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Re: Kyburz origins

KerryW44 — 2013-04-06 08:46:55Z

I am looking for a Gottlieb Kyburz born about 1859 in OberEntefelden. His father was a Joseph Kyburz.

Re: Kyburz origins

jmlacey — 2012-01-07 21:05:41Z

Thank you for sending me the obit. I did already have it. I've noticed that obits from a long time ago where very full of information. I really loved the one written for Rebecca's husband, Samuel. If you ever want to read a very flowery obit, you can find it on usgenweb.com, under California, El Dorado county, under the obits section.

Re: KYBURZ Family

kybipix — 2011-12-31 00:50:55Z

Hi Jennifer,
Since our last contact, i didn't research in Switzerland. But tell me, how are you? Long time since our last contact.
I'm actually in San Diego, where my doughter is married. My mailadress is kybipix@gmail.com.

Happy New Year,
Peter

New Email

jmlacey — 2011-12-31 00:40:53Z

I wanted to give my new email address as I noticed my old one is still on the thread.

jenilacey@gmail.com

My ggg-grandfather was Samuel Kyburz, wife, Rebecca Barben. Came to CA in 1846 and settled at Sutter's Fort. I have quite a lot of info on this line.

Re: KYBURZ Family

jmlacey — 2011-12-31 00:38:12Z

Did you ever find out information on Sam Kyburz when you went to Switzerland?

Re: Kyburz origins

danderup — 2011-12-29 15:12:11Z

Not related. Came across in course of another search. You may already have but if not thought you might be interested. Connection of pallbearers might be an area for exploration.

Vern D
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Sacramento Record-Union
Wednesday January 28, 1903
CLARKSVILLE, Jan 27 - Mrs. Rebecca S. KYBURZ, a pioneer of California and one of the oldest residents of this section, died at her home at Clarksville Monday, January 19th, after an illness of three weeks. Mrs. Kyburz was born in Pennsylvania on the 5th day of February, 1823, and was aged 80 years, 11 months and 12 days at the time of her death. The story of her life is an interesting one, because she was among the first of those who left their Eastern homes and braved the danger of the trip across the plains to reach the land of gold.
She, with her husband and two children and a party of relatives and friends, left her home in East Troy, Wis., on the 2d day of April, 1846, crossing the plains with ox teams, and arriving at Sutter’s Fort, now Sacramento, then called New Helvetia, on the 2d day of October of the same year, it having required six months to make the trip. The party passed the historical Donner Lake party and arrived at Sutter’s Fort before the winter set in. It was due to Mrs. Kyburz’s efforts that her party got out of the mountains before the heavy fall of snow came, for she told them that, judging from the heavy frosts, there would soon be snow, and urged them to travel as fast as possible. Mrs. Kyburz was the last survivor of those who composed the party.
The family moved to Clarksville in 1865.
Deceased is survived by four children, fourteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her husband died January 15, 1898.
The funeral of Mrs. Kyburz was held from her late residence and was largely attended. The remains were interred in the Masonic Cemetery in Folsom beside those of her husband. F.H. ROBISON of Berkeley conducted the funeral services.
The pall-bearers were Fred DIXON, John TONG, Joseph JOERGER, Frank WALKER, H.M. JOHNSON and J. WELLS.

Submitted by Betty Loose betty@unisette.com

Re: Kyburz origins

lucyxxoo — 2011-09-14 21:28:36Z

Have to be careful because there were over 20 Samuel Kyburz and I thought I was headed to California too, once they came over on the boat, but then I found out mine stated in the kansas area and went to Illinois and never left.

If anyone has any past on this Samual Kyburz, born 1836 married to Anna Schaffner or photos, etc. I would LOVE TO HAVE THEM. Let me know if I can help. I went from them to Gabriel Kyburz born 1706 and lost the trail.
Happy Hunting everyone.

Re: KYBURZ Family

ruha43 — 2011-01-29 18:05:48Z

Hi, I just happened to look at this for fun and found your request.
There was a Samuel Kyburz born in 1791 and died in 1864. He married Susan(?) Welti in 1824.
The Kyburz branch of Oberentfelden has a lot of Samuel's and this is the closest to the date I could find.
R.H.

Re: KYBURZ Family

kybipix — 2008-10-11 15:32:08Z

Hi Jennifer

Actually i am in San Diego and visit our daughter. Next week i am back in Switzerland and will contact the community administration of Entfelden and ask about Samuel Kyburz.

By, Peter

Re: Kyburz of Illinois

JoanWallace91 — 2007-12-23 01:45:00Z

I have info on the Kyburz/Schaffner family. Mary Gshwind parents were Samuel Kyburz and Anna Scdhaffner from Erlinsbach and Anwill, Switzerland. Please email me at
dgjk458@sugardog.com

Re: Kyburz of Illinois

cry2002 — 2007-12-06 04:58:28Z

I am researching (trying to anyways) the Kyburz/Schaffner/Gschwind Family. They would be my great-great grandparents... My Grandparents are Lydia "Hanna" and Christ Young, Jr. I have some information on Karl and Mary (Kyburz) Gschwind but I can't go much farther back than that. Thanks for your help!

Re: Kyburz of Illinois

2005-03-12 21:51:41Z

Caroline Kyburz was born 22 Sept. 1904 and died 11 Oct, 1925. Her father was Heinrich Kyburz born 23 Apr. 1874 in Switzerland and died 14 June 1947 in Livingston Co. Chatswoth township, Illinois. Her mother was Catherine Blanck born 11 Apr. 1875 in Alsace Lorraine, she died 29 Apr. 1962. They are both buried in North Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery, Forrest, Illinois. Caroline had 9 brothers and sisters and 12 children. Caroline married John Wettstein 10 Jan. 1925.

Re: Kyburz of Illinois

2005-03-12 21:51:41Z

Caroline Kyburz' siblings were:
Anna, Elizabeth, Fred, Mary Frank, Carl Henry, and Daniel. They are all deceased except Mary Grotevant.

Their father, Henry arrived at the port of NewYork in October 1898 from Erlinsbach, Switzerland. They lived in KS and IL.

Joan Kyburz Wallace
dgjk458@aol.com

Kyburz Change of Address

2004-06-25 13:34:42Z

I have a new email address:
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KYBURZ New Email Address

2004-06-25 13:25:17Z

Please change my email address to:

dgjk458@sugardog.com

Re: Kyburz of Illinois

dtooleytx — 2004-04-17 06:27:42Z

Do you have the names of Caroline Kyburz's siblings? You were so helpful in sharing Caroline's parents names. Have any idea when they arrived in the US?

Re: Caroline Kyburz b. abt. 1900

dtooleytx — 2004-04-17 06:27:42Z

What do you mean about a tangled thread? Thank you for your referral.

Re: Kyburz origins

2004-01-04 23:33:12Z

Bill,
So glad to get your email. Yes, Bernhard is the father of Daniel Kyburz, my Samuel's father. So when did your Sam and Margaretha come to the US?
I have the Kyburz family back to 1508 with Mr. Kyburz, the father of Hans and forward. Please contact me via my email, j66lacey@comcast.net.
Thanks, jeni

Re: Kyburz origins

2004-01-04 13:10:35Z

My ggg grandmother, Margaretha Kyburz, b feb 1784 in Oberentfelden, married Sam Rohr in Hunzenschwill in 1808. Sam died in 1848 in what was then called Rohr's Mills , NY. It was named for Sam and his 3 sons because they were the original settlers. It is present day Beaver Falls, Lewis County. The 1840 census shows Sam living with his son , Sam Jr., but it doesn't show Margaretha. ( New York, Lewis County, Town of Watson, Indexed as Roho, Samuel, Jr.) The Family Search website says Margaretha's parents were Bernhard and Anna Suter Kyburz. She had older brothers Samuel (b 1780) and Daniel ( b 1777), plus others brothers and sisters.

From your description I think maybe Daniel is your ancestor. Do you agree? If so, do you have any more information on his sister Margaretha . I am looking for a death date for her .I believe the family migrated to Lewis County, NY, in 1834 but I'm not sure if she was still living.

Re: Caroline Kyburz b. abt. 1900

mrsfodor — 2003-11-15 01:33:23Z

You should read Joan Kyburz Wallace's reply dated 14 Oct, 2003. I think you may find your missing Caroline. I would love to share info with you once you've got this thread untangled.

Kyburz of Illinois

mrsfodor — 2003-08-09 04:41:23Z

I'm looking for any information regarding Marie KYBURZ, born 20 July 1878 in Mackinaw Downs, IL to Samuel KYBURZ (b. ~1836) and Anna SCHAFFNER. Marie married Karl Frederick GSCHWIND (b. 17 Feb 1874, Rhettesburg, Germany) and had several children, but Marie is the only one for whom I have a name. She died in October of 1979 in Metamora, IL. Please contact me if any of this sounds familiar!

mrsfodor@teacher.com

Re: Kyburz of Illinois

mrsfodor — 2003-08-09 04:41:23Z

Information on Maria (Mary)Gschwind. She was a sister to my grandfather, Samuel. What is your connection to the Kyburz name?

Joan Kyburz Wallace
jkwdgw@remconline.net

Caroline Kyburz b. abt. 1900

drtooley1 — 2003-06-29 07:13:06Z

Caroline married John Wettstein 1-25-1925. Location unknown. I have found Kyburz is not common in America. I am looking for ancestry on Caroline. They lived and died in Eureka, Woodford Co., IL. That is a very interesting story about Kyburz, CA.

Re: Kyburz of Illinois

drtooley1 — 2003-06-29 07:00:27Z

I am researching Caroline Kyburz. She would have been born about 1900 IL. She married John Wettstein 1-10-1925. Since he was from the Eureka, Woodford Co., IL area, they may have married here. Trying to locate Caroline's family.

Re: Kyburz origins

jmlacey — 2002-11-13 07:06:48Z

How silly of me, I didn't even check to see that I already responded to your message. You can delete if you'd like.

Re: Kyburz origins

jmlacey — 2002-11-13 07:05:41Z

Don't know if there's a family connection, could be, but the town in CA you mentioned, Kyburz, was named by Albert Kyburz in his father's honor, Samuel Kyburz. Sam was born in Obertenfelden in Switzerland. He came to American with his father (Daniel), his brother (Frederick) and two sisters (Louisa and not sure of the other name). They settled for awhile in WI then Sam left with his new wife, Rebecca Sophia Barber, and their two children and traveled to CA. They arrived at Sutter's Fort in Oct 1846.
I have done quite a lot of research on the Kyburz name. You are correct, it was a common name in Swit. But as far as my Sam being a Duke, I don't think so. I call him 'my Sam' because he's my ggg-grandfather.
If you'd like any more info, I'd be happy to share.
Jennifer Lacey at j66lacey@attbi.com

KYBURZ - New email address

2002-01-03 15:52:02Z

Once again, I have to put in a change of email address:
j66lacey@attbi.com
thanks, jeni

Re: Kyburz origins

2002-01-03 15:50:12Z

Your hunch is correct. The town in CA by the name of Kyburz was named for Samuel Kyburz. Around the turn of the century, the federal gov' wanted to rename certain areas. Albert Kyburz, Sam's son, owned the lodge in what is now Kyburz. It was his suggestion that it be named Kyburz after his father. Sam Kyburz was never (to anyone's knowledge) in Kyburz. It is so small, I believe it has a garage, a lodge, and a motel (which happens to be for sale right now).
I am a 5th generation granddaughter of Sam Kyburz and his wife, Rebecca (Barben[r]). He came to the US in 1833 with his father, Daniel, his brother, Frederick, and sister, Louisa. Sam and wife came to CA in 1846 and he worked for John Sutter. I have written a paper on him (that I did as my college paper) that is online at the El Dorado Co., usgenweb site. Pretty interesting guy.

Kyburz origins

2001-12-09 05:59:24Z

It is very difficult (for me) to trace back the Kyburz ancestry. However, I did find out that Kyburz is a very common name in certain areas of Switzerland. They congregated around the area of Aaru which is along the Aaru River.
My great grandmother came from this area in Solothurn Canton.
Her name was Maria Kyburz, born about 1873 and immigrated to USA with 5 children around 1892.
There is a little town in California named Kyburz, supposedly after a the Duke of Kyburz. Don't know if this is fact or some local myth.

Re: KYBURZ Family

wayneblesi — 2001-06-28 19:13:55Z

Dear Kyburz Family, I have a related William Kyburz who married Cora Scott a daughter of Alice Mueller and Roderick(Rodney)Daniel Scott.Alice Mueller was a Sister to Magdalena Mueller Blesi my grandmother.I don't know where he came from but suspect that he originated from Switzerland as he did live in a Swiss Community in Minn. Hennepin County that was named New Schwanden because they came from Schwanden,Ct. of Glarus, Switzerland.There was one brother and 3 more Sisters that came from Rohrbach,Ct.Bern,Switzerland.I have no birthdate for Wm.Kyburz orwhere he went to live or when he died.As far as I know they had no children.Cora was born onMarch 5,1890. They may have lived at Little Falls,MN. for some time.I believe there is a town named Kyburz in Oregon but don't know if there is any connection to this family. Can you find him in your data base. Sincerely W.C.Blesi

KYBURZ

2001-01-05 13:16:35Z

I have a new email address:
j66lacey@home.com
Please take note.

KYBURZ Family

2000-07-20 08:20:12Z

Looking for anyone who has information on Samuel Kyburz, born 26 June 1810 in Obertenfelden, Aargau, Switzerland. He, father, brother, Frederick and two sisters went to USA in 1833. Other names related: Baumann, Sager, Suter.