John Behrens Bio
Source;"History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S.J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago.
Surnames: Behrens, Eccers, Ramm, Weiskoph, Moeller, Hoffmann, Gochins.
John Behrens, who was formerly engaged in house-moving in
Davenport but is now living retired, his sons having undertaken the
management of the business inaugurated by him.
He is a native of Germany,the date of his birth being September 20, 1846.
His parents were HENRY and KATHERINE (ECCERS) Behrens, the father, who was a farmer, lived and died inhis native land.
Early in life the subject of this sketch decided to try his
fortune in the new world and after landing in New York came direct to
Davenport, where he has ever since made his home.
Here for some time he gained his livelihood as a laborer, willing to turn his hand to anything honest, but his ambition to become independent was nevertheless smouldering.
This independence he achieved when he went into the house-moving business and as soon as his efficiency became known his services were in demand in many cities. He was extremely successful and the business which he placed in the hands of his sons two years ago upon his retirement from active life was a large and remunerative one.
On March 11, 1873, Mr. Behrens married Miss ELSIE RAMM, their
union being blessed by the birth of three children who reached the age of maturity.
HENRY married ANNA WEISKOPH and has a family of three children.
BERTHA, who became Mrs. CHARLES MOELLER, is deceased,
a son, John, surviving her.
On April 23, 1881, Mr. Behrens was a second time married, the lady who
became his wife being Miss MARY E HOFFMANN. Six children were born to this marriage, two of whom survive.
The elder, OTTO, married Miss EMMA GOCHINS
and has a son, JOHN.
The daughter, FLORA, has finished school and is completing her education with study at home. She is an excellent piano
player, having taken lessons since the age of nine years.
Another son, JOHN, was drowned in the Mississippi river at the age of twenty-one years.
Mr. Behrens is a popular and influential citizen, particularly among the German element in Davenport. He is a public-spirited man, ever ready to give his support to the cause likely to bring the greatest good to the greatest number. He is possessed of that admirable German characteristic, a love of good music. He belongs to several German singing societies and is identified with the Freiegemeinde and the Kampfgenossen
Verein.
Transcribed by Elaine Rathmann.
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Source;"History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S.J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago.
Surnames: Behrens, Eccers, Ramm, Weiskoph, Moeller, Hoffmann, Gochins.
John Behrens, who was formerly engaged in house-moving in
Davenport but is now living retired, his sons having undertaken the
management of the business inaugurated by him.
He is a native of Germany,the date of his birth being September 20, 1846.
His parents were HENRY and KATHERINE (ECCERS) Behrens, the father, who was a farmer, lived and died inhis native land.
Early in life the subject of this sketch decided to try his
fortune in the new world and after landing in New York came direct to
Davenport, where he has ever since made his home.
Here for some time he gained his livelihood as a laborer, willing to turn his hand to anything honest, but his ambition to become independent was nevertheless smouldering.
This independence he achieved when he went into the house-moving business and as soon as his efficiency became known his services were in demand in many cities. He was extremely successful and the business which he placed in the hands of his sons two years ago upon his retirement from active life was a large and remunerative one.
On March 11, 1873, Mr. Behrens married Miss ELSIE RAMM, their
union being blessed by the birth of three children who reached the age of maturity.
HENRY married ANNA WEISKOPH and has a family of three children.
BERTHA, who became Mrs. CHARLES MOELLER, is deceased,
a son, John, surviving her.
On April 23, 1881, Mr. Behrens was a second time married, the lady who
became his wife being Miss MARY E HOFFMANN. Six children were born to this marriage, two of whom survive.
The elder, OTTO, married Miss EMMA GOCHINS
and has a son, JOHN.
The daughter, FLORA, has finished school and is completing her education with study at home. She is an excellent piano
player, having taken lessons since the age of nine years.
Another son, JOHN, was drowned in the Mississippi river at the age of twenty-one years.
Mr. Behrens is a popular and influential citizen, particularly among the German element in Davenport. He is a public-spirited man, ever ready to give his support to the cause likely to bring the greatest good to the greatest number. He is possessed of that admirable German characteristic, a love of good music. He belongs to several German singing societies and is identified with the Freiegemeinde and the Kampfgenossen
Verein.
Transcribed by Elaine Rathmann.
------------------------------------------------
Find A Grave contributor Collene "Family Finder"
# 47321903 has provided this information.
John Behrens Bio
Source;"History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S.J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago.
Surnames: Behrens, Eccers, Ramm, Weiskoph, Moeller, Hoffmann, Gochins.
John Behrens, who was formerly engaged in house-moving in
Davenport but is now living retired, his sons having undertaken the
management of the business inaugurated by him.
He is a native of Germany,the date of his birth being September 20, 1846.
His parents were HENRY and KATHERINE (ECCERS) Behrens, the father, who was a farmer, lived and died inhis native land.
Early in life the subject of this sketch decided to try his
fortune in the new world and after landing in New York came direct to
Davenport, where he has ever since made his home.
Here for some time he gained his livelihood as a laborer, willing to turn his hand to anything honest, but his ambition to become independent was nevertheless smouldering.
This independence he achieved when he went into the house-moving business and as soon as his efficiency became known his services were in demand in many cities. He was extremely successful and the business which he placed in the hands of his sons two years ago upon his retirement from active life was a large and remunerative one.
On March 11, 1873, Mr. Behrens married Miss ELSIE RAMM, their
union being blessed by the birth of three children who reached the age of maturity.
HENRY married ANNA WEISKOPH and has a family of three children.
BERTHA, who became Mrs. CHARLES MOELLER, is deceased,
a son, John, surviving her.
On April 23, 1881, Mr. Behrens was a second time married, the lady who
became his wife being Miss MARY E HOFFMANN. Six children were born to this marriage, two of whom survive.
The elder, OTTO, married Miss EMMA GOCHINS
and has a son, JOHN.
The daughter, FLORA, has finished school and is completing her education with study at home. She is an excellent piano
player, having taken lessons since the age of nine years.
Another son, JOHN, was drowned in the Mississippi river at the age of twenty-one years.
Mr. Behrens is a popular and influential citizen, particularly among the German element in Davenport. He is a public-spirited man, ever ready to give his support to the cause likely to bring the greatest good to the greatest number. He is possessed of that admirable German characteristic, a love of good music. He belongs to several German singing societies and is identified with the Freiegemeinde and the Kampfgenossen
Verein.
Transcribed by Elaine Rathmann.
------------------------------------------------
Find A Grave contributor Collene "Family Finder"
# 47321903 has provided this information.
Source;"History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S.J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago.
Surnames: Behrens, Eccers, Ramm, Weiskoph, Moeller, Hoffmann, Gochins.
John Behrens, who was formerly engaged in house-moving in
Davenport but is now living retired, his sons having undertaken the
management of the business inaugurated by him.
He is a native of Germany,the date of his birth being September 20, 1846.
His parents were HENRY and KATHERINE (ECCERS) Behrens, the father, who was a farmer, lived and died inhis native land.
Early in life the subject of this sketch decided to try his
fortune in the new world and after landing in New York came direct to
Davenport, where he has ever since made his home.
Here for some time he gained his livelihood as a laborer, willing to turn his hand to anything honest, but his ambition to become independent was nevertheless smouldering.
This independence he achieved when he went into the house-moving business and as soon as his efficiency became known his services were in demand in many cities. He was extremely successful and the business which he placed in the hands of his sons two years ago upon his retirement from active life was a large and remunerative one.
On March 11, 1873, Mr. Behrens married Miss ELSIE RAMM, their
union being blessed by the birth of three children who reached the age of maturity.
HENRY married ANNA WEISKOPH and has a family of three children.
BERTHA, who became Mrs. CHARLES MOELLER, is deceased,
a son, John, surviving her.
On April 23, 1881, Mr. Behrens was a second time married, the lady who
became his wife being Miss MARY E HOFFMANN. Six children were born to this marriage, two of whom survive.
The elder, OTTO, married Miss EMMA GOCHINS
and has a son, JOHN.
The daughter, FLORA, has finished school and is completing her education with study at home. She is an excellent piano
player, having taken lessons since the age of nine years.
Another son, JOHN, was drowned in the Mississippi river at the age of twenty-one years.
Mr. Behrens is a popular and influential citizen, particularly among the German element in Davenport. He is a public-spirited man, ever ready to give his support to the cause likely to bring the greatest good to the greatest number. He is possessed of that admirable German characteristic, a love of good music. He belongs to several German singing societies and is identified with the Freiegemeinde and the Kampfgenossen
Verein.
Transcribed by Elaine Rathmann.
------------------------------------------------
Find A Grave contributor Collene "Family Finder"
# 47321903 has provided this information.
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