Abraham Kurtz
Hertzler 1885, footnote to Fam. 579; Mast 1911 (Fam. 1513 note)
“(1) Abraham Kurtz, who was born July 5th, 1753; occupation, farmer; residing when he died in the vicinity of Reading, Berks Co., Pa.; died Sep 21st, 1831; married, Jan. 22d, 1775, to Barbara Ritter, who was born Dec. 22d, 1749, died Oct. 11th, 1823.”
Children (Hertzler 1885): Mary (9 Nov 1775, m. David Mast); Christian (1778, died young); Abraham (4 Dec 1779); Sarah (m. Jacob Kurtz); Jacob (c.1782); John (14 Jul 1784, m. Nancy Kurtz); Elizabeth (13 Feb 1788, m. Jacob Yoder); Susan (m. Christian Mast); Catharine (30 Apr 1793, m. Nicholas Yoder). The 1911 Mast book adds that Susanna “was a sister to Mary Kurtz who was married to David Mast”.
The eldest son of Abraham Kurtz (arr. 1749) and Barbara Bolinger (arr. 1749), so a brother of Joseph Kurtz (fl. 1800).
Narratives and research
- Stories: Double ancestors
- Research: Lancaster sources scanned for family surnames
- Sources: Hertzler - A Brief Biographic Memorial of Jacob Hertzler (1885)
Research log
- 2026-10-31: Hertzler 1885 (Fam. 579 footnote): born 5 Jul 1753, d. 21 Sep 1831 near Reading; m. 22 Jan 1775 Barbara Ritter; son of Abraham Kurtz and Barbara Bolinger
Record compiled 31 October 2026.
About this research
Supporting documentation is linked throughout. This project is an exercise in AI-assisted research and development, and I haven’t manually verified every link or conclusion. All transcriptions and translations of Swiss parish records were made with AI, and their accuracy should be treated accordingly.