Wichern, Bertha, 1870-1961,
Born Bertha Bartz in West Prussia, Germany, daughter of Julius August and Otillie (Jahnke) Bartz. She was a twin, her twin sister was named Amelia. Immigrated with her family in 1880 to Ada, Minn. Began working about age eleven for a relative, and at age fifteen began working at Lockhart Farm. Wed John Wichern in 1891 or 1892. He died in 1953. She moved to Ada, Minn.
From the description of Interview, 1954. (North Dakota State University Library). WorldCat record id: 30433590
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| creatorOf | Wichern, Bertha, 1870-1961,. Interview, 1954. | North Dakota State University Library |
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