Katharine Weißgerber

Biography

Katharine Weißgerber (1818–1886) was a nanny who devoted her life to the care and education of children in her household. Working during the nineteenth century, she exemplified the dedication and responsibility of those who served as guardians and educators of the young, contributing to the development and wellbeing of the families she served.

Weißgerber's career reflected the important role that childcare providers played in nineteenth-century households. She was interred in the Deutsch-Französischer Garten, a final resting place that honors her years of devoted service and her place within the community.