Nothing is known about Gertrude prior to her marriage to Godfrey Bumgardner, his third wife. She and Godfrey were parents of seven known children, all born in Virginia:
1. Mary Magdalena b. 16 Oct 1762
2. Frederick b. about 1765
3. Jacob b. about 1767
4. Margaret b. about 1770
5. Susanna b. before 1775
6. Christina b. 12 Sep 1775
7. Andrew b. 7 Aug 1777
In Rockingham County (previously Augusta Co.), Virginia,(now Germany Valley, Pendleton Co., WV) on 3 March 1783, a deed was signed in German by Godfrey Bumgardner and his wife K(G)ertrout who signed with an "X" (translation). By this, it is known that she could not write, but most important, a clue to her name. In 1787, Harrison Co., VA (now WV), Godfrey alone purchased land. Gertrude apparently died after 3 March 1783 and before 1787. She probably died in Rockingham Co., Virginia (now Pendleton Co, WV).
Data such as given (born 1747 in PA, died Post 1774 Augusta Co., VA, and married 28 April 1762 VA) by a member for supplement consideration to DAR cannot be verified. Use with caution. Also, there is no proof that her maiden name was Courtrought, Courtwright or any other variation.
(Revised 9/1/2017 lt)
Birth and death dates are an estimate to give an idea of life time --Sheila Duplaga (May 2024)
Nothing is known about Gertrude prior to her marriage to Godfrey Bumgardner, his third wife. She and Godfrey were parents of seven known children, all born in Virginia:
1. Mary Magdalena b. 16 Oct 1762
2. Frederick b. about 1765
3. Jacob b. about 1767
4. Margaret b. about 1770
5. Susanna b. before 1775
6. Christina b. 12 Sep 1775
7. Andrew b. 7 Aug 1777
In Rockingham County (previously Augusta Co.), Virginia,(now Germany Valley, Pendleton Co., WV) on 3 March 1783, a deed was signed in German by Godfrey Bumgardner and his wife K(G)ertrout who signed with an "X" (translation). By this, it is known that she could not write, but most important, a clue to her name. In 1787, Harrison Co., VA (now WV), Godfrey alone purchased land. Gertrude apparently died after 3 March 1783 and before 1787. She probably died in Rockingham Co., Virginia (now Pendleton Co, WV).
Data such as given (born 1747 in PA, died Post 1774 Augusta Co., VA, and married 28 April 1762 VA) by a member for supplement consideration to DAR cannot be verified. Use with caution. Also, there is no proof that her maiden name was Courtrought, Courtwright or any other variation.
(Revised 9/1/2017 lt)
Birth and death dates are an estimate to give an idea of life time --Sheila Duplaga (May 2024)
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