Kretschmar, Maria Estelle d. 5 Jun 1885 8 yrs. 11 mos. 17 days R 56 S 244
Kretschmar. On the morning of Friday, June 5, 1885; Marie Estelle Kretschmar, aged 8 years 11 months 17 days. Funeral service from the residence of her great grandmother, Mrs. Susan Jackson, 1225 G st. n.w. on Sunday at 2 o'clock p.m. Funeral private.

Death Certificate reads: Primary Cause of Death "Something no fellow can find out"
  Kretschmar, Susan J. d. 28 Feb 1878 24 yrs. 9 mos. R 56 S 245
Kretschmar. On the 28th of February, 1878 at a quarter of 5 o'clock p.m. after a short and painful illness, Susan J. Kretschmar, wife of Herman R. Kretschmar, aged 24 years and 9 months. Funeral services at her late residence, No. 418 10th st. n.w. on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends invited.