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Kyburz origins

T.V. Helms (View posts)
Posted: 9 Dec 2001 5:59AM GMT
Classification: Query
It is very difficult (for me) to trace back the Kyburz ancestry. However, I did find out that Kyburz is a very common name in certain areas of Switzerland. They congregated around the area of Aaru which is along the Aaru River.
My great grandmother came from this area in Solothurn Canton.
Her name was Maria Kyburz, born about 1873 and immigrated to USA with 5 children around 1892.
There is a little town in California named Kyburz, supposedly after a the Duke of Kyburz. Don't know if this is fact or some local myth.

Re: Kyburz origins

Jennifer Lacey (View posts)
Posted: 3 Jan 2002 3:50PM GMT
Classification: Query
Your hunch is correct. The town in CA by the name of Kyburz was named for Samuel Kyburz. Around the turn of the century, the federal gov' wanted to rename certain areas. Albert Kyburz, Sam's son, owned the lodge in what is now Kyburz. It was his suggestion that it be named Kyburz after his father. Sam Kyburz was never (to anyone's knowledge) in Kyburz. It is so small, I believe it has a garage, a lodge, and a motel (which happens to be for sale right now).
I am a 5th generation granddaughter of Sam Kyburz and his wife, Rebecca (Barben[r]). He came to the US in 1833 with his father, Daniel, his brother, Frederick, and sister, Louisa. Sam and wife came to CA in 1846 and he worked for John Sutter. I have written a paper on him (that I did as my college paper) that is online at the El Dorado Co., usgenweb site. Pretty interesting guy.

Re: Kyburz origins

Posted: 13 Nov 2002 7:05AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: KYBURZ, BARBER
Don't know if there's a family connection, could be, but the town in CA you mentioned, Kyburz, was named by Albert Kyburz in his father's honor, Samuel Kyburz. Sam was born in Obertenfelden in Switzerland. He came to American with his father (Daniel), his brother (Frederick) and two sisters (Louisa and not sure of the other name). They settled for awhile in WI then Sam left with his new wife, Rebecca Sophia Barber, and their two children and traveled to CA. They arrived at Sutter's Fort in Oct 1846.
I have done quite a lot of research on the Kyburz name. You are correct, it was a common name in Swit. But as far as my Sam being a Duke, I don't think so. I call him 'my Sam' because he's my ggg-grandfather.
If you'd like any more info, I'd be happy to share.
Jennifer Lacey at j66lacey@attbi.com

Re: Kyburz origins

Posted: 13 Nov 2002 7:06AM GMT
Classification: Query
How silly of me, I didn't even check to see that I already responded to your message. You can delete if you'd like.

Re: Kyburz origins

Bill Brothers (View posts)
Posted: 4 Jan 2004 1:10PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Kyburz, Rohr, Suter
My ggg grandmother, Margaretha Kyburz, b feb 1784 in Oberentfelden, married Sam Rohr in Hunzenschwill in 1808. Sam died in 1848 in what was then called Rohr's Mills , NY. It was named for Sam and his 3 sons because they were the original settlers. It is present day Beaver Falls, Lewis County. The 1840 census shows Sam living with his son , Sam Jr., but it doesn't show Margaretha. ( New York, Lewis County, Town of Watson, Indexed as Roho, Samuel, Jr.) The Family Search website says Margaretha's parents were Bernhard and Anna Suter Kyburz. She had older brothers Samuel (b 1780) and Daniel ( b 1777), plus others brothers and sisters.

From your description I think maybe Daniel is your ancestor. Do you agree? If so, do you have any more information on his sister Margaretha . I am looking for a death date for her .I believe the family migrated to Lewis County, NY, in 1834 but I'm not sure if she was still living.

Re: Kyburz origins

Jennifer Lacey (View posts)
Posted: 4 Jan 2004 11:33PM GMT
Classification: Query
Bill,
So glad to get your email. Yes, Bernhard is the father of Daniel Kyburz, my Samuel's father. So when did your Sam and Margaretha come to the US?
I have the Kyburz family back to 1508 with Mr. Kyburz, the father of Hans and forward. Please contact me via my email, j66lacey@comcast.net.
Thanks, jeni

Re: Kyburz origins

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 9:28PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Kyburz
Have to be careful because there were over 20 Samuel Kyburz and I thought I was headed to California too, once they came over on the boat, but then I found out mine stated in the kansas area and went to Illinois and never left.

If anyone has any past on this Samual Kyburz, born 1836 married to Anna Schaffner or photos, etc. I would LOVE TO HAVE THEM. Let me know if I can help. I went from them to Gabriel Kyburz born 1706 and lost the trail.
Happy Hunting everyone.

Re: Kyburz origins

Posted: 29 Dec 2011 3:12PM GMT
Classification: Death
Surnames: Kyburz
Not related. Came across in course of another search. You may already have but if not thought you might be interested. Connection of pallbearers might be an area for exploration.

Vern D
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Sacramento Record-Union
Wednesday January 28, 1903 
CLARKSVILLE, Jan 27 - Mrs. Rebecca S. KYBURZ, a pioneer of California and one of the oldest residents of this section, died at her home at Clarksville Monday, January 19th, after an illness of three weeks. Mrs. Kyburz was born in Pennsylvania on the 5th day of February, 1823, and was aged 80 years, 11 months and 12 days at the time of her death. The story of her life is an interesting one, because she was among the first of those who left their Eastern homes and braved the danger of the trip across the plains to reach the land of gold.
She, with her husband and two children and a party of relatives and friends, left her home in East Troy, Wis., on the 2d day of April, 1846, crossing the plains with ox teams, and arriving at Sutter’s Fort, now Sacramento, then called New Helvetia, on the 2d day of October of the same year, it having required six months to make the trip. The party passed the historical Donner Lake party and arrived at Sutter’s Fort before the winter set in. It was due to Mrs. Kyburz’s efforts that her party got out of the mountains before the heavy fall of snow came, for she told them that, judging from the heavy frosts, there would soon be snow, and urged them to travel as fast as possible. Mrs. Kyburz was the last survivor of those who composed the party.
The family moved to Clarksville in 1865.
Deceased is survived by four children, fourteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her husband died January 15, 1898.
The funeral of Mrs. Kyburz was held from her late residence and was largely attended. The remains were interred in the Masonic Cemetery in Folsom beside those of her husband. F.H. ROBISON of Berkeley conducted the funeral services.
The pall-bearers were Fred DIXON, John TONG, Joseph JOERGER, Frank WALKER, H.M. JOHNSON and J. WELLS. 

Submitted by Betty Loose betty@unisette.com

Re: Kyburz origins

Posted: 7 Jan 2012 9:05PM GMT
Classification: Query
Thank you for sending me the obit. I did already have it. I've noticed that obits from a long time ago where very full of information. I really loved the one written for Rebecca's husband, Samuel. If you ever want to read a very flowery obit, you can find it on usgenweb.com, under California, El Dorado county, under the obits section.

Re: Kyburz origins

Posted: 6 Apr 2013 8:46AM GMT
Classification: Query
I am looking for a Gottlieb Kyburz born about 1859 in OberEntefelden. His father was a Joseph Kyburz.
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