William Wilhelm Berkstresser was the son of John W. Berkstresser and Barbara Sheckler. He married Elizabeth Putt and they were the parents of 6 children. Elizabeth died in 1861 and he married Catherine (Cassie) Griffith in 1862. They were the parents of 10 children. He was a resourceful man with many skills of the land and built his house and farmed 150 acres. He was a member of the Wheel, the I.O.O.F and was a Mason. He was a pioneer in Morgan County and with his many skills was important to the growth of Morgan Co. The Berkstresser's were one of the oldest families of Morgan migrating from Germany. William donated the land for the Antioch Church and cemetery.
William Wilhelm Berkstresser was the son of John W. Berkstresser and Barbara Sheckler. He married Elizabeth Putt and they were the parents of 6 children. Elizabeth died in 1861 and he married Catherine (Cassie) Griffith in 1862. They were the parents of 10 children. He was a resourceful man with many skills of the land and built his house and farmed 150 acres. He was a member of the Wheel, the I.O.O.F and was a Mason. He was a pioneer in Morgan County and with his many skills was important to the growth of Morgan Co. The Berkstresser's were one of the oldest families of Morgan migrating from Germany. William donated the land for the Antioch Church and cemetery.
Family Members
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Mary Berkstresser
1845–1845
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Daniel Putt Berkstresser
1848–1887
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Sarah Ann "Sadie" Berkstresser Hodges
1849–1914
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Mary Jane Berkstresser Good
1851–1882
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William Henry Berkstresser
1853–1936
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Frances Elizabeth "Fannie" Berkstresser Moore
1855–1899
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Susan Amanda Berkstresser Moore Napier
1858–1937
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Barbara Jane "Jennie" Berkstresser Friedly
1863–1931
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Rebecca Jemina Berkstresser Rumans
1865–1929
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Clara Neomi Berkstresser Rumans
1868–1951
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Emma Olive "Ollie" Berkstresser Cranfill
1871–1942
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Georgia Esther Berkstresser Murray
1872–1957
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James Forney Berkstresser
1875–1951
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John Wilson Berkstresser
1877–1884
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Dr Adam Frederick Berkstresser
1879–1956
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Jacob Scheckler Berkstresser
1882–1962
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