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People > Our People > Heinrich Peter and Catharina Sinner

​Heinrich Peter and Catharina Sinner

Heinrich Peter Sinner was born in Norka, Russia on April 27, 1857, the son of Heinrich Peter Sinner (born 1818) and Elisabeth Catharina Ross (born 1818). 

Heinrich Peter married Catharina Pfenning on August 23, 1881 in Norka. Catharina is the daughter of Nicolaus Pfenning (born 1818) and Margaretha Fuchs (born 1822). Five children were born in Norka: Adam (1880-1889), Elisabeth (1882-1886), Johann Heinrich (1884-1954), Amalia (1887-1889) and Elisabeth (1889-1895).

About 1890, the Sinner family migrated to the United States and settled in Nebraska. Seven more children were born in the United States: Kathryn (1892-1989), Amalia (1894-1964), William H. (1896-1945), Paulina (1899-1967), Wilhelmina ( 1901-1924), Henry (1904-1904) and Herman P. (1906-1987)

In 1901, the family had moved west to Portland. Heinrich Peter worked as a contractor. The family home that he built at 4026 NE 10th is an example of his craftsmanship.
Heinrich Peter Sinner Family Home 860 E 10th N (now 4026 NE 10th Avenue). Courtesy of Jill Firestone.
Heinrich Peter Sinner Family Home at 860 E 10th N (now 4026 NE 10th Avenue). The photograph was taken about 1904. Family members from left to right: William, Heinrich Peter, Catharina, Kathryn, Amalia, John, Minnie, and Pauline. Courtesy of Jill Firestone.
Heinrich Peter died on June 1, 1925 in Portland. He was buried at Rose City Cemetery. 

Catharina died on June 11, 1954 in Portland. She was buried next to Heinrich Peter. 

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Information and photograph courtesy of by Jill Firestone
Last updated February 11, 2021.
Copyright © 1998-2023 Steven H. Schreiber
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