Individual Details
Benjamin B. Behrends
(12 Apr 1861 - 16 Nov 1926)
Benjamin B. Behrends, who located in Lovell township a few years ago and is now a successful farmer and dairyman here, was born while his parents were crossing the Atlantic ocean, April 12, 1861, being a son of Henry and Anna (Heiken) Behrends. They were natives of Germany and started upon their journey to the United States shortly after their marriage. For a year and a half after their arrival in this country they lived in Alton, Illinois, coming to Jones county in 1863. Here the father engaged in farming, although he was permitted to enjoy life in this section of the state for only three years, his death having occurred in 1866. His wife is still living in Jones county. Two children were born to them, Benjamin B. Behrends alone surviving, for their daughter, Margaret, has passed away.
Benjamin B. Behrends was but five years of age when his father died, so that as soon as he was able he had to assist his mother. Until he was twenty he remained at home, and then went to St. Louis to attend high school, having long looked forward to the time when he might continue the education received in the county school. After one year spent in that city he obtained a position as clerk in a grocery store, going two years later to Le Mars, Iowa, where he engaged in the grocery business for himself. Two years later he sold his interests there, going thence to Monticello, where he opened a store, which he conducted very profitably for eleven years. At the end of that period, however, he decided that he would like an agricultural life better, so he came to Lovell township, where he leased the farm he tills at present. It is a tract of one hundred and sixty-six acres, which besides being fitted for diversified farming, affords a good pasture for his cattle, for he has engaged extensively in the dairy business. The venture has so far prospered very well and Mr. Behrends has every reason to be pleased with his change of occupation. Although the agricultural life and the commercial are far different in character the principles upon which he based his success in the business world are not unlike those upon which he hopes to build his prosperity as a farmer. Through years of experience he has learned the value of hard work if one is to satisfy his ambitions, and of good management if he is to win the best returns for his expenditure of effort. The capacity for these two essentials have always been among his salient characteristics.
In 1887 Mr. Behrends wedded Miss Rosie Ichenberger, a native of Switzerland. Seven children were born of this union: Henry T., Frederick, Otto, George, Benjamin, Jr., Anna M., and one who died in infancy. Mrs. Behrends died in 1881, and when Mr. Behrends married again his second wife was Miss Margaret Lubben. She was born in Germany but had come to America with her parents in 1881 Five children were born of this union: Anna Marie, William, Frieda C., and Herman and Arthur, who were twins and have died. The parents are members of the German Reformed church, while politically Mr. Behrends has always given his support to the democratic party. He has never been an aspirant for public office, however, although he takes an interest in the progress of local affairs.
From History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present, R. M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910, p. 35.
Events
Families
Spouse | Rosa Elizabeth Schneider (1866 - 1898) |
Child | Henry T. Behrends (1888 - ) |
Child | Frederick Behrends (1889 - 1932) |
Child | Otto Behrends (1891 - 1977) |
Child | George Behrends (1895 - ) |
Child | Benjamin Behrends Jr. (1896 - ) |
Child | Anna M Behrends (1898 - ) |
Child | Ben Behrends (1898 - 1898) |
Spouse | Margaret Kathryn "Maggie" Lubben (1876 - 1942) |
Child | Helen Katherine Behrends (1900 - 1981) |
Child | Anna Marie Behrends (1902 - 1982) |
Child | William Behrends (1904 - ) |
Child | Arthur Herman Behrends (1907 - 1907) |
Child | Albert E Behrends (1907 - 1907) |
Child | Freida Katherine Behrends (1908 - ) |
Child | Clarence Behrends (1910 - ) |
Child | Herman Behrends (1912 - ) |
Child | Margaret Emeline Behrends (1915 - ) |
Child | Lavern Everett Behrends (1919 - ) |
Child | Carl Richard Behrends (1923 - 1937) |
Father | Hinrich Eden "Henry" Behrends (1836 - 1865) |
Mother | Anke Maria "Anna" Heiken (1840 - 1923) |
Sibling | Volke Margaret Behrends (1863 - 1891) |
Notes
Census (family)
18 184 189 Behrends Ben B 34 M M On sea F F Grocer Luthern19 Behrends Rosa 32 F M Switz F F Ger Ref
20 Behrends Henry 7 M S Jones Iowa " "
21 Behrends Fred 5 M S " " "
22 Behrends Otto 3 M S " " "
23 Behrends George 1 M S " " "
Census
11, 11, Behrends, B. B. Head, WM, Apr 1861, 39, Wd, married 13 yrs., at sea, Germany Germany, Immigrated 1861, 39 yrs in US, Na, Farmer, rent farm, Henry, Son, WM, Feb 1888, 12, single, IA, at sea, Switzerland, at school
, Fred, Son, WM, Sept 1889, 10, single, IA, at sea, Switzerland, farm labor
, Otto, Son, WM, May 1891, 9, single, IA, at sea, Switzerland, at school
, George, Son, WM, May 1893, 7, single, IA, at sea, Switzerland, at school
, Ben, Son, WM, Feb 1896, 4, single, IA, at sea, Switzerland
, Anna, Daughter, WF, Oct 1899. 7/12, single, IA, at sea, Switzerland
Lubben, Margaret, Servant, WF, Dec 1877, 22 , single, 0 children, Germany 3x, Immigrated 1882 18 yrs in US, Servant
Lubben, Helen, Lodger, WF, Feb 1900, 3/12, single, IA Germany IA
Marriage
Mr. Ben Behrends and Miss Maggie Lubhen who five near Monticello, were married, at Anamosa, last Tuesday.Census (family)
104, 104, Behrends, Ben B., Head, WM, 49, Married2- 9 yrs, at sea, Germany Germany, 1861 Na, Farmer, Dairy Farm, own farmMaggie, Wife, FW, 33, Married1- 9 yrs, 6 children born 4 living, Germany Germany, Germany, 1886
George, Son, WM, 16, single IA at sea Swit., farm labor home farm
Bennie, Son, WM, 15, single, IA at sea Swit, farm labor home farm
Annie M., Daughter, WF, 11, IA at sea Swit
Hellen, Daughter, WF, 10, IA at sea Swit
Maria, Daughter, WF, 7, IA at sea Germany
William, Daughter, WF, 6, IA at sea Germany
Frieda, Daughter, WF, 1, IA at sea Germany
Census (family)
Fm 131, 131, Behrends, Ben B, Head, Own farm, MW, 59 Married, NY,Maggie, Wife, FW, 43, married, Friesland
Anna, daughter, FW, 21, single, IA, NY, Friesland
Helen, daughter, FW, 20, single, IA, NY, Friesland
Marie, daughter, FW, 17, single, IA, NY, Friesland
Willie, Son, MW, 15, single, IA, NY, Friesland
Frieda, Daughter, FW, 11, single, IA, NY, Friesland
Clarence, Son, MW, 9, single, IA, NY, Friesland
Herman, Son, MW, 7, single, IA, NY, Friesland
Margaret, Daughter, FW, 4 6/12, single, IA, NY, Friesland
Lavern, Son, MW, 5/12, single, IA, NY, Friesland
Ben Jr., Son, MW, 22, single, IA, NY, Friesland
Census (family)
45 BEHRENDS B B 64 ?? H BEHRENDS, HENRY GER HIKEN, ANNA 51 GER GER46 BEHRENDS MAGGIE 48 GER W LUBBIN, DICK GER CLAMOUNT, MARY GER GER
47 BEHRENDS WM 20 IA S IA
48 BEHRENDS FREDA 16 IA D IA
49 BEHRENDS CLARENCE 14 IA S IA
50 BEHRENDS HERMAN 12 IA S IA
51 BEHRENDS MARGARET 9 IA D IA
52 BEHRENDS LAVERN 5 IA S IA
53 BEHRENDS CARL RICHA 1 IA S IA
Death
MONTICELLO EXPRESS - NOV. 18, 1926The Passing of Ben B. Behrends
Death claimed Ben B. Behrends at his home a mile south of Monticello last Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. He had been ill for nearly a year with carcinoma of the throat. He was given the best care possible, but the insidious inroads of this disease finally caused his demise.
Mr. Behrends was born in Prairie City, Illinois, April 12, 1861. He was baptized July 4, 1861 and later confirmed in Zion's Lutheran church in Wayne township, April 6, 1979.
Mr. Behrends was twice married. He was first married to Miss Rose Schneider in 1887. She died in 1898 survived by six children. Mr. Behrends was married the second time to Miss Margaret Lubben, July 8, 1902. There were born in this union eleven children. Thus Mr. Behrends became the father of seventeen children, three of whom are dead. Those living are Otto Behrends of Hastings, Minnesota; George Behrends and Mrs. Marie Vietch of Cedar Rapids; and the following all of whom are residents of Monticello and vicinity: Henry Behrends, Ben Behrends, Fred Behrends, Mrs. Anna Pierce, William Behrends, Freda Behrends, Clarence Behrends, Herman Behrends, Margaret Behrends, LaVerme Behrends, Carl Richard Behrends.
In addition to his wife and children, he is also survived by sixteen grandchildren and a half-brother, George Tobiason and a half-sister, Mrs. Herman Hanken. The funeral services were held this afternoon at 1 o'clock from the family home, and at 1:30 o'clock at the Reformed church. Both services were conducted by Rev. R. P, Kuentzel. Burial was made at Oakwood cemetery.
Endnotes
1. Ramona (Heiken) Mayer, compiler, Heiken and related families (Iowa:, bet 1985 and 1992), From "Descendants of Isaac Schneider - 1789-1879" by Elizabeth Adams Ebbott. 1989.
2. U.S. Census images. Heritage Quest Online. Subscription database through the Sonoma County Public Library. (ProQuest LLC, 2009.), 1870 census.
3. Ramona (Heiken) Mayer, compiler, Heiken and related families (Iowa:, bet 1985 and 1992), From "Descendants of Isaac Schneider - 1789-1879" by Elizabeth Adams Ebbott. 1989.
4. Corbitt, R. M., History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910.
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5. "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934," database, Family Search, (https://familysearch.org: accessed 29 June 2013), Ben Behrends and Rosa Eichenberger, 1887..
6. 1895 Iowa State Census. Castle Grove Township PAGES 44-67 + 931 Monticello Township PAGES 463-490 Monticello City PAGES 494-515, PAGES 516-537 Scotch Grove PAGES 753-776 (transcribed by Joanne Wilken http://www.rootsweb.com/~iajones/census/census.htm 2002).
7. U.S. Census images. Heritage Quest Online. Subscription database through the Sonoma County Public Library. (ProQuest LLC, 2009.), 1900 > IOWA > JONES > LOVELL TWP Series: T623 Roll: 440 Page: 106.
8. Ramona (Heiken) Mayer, compiler, Heiken and related families (Iowa:, bet 1985 and 1992).
9. "Correspondence," Monticello (Iowa) Express, 10 July 1902; Ross & Elizabeth Baty Public Library (http://batypl.newspaperarchive.com : accessed 10 February 2011), Newspaper Digital Archives.
10. "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934," database, Family Search, (https://familysearch.org: accessed 29 June 2013), Ben B. Behrends and Margaret Lubben, 1902..
11. U.S. Census images. Heritage Quest Online. Subscription database through the Sonoma County Public Library. (ProQuest LLC, 2009.), 1910 > IOWA > JONES > LOVELL TWP Series: T624 Roll: 409 Page: 115.
12. U.S. Census images. Heritage Quest Online. Subscription database through the Sonoma County Public Library. (ProQuest LLC, 2009.), 1920 > IOWA > JONES > LOVELL Series: T625 Roll: 495 Page: 29.
13. Jones Co. Iowa Census, Jones Co. Iowa GenWeb online [http://iowajones.org/census/census.htm], accessed.
14. "Find A Grave Index," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org: accessed 13 June 2016), Ben B Behrends, 1926; Burial, Monticello, Jones, Iowa, United States of America, Oakwood Cemetery; citing record ID 140436951, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com..
15. "Find A Grave Index," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org: accessed 13 June 2016), Ben B Behrends, 1926; Burial, Monticello, Jones, Iowa, United States of America, Oakwood Cemetery; citing record ID 140436951, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com..