marriage Notes:

source: Lehigh Co., PA Marriage Application Info.
License #22970