As part of my research into the historic Kutz Family Graveyard on Hottenstein Rd, Kutztown, I am looking for anyone who might have any written information on who is buried in this family field cemetery. We have what is published in historical books based on oral tradition like Morton Montgomery's History of Berks County books.
What I am looking for is something derived from the Kutz family itself, possibly handwritten, likely in German, and possibly saved in a family bible similar to this one pictured below.
This information could be on a piece of paper stuffed within the 1000 pages of one of these family bibles. These family bibles were like safes, the best place in a household to keep important documents and info.
It wasn't until my 4th time going through this bible, that I found some more items hidden inside.
A written record of who was buried in this cemetery might have been passed down to family or non-family, if no descendants were left.
There are many headstones that appear to be missing from this graveyard, so a written record could be the best we can get in order to confirm who all are buried there. Once we find this information, we can move forward to a plan for best preservation and memorial for this historic cemetery.
Please message me with any info you have, and direct others who might have info to me as well! Whoever has this information might not know what they have, or that they have it. Every potential must be examined. Thank you!
Interestingly, there are no living descendants of the Grimm Brothers, Jacob and Wilhelm. Their line died out.
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised when doing my genealogical research how many Kutz lines also died out, with no living descendants. It makes me wonder if any Kutzes have whatever might be left of the Kutz Family Graveyard burial listing, or if it was left to others who may need to be found by whatever means there is. Perhaps information will surface over the next many years. If it ever surfaces, I hope it finds its way to me. Many people have told me that there is likely no burial list or drawing of where the burials were placed within the historic family cemetery. I don't know why, but I believe there was a written record. I also believe it still exists.
I am the sixth great grandson of Jakob Kutz. Born 1694 died 1732, married to Elizabeth.
ReplyDeleteJacob Kutz was my 6th great grandfather. Born 1694 died 1732, married to Elizabeth
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