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Henry William KOBERSTEIN
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Ernst Wilhelm KOBERSTEIN
E-mail from Mary Alice Gibson dated 5/21/98:
I am Mary Alice Gibson... the granddaughter of Ernst Wilhelm Koberstein... 1851-1933. I am searching for his parent's names. Possibly Karl and Emily? Can you help me? I have much information on his children. Do you need that? Regards MG
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E-mail from Mary Alice Gibson dated 5/22/98:
re: Ernst Wilhelm Koberstein Born 1851 in Lansberg, Germany (Berlin) Married in
Fairbury IL 1881. Died in Hastings, NE 1933.
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E-mail from Mary Alice Gibson dated 5/25/98:
Ernst (note spelling) Wilhelm Koberstein...Adams Co. Nebraska Born June 1, 1851 Lansberg, Germany...Died 1933 Hastings, Ne ...Married Paulina Antonia Huffman... Fairbury IL... Jan 20, 1881 (his second wife, his first one died in Germany)...He emmigrated from Bremen, Germany and arrived at the port of Baltimore, MD May 15, 1880 Children: Richard, Bertha, Elizabeth...Born in Germany Herman, Anna( lived to be 106), Fred, Otto, Ernest (note spelling changed),Pauline (9 children in all)
Terry...I hope this is of interest to you... Thank you for the web sites... Please if you get any other information let me know... Regards, Mary Alice
Koberstein Gibson
PS He had at least 2 brothers (I'm sure there were more)... Gustav, a brewer in Hastings, NE and Henry
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E-mail from Mary Alice Gibson dated 5/28/98:
"Terry Koberstein... I just received your E-mail. I got the information re: Ernst Wilhelm Koberstein directly from his naturalization petition. I checked again very carefully. It states that he was born in Lansberg, Germany. His wife, Paulina Antonia Huffman, was also born in Lansberg. (from her naturalization petition) It states the ship she came on was the Helman, port of
Baltimore on November 5, 1880. The resaon I mentioned Berlin is becasue as a child I would ask "Where was grandpa born" The answer was always "Berlin".
Richard, Ernest & Herman were brothers, my uncles. My father was Otto.
The other Kobersteins you mention are probably Ernst's brothers and sisters."
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E-mail from Mary Alice Gibson dated 10/15/98:
Tery... I am searching for father's name of Ernst Wilhelm Koberstein. I got his death certificate. It states his mother's name as Minnie Fricka and his father's name as ---- Koberstein. I sent for his brother, Henry Koberstein's death certificate (born 1844, Died 1923) it states his mother's name as Mary Fricke (also born in Germany) and his father's name as H. Koberstein. I'm stymied. If I find out anything additional I will let you know... Mary Alice Koberstein PS Henry also lived in Adams Co. NE.
E-mail from Mary Alice Gibson dated 1/20/99:
The children of Ernst Wilhelm Koberstein and his first wife (name unknown) are:
Richard b.1875 in Germany d.1927 in Lewellen, NE
Elizabeth b.in Germany d.in Utah (Probably)
Bertha b.1877 in Germany d.1877 in Harvard, NE
The children of Ernst and his second wife, Paulina Antonia Hoffman are:
Herman b.1888 in Inland,NE d.1989 in Denver, CO (yes he was 100)
Anna b. 1890 in Hastings, NE d. 1996 in Madras,OR (yes she was 106) Fred b.1892 in Hastings, NE d. 1974 Lewellen, NE.
Otto Gustav b. 1893 in Inland, NE d. 1959 in Harvard, NE (my father)
Ernest Henry b. 1896 in Hanson, NE d. 1983 in Oskosh, NE
Pauline b.1900 in Hastings, NE. Living
NOTE: The information on Ernst's children is positively true as I personally knew or know them all with the exception of Richard, he died the year that I was born.
E-mail from Mary Alice Gibson dated 1/22/99:
Ernst Wilhelm Koberstein's second wife was Paulina Antonia HOFFMAN. I noticed that Louis or Ludwig Koberstein also married a HOFFMAN (Caroline) Do you suppose the Kobersteins and the Hoffmans were neighbors in Germany?
The family story was that Ernst's first wife (name unknown) died and left him with 3 young children. He sent back to Germany for a second wife. His mother Minnie Fricka came to the USA and brought Paulina Hoffman with her. I don't know if this is true or not. I got the information from one of his daughters (one of my elderly Aunts) Ernst and Paulina were married in either McLean or Livingston County, Ill in 1884. My Aunt said that his first wife died in Germany, but it doesn't seem likely to me that a man would undertake a voyage of
that magnitude with 3 young children and not a wife to assist him. Possibly Wife #1 died on the ship or shortly after arriving in USA. He arrived in Baltimore in May,1880. Paulina arrived in Baltimore in November, 1880. However they weren't married until 1884. So who knows? I'm sure this kind of information is useless but I find it interesting!...Mary Alice
Posted by Mary Koberstein Gibson on Tue, 21 Dec 1999
My grandfather, Ernst Wilhelm koberstein & his son-in-law, Gus Schilling built a brick making kiln near Shaniko, Wasco County, OR and laid the brick for the Shaniko Hotel probably between 1909 and 1915,. I would appreciate any information on them or the hotel. Is it still standing? If so could someone send me a photo? I would be happy to reinburse any expenses incurred. Anything would be welcome! Thank you, Mary Gibson in Nebraska
Posted by Rod Bourland on Sun, 09 Jan 2000, in response to Shaniko Hotel, posted by Mary Koberstein Gibson on Tue, 21 Dec 1999 Wasco County, OR
Yes, Mary the Shaniko Hotel is still standing. Area residents enjoy the history of this old town that was once considered "the wool capital of the world" with cattle, wool and wheat being shipped out of the depot by the train load. In 1904 the total value of wool sold was $5 million dollars. Prosperity was not to last. The Dalles-California Highway bypassed Shaniko in 1925, railroad passenger service ended in 1936 and with regular freight service ending in 1942, Shaniko was doomed. By 1959 it was a bonafide ghost town and the existing buildings were allowed to deteriorate. We're happy to say, although not a thriving community, Shaniko once again has a few permanent residents. They have restored part of the old town and especially the hotel back to its early glory. Once a year local residents and area ranchers come together to celebrate and recreate Shanikos earlier years. "Shaniko Days" is held the first weekend in August. I believe the hotel, which is beautifully restored, is now a bed and breakfast. I know we have a picture of the hotel around here someplace, if you will send us your address we will be happy to send it to you. The hotels phone number is 1-541-489-3441 if you are interested in finding out more information and
perhaps sharing yours.
Best Wishes, Rod and Ruth Bourland
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Richard KOBERSTEIN
BIRTH: Birth date taken from World War I registration on Ancestry data base 1/97. This source also indicated his ethnicity was "white" and registration was in Arthur county, Nebraska. The place is only indicated as "rel. lives Hastings Nebraska". The county was taken from a map. Arthur county is West about 100 miles from the birth location.
Per email dated 1/20/99 from Mary Alice Gibson (Koberstein);
Nebraska State Census 1885
Name: Richard Koberstin
Age: 8
Birth Place: Germany
Location: Leicester Precinct,Clay,Nebraska
Date: 08 Jun 1885
Enumerator: Albert M. Lathrop
Enumeration District: 134
Page: 10
Race: W
Locality: Midway Borough
Calculated birth year 1877 in Germany
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Name Age Birth Place Location Date Save This
Ernest Koberstin 34 Germany Leicester Precinct,Clay,Nebraska 08 Jun 1885
Paulina Koberstin 24 Germany Leicester Precinct,Clay,Nebraska 08 Jun 1885
Richard Koberstin 8 Germany Leicester Precinct,Clay,Nebraska 08 Jun 1885
Bertha Koberstin 6 Germany Leicester Precinct,Clay,Nebraska 08 Jun 1885
Elisha Koberstin 5 Germany Leicester Precinct,Clay,Nebraska 08 Jun 1885