Katherine Bringhurst

Katherine Bringhurst

• Father: John Henry Bringhurst b. 11 February 1844, d. 3 September 1890
• Mother: Jane Minerva Abercrombie b. 23 May 1854, d. 23 March 1943

• Katherine Bringhurst was born circa 23 September 1880 in Texas.
• She was known as Kate.
• Jane Minerva Abercrombie appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, at 1918 Louisiana. Other members of the household included Katherine Bringhurst, John Henry Bringhurst Jr. and Bettie Gaines.
• The following appeared on 28 August 1907 in The Galveston Daily News: The following wedding cards from Houston have been received by friends here:
       "Mrs. Minnie Bringhurst requests the honor of your presence at the marriage of her daughter, Katheryn, to Mr. John Minor Ball on the evening of Sept. 4 at 8 o'clock, 1910 Louisiana street, Houston, Tex. At home after Sept 20, Martana, Ky."
       The bride-elect has frequently visited here, the guest of Miss Bettye McDonald.
• She married John Minor Ball, son of James A. Ball and Ruth Maria Minor, on 4 September 1907 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.
• The following appeared on 8 September 1907 in The Galveston Daily News: (Houston) Miss Katherine Bringhurst and Mr. John Minor Ball were married Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Minnie Bringhurst. Rev. Peter Gray Sears read the marriage service.
       Miss Bessie Lidstone sang "All for You,' Miss Lillian Lidstone giving the accompaniment. Then Miss Vermeille Sears rendered the Lohengrin wedding music by which the bridal party entered. Following the minister came the ribbon bearers, Miss Jolly Abercrombie and Master Clarence Oliphant, both in white. The bridegroom entered next with his best man, Mr. Tom Helm. Then came Miss Arabella Gibbons with Mr. W. C. Burchardt, Miss Vesta Ewing with Mr. C. C. Lewis, Miss Lelia Fortenberry with Mr. J. B. Thomas. Mrs. Sidney Lister, matron of honor, immediately preceded the maid of honor, Miss Fannie Bringhurst, who in turn was followed by the bride and her brother, Mr. John Henry Bringhurst. [:"CR:]      The bride wore a gown of white silk . . .
       The punch table was presided over by Miss Alma Cheatham of Paris and Miss Gladys Ewing. Mrs. Bringhurst was assisted in receiving by Mrs. George W. Foster, Mrs. Clarence Oliphant, Mrs. Douglass Campbell, Mrs. W. G. Sears, Mrs. C. A. Abercrombie.
       Mr. and Mrs. Ball left Wednesday evening for San Antonio and returned Friday en route to Cincinnati, Ohio, their future home.
• John Minor Ball and Katherine Bringhurst appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, at 105 East Washington Place and one female domestic servant.. Other members of the household included John Minor Ball Jr. and Jane Minerva Abercrombie.
• John Minor Ball and Katherine Bringhurst appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, at 1910 Louisiana Street and one female lodger.. Other members of the household included Jane Minerva Abercrombie, John Minor Ball Jr. and Kathryn Ball.
• The following appeared on 13 May 1923 in The Galveston Daily News: Mrs. John Minor Ball and daughter, Kathryn, have returned from an extended stay in the east.
• Katherine Bringhurst became a widow at the 10 June 1929 death of her husband John Minor Ball.
• She officially witnessed the death of John Minor Ball on 10 June 1929 at 501 Drew in Houston, Harris County, Texas; at his residence.
• Katherine Bringhurst appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, at 501 Drew Avenue.
• She was operating an apartment house, according to the 1930 census.
• Katherine Bringhurst died on 4 September 1970 in Los Angeles County, California.

• Last Edited: 6 Jul 2014

• Charts: Descendants of ABERCROMBIE Charles & Edwina Malinda "Dicey" Booth