John Ehlers b. circa 1825 in Hanover, Germany wife, unknown name, died enroute to USA and was buried at sea with infant son. Older son was Herman Ehlers 11 Feb. 1849 Hanover, Ger. d. 3 Sep. 1915 Cole Camp, MO married GeSina Christina Brockman on 31 Oct. 1873 in Benton Co. MO