Born in the city of Kirchenlamitz. He was a cook in the army in the 1870 war between France and Germany. Later, he was a cook at the inn in Kirchenlamitz. That is where he met Katherine nee Sollner who was a house maid living at the inn.
Upon arriving in America, Johann settled in Buffalo. About a year later, Katherine & their first born, Katherine "Kate" Benker, along with Johann's sister Christiana "Crystal" Benker, arrived in Buffalo.
A total of nine children were born into the family.
Upon arriving in America, Johann settled in Buffalo. About a year later, Katherine & their first born, Katherine "Kate" Benker, along with Johann's sister Christiana "Crystal" Benker, arrived in Buffalo.
A total of nine children were born into the family.
Born in the city of Kirchenlamitz. He was a cook in the army in the 1870 war between France and Germany. Later, he was a cook at the inn in Kirchenlamitz. That is where he met Katherine nee Sollner who was a house maid living at the inn.
Upon arriving in America, Johann settled in Buffalo. About a year later, Katherine & their first born, Katherine "Kate" Benker, along with Johann's sister Christiana "Crystal" Benker, arrived in Buffalo.
A total of nine children were born into the family.
Upon arriving in America, Johann settled in Buffalo. About a year later, Katherine & their first born, Katherine "Kate" Benker, along with Johann's sister Christiana "Crystal" Benker, arrived in Buffalo.
A total of nine children were born into the family.
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