Behn - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Another one

mariebehn — 2009-11-13 22:40:02Z

Kevin
I would like to see if some things add up. Unfortunately not alot of background info. 3 brothers Otto,Herman and Frederick Herman and Frederick married Sisters Edna? and Hazel Scanlon. Otto and Herman moved to Santa Anna Frederick Richmond Hill New York. Ring any bells.
mariebehn@yahoo.com

Re: George Washington Behn

HPCR4U — 2009-10-11 18:31:56Z

HI THERE MY NAME IS RACHEL BEHN I AM THE GREAT GRANDAUGHTER OF GEORGE WASHINGTON BEHN MY GRANDFATHER IS FRED BEHN AND MY FATHER IS FRED BEHN THE 4TH SO I THINK IM THE GREAT GREAT GRANDAUGHTER...ANYWAY NACNY WAS A WEST INDIE SLAVE NOT GEORGES WIFE GEORGE WAS A SLAVE OWNER AND HE MOIVED NANCY AND LL 6 OF HIS CHILDREN TO OK ACTUALLY GAVE HER 40 ACRES AND A MULE WICH MY GRAND PA AND MY DAD LIVE ON THIS DAY...WHO ARE YOU AGAIN....

BEHN/SHAWCROSS

judithbrett — 2009-08-21 14:06:15Z

looking for information about Harry Behn born 1901 Leslie Thomas Behn born 1906 in lancs both changed names by deedpoll to Shawcross in 1925.
Father John Frederick Behn
Mother Rachell Adeline Boulton/ Massey
Harry Shawcross married Judith Gerry 1948
Leslie Thomas Shawcross maried Elizabeth Downs Halley

William Behn. Cambridgeshire

Danwht131 — 2009-05-07 20:22:58Z

Does anyone have any information regarding the origins of;

William/Wilholm/Wilhelm Behn. Born c.1848 in Germany/Prussia.

He came to England (Bassingbourne,Cambridgeshire) as a tailor sometime between 1861-1870, and married Emma Dellar in 1871.

A location listed as Becker, Prussia is lised by the ancestry team on his census return of 1871, however, on closer inspection the writing is illegiable and is unlikely to be this location. After numerous checks the place of Becker does not exist.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Many Thanks,

Census return is attached if anyone wants to try and decipher the location. William is listed 4th up from the bottom.

Re: George Behn or G.W. Behn born in South Carolina

PeggyLittlefield79 — 2007-08-27 07:25:26Z

Do you have any names of siblings of Joseph Plummer Behn? Beaufort, SC was the home of my great-great grandfather, George Washington Behn (aka G.W. Behn) at one time, and may be some relationship to your Behns. I believe he appeared on the 1860 and 1860 as living in Beaufort, SC. Would appreciate any information you may have.

Re: Oldenburg Behn's -I was wondering what your sources

jomeyer13 — 2007-04-17 06:55:58Z

I saw one at rootwweb an ancestry. the rooot area with them was Nahrendorf church or dahlenburg. which is my area. they were with Meyer. And they went to Reedsburg wi. they are not mine that I know of yet. So I am trying to research the family a little bit.

It is possible of those to be connected with those in Uelzen. Because of the proximity of it to Oldendorf. Once I get the book I will check.
Some of the meyer went to nebraska,mn.and other

Re: Oldenburg Behn's -I was wondering what your sources

justinbehn — 2007-04-15 06:01:03Z

Sorry for the late reply.. I had an email change.

My Oldenburg Behn source is from an 1880 Census record from the town of Brillion, Calumet County, Wisconsin. There my GGG-Grandfather Johann Christian Behn and my GGG-Grandmother Anna Christiana Dorothea Behn (Wriedt) are listed as being from Oldenburg, Germany.

They came to America around 1874, and settled in Brillion, Calumet County, Wisconsin.

Their occupation was farming, although years later, my Behn family moved to the town of Algoma, Kewaunee County, Wisconsin and got in to the Lumber business. Johann
's Son, Herman Frederick Behn and Johann's Grandson Frederick William Behn (my Great-Grandfather) opened up a Lumber Mill in the town of Algoma. Years later it was destroyed in a fire.

Any relation to your Behns?

Alfred Behn, + 12. II. 2007

WGFGER — 2007-02-22 09:19:19Z

HZ vom 16. Febr. 2006!

Alfred Behn, 1930 - 2007

WGFGER — 2007-02-20 08:46:49Z

"Hersfelder Zeitung" vom 15. Febr. 2007:

Alfred Behn

* 2. März 1930
+ 11. Febr. 2007

Im Bewusstsein, dass Du Deine Verantwortung für uns ohne zu klagen und mit körperlichem Leiden bezahlt hast, danken wir Dir.

Inge, Ingrid und Brigitte Behn

Heringen, 15. Febr. 2007

Die Beerdigung findet am 17. Febr. 2006 um 15.00 Uhr auf dem neuen Friedhof in Heringen statt.

Carl Frederic Behn jr and sr. of Colo, Arizona, Wisc.

KathleenRizer21 — 2007-01-20 14:25:19Z

Carl Frederic Behn jr. died in 1978 in Weyauwega, Waupaca Co, Wisconsin. I know he was born in Denver, Colo and married his wife Ardanelle Wilson there. I am most interested in the parents of Carl – these would be the elder Carl Frederic Behn and his first wife ‘Lena’ Troxell (she born 1867 in either Maryland or Virginia and probably died in Denver.) This Behn family was in Denver, then in 1920 in Navajo Co, Arizona; 1930 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co, Arizona. Did the elder Carl Behn died in Phoenix? Carl Behn sr was born abt 1861 in Schleswig or Denmark or Hamburg; was in Arizona from before 1920 through 1930, died Phoenix area? I am only interested in this Behn line coming down, not in the ancestry of Carl Behn.

Re: Oldenburg Behn's -I was wondering what your sources

jomeyer13 — 2006-07-25 15:59:32Z

are for this Behn origination. Don't be offended. I ask because, when
I started I thought my family came from Oldenburg. I didn't know about Oldendorfand how many there were>
Also wondering where yours settled?

and occupation of them there and in usa,?
That's all

Behn in Heringen/Werra

2006-05-18 11:25:02Z

HZ vom 2. März 2005:

Alfred Behn, * 2. März 1930, Heringen (Fuldische Aue 6)

Behn

2006-05-12 09:12:46Z

"Hersfelder Zeitung" vom 21. März 2005:

Ingeborg Behn, * 21. März 1931, Heringen/W. (Fuldische Aue 6)

Those confusing Behns!! Aaaack!

staceysings — 2006-05-11 00:26:07Z

Okay....I have to admit to being stumped. I found my great-great grandfather in the 1900 US Census, but I just don't know where to go from there. How do you find ancestors in Germany???

my grandfather: Harold Herman Behn
b. 18 Apr 1920 - NJ, USA
d. 23 Apr 1991 - NJ, USA

my gr-gdfather: Herman Henry (birth cert says John) Behn
b. 25 Nov 1891 - NY, USA
d. May 1981

my gr-gr-gdfather: Dietrich (or "Richard") Behn
b. Oct 1855 in Germany??
m. Anna Peyken (b. Oct 1852), also from Germany
d. ??? in USA

Thanks, for anyone's help!!

Stacey

Behn Family in South Carolina,Texas,Oklahoma

Kimberly_Landrum — 2005-10-19 01:47:29Z

It been awhile since I have on here. But I have learn a little since then. This is how it has been told to me, so if I need corrected please (smile) G.W. Behn (S.C. to Texas) was a slave owner. He had a slave named Nancy those two had children. One of which was my great great grandfather Prince. Which on some the census was listed as mulatoo. I was told he loved the slave in his will he left those sons born with this slave land. I do have proof of that. I was also told he was killed because of his relationship. I don't have his death certificate yet.I don't know if they ever married.My great grandmother Pearl Polly Behn was Prince's daughter. She lived with us for awhile and if I knew how important my ancestry was I would have as questions,but I was young. Some will not except this information and some will. But I would like to if possible get pictures and history of the Behn relatives German and African descent.
Kim ((Chouteaugal@yahoo.com)

George Washington Behn

syrone1 — 2005-09-20 01:49:21Z

Hi,
I am looking for information on my great-great Grandfather, George Washington Behn. He came from Germany,moved to South Carolina, then in Georgia briefly. He has family existing in Oklahoma. Any info you can provide would be appriciated. (He had a wife named, Nancy)

Syrone

Re: BEHN - Hamburg Germany

ArtBehn — 2005-08-29 10:02:40Z

My greatgrandfather, Ernst Adolph Andreas Behn, was from Wandsbek, Hamburg, Germany. He married Johanna Juliane magdelena Reidel, also from Wandsbek. He was born in 1857 and came to the US in the late 1880's. Settled in Chicago, Il. He was a blacksmith. His father was Claus Heinrich Behn. Any of this seem to fit with your family in Hamburg? Let me know. I have documents they brought over with them. Art Behn

Re: Fred and Herman Behn

2005-05-13 07:37:10Z

Still searching for more Behn's. Hoping that anyone seeking info notices my new email Thanks

Re: George Behn or G.W. Behn born in South Carolina

2005-04-24 07:40:39Z

Those names are not familiar to me; however, there could be some relationship. Please e-mail me direct and we can share with each other what information we do have.

Re: Behn Family in Texas around the 1800''s

2005-02-06 09:55:38Z

My great-grandfather, John Behn, was the oldest brother of Prince Behn. It is possible that they lived in Hempstead, Texas at one time. Would like very much to compare notes with you on the Behn family.

Re: John Behn

2004-10-12 03:51:11Z

something else that was intersting. the name schlicht. I have not seen that very often.
I recently received a list of names in connection with the family connection of Luhmann and the name Schlicht was on there. They connected to name Meier.It was in the region of Bleckede.

So lets see was it established that your Behn was the Catharina Margrethea Behn line, who married the George Meyer. Who was mentioned as having been living in Sauk county wi. The daughter Marie Thresa married a John Riley.
Did you mention where yours come from in germany. I am particularyly hopeing to find others from dahlenburg and Oldendorf and Nahrendorf area of germany. Bleckede would be okay too.
I know that that one moved to kansas. but some may have stayed in wi.

Re: John Behn

2004-10-11 13:03:09Z

yes, i lived in reedsburg wisconsin, as did 1 other family, this other family with the last name of behn actually lived on the same street for a short time. my first cousin is karen behn burrows. my lineage is that of which she speaks of.

Re: George Behn or G.W. Behn born in South Carolina

2004-10-10 12:26:30Z

I located a G.W. Behn in the 1860 Census for Grimes County. The information is as follows:
LN: 1 HN: 586 FN: 575. His age is listed as 30; his occupation is listed as merchant; real (estate) value: 1,000; personal value: 6,600. Birthplace: South Carolina

Western District; Reel #653-1295 (Microfilm #M653-1295); Page No. 67; Enumerated by W.P.A. Murray on July 26, 1860; Sheet No. 254A.

Hope this helps!

Re: John Behn

2004-10-01 16:31:39Z

okay.
Lets start with history. using the german phrase. Would you be so kind as to tell me if your familly stayed in wi. If they could be from Niedersachen area and maybe if you know to narrow it down. Or are they danish or English.

I am now looking for the families in Reedsburg wi. the one I saw posted married the Meyer family and then a Lena Thresea married Riley and were in Nebraska. On line census are usually just the one year. so I can't check too well to see who was where when.
this is not my particular family that i know of yet. Iam investigating them.
thank you

Re: John Behn

2004-09-30 18:06:12Z

I don't have too many Behn Branches yet. So far though none of those other family names match you have match to mine. Sorry.

Re: John Behn

2004-09-30 14:49:55Z

i am new to this and i know these names are connected that i list behn, heller, parks, simon, kulnert, schlicht. i do not know if it will help or not. thanks for your reply

Re: John Behn

2004-09-29 16:48:16Z

do your behns connect at all to sauck co. catharina margaretha behn md to george meyer.
had son frederick. naming patterns are important daughter was Maria Thresa. I may have first name wrong. mad. riley and went to nebraska. I from my meyer some may have gone to iowa.

Re: Any Behns that have relatives in Texas and Oklahoma

2004-07-26 06:56:35Z

My mother's maiden name is Behn. She and all her siblings (four sisters and one brother) were born in Texas. My grandfather and at least one brother went to Bishop College in Texas. He had one brother that lived in Odessa, Texas until his death; one brother that lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma until his death. Would like to correspond with you for whatever info you may have.

BEHEN_Leo_Fay_1878-1939.JPG

2003-03-26 04:14:31Z

I photographed this gravestone in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Irving, Dallas Co., Texas. Feel free to use the picture for your records.

This is one of the 36,160 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

Re: Behn Family

2002-10-31 22:35:41Z

I have information on an Otto Behn that lived in Pescadero Ca. if you are still interested. I'd like to know what information you have come up with as well. Thanks.

Behns, Beans & more Beens...

2002-09-19 19:30:21Z

Hello everyone. My name is Justine Marter & I am looking for information on my mother's side of the family. Her maiden name was Behn and she was born in Buffalo, NY. Her parents are Lowell E. Behn & Georgena Kassel Behn. I know that Lowell's parents were Leslie "Les" Behn & Marie Pierce Behn. I also know that Leslie & Marie had 5 children together. A girl, Elizabeth died at 5 or 6 & one of the boys, Robert, died at birth. Les & Marie eventually split up & both remarried. Les married a Lucille & Marie married Frank Barnhardt. I am looking for any info on Lesle Behn (sr) or his parents. Thank you & God Bless!

Oldenburg Behn's

2002-04-09 19:53:10Z

I am looking for Behn Family from Oldenburg, Prussia. My Great Great Great Grandfather Johann Behn and his wife Anna Wriedt immigrated to Wisconsin from there in abt. 1870.

Re: behn

2002-01-20 02:54:53Z

My family is from the Madison and New Glarus area. I believe we are of Swiis decent and I am looking for any relatives. I was born in 1980 in Madison. My father is Robert, his father was James whose mother was Adeline.
I know we have an Alfred who was born sometime in the mid1800s. We also have relations to a Werner Richard who I believe is also Swiss. Let me know if you have any info please.

Re: Katherine BEHN, Monmouth, NJ USA

2002-01-14 02:06:26Z

Hello Beth
You are my fourth Cousin I have heard from in some seven years of research online.

Albert Maxson married Katherine Behn as you know. Did you know Annie Dennis my GG Aunt was one of ten children whom married John Maxson in Monmouth County, NJ USA
James Dennis b. 1866 m. unknown moved to Fall River, VA
Annie Dennis b. 1869 m. John Maxson
Jacob Dennis b. 1870 m. Augusta Blood
William Dennis b. 1872 m. Alice Coe
Minnie Dennis b. 1875 m. William Carmen
Albert Dennis b. 1876 m. Laura Runyan
Elmar Dennis b. 1881 m. unknown
Emma Dennis b. 1883 m. Ralph Scott
Ella Dennis b. 1886 m. George Thorne
Bennajmin Harrison Dennis b. 1888 m. Alida Helmuth
Benjamin was my Grandfather and Captained the Cranford, Redbank, and two other Jersey Central Ferry's from Jersey City to NYC for 49 years. Four of his brothers were also Steamer Captains.
There parents were Captain Jacob Dennis b. 1839 m. Ann Eliza Stephens of Castle Point Hoboken, NJ
Capt Jacob Parents were Rev. Peter C. Dennis b. unknown
m. Esther Truax. He founded the Belford Church once Port Monmouth, NJ USA
Thank you
Karl

BEHN. Ronald Christian - Adelaide - South Australia

2001-11-21 00:24:16Z

Would anyone have any information on or be connected to RC Behn and his wife Dorothy Hilda STAINS? - They are buried at Enfield and died 1973 &1979 respectively. Dorothy was born in 1913 in Rosewater, and Ronald was born approx 1908.

George Behn or G.W. Behn born in South Carolina

2001-10-10 00:21:11Z

Looking for information on G.W. Behn that was lived in S.C. in the early 1800's. He ended up in Grime County,Texas. His sons were Frederick, Prince and Herman.

Thank you in advance
Kim

Philipine Behn (Mrs. John)McDowell

CC Owens — 2001-09-09 23:10:31Z

Looking for any information on Philipine or Philippine Behn, wife of John McDowell of SC and (supposed) mother of George A. McDowell, 1809, Charleston, SC. Any help would be appreciated

Behn family

SHorvat4184 — 2002-03-15 21:21:16Z

My great-grandfather is Herman Behn (married to Wilhemine "Minnie" Bartz),and probably lived mainly in Wisconsin from the mid/late 1800's to mid 1900's. This Behn line came from Bremen, Germany. I'm researching a lot of my family lines at one time---but would love to hear from anyone who may be related or knows about the BEHN line.

A little info

SHorvat4184 — 2002-03-15 21:21:16Z

Re: the UK connection. You may have read about this elsewhere, but many people from Scandinavia and Germany areas traveled on ships from UK to the US. I've been looking through a number of ship manifests for various family names.--Not to get off track, but I was wondering, do you know how common the Kobs name is in the UK?--As with other families, it appears that some travelers decided to stay or work in areas from which they'd planned to travel. THANKS. P.S.Thank you for calling my attention to Lola.

Wisconsin Behn's

SHorvat4184 — 2002-03-15 21:21:16Z

I think we may have a connection. Are you related in any way to Herman Behn(c.1860's)? He was my great-grandfather---do any of his children's names sound familiar (in no particular order): Herman, Hugo, Fred, Alvin, Laura, Paul (my grandfather), Myra (died at 21). We think this family traveled to the US via the St. Lawrence Seaway and/or possibly Boston. I'd love to hear from you or anyone else.

Behn/Schumann

SHorvat4184 — 2002-03-15 21:21:16Z

Hi Emily, I may be able to help, but would like to know what connection you are seeking, such as other family names. There is a Behn/Schumann connection that I know of, but not via a direct Behn/Schumann marriage.Let me know. Maybe I can help.

Re: John Behn

justinbehn — 2004-09-29 19:22:30Z

No, none that I have seen at this time. My Behn family seems to have originated in Calumet Co., and then moved into Kewaunee, Milwaukee, Door counties.

1912: Frank S. Craig m. Edith Martha Behn

JLBURKET — 2003-02-13 11:25:02Z

Note: I have a copy of this page of the marriage register for only one set of the names on it. However, I hated to see the rest of the information “go to waste,” so I’m posting it out here in the event that it may prove useful to someone else.

Marriage Register, New Castle county, Delaware
1912 - page 88
Register Entry #: 62315
Groom: Frank S. Craig
Age: 22
Nation/state: Pa.
Residence: Phila. Pa.
Occupation: Machinist
Bride: Edith Martha Behn
Age: 18
Nation/state: Pa.
Residence: Phila. Pa.
Groom’s parents: David/Mabel Davis
Bride’s parents: August/Christina Deaver
Date of marriage: Oct. 28, 1912
Person solemnizing marriage: G. L. Wolfe
Date of registration: Dec. 31, 1912

Re: Another one

Havens4 — 2003-07-11 07:16:59Z

Dear Kevin: I sent an e-mail to your address but just in case you have changed your address I will post the info here also.I am Merrie Cushing Havens and I am the Great Granddaughter of Ann Elizabeth Emma Behn who was born in Hamburg, Germany on February 21, 1866 and married my Great Grandfather Francis Adams Cushing of South Weymouth, MA in 1888 and they lived in San Francisco. She died September 26, 1931 in San Francisco. Since I do not even know her fathers name it has been very difficult to track the family line. My Grandfather Henry Davenport Cushing was born in San Francisco and my father William Fred Cushing was born in South San Francisco and I was born in Oakland. I haven't lived in the Bay Area since 1976 but my brother and mother live out in Walnut Creek. Appreciate any help you may be able to render in behalf of my family. Thank You. Sincerely, Merrie Havens. I am at Havens4@cox.net

Re: Any Behns that have relatives in Texas and Oklahoma

PeggyLittlefield79 — 2004-09-30 06:43:45Z

Your grandmother was Velma Behn, daughter of John Behn. Velma is my mother's first cousin. They were two brother's daughters: John Mosely Behn, your great-grandfather, and Mosely Leonard Behn, my grandfather. I have quite a bit of information on the Behn family. Please contact me.

Re: Katherine BEHN, Monmouth, NJ USA

bethnelms — 2001-09-09 04:37:21Z

I also had an Aunt Katherine & Uncle Alfred. He worked on the docks & we used to get fresh seafood from him. My great grandmother was living with them when she died. I was 5 yrs. old & the first time I ever knew what dying was. My Aunt Kathering used to paint sea horses.

Hate to keep mailing you, but the more I see the more I know the Florence you are asking about is my mother.

Sincerely,

Beth

Re: George Behn or G.W. Behn born in South Carolina

Daniel_Battle — 2005-04-15 22:44:59Z

Have you heard of a Joseph Plummer Behn, son of Arthur Frederick Behn and S. Behn. Joseph died 1836 (about 27years old) and A.F.Behn Born Feb 1771 died 1824? All buried in Beaufort, Co. S.C.?

Behn

coniken — 2002-07-08 13:20:16Z

My grandmother was Dora Behn. She was born in Wittenwater, Germany in 1881. Wittenwater is a tiny community near Uelzen. Her parents were Henry Behn and Chatarina Muller.

Dora came to the US in 1890 aboard the Main, accompanied by her brother John Henry, sister Maria, and an adult named Margaret. I have not discovered Margaret' relationship to the children.

This group entered the US at Baltimore, MD and proceeded to Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa. Dora's uncle Frederich had settled there earlier.

Maria Magdalena "Mary" - Northampton Co, PA

@@epaurora@visuallink.com — 2004-10-25 23:12:33Z

Maria Magdalena "Mary" BEHN, married to Johann Michel Shrader (Schröeder, Schröder, Schrader, Schreader). They lived in Northampton County, now Lehigh County, PA. Mary was b. c. 1721. I do not know if she was b. in PA or Germany. Her husband was b. in Germany, but arrived here as a child with his parents and brothers.

Any information that can be offered about Mary and her siblings and/or parents is very much appreciated.

Thank you.

wisconsin behn family

mbjmarie — 2004-02-23 19:17:48Z

my grandfathers name was Behn, John married to a Heller later divorced and may have started another family. The childrens names from this first union are: Gene died 1998,(youngest) Helen dob 4-24-22 Donna dob 11-1 36 Alyce(Alice) dob 4-28-33 Florence dob 10-15-30 Robert dob 4-21-23 to3-'96 (oldest) Clarence dob 7-15-27 John died 10'96 Alfred (lewie) dob 12-29-31 most of them still live in wis. I am the daughter of Alyce. We know of 45 first cousins and 89 second cousins and as of June '99 14 third cousins hope this helps. My mother did not talk about her birth father.