I am looking for anyone who is researching the Bingens of Washington County, Wisconsin. All Bingens are related in this county and are descended from either Peter or John Bingen. Peter was born in Wellingen, Germany in 1816, his brother John, of the same place, was born in 1819. They immigrated to Wisconsin in 1846/7 and settled in Milwaukee for a short time.

Soon after, they both purchased land in the town of Addison. John and Peter also had a brother-in-law who came from Germany and lived in the town as well, named Nicholas Uder. John Bingen died in 1873, but no record survives as to why he died. He transferred land to his brother Peter four days before he died, indicating he knew he was ill. Peter died in Milwaukee in 1893.

I know there are members of the extended family that have photographs that are invaluable, but are not sharing unfortunately. There are currently four people working together to piece a large, comprehensive family history but need help from others about stories, facts and photos.

I would love to exchange information with anyone who might be related, researching or is familiar with the Bingen family.

Attached is a photograph labeled as "Johann Bingen". It may be the same Johann Bingen (born 1819), but there is no positive ID regarding it. Can anyone identify it?