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Re: Paul Bien

melodyann_bien — 2009-10-16 02:49:11Z

Hi paul! My father`s father is eugene bien.You can call me anytime at 412-784-8184.I live in aspinwall,pa...It will be so very nice to talk to you.

Re: Paul Bien

AMSFAB — 2009-10-16 01:55:21Z

Melody,
I have been tring to find out info on my fathers other family. It was a subject no one would talk about as I was growing up. I believe that I may be your Aunt. My Half Brother was Durwood Bien, all though I only met him once when I was about 8 yrs old. My father was Eugene Bien, from Erie PA and managed White star Trucking in Ohio.Please call me @ 404-372-1884(Cell), or 770-458-1649(home). Or email AMSFAB@AOL.com I could not believe my eyes when I saw the message from Mark Bien looking for Eugene Bien that managed White Star Trucking in Ohio.
Looking forward to talking with you soon
Patti Bien Watson.

Re: Paul Bien

AMSFAB — 2009-10-16 01:51:36Z

Re: Bien, Louis or Emanuel

Webbja — 2009-08-09 01:56:54Z

My email address is Webbjl60@gmail.com

Re: Bien, Louis or Emanuel

Webbja — 2009-08-09 01:53:18Z

Would love to correspond. I am helping a gentleman with this line. His is through their daughter edith who married ABC Dohrmann.

Re: Paul Bien

melodyann_bien — 2009-04-15 04:02:25Z

Dear jerry. I sent you 2 emails,but i do not trust this email set up i have.People are always saying they never received my emails.My phone number is 412-784-8184 just in case you do not receive them.I cannot wait to talk to you!You call me anytime,and please give me your number...Your sis, melody bien.

Re: Paul Bien

elevenfern — 2009-04-14 21:04:48Z

Yes I am your half brother. My mothers name is Irene and I would like to hear from you,since I have no knowledge of my fathers side of the family. Please e-mail me for my phone or give me yours. Jerry elevenfern@yahoo.com

Re: Paul Bien

melodyann_bien — 2009-04-13 11:02:53Z

I am your half sister melody bien.Please get in contact with me via email...

Re: Paul Bien

melodyann_bien — 2009-04-13 10:55:36Z

My half brother is jerome bien.My father is durwood bien.I have been looking for you forever!My mothers name is eileen,and i was born in 1965 in erie pa..Dad passed in 1995.Mum told me so much about you.She said dad was not very nice to you.I am sooooo very sorry!Please contact me via my email..I want to tell you about our family.

Parents of Charles A Bien born ~Oct 1862 in Ohio???

davidbien2002 — 2008-04-23 03:26:41Z

His wife was Sophilda(b.Jan 1864 in Ohio).

They had three children, Merle A Bien(b.1884), Beryl B Bien(b.1888), and Alanson Jay Bien(b.1890). Alanson Jay Bien was my great-grandfather.

Beryl was also known as Bessie and married William Boyd MacKechnie(1886-1965 known as Bill). Bill MacKechnie was the manager of the Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates and took each to the World Series (and lost I believe).

I cannot find any records of Charles A Bien's parents. I believe they were from Cincinnati.

Thanks,
David Bien

Katarzyna Bien

rgdtad05 — 2008-04-11 22:00:30Z

I am seeking information on a Katarzyna Bien who was married to a Wojciech Ostafin. They were both from Austria. They would be my great great grandparents. I know they had 1 son, named Andrew Ostafin, who was married to a Paulina Ostafin(Swider), they immigrated to the US. Andrew was born in 1856. I also know Andrew had several sisters as well, but I don't know their names, I believe one sisters name was the same as the mother, Katarzyna, who also came to US in the very early 1900's.

John or Andrew Bien

2006-05-24 03:23:06Z

I am trying to locate some family members who were cousins of my Grandfather, John Roman Bien. There were at least 2 brothers who immigrated to the United States around the turn of the 20th century. Their names were Joannes Adalbertus (John) and Andreas Adalbertus (Andrew) Bien. They were the sons of Anthony Bien and Marianna Gurgol from Brzozowa in Galicia, Austria, and now Poland. John married Urzula Gajas (sp) in 1915 in East Chicago and Andrew married Lucy Bojosek (sp) in 1910. My Grandfather was an only child, and may have been very close to his cousins. They all moved to East Chicago, Indiana at least for a short time. If this information sounds like your family history, would you please contact us? We are trying to get any additional information that may help in our family search. We would be happy to share with you any information that we have that may be helpful if you are also searching your family tree.

Re: Any BIEN family from Poland?

2006-02-14 14:05:28Z

WLADYSŁAW KROGULSKI (12.06.1859 Buchcice k. Tuchowa-10.10.1932 Siedliska k. Tuchowa), ogrodnik (hortulanus). Syn Michała (1812-1862) i Wiktorii Sikorskiej.
Ożenił sie przed 1887 r. z Marią Bień (?–20.04.1933 Siedliska), córką Jakuba i Antoniny Baran. Potomstwo: Bronisława (1887-1973), Karolina (1888-1928), Józef (1890-1950), Maria (1891-ok. 1925), Ludwika (1894-1942), Katarzyna (1896-?), Wojciech (1899-1967).

Re: eugene bien

2006-01-30 16:11:46Z

My father was Durwood Bien, I would be interested in any information you may have on him. Jerome Bien

Re: Paul Bien

2006-01-30 16:06:27Z

My father is Durwood Bien if we are related I would be interested in hearing from you. Jerome Bien

Re: Paul Bien

2006-01-30 16:02:00Z

I am the son of Durwood Bien if we are related I would interested in hearing from you. jerome bien

Family

2006-01-30 02:49:40Z

My father is Durwood James Bien also. Who are you?

Conrad Van Fossen Biehn/Montgomery Co., PA

JAFRAZ — 2005-11-04 22:54:40Z

Conrad Van Fossen Biehn was the son of Johannes Biehn and Mary Sellen Van Fossen. Is anyone on the list researching this family? Please email response. Thank you. Judy in Colorado <jfrazier@sugarloaf.net>

Re: Any BIEN family from Poland?

2005-02-20 23:40:45Z

I am from POLAND !

Re: Any BIEN family from Poland?

2004-10-15 03:05:20Z

My Bien goes back a little farther - my great-great grandmother was Maria Bien who was married to Wladyslaw Krogulski. I have nothing on Maria other than her name - as a time reference, her husband was born in 1852. Has anyone come across this Maria before?

Re: Any BIEN family from Poland?

2005-08-20 04:25:03Z

We are looking for Bien family members from Brzozowa. Can you help?

Any Bien Family Members in Poland

2005-07-26 18:56:05Z

I am the Grandson of John (Jan) Roman Bien who was born June 2, 1880 in Brozosowar, Austria. I think this may have been Brzozow, formerly in Kosno province, which is now Podkarpackie providence. It could also have been Brozozowa in the Tarnow district. My grandfather arrived at Ellis Island February 10, 1905 on the ship called the Main. I have found the passenger records for this but there could be missed spelled words. He departed from Bremen Germany. Anyone having any information about my Grandfather, please contact me! I thank you for your help.

Bob Bien

Re: Paul Bien

2004-02-09 02:42:27Z

Twila, I have most of the Henderson info. back to the middle 1700's in Franklin County, Pa. You probably mean Hineman Henderson who is buried in Bruno which is about a mile or two south of Thornville, Ohio. He is buried there with his wife Maria Clum Henderson. Maria is a twin. I have a fair amount of info on the Clums also. My E-Mail is hender@raex.com. Get in touch with me and I can get you a lot of info. Chuck.

Re: Paul Bien

2002-02-08 02:54:27Z

Hi Christina, thanks for getting back to me. My grandmother, Lillian Smith is the great granddaughter of Andrew Smith. I have a rather faded picyure of George Smith who is the son of Andrew. I've got some decent data on the Smith line fron George on down, but have nothing on Andrew or Maria Elizabeth Bien or their parents and ancestors. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I live in N.E. Ohio, but I have a farm right around the corner from the church and cemetery where a lot of them are buried. My E-mail address is hender@raex.com. Chuck

Re: Paul Bien

2002-02-07 03:38:26Z

Dennis, my name is Chuck Henderson and I live in Northeastern Ohio. I am related to Paul Bien through his daughter Maria Magdalena Bien who married Andrew Smith.who is my GGGgrandfather. I would appreciate any further info. that you may have. Thank you, Chuck.

Re: Bien-Margaret Catuska,Ottawa, Kansas

2002-01-27 03:00:15Z

Christoper Catuska had a daughter "Maggie" and is listed in a Franklin County cemtetery. The census data I have for him follows. If you have Hunsaker data (Peter & Etta) related to the Catuskas I would appreciate it.

Hope this helps.

Frank

Christopher Catuska appears in the 1910 Federal Census for Kansas, Brown County, Mission Township (Western Half), Enumeration District 29, Sheet Number 1A, Line 9.

9 9 Catuska, Chris Head M W 65 M1 40 (Christopher)
Julia Wife F W 55 M1 40 12 8
Wesley Son M W 16 S
Cecil Son M W 15 S
Clarence Son M W 12 S
Hannah GD F W 6 S (Grand Daughter)

Christopher Catuska also appears in the 1880 Federal Census, Missouri, Atchison County, Lincoln Township (West), Enumeration District 2, Page 8, Line 19

19 69 71 Catuska, Christopher W M 36
Hannah J. W F 27 Wife (Julia)
Bedford W M 8 Son
Elizabeth W F 7 Daughter
Hannah W F 6 Daughter
Ettie W F 5 Daughter (Etta)
Maggie W F 4 Daughter
Riley W M 2 Son
Francis W M 5/12 Son

Christopher was an immigrant to the US. The date looks like 1867 but it is hard to read. The place of birth looks like West Prussia but the copy is difficult to read.

http://www.ukans.edu/~hisite/franklin/cemetery/hope.txt has death information.
Catuska Christopher 2-9-1923 80y
Catuska Julia L. 12-21-1920 68y

http://www.ukans.edu/~hisite/franklin/indexes/probates.txt has probate references.
Catuska, Christopher 0877
Catuska, Julia 0859

Re: Bien Family

2002-01-02 09:14:46Z

My Emanuel M. Bien came from Naumberg, Germany. Born Nov 1800 at Langsfelt taught at Jakobsen Institute and then at Naumberg. Was there 30 years. Immigrated to U.S. in 1857. Died in Sacramento Nov. 1872. Several sons were 32nd degree masons. None of them were Emanuel.
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Re: Bien Family

2001-12-29 00:03:10Z

I have been looking for a picture or likeness of an Emanuel Bien who was the Past Master of the local Masonic Lodge in 1886, 1887 (2 separate terms). I have no other information but would appreciate anything you could tell me. The local Masonic Lodge was/is in Mechanicsburg, Ohio (Champaign County). Hope this gives you a little bit of a lead also IF it is the same Emanuel.

Bien, Louis or Emanuel

2001-12-02 06:17:19Z

Looking for a picture of Louis Bien. He was the son of Emanuel Bien. Lived in Sacramento and San francisco areas.
He married Isabel Warrick Taylor. Emanuel lived in Sacramento at time of his death. 1871.

Bien-Margaret Catuska,Ottawa, Kansas

2001-04-08 23:23:32Z

I am searching for the Bien from Ottawa, Ks. Franklin co. Margaret's maiden name was Catuska. If you have any info.,please contact me at gharst@quest.net Thanks, Glenda Gharst

Mary (Turner) Bien

BekahAnn — 2002-09-09 23:26:52Z

Mary BIEN is listed in the September 15, 1930 obituary of - William Harrison TURNER (her brother). The obituary lists her residence at St. Louis, MO.

I believe Mary was married in July of 1870 to Mr. BIEN

Does anyone have any information on Mary? Please email me.
Thanks - Rebekah - BekahAnn@aol.com

Paul Bien

Denis24 — 2002-05-22 19:58:21Z

The following came to me from Jim Beckwith. Paul Bien born January 28, 1757 in Germany, died May 21, 1834 in Glenford, Perry Co. Ohio, buried in St. Paul's church cemetery. His wife was Mary Magdalene, born 1758, died 1840, buried with husband. Paul Bien was one of the earlist settlers of Thorn and Hopewell Twps of Perry Co. as early as 1806. He was instrumental in the org. and building of the first church ediface there, a building combined for Reform and Luthern worship and named "Ribel's Church". In 1818, he was a founder and organizer of the St. Paul's Luthern Church in Glenford where the cemetery is located and he is buried. A daughter, Elizabeth Magdalene Bien married Adam Troup of Perry Co. I do not know if there are other children.

Paul Bien

Denis24 — 2002-05-22 19:58:21Z

Hi Christina,

My ggggrandfather is Peter Troup. I believe he is the son Adam Troup b. 1794 MD, d. 1867 Glenford, Perry Co. Ohio and Elizabeth Magdalene Bien b. January 1793, d. 1855 Glenford, Perry Co. They are both buried in St. Pauls Church Cemetery. Is this a good connection? Please reply directly to me at Denis24@Mediaone.net Thank you in advance. Denis

Re: Any BIEN family from Poland?

kkompinski — 2004-10-14 14:58:11Z

Hi I'm a Kompinski in CO. My grandpa was Stanley Kompinski who Married Irene. I'm not sure if there is any relation between Valentine and Stanley but I'm trying to find out. Any ideas?

Any BIEN family from Poland?

anitabien — 2003-01-02 06:59:15Z

Searching for family of my father: Wladyslaw Bien, born in 1921, in Smolensk, Lvov (part of Russia at the time perhaps). Sisters named Leonarda and perhaps Anna. Born to parents Andrzej and Jozefa.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Please e-mail me at anitabien@hotmail.com Thank You

Paul Bien

christinaayers1 — 2003-07-13 03:36:48Z

I am looking for information on Paul Bien. He was born June 29, 1757; died May 21, 1834. He is buried in Perry County, Ohio, with his wife, Mary Magdalena. I would like information on either of them.

Paul Bien

christinaayers1 — 2003-07-13 03:36:48Z

Thanks Denis for the information. I am a direct descendent of Paul and Mary. Can I ask how you are connected?

Re: Paul Bien

christinaayers1 — 2003-07-13 03:36:48Z

Chuck,
I am a direct descendent of Andrew Smith, so that would make us cousins of some sort. what kind of information are you looking for?

Jacob Bien Ancestors

danabalkum60 — 2002-12-04 15:30:54Z

I descend from Jacob Bien, born 1839-1840 in Meckenheim, Bayern (Bavaria), Germany. He enlisted in the Union Army from Buffalo Prairie, Rock Island County, Illinois. Jacob married Lucy Howard. Little else is known about her.

Jacob and Lucy had a son named Alvin Edward Bien, born 9-27-1869 in Missouri. Jacob married Annie LaVania Parrott on 5/20/1894.

They had a daughter named Ivy Perl Bien, born 7/31/1896 in Milam County, Texas. Ivy married Edward Siegers Burleson on 9/21/1912.

Ivy and Edward had a daughter, Lois Burleson, born 4/19/1916 in Brown County, Texas. Lois married August Isaac Richardson on 9/8/1934.

Lois and August had a son, my father, Louis Edward Richardson, born 3/14/1938 in Brown County, Texas. Louis married my mother, Glenda "Dolores" Byrd on 9/4/1957.

Louis and Dolores had a daughter, me, Dana Kay Richardson, born 3/20/1960 in Brown County, Texas. I married Sammy Eugene Balkum on 11/29/1992.

We have one child, Katelyn Colleen Balkum, born 6/8/1995 in Travis County, Texas.

I have ordered the pension file for Jacob Bien. He is as far back as I can get.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
Dana Balkum
Lockhart, Texas
balkum@aol.com

Welcome

duckytex — 2005-08-22 13:10:17Z

Welcome to the GenConnect BIEN queries board. This is where you can post messages for the BIEN surname. When posting please put the full surname in capital latters and include as many details as possible.

Re: Paul Bien

cheyanne36 — 2002-09-27 17:45:41Z

Hello Chuck

My name is Diane Smith. My grandfather was Mark Smith who was the son of Frank George Smith. I have a picture of Frank George Smith and Sarah Rebecca King But not of George Smith. I live in Southeastern Ohio and have many close relitives living in Glenford. I also have information on Andrew Peter Smith and his father Peter. Would it be possible to get a copy of the photo of George Smith? to have something like that would be wonderful to add to my tree. My e-mail is cheyanne@morganco.net

Re: Paul Bien

cheyanne36 — 2002-09-27 17:39:37Z

I am looking for information on Paul Bien. I was wondering if anyone has information on his wifes maiden name. I am a direct descendant of Andrew Smith who married Maria Bien. My name is Diane Smith

cheyanne@morganco.net

Re: Paul Bien

cheyanne36 — 2002-09-27 17:37:05Z

Hello Chuck

My name is Diane Smith. I too am a direct descendant of Andrew Smith. I am looking for information on Paul Bien. I am wondering if anyone has information on his wifes maiden name. My e-mail is cheyanne@morganco.net

WILLIE DELL BIEN - OBITUARY

BarbaraDobbinsTitle — 2005-03-11 02:58:34Z

The Sun, San Bernardino, CA - March 10, 2005

Private graveside services for Bandon resident, WILLIE DELL BIEN will be held at the IOOF Cemetery in Bandon, Oregon. Willie was born January 8, 1937 in Brownwood, TX, the son of Clyde and Velma Bien. He died March 7, 2005 in Bandon at the age of 68.

He was reared and educated in Texas until the age of 16 when he moved to California. He worked in California as a pipefitter for 46 years until retiring 2 years ago, moving to Bandon. He was a member of the Pipefitter’s Union Local #364. He also enjoyed ocean fishing and restoring hot rods.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Bonnie; son Bill and Renee Bien; son Gary Bien; daughter Beverly Gunn; brothers Harvey and Bobbie; Glen; Ody and Peggy; grandchildren Eric and Siena Bien, Matt and Shasta Bien, Kelly & Heath Babcock and Jennifer; great-grandchildren Katelyn, Alyssa and Rebecca. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Calvin and Carl, and sisters Margie and Claudine. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of Amling Schroeder Funeral Service, Bandon, Oregon.

NOTE: Submitter is not related in any way to deceased. Obituary is provided for genealogical interest only.

~RIP~

Re: Paul Bien

tbgp68 — 2004-02-16 06:11:29Z

Hi cousin Chuck,
Have you completed the Henderson side of the family? Trying to find out the name of Hinsman Hendersons wife and his parents. Do you have any information of the Gordons in early Ohio. My father Paul was married to Glorine Sarah Henderson, but you probably already have that information. Let me know as any help is appreciated.

As early as 1816 George Gordon moved here from Pennsylavania, His wife was Mary Hamisfar. They had a Son named Abraham, etc. From there I've got a pretty good list of the Gordon's. Please help if possible.

James Wilmer Bien

prnzsdi — 2003-06-08 21:41:35Z

Looking for family members of James W. Bien (22 Dec 1901 - 27 Mar 1978), including brother Raymond and sister Mrs Della Haman of Victorville, CA or their family members. Have photo's of James that I would like to pass onto you. Contact the e-mail address above AND TMWage@AOL.com and/or call 1-800/604-5339 and leave a message.

Re: Paul Bien

MELODYANNBIEN — 2001-10-24 20:09:09Z

HELLO PAUL, I SAW YOUR BOARD AND I WAS WONDERING IF MAYBE WE ARE RELATED.MY FATHER IS DURWOOD BIEN, FROM ERIE PA., PLEASE RESPOND WITH MY EMAIL ADDRESS IF YOU WANT. THANKS, MELODY.

LILLIAN BELLE MOORE / DURWOOD JAMES BIEN

MELODYANNBIEN — 2001-10-24 20:09:09Z

DAUGHTER OF DURWOOD JAMES BIEN, WAR VETERAN .GRANDDAUGHTER OF LILLIAN BELLE MOORE BIEN AND,EUGENE BIEN. RE;EB47PA@AOL.COM

Re: Any BIEN family from Poland?

ChrissieCrisp — 2004-05-26 04:04:16Z

Hi,
I have a woman, Tekla (Techla) Bienas who was, apparently, from Poland.
She raised children in Pennsylvania, and later married a Valentine Kompinski.
~Chrissie

Obit: Stanley E. Bien

Trish_Bliss02 — 2004-09-30 17:03:37Z

source: Post-Tribune Gary, IN., U.S.A.
deceased: Bien, Stanley E.
age: 79
died: Feb. 25, 2003
place of death: Merrillville, IN

Full obit upon request
Please contact me at : krmom@indy.rr.com

Note: I am not related. I am just posting this, as a courtesy, hoping to help someone with their genealogical quest.