Mbhs #: 0813
Year: c1866
Location: Bavaria
First Row: Charles S. (1866-93), Valentin (1840-85) & Katharina Orth (1843-1906) Offenbacher
Source: Gayle Offenbacher Lewis
Notes: Portrait taken in Bavaria. Sponsored by Katharina's brother John Orth, successful butcher in Jacksonville who had initially lived in Applegate Valley c.1860s, the family emigrated to the United States in 1881, reportedly to avoid compulsory military service for their sons. Fifth son Herman was born in Applegate in 1882. In 1898 the three middle sons acquired the George Long DLC from George Neuber for $3,000.
