Catherine Jung

     Catherine was born on Tuesday, 28 April 1778 in York County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Wilhelm Jung and Veronica Michael. The surname was later anglicised to Young. Catherine married Michael Eckert, son of Johan Jacob Eckert and Magdalena (?), circa 1810 in York County, Pennsylvania. Michael & Catherine had children: George [11/04/1811][m. 1849 Lydia & 2nd 1864 Caroline Glassich], Catherine [6/08/1816] Elizabeth [m. John Musser][resided Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania]. Catherine departed this life on Wednesday, 15 May 1850 in Chanceford Township at age 72 years and 17 days. She was buried there in New Bridgeville, Chanceford Township in Saint Lukes Evangelical Lutheren Cemetery. The inscription on her tombstone reads: In Memory of Catherine, wife of Michael Eckert - born April 28, 1778 - died May 15, 1850 - aged 72 years & 15 days.¹