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Alt. Born October 10, 1902

Bertha married Wurdeman, Carl Reinhart 1951. Carl (son of Wurdeman, Rudolph Henry and Hagelman, Maria Katharina) was born 25 Aug 1897, Platte County, NE.; died 28 Nov 1973, Columbus, NE.; was buried , Roselawn Memorial Cemetery; Columbus, NE.. [Group Sheet]

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From THE PAST AND PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

A student of history cannot carry his investigations far into the annals of Platte county without learning that the Ahrens family have taken active and prominent part in advancing the agricultural development of this part of the state and thereby contributing to the material wealth and prosperity of Platte county. A worthy representative of this family is John Ahrens, a most enterprising and successful general farmer, stock-raiser, feeder and shipper. Sound judgment characterizes him in the management of all of his business interests, which are bringing to him gratifying and well earned success.

The old Ahrens homestead was one of the early settled farms of the county and it was upon that place that John Ahrens was born January 20, 1863, his parents being Edwin and Anna (Loseke) Ahrens, of whom mention is made elsewhere in this work in connection with the sketch of their son, Edwin Ahrens, Jr. At the usual age John Ahrens entered the district schools and to that system is indebted for the educational privileges which he enjoyed. He worked upon the home farm, continuing to assist his father until he reached the age of twenty-five years, when he started out in business on his own account. He has since carried on general agricultural pursuits. At first he operated one hundred and sixty acres of the home farm, to which he devoted his attention for a few years, and then he made his first investment in property, to which he has added from time to time until he is now the owner of four hundred and forty acres in Bismark township and forty acres in Columbus township, his home being situated on section 6 of the latter township. Upon his farm he has one of the best barns to be found in the county. All of the outbuildings are equally good, furnishing ample shelter to grain, stock and farm machinery. His home is attractive, the building being thoroughly modern in every respect. He raises the various cereals best adapted to soil and climate and he feeds hogs for the market, making a specialty of Duroc-Jerseys. He also does a good dairy business, milking a number of cows, and he likewise feeds cattle. In a word, his business is carefully systematized, well managed and ably conducted, so that substantial results accrue.

On the 18th of October, 1888, Mr. Ahrens was united in marriage to Miss Louisa Wurdeman, by whom he has six children, namely: Edward H. and E. Arthur, who follow farming in Bismark township; and Emil H., Anna A., Bertha W. and E. Melton, all of whom are attending school.

Mr. Ahrens is an independent democrat, usually voting with the party yet not hesitating to follow an independent course if his judgment so dictates. He has served as township treasurer of Bismark township and yet is not an office seeker in the usually accepted sense of the term. However, he is not neglectful of the duties of citizenship and does not hesitate to give his time and energies for the benefit of the public. He and his family belong to the German Evangelical Lutheran church and his interest in the moral development of the district is shown in his generous support of the church and his cooperation with its lines of work.

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From THE PAST AND PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

A student of history cannot carry his investigations far into the annals of Platte county without learning that the Ahrens family have taken active and prominent part in advancing the agricultural development of this part of the state and thereby contributing to the material wealth and prosperity of Platte county. A worthy representative of this family is John Ahrens, a most enterprising and successful general farmer, stock-raiser, feeder and shipper. Sound judgment characterizes him in the management of all of his business interests, which are bringing to him gratifying and well earned success.

The old Ahrens homestead was one of the early settled farms of the county and it was upon that place that John Ahrens was born January 20, 1863, his parents being Edwin and Anna (Loseke) Ahrens, of whom mention is made elsewhere in this work in connection with the sketch of their son, Edwin Ahrens, Jr. At the usual age John Ahrens entered the district schools and to that system is indebted for the educational privileges which he enjoyed. He worked upon the home farm, continuing to assist his father until he reached the age of twenty-five years, when he started out in business on his own account. He has since carried on general agricultural pursuits. At first he operated one hundred and sixty acres of the home farm, to which he devoted his attention for a few years, and then he made his first investment in property, to which he has added from time to time until he is now the owner of four hundred and forty acres in Bismark township and forty acres in Columbus township, his home being situated on section 6 of the latter township. Upon his farm he has one of the best barns to be found in the county. All of the outbuildings are equally good, furnishing ample shelter to grain, stock and farm machinery. His home is attractive, the building being thoroughly modern in every respect. He raises the various cereals best adapted to soil and climate and he feeds hogs for the market, making a specialty of Duroc-Jerseys. He also does a good dairy business, milking a number of cows, and he likewise feeds cattle. In a word, his business is carefully systematized, well managed and ably conducted, so that substantial results accrue.

On the 18th of October, 1888, Mr. Ahrens was united in marriage to Miss Louisa Wurdeman, by whom he has six children, namely: Edward H. and E. Arthur, who follow farming in Bismark township; and Emil H., Anna A., Bertha W. and E. Melton, all of whom are attending school.

Mr. Ahrens is an independent democrat, usually voting with the party yet not hesitating to follow an independent course if his judgment so dictates. He has served as township treasurer of Bismark township and yet is not an office seeker in the usually accepted sense of the term. However, he is not neglectful of the duties of citizenship and does not hesitate to give his time and energies for the benefit of the public. He and his family belong to the German Evangelical Lutheran church and his interest in the moral development of the district is shown in his generous support of the church and his cooperation with its lines of work.

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From THE HISTORY OF PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA- PAST AND PRESENT-

About the year 1868 J. P. Becker built a grist mill on Shell Creek, and of this industry and other things, a correspondent of the Journal had the following to say, in the issue of that paper of June 3, 1874:

"The Valley of Shell Creek has wonderfully improved in the last year. From J. P. Becker's mill, two miles west, in the last year, the following persons have built fine brick residences: J. Held, Carl Reinke and H. Lusche, and E. Ahrens, Michael Erb and W. Weather have completed residences of wood, which look tasty and neat. J. P. Becker has also made many improvements, consisting of a purifier, manufactured at Quincy, Ill., and a conveyor, which enables the operators to have control of the bolting apparatus. They now make the very best of flour. Crops on the bottom look fine and promise an abundant harvest."
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Johann married Loseke, Anna 21 Apr 1863, Columbus, NE.. Anna (daughter of Loseke, Johann Hinrich and Groteluschen, Anna Margarete) was born 16 Feb 1847, Sage, Gemeinde, Oldenburg, GER.; died 12 Jul 1929, Platte County, NE.; was buried 1929, Christ Lutheran Cemetery; Columbus, NE.. [Group Sheet]

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• Confirmation: 1792, Evangelical Lutheran Kirchengemeinde; Grossenkneten; Oldenburg, GER.

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Berend was a Halbmeier, or farmer with only half as much land in Grossenkneten.

Johann married Hemme, Anna Catharina 29 Apr 1824, Evangelical Lutheran Kirchengemeinde; Grossenkneten, Oldenburg, GER.. Anna was born 29 Jan 1797, Dohlen by Sage; Oldenburg, GER.; was christened 1 Feb 1797, Evangelical Lutheran Kirchengemeinde; Grossenkneten; Oldenburg, GER.; died 14 Apr 1854, Grossenkneten; Oldenburg, GER.; was buried 18 Apr 1854, Evangelical Lutheran Kirchengemeinde; Grossenkneten; Oldenburg, GER.. [Group Sheet]

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In 1835, Johann was a soldier in Germany.

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) JOURNAL, date unknown-
In 1835, Johann was a soldier in Germany.

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) JOURNAL, date unknown-

DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN

John Loseke, one of the pioneer settlers of Platte county, died at his home on Loseke creek, north of this city, at 11 o'clock Wednesday evening, aged 81 years.

The deceased was one of the oldest settlers of Platte county and the first settler on the creek which bears his name. He was born in Oldenburg, Germany and emigrated to this country and Platte County in 1858 and has lived here ever since. He has four children living. They are Henry, Herman and Gerhold Loseke and Mrs. Edwin Ahrens. His wife died in 1880. The funeral will be conducted by Rev. Fisher at 11 o'clock Saturday morning in the Lutheran church on Loseke creek. The funeral will, undoubtedly, be largely attended, as the deceased was well known throughout the entire county.

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From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) JOURNAL, March 25, 1891-

LOSEKE--March 18th, at 10:30 a.m., of kidney trouble, after three weeks' illness John Henry Loseke, aged 81 years and 3 months.

Mr. Loseke was born in Oldenburg, Germany. In 1858, he removed with all his family to this county, settling in the valley whose creek now bears his name.

He has been, all these years, a good citizen, beloved by all who knew him, and his departure to the Summer Land will be sincerely mourned; we all lost a kind-hearted friend here, and may we hope to greet him there.

Mr. Loseke leaves four children: Henry, Herman, Gerhard, Mrs. Annie Ahrens, wife of Edwin Ahrens.
The funeral took place Saturday from Loseke creek church.
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Johann married Groteluschen, Anna Margarete 13 Nov 1835, Evangelical Lutheran Kirchengemeinde; Grossenkneten, Oldenburg, GER.. Anna (daughter of Groteluschen, Johann Behrend and Dicke, Anne Marie) was born 10 May 1810, Haast by Sage, Grossenkneten, Oldenburg, GER.; was christened 13 May 1810, Evangelical Lutheran Kirchengemeinde, Grossenkneten, Oldenburg, GER.; died 8 Aug 1879, Creston, NE.; was buried Aug 1879, Christ Lutheran Cemetery; Columbus, NE.. [Group Sheet]

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From THE COLUMBUS JOURNAL, August 11, 1879-

GONE TO HER REST
NEBO, Aug. 11, 1879

The funeral services of "Old Mother Loseke", wife of Jhon (sic) Henry Loseke, took place at the German Lutheran church, of which she was a lively member, Monday, the 11th of August. A large concourse of friends and acquaintances were in attendance to do homage to the memory of one who was respected by all who knew her. Her age was 69 years, 2 months, and 27 days. She leaves a husband and four children to lament her loss. She, with her husband and four children, immigrated to this country from Germany, in the year 1858, and settled in May of that year. Her four children live on well improved farms surrounding her home, and all are loved and respected as good neighbors and citizens. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Ernst Frese, pastor of the German Lutheran church of this place.
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