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Behrens from Oldenburg

J_Delger — 2012-05-08 12:58:33Z

Just a reminder -- there are 279 people with the last name Behrens in the Oldenburg "Auswanderer" database: http://www.auswanderer-oldenburg.de/index.php

Re: Smith,Cates, Scherer, Ast, Scherer,Mongerson, Behrens, Mangels, Allan,Pigg, Holtz,Buck

patrickdreherjr — 2012-05-02 02:44:43Z

My Great Grandfather Henry Behrens came from Hamburg Germany. (At least that is what the obit says). The obit also said he left home to be a sailor at the age of 16. He came to Iowa around 1872 and married Louisa Buck. The census show his parents were John Behrens and Catheren Schuman. I'm not sure if he had any siblings or what happend to the rest of his family from Germany. My Grandmother wasn't able to tell me anything about her Grandfather. She said in those days you were to be seen and not herd. If there is anyone out there that could help direct me in the right direction I would appreciate it.

Re: Smith,Cates, Scherer, Ast, Scherer,Mongerson, Behrens, Mangels, Allan,Pigg, Holtz,Buck

dougholtz1 — 2012-05-01 13:26:19Z

There were Holtz's from Elgin that farmed west towards Rockford and might be the one that married into Wittwer Farms. Laptop in a shop is a concern; I'm an IT manager and sometimes laptop makers restore the hard drive back to original, deleting all apps and data. Hope this is not you or that you have data backed up.
I live in Southern WI. Are you in Milwaukee? I've communicated with a HOLZ from there. All these Holz/Holtz ancestors had big "farm families".

Re: Behrens

rleaf27 — 2012-04-24 01:21:43Z

Jacob Behrens (1806-1889) is a first cousin of Salomon Levy Behrens (1780-1873). Jacob was the son of Nathan Behrens, and Nathan is the brother of Levy Behrens. I do not have any information for descendants of Julius Behrens.

Re: Smith,Cates, Scherer, Ast, Scherer,Mongerson, Behrens, Mangels, Allan,Pigg, Holtz,Buck

elkatraz — 2012-04-20 13:31:31Z

Doug,
My family can be found in the same church as yours. Behrens or Behren, Wolff, Wittwer, and Holz is also in my family. Wolff married Behrens or Behren. Wittwer married Wolff, Holz married Maass, Holz married Plambeck or Plumbeck..and the Holz family has connections in the IL/Milwaukee area. Holz family remembers trips to Il to visit family. This makes me believe this could be one of the best leads for a connection for someone in the IL area. As for the Wittwers, which married into the Behrens family, my problem, is that I have been unable to locate other siblings families in the IL area. I have heard of a brother named Gustav Wittwer, who headed west, and that is all I have on him. Just now, I noticed by googling that there is a Wittwer Bros. farm in IL. Contact with that family may pay off if they have any genealogy information. Shot in the dark, but a Wittwer in that area might be related. I do know from the church records where in GR the family came from, but that is about it. In the church records you will find the marriage of Henry Wittwer and Fredericke Wolff. My laptop with most of the info is in the repair shop right now but would be willing to exchange what I have with you. May be reaching here, but all these names just keep going round and round..just can't quite find the connection..yet...Can be contacted at elkatraz@q.com. Linda

Re: Smith,Cates, Scherer, Ast, Scherer,Mongerson, Behrens, Mangels, Allan,Pigg, Holtz,Buck

douglasholtz — 2012-04-15 12:30:57Z

Just found this thread. I have ancestor Dorothea HOLZ/Holtz b. 31 Oct 1850 in Stremlow, Pommern, marries Charles WOLFF 6 Apr 1873 in Elgin, IL. He was born Oct 1849, d 1932, buried in Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin., she d 29 May 1936, same cemetery. They have Herman b 1874, Charles b 1875, Wilhelmina b 1878, William b 1881, Fred b 12 Jun 1886, Joseph, and Laura b 20 Aug 1892. All baptized at St John's Lutheran Church in Elgin.
I was born in Elgin 1947 and am seeking info on many of this large-branched family. My father was Vernon Edward, his father Edward Carl, his father William C, his father Carl Ludwig Friedrich, his father Joachim Christian, his father Johann Erdmann, his father Joachim Jacob HOLZ. Added the "t" to the name when entering US at Baltimore.
doug holtz, raised in W Dundee, then Crystal Lake, IL

Berendts from Pomrania

bsdbluz — 2012-02-16 08:15:44Z

I am looking for any possible Berendts (or similar spellings) family ties to Prussia, particularly NE Germany or Poland. My 2nd great grand father was Hermann Gottfried Berendts (1852-1911) who was born in Saxony and died in Stettin. There apparently was at least one brother and uncle alive at the time of his passing. These names have been lost over the generations, however, and I am desperately trying to explore any possible family ties. Children's names include Karl, Rheinhold, Hermann and Ella. Other related family names include Bliesener (Posen area). My sincere thanks for any possible leads to NE Germany families with the last name of Berendts during the above time frame.

Drew Berendts

Re: Behren in Iowa

johnstark114 — 2012-01-31 08:43:50Z

Well no wonder I couldn't find Mabel, it was Behrends not Behrens! As soon as I tried Behrends I found her and her parents :) !!

Heinrich Carl Behrens

lynnettehoskins — 2012-01-12 11:50:52Z

I am looking for anyone who might have information about Heinrich Carl Behrens, born c1830 in Schaishin?, Germany, died July 15 1902 in Caboolture, Queensland, Australia. After emmigrating to Australia he married Wilhelmine Johanna Bencke, born c 1856, died October 24, 1924 at Caboolture, Queensland, Australia, they had 10 children (all born, lived & died in Queensland, Australia). From what I have been told by family members he abandoned a wife and children in Germany to come to Australia. He is my 2nd Great Grandfather on my mother's side of the family and apart from his children the only other information I have been able to obtain is that his parents were John Ernest Behrens who married Anna Magdalina Rothman. Unfortunately due to a deep family dispute between himself and some of his children, the only surviving family members refused to talk about him (they have now all passed away). If anybody out there has any other information I would greatly appreciate them contacting me as it's frustrating that I cannot get any further with this branch of my family tree.

Behrens

dettinghausen — 2012-01-08 02:09:03Z

I'm trying to research the figure of Julius Behrens (1828 - 1888), the Manchester merchant, son of Solomon Levi Behrens (1788-1873), and brother of Emma, Georgina, Charles, Hannah, Adolph, Lionel, Edward, Francis (Frank) and Horatio Behrens. I believe the main family line continued through his brother Edward (1837-1905), whose offspring were: Walter Lionel (1861-1913), Annie Juliana (1862-1945), Oliver Philip (1863-1953), George Benjamin (1865-1931), Helen Alice (1866-1904), Kate (1867-1916), Richard Gompertz (1869-1940), Clive (1871-1935), Harold Lucas (1874-?) and Noel (1878-?). It is with this generationthat I lose the thread of any possible descendants of this branch of the Behrens of Manchester who originated from Germany, and were related to Sir Jacob Behrens (I think a brother of Solomon Levi Behrens). I would be most grateful for ANY information regarding the family in the 19th century from descendants, especially regarding Julius, whom I believe had no offspring. had studied at Rugby School and Oxford University and left his will to brothers Edward and Frank. He may have been a keen equestrian and huntsman, as well as mountaineer (probable ascent of the Mont Blanc in 1861). It is in his respect as mountaineer I would like to receive any information, as he may well have been a pioneer of the second highest summit in the Pyrenees, the Posets. Thank you.

Re: Frederich Behrens

LNLColton — 2011-12-29 03:59:29Z

Hi,
I think I had sent you what I had on Louise Behrens and her father Frederick, but I could be wrong. I know her birthdate and death date from her funeral home records and death certificate. Unfortunately, she has no mother listed anywhere. All it says is her father is Frederich Behrens. Do you have any other info on her, such as her birthplace, mother's name, etc.? I'm finishing up Mr. Petshow's genealogy gift, and I would dearly like to find something on the Behrens family.
Thanks!
Linda Colton

Re: Gustave Behrens

mts764 — 2011-12-18 01:36:08Z

Iam Valerie Behrens the youngest daughter of Max Behrens.My grandfather is Gustave and I to am looking for info on the family.My email address is mts764@hotmail.com.Hope to hear from you.

Re: Louis Behrens Milwaukee (1859)

annraubsnyder — 2011-12-03 22:28:22Z

I am looking for Herbert Behrens who married Ruth Davis in 1930.

Re: Peter BEHRENS/BERNS, b.1865 Mosel (Rhineland) area,Germany, to MN

annraubsnyder — 2011-12-03 21:48:35Z

I am looking for any information Re:Herbert Behrens and wife Ruth Davis and Emmerson Davis. Settled on south side of Chicago. B. abt 1911 . Thay were from Germany, but dont know where. Any info would be appreciated. Regards, Ann

Re: Information Holger Behrens

dbehrens62 — 2011-11-23 00:16:19Z

Hi this is Daniel Ray Behrens Father of Christina and Daniel I Believe Holger may be related to my father Alfred and His father Alfred who both have Holger as middle names

Louis Behrens Milwaukee (1859)

behrki — 2011-10-30 01:04:13Z

Looking for information on Louis Behrens, married to Augusta (Schulties, Schulteis, Schultheis)

Augusta's siblings: Amelia, Margaret, Johanna, Andrew and Conrad

Louis and Augusta's Children: Arthur, Herbert, Carrie and William

William is my great-grandfather.

Betty Jean Behrens of Dallas, TX 1937

drbrownlee — 2011-09-05 04:03:17Z

Betty is pictured in the 1937 Forester, yearbook of Forest Avenue High School in Dallas, and is a senior. I'm not kin but thought this might help someone researching the family.

Re: Behrens from Butendiek, Koengosreich Hannover Emmigrated to New York City in the 1870s

d420420 — 2011-07-07 00:10:26Z

Hello. My great-grandfather Claus "Charles" Behrens (born 1873). He immigrated to NY in 1886. If there is any connection, please let me know. That is an amazing tree you have and would love to be able to connect to it. Thanks.

Re: Behrens and McGowan Family Tree

shand133 — 2011-07-05 01:20:55Z

I am descended from Jacob and May's daughter Ellen Ahnfeldt (nee Behrens). She was my g grandmother. Have been searching this line on and off for 20 years with little success. Am happy to talk to you. Please contact me directly via my email.

Re: Behrens and McGowan Family Tree

shand133 — 2011-07-05 01:19:40Z

Re: BEHRENS FAMILIES of S.C.

rbdickey1 — 2011-06-02 00:56:44Z

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Re: BEHRENS FAMILIES of S.C.

rbdickey1 — 2011-06-02 00:50:38Z

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Re: Frederich Behrens

dbradway1 — 2011-05-18 23:05:25Z

Hi,
Sorry for the confusion. Diane and I share a subscription to Ancestry, and I think she thought you were writing to her. I would love the information on Louise Behrens. I am doing some research for our newspaper editor, Joe Petshow. Louise Behrens is his great grandmother. Thanks in advance for any info you can give me. My email is lnlcolton@gmail.com
Thanks!
Linda

Re: Frederich Behrens

Elainehardman101 — 2011-05-18 20:23:30Z

Thank you OKay.

BEHRENS Peter C - Vietnam Wall section 6W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-05-16 11:49:05Z

BEHRENS Peter C - Vietnam Wall section 6W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 220,846 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

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Re: Frederich Behrens

dbradway1 — 2011-04-06 19:47:22Z

I am very sorry, but I do not have a Frederich Behrens in my line. The one I have is an Anna Behren and a Kurt Behren.

Good luck with your line, I'm trying to find more info on mine too.

Re: Frederich Behrens

lsmc55 — 2011-03-30 03:12:37Z

i would love to have any information you have on frederich behrens. i have a little info on louise behrens. i would be happy to give you what i have.

Re: Frederich Behrens

dbradway1 — 2011-03-25 01:51:46Z

Hi,
I think I posted a reply to this before, but I'm not sure. I don't have much info on Frederich Behrens, but am interested in finding more information on his daughter Louise (Lizzie) Behrens, who married Charles Petschow.

Gustave Behrens

tbehrens454 — 2011-03-16 19:46:47Z

I am looking for any information on the Canadian Behrens

Wilfred Huni Behrens 1899 Michigan 1959 KY

h2ogoddss — 2011-03-05 05:24:05Z

I am searching for info on my father, yes father, I was adopted. He was born 1899 in Michigan. I am looking for any decendants. He was in WW1 ,living in Michigan, I do not know his wife or parents. He had 3 or 4 siblings best I can tell. Any info is greatly appreciated. Please
email me at h2ogoddss@yahoo.com,

Re: Behrens Famil Tree

Fraher2006 — 2011-02-09 21:18:33Z

Sure. I would love to know more about my GrandMothers side of the family!

Behrens-Diamond-Schlessel

fredherm2 — 2011-02-04 14:04:48Z

My grandmother was Gussie Diamond, b. abt. 1882 in Austria. She married Bernhardt Behrens (from Germany)and lived in NYC. Her father was Leo Diamond & her mother was Florence, who may have died before they immigrated. Leo remarried Pearl Kiersman and they had a daughter Gertie, who married a Schlessel. Any information about these families would be greatly appreciated.

Behrens, Charles Henry

monaghan179 — 2010-12-08 17:43:21Z

I am looking for information on Charles Henry Behrens born abt 1876 in Iowa, USA and died abt 1938 in Iowa, USA. He married Cora Mae Foster around 1907 and had the following children: Milford, Pearl Behrens Sandven, Elsie Behrens Sawyer, and Glenn Foster Behrens. I'm trying to find who Charles's parents were as well as his siblings. I know his parents were both born in Germany, but do not know yet when they arrived.

Thanks,
Christine Stone Mongahan
monaghan@bresnan.net
monaghan1999@gmail.com

BEHRENS Thomas M - Vietnam Wall section 40W - our honor and thanks to those who put their lives on the line for us

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2010-10-27 20:59:39Z

BEHRENS Thomas M - Vietnam Wall section 40W - our honor and thanks to those who put their lives on the line for us

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 217,268 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Behrens correction

godangel2004 — 2010-10-04 00:50:22Z

The wife's name was Helen Brever and they lived in the Illinois/ Wisconsin area.

Behrens

godangel2004 — 2010-10-04 00:39:19Z

I'm looking for family on my mother's side. She had seven sisters, one married a Mr. Behrens. Her name was Dorothy Brever. I'm looking for my cousins which I haven't seen since we were kids. I would appreciate any help I can get. Thank you.

Edward J Behrens

rspatola1 — 2010-09-11 05:56:32Z

I am looking for an obit and any other information you may have regarding Edward J Behrens. I believe his DOB is 15 Oct 1912, NY and DOD is 20 Jan 1978, California.

Thanks!

Re: Frederick Dorothea Behrens

jomeyer13 — 2010-05-28 03:11:29Z

where? from where. sounds interesting.
Behrens of mine in Hannover Kingdome. known to be at Neetzendorf= Boitze Dahlenburg of Bleckede..Meyer as well. Gehrke in local area. Lange at Dahlenburg.

William E and Minnie Behrens in South Dakota

closetcrafter — 2010-05-27 04:35:04Z

I am looking for information for a William E Behrens and Minnie Behrens that lived near Flandreau, South Dakota. This is the information I have:

William E Behrens b. Feb 1864 in Germany
Minnie Schmidt b. 1865 in Iowa
they had the following kids;
Amanda b. 1891
Anna b. 1893
John W Behrens (my great grandfather) b. 7 Jan 1895
Caroline b. 1896
Willie b. 1904
Walter b. 1906

I have them on the 1930's census living in Union, Moody County, South Dakota.

I'd love to find out what happened to John W Behrens and information about William E Behrens family or where he's buried.

John P Behrens from Germany

BehrensFamilyMinnesota — 2010-05-16 01:11:20Z

Please let me know if you have any connections with John Behrens and Louise Kathrine Behrens (Peters). They were married in St. Paul, Minnesota and moved to Moscow, Idaho.

I think they might have immigrated from Niendorf, Germany in 1882.

Thanks,

Re: earl behrens detroit, mi

wwajca_1 — 2010-05-15 00:14:50Z

Hi,
Going to try and contact you thur the messages. Hope it works.

Re: earl behrens detroit, mi

mwstickney — 2010-05-14 16:07:35Z

My mother is Earl & Helen's only child. I can ask her if she has any inforamtion on the Fishel family if you're interested. I know that Helen was the only child of Neal and Hattie Fishel but am afraid that's where my information stops. I know Helen's family was from Coatsville, PA.

Re: earl behrens detroit, mi

wwajca_1 — 2010-05-14 02:38:33Z

Mwstickney,
Thank you for your reply, I really forgot that I put this post out there so long ago. My huband has a connection
to the Fishel's from Pennsylvania. His great-grandmother
was a Fishel. I don't have a lot of information on the
Fishel's family, but was able to trace Helen's parents(Neal
and Hattie Fishel).

Re: earl behrens detroit, mi

mwstickney — 2010-05-13 16:11:07Z

My Grandfather ws Earl Bismark Behrens. He worked for the Standard Accident Insurance Company in Detroit for over 40 years as an accountant. He was married to Helen V. Fishel from Feburay 1932 until her death in January 1983.

John W Behrens from Iowa

closetcrafter — 2010-04-19 01:35:06Z

I am looking for any information about my great grandfather, John W Behrens. He was born about 1895 in Germany. He married Helen Josephine Martin on 7 June 1917. They divorced about the same time my grandfather was born in 1919. We think the rest of his family was Iowa, possibly near Remsen or Sioux City. Looking for any information on his family or where he was after 1919.

Roger Behrens

jwelsch — 2010-04-15 06:19:06Z

FORT MYERS, Florida - Roger R. Behrens, 69, of Muscatine, died April 4, 2010, in Fort Myers, Florida.

Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. on Friday, April 16, 2010, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline.
Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Shepherd of the Cross Lutheran Church, Muscatine or to the Boy Scouts of America - Illowa Council.

Roger was born on July 10, 1940 to Melvin and Eileen Mittelberg Behrens in Cook, Neb. He married Peggy Biere on Nov. 17, 1962.

Roger graduated from the University of Nebraska with an undergraduate degree in 1962 and a master's degree in 1964.

He began working for International Harvester in 1964. Roger managed both the East Moline Combine Plant and the Farmall Tractor Plant in Rock Island. He ended his career after 27 years with International Harvester as the Worldwide Manager of Farm Equipment Manufacturing. Roger spent the next 14 years in executive management as a Vice President of Manufacturing for Hon Industries and Allsteel.

He was a member of the Board of Directors for The HNI Charitable Foundation, Junior Achievement of the Heartland, Boy Scouts of America-Illowa Council and BSA Central Region, Lutheran Hospital, Blackhawk College Foundation, Quad City Development, United Way of the Quad Cities and Moline Savings and Loan.

Roger enjoyed tennis, having played for over 45 years, hunting, fishing, golf, and taking the grandkids to his hunting farm in southern Iowa, gardening and volunteering. He was a member of Shepherd of the Cross Lutheran Church in Muscatine.

Survivors include his wife, Peggy; daughter, Michele (Jeffrey) Rogers, Muscatine; sons, Vance Behrens of Lincoln, Neb., Matt Behrens of Davenport; grandchildren, Trent Rogers, Macey Rogers, Mitchell Rogers, Kyle Behrens, Grant Behrens, Conor Behrens, Chloe Behrens, Reid Behrens, Alley Behrens; and one sister, Eunice (Keith) Weber of Cook, Neb.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

BEHRENS 1 Minnie M 1886-1956

t42MountOlivet — 2010-04-02 12:37:50Z

BEHRENS 1 Minnie M 1886-1956

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BEHRENS 1 Ella M 1882-1955

t42MountOlivet — 2010-04-02 12:37:33Z

BEHRENS 1 Ella M 1882-1955

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BEHRENS 1 Charles 1855-1937

t42MountOlivet — 2010-04-02 12:37:15Z

BEHRENS 1 Charles 1855-1937

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BEHRENS 1 Minnie S 1856-1927

t42MountOlivet — 2010-04-02 12:36:26Z

BEHRENS 1 Minnie S 1856-1927

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