He was born in Wiesloch, Baden, Germany to John Benz and Kathsaccia (Harder) Benz. He married Angelica Jonas. The couple immigrated to the United States about 1846 and settled in Cincinnati. Ignatz became the manager of the Max Wocher Vineyard and Winery, which is located on Lower River Road. About this time he changed his name to Bens.
In 1855, he purchaed a farm from Lawrence and Magdalena Geppert on Neeb Road. The couple had twelve children.
In 1855, he purchaed a farm from Lawrence and Magdalena Geppert on Neeb Road. The couple had twelve children.
He was born in Wiesloch, Baden, Germany to John Benz and Kathsaccia (Harder) Benz. He married Angelica Jonas. The couple immigrated to the United States about 1846 and settled in Cincinnati. Ignatz became the manager of the Max Wocher Vineyard and Winery, which is located on Lower River Road. About this time he changed his name to Bens.
In 1855, he purchaed a farm from Lawrence and Magdalena Geppert on Neeb Road. The couple had twelve children.
In 1855, he purchaed a farm from Lawrence and Magdalena Geppert on Neeb Road. The couple had twelve children.
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