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Johann Ehlers

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Fahrendahl, Hannover, Preussen
Death: January 31, 1908 (92)
Bebra, Morgan Co., MO
Place of Burial: Cole Camp, Benton, Missouri, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of Anton Witwer Ehlers; Gesche Ehlers and Maria Ehlers
Husband of Friederike Stemmermann Ehlers and Katherine Ehlers
Father of Anton E. Ehlers; Metha Anna Martha Windler; Gesche Marie (Mary) Ehlers; Herman Ehlers; Carl Ludwig Ehlers and 2 others
Brother of Anton A. Ehlers, Sr.; Gebke Ehlers; Infant Ehlers; Claus Ehlers; Heinrich Henry Ehlers and 4 others

Managed by: Brandon Keith Gregory
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About Johann Ehlers

Johanne Ehlers was born near Hamburg and Bremen, Germany, October 25, 1815. Although his tombstone and obituary has him born October 26, 1815. He was married twice. His first wife and child were buried in the ocean in August and September 1853; they died on the boat while immigrating to America.

He, his first wife, and their five children left Germany August 14, 1853 on the ship "Von Gagern" and arrived at New Orleans October 10, 1853.

He served as a private in Capt. Nolting's Co (C) German Regiment Missouri Home Guards from June 13,1861 until July 20, 1861, being discharged for disability.

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Johann Ehlers's Timeline

1815
October 26, 1815
Fahrendahl, Hannover, Preussen
November 2, 1815
Gnarrenburg, Hannover, Preussen
1839
December 26, 1839
Hanover
1841
September 23, 1841
Bachols, Hanover, Germany
1844
February 13, 1844
Hanover, Hanover, Germany
1849
February 11, 1849
Hanover
1852
1852
Hanover, Hanover, Germany
1853
October 12, 1853
Age 37
arr New Orleans on Bremen ship H. von Gagern