Book Synopsis
This genealogical guidebook tracks the 378-year journey of the Behrens-Kroeger-Luebs-Niedfelt families from their northern Germany roots in Schleswig-Holstein to the farmlands of central Nebraska. Detailed biographical sketches painted from never before shared oral interviews with the grandparents of Gene Edward Behrens bring to life first hand accounts of life on the Nebraska plains and the strong family ties binding these German immigrants to their northern European ancestors. A forty-year collection of data, personal interviews, photographs and documents, this detailed resource follows twelve generations of direct lineages from Gene Edward Behrens to his 9th great-grandfather Christoph Soltwedel. The collection is a time capsule of photographs, documents, and personal memorabilia including autographs, gravestones, and obituaries—a treasure trove of first-person recollections of Behrens family history providing a personal glimpse into their lives.