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Ehlers, Christian Detlef[1]

Male 1901 - 1915  (14 years)


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  • Name Ehlers, Christian Detlef 
    Born 16 Aug 1901  Rural Leigh, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 19 Nov 1915  Rural Leigh, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 22 Nov 1915  St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery; Leigh, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I2807  Wuerdemann Family
    Last Modified 18 Dec 2017 

    Father Ehlers, Claus Christian,   b. 20 May 1866, Schulldorf, Schleswig-Holstein, GER. Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Dec 1956, Leigh, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years) 
    Mother Wulf, Marie Wiebke,   b. 17 Jul 1875, Jevenstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, GER. Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Mar 1966, Leigh, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years) 
    Married 21 Mar 1896  Schuyler, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F1703  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • _P_CCINFO 2-14330
      His Mother,Marie related that Chris often planted flowers by the side of the house for his her. They may have been wild flowers.

      His oldest brother, Will Ehlers related that he and Chris were out picking corn and that Chris became very white so he sent him to the house.

      From THE LEIGH WORLD, November 26,1915-
      The spirit of Christian Ehlers took its flight to the Great Beyond at eight o'clock last Saturday morning following a brief illness. For a couple of days the lad was troubled with bleeding of the nostrils which was finally checked but resulted in a general hemorrhage. Everything was done for the boy's relief but it was impossible to stay the finger or the Silent Messenger.Death was due to Pupurahaemorrhagica.
      Christian Detlef Ehlers was born to the Ehlers farm seven miles south of Leigh on August 17,1901 and died on November 20,1915 at the age of 14 years, 3 months, and 3 days. He attended thedistrict school where he was bright in all departments of school work and popular alike with instructors and school fellows. He was endowed with an amiable, affectionate nature and in hishome life as in all other associations, was ever kind and obliging and thoughtful of the comfort and welfare of others. His sudden taking away at this time is a severe trial for the parents, brothers, and sisters who must find their consolation in the fact that it is the will of Him who death (sic) all things well. Christian was the third son of Mr. and Mrs. Claus Ehlers and besides his parents he leaves five sisters and four brothers. Funeral services were held at the home and from St Paul's Church at one o'clock, Tuesday, Rev M. Koolen officiating. Schoolwas dismissed for the day and the teacher and pupils attended in a body, each carrying flowers. The funeral was one of the largest ever held in the community south of town. Floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. Interment was made in the church yard cemetery.
      The sympathy of many friends is offered the bereaved family.

      Facts about this person:

      Burial
      St Paul's Lutheran Cemetery; Leigh, NE.
      His Mother,Marie related that Chris often planted flowers by the side of the house for his her. They may have been wild flowers.

      His oldest brother, Will Ehlers related that he and Chris were out picking corn and that Chris became very white so he sent him to the house.

      From THE LEIGH WORLD, November 26,1915-
      The spirit of Christian Ehlers took its flight to the Great Beyond at eight o'clock last Saturday morning following a brief illness. For a couple of days the lad was troubled with bleeding of the nostrils which was finally checked but resulted in a general hemorrhage. Everything was done for the boy's relief but it was impossible to stay the finger or the Silent Messenger. Death was due to Pupurahaemorrhagica.
      Christian Detlef Ehlers was born to the Ehlers farm seven miles south of Leigh on August 17,1901 and died on November 20,1915 at the age of 14 years, 3 months, and 3 days. He attended the district school where he was bright in all departments of school work and popular alike with instructors and school fellows. He was endowed with an amiable, affectionate nature and in his home life as in all other associations, was ever kind and obliging and thoughtful of the comfort and welfare of others. His sudden taking away at this time is a severe trial for the parents, brothers, and sisters who must find their consolation in the fact that it is the will of Him who death (sic) all things well. Christian was the third son of Mr. and Mrs. Claus Ehlers and besides his parents he leaves five sisters and four brothers. Funeral services were held at the home and from St Paul's Church at one o'clock, Tuesday, Rev M. Koolen officiating. School was dismissed for the day and the teacher and pupils attended in a body, each carrying flowers. The funeral was one of the largest ever held in the community south of town. Floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. Interment was made in the church yard cemetery.
      The sympathy of many friends is offered the bereaved family.

      Original individual @I00291@ (@MS_WURDEMANNGM.GED1@) merged with @I1015@ (@MS_WURDEMANLEGACYG0@)

  • Sources 
    1. Gedcom File C:/Program Files/GenMerge/output/wurdemanlegacyGM.ged ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW Date of Import: 3 May 2008 ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW Date of Import: 3 May 2008 Gedcom File C:/Program Files/GenMerge/output/wurdemanlegacyGM.ged Vera Ehlers Hardung ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW Date of Import: 3 May 2008 Vera Ehlers Hardung.