I have a Ferdinand Behling. I don't know where he was born nor much else about him. He was married to Augustina Litz or Arndt. They came to the U.S., Philadelphia, in about 1853.
They had a son Franklin Oscar Behling, with whom my good information begins.
If this could be the same person let me know and I'll get you the rest of the information I have on him.
Thanks, Mike Bonneville