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     Louretta married (?) Mayer.¹

          Viola Weber, daughter of James Thomas Weber and Laura Marie Nollman, was born on 16 July 1906.^2,3
     Viola was a teacher at Webster Groves School District, Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri.⁴
     She lived with her parents, Laura and James, in 1930 at High Ridge and Valley Park Road, Meremac Township, Jefferson County, Missouri.⁵
     Viola was enumerated as the daughter of James Thomas Weber on the 1930 U.S. Census at Meramec Township, Jefferson County, Missouri, listed as an 17-year-old girl born in Missouri as were her parents. She was not attending school.⁵
     Viola married Charles Lewis Propst, son of (?) Propst, on 20 June 1936 at Missouri.^6,2
     A party in honor of her 50th wedding anniversary was given on 20 June 1986 at Concord Farmer's Club, Affton, St. Louis County, Missouri.⁶
     Viola died in 1995.^7,4

          Monroe L. Weber, son of James Thomas Weber and Laura Marie Nollman, was born on 3 June 1903.^1,3
     He lived with his parents, Laura and James, in 1930 at High Ridge and Valley Park Road in Meremac Township, Jefferson County, Missouri.⁴
     Monroe was enumerated as the son of James Thomas Weber on the 1930 U.S. Census of Meramec Township, Jefferson County, Missouri, listed as an 15-year-old boy born in Missouri as were his parents. He was not attending school.⁴
     Monroe married Mildred Anna Grobe (her second marriage) on 22 May 1938 at Missouri.^1,3 Monroe L. Weber and Mildred Anna Grobe were divorced before 1975.³ Monroe L. Weber lived in 1975 in Pacific, Franklin County, Missouri.³
     Monroe died on 13 September 1983 at age 80.¹

          Anna A. Wallach was born on 24 January 1883 in Missouri.^2,1
     Anna married William C. Weber, son of J. Francis "Frank" Weber and Mary Veronica Matég, in 1904 at Missouri.^3,4
     Anna and William C. Weber lived in 1920 at Antire Road in St. Louis County, Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Elmer and Irene.¹
     Anna was enumerated as the wife of William C. Weber under the name of "Anna A. Weber" on the 1920 U. S. Census for Bonhomme Township, St. Louis County, Missouri. She was listed as a married 36-yer-old woman born in Missouri, her parents were born in Bohemia.¹
     Anna and William C. Weber lived in 1930 at Augustine Road in St. Louis County, Missouri. Residing with them were.⁴
     Anna was enumerated as the wife of William C. Weber under the name of "Annie Weber" on the 1930 U. S. Census for Meramec Township, St. Louis County, Missouri. She was listed as a 46-year-old woman born in Missouri, her parents were born in Czechoslovakia. Her age at the time of her first marriage was 20.⁴ Anna A. Weber attended the funeral of Judge John Philip Bëhm on 12 April 1933 at Visitation Catholic Cemetery, Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.⁵
     Anna died on 19 June 1966 at age 83.² She was buried in St. Philomena Cemetery in located in House Springs, Jefferson County, Missouri.²

          Elmer J. Weber, son of William C. Weber and Anna A. Wallach, was born in 1906 in Missouri.¹
     He lived with his parents, Anna and William, in 1920 at Antire Road in St. Louis County, Missouri.¹
     He was enumerated as the son of William C. Weber on the 1920 U. S. Census for Bonhomme Township, St. Louis County, Missouri. He was listed as a 14-year-old boy born in Missouri as were his parents; he was attending school.¹

     
     Irene married (?) Howard.³      Irene M. Weber, daughter of William C. Weber and Anna A. Wallach, was born in 1908 in Missouri.¹
     She lived with her parents, Anna and William, in 1920 at Antire Road, St. Louis County, Missouri.¹
     She was enumerated as the daughter of William C. Weber on the 1920 U. S. Census for Bonhomme Township, St. Louis County, Missouri. She was listed as a 12-year-old girl born in Missouri as were her parents; she was attending school.¹

     
     Mary married (?) Hagemeister.³

     
     Wilma married (?) Becker.³

     
     Helen married (?) Orth.³

          William H. Vornberg, son of Herman Vornberg and Amelia Delbruegge, was born on 10 December 1875 in High Ridge, Jefferson County, Missouri.^2,3
     William (his first marriage) married Josephine J. Weber (her first marriage), daughter of J. Francis "Frank" Weber and Mary Veronica Matég, in 1894 at Missouri.^4,5
     Following a disagreement with his father, William moved to St. Louis where he supported his family by working on the street cars. He returned to High Ridge in 1904 and purchased the Antire valley farm from his father.¹
     Josephine and William H. Vornberg lived circa 1908 at the corner of Antire and Jim Weber Roads in Jefferson County, Missouri. Residing with them were The couple built a home across the road from the Weber farm.¹
     In 1909, William and Josephine built a large two-story house around an old log cabin. The house was the first in the area to be equipped with a bathroom, running water (pumped from the spring), steam heat, and carbide lights.It is located at the corner of Antire and Little Antire.¹ His wife, Josephine J. Vornberg, died on 13 May 1917 at age 42.^6,1,7
     William (his second marriage) married Catherine (?) (her second marriage) after 1917.⁸
In 1930 William H. Vornberg farmed at Meramec Township in Jefferson County, Missouri.⁸
     Catherine and William H. Vornberg lived in 1930 at High Ridge and Valley Park Road in Meremac Township, Jefferson County, Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Harvey and Earl.⁸
     William is a head of household on the 1930 U. S. Census for Meramec Township, Missouri, listed as a married 55-year-old male born in Missouri, as were his parents. He owned a farm listed on farm schedule 186, had a radio and was not a veteran. He was married for the first time at the age of 19. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Catherine, his sons Harvey and Earl.⁸ William H. Vornberg, Frederick J. Vornberg and James Thomas Weber were neighbors according to the 1930 census. They were living in High Ridge and Valley Park Road, Missouri.^8,9,10
     In the 1930s William sold the farm on Antire Road and moved back to St. Louis.¹ At the time of his death in 1956, William resided at 4220a Gravois Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.³
     William H. was a park policeman in 1956 at St. Louis, Missouri.³
     William died on 28 December 1956 at Lutheran Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, at age 81, Harvey Vornberg was the informant on the death certificate.^1,6,3 His cause of death was cerebral thrombosis and arterio-sclerosis.³ William H. Vornberg was buried on 31 December 1956 in St. Martin Cemetery in High Ridge, Jefferson County, Missouri.^6,3

William H. Vornberg Tombstone.¹¹

          Harvey Vornberg, son of William H. Vornberg and Josephine J. Weber, was born in 1910 in Missouri.²
     He lived with his parents, Catherine and William, in 1930 at High Ridge and Valley Park Road in Meremac Township, Jefferson County, Missouri.²
     Harvey was a farm laborer in 1930.²
     Harvey was enumerated as the son of William H. Vornberg on the 1930 U.S. Census of Meramec Township, Jefferson County, Missouri, listed as a 20-year-old boy born in Missouri as were his parents.² At the time of his father's death in 1956, Harvey resided in Normandy, St. Louis County, Missouri.³ He was the informant listed on the death certificate of William H. Vornberg on 28 December 1956.^4,5,3

          William H. Vornberg Jr, son of William H. Vornberg and Josephine J. Weber, was born on 28 October 1907.¹
     William H. Vornberg Jr served circa 1935 in the U.S. Army during World War II.¹
     The undertaker who handled his arrangements was Wacker-Helderle at 3634 Gravois Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.³
     William died on 25 October 1981 at age 73.¹ He was buried in St. Martin Cemetery in High Ridge, Jefferson County, Missouri.¹

          Hadley Vornberg, son of William H. Vornberg and Josephine J. Weber, was born in 1909 in Jefferson County, Missouri.²

          Earl Vornberg, son of William H. Vornberg and Josephine J. Weber, was born in 1912 in Missouri.²
     He lived with his parents, Catherine and William, in 1930 at High Ridge and Valley Park Road in Meremac Township, Jefferson County, Missouri.²
     Earl was a farm laborer in 1930.²
     Earl was enumerated as the son of William H. Vornberg on the 1930 U.S. Census of Meramec Township, Jefferson County, Missouri, listed as an 18-year-old boy born in Missouri as were his parents.²

          Charles Lewis Propst, son of (?) Propst, was born in 1913 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri.²
     Charles Lewis Propst received his bachelor's degree from University of Missouri - Columbia, Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, majoring in education.²
     Charles Lewis was a school teacher circa 1930 at Missouri.²
     Charles Lewis was a school teacher circa 1934 at House Springs, Jefferson County, Missouri.²
     Charles Lewis was a school teacher circa 1936 at Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri.²
     Charles married Viola Weber, daughter of James Thomas Weber and Laura Marie Nollman, on 20 June 1936 at Missouri.^3,4
     Charles Lewis was a school teacher in 1939 at Grant School, Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri.²
     Charles Lewis was a teacher circa 1944 at Affton High School, Affton, St. Louis County, Missouri.²
     Charles Lewis was a social studies teacher in 1947 at Kirkwood High School, Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.²
     Charles Lewis was a teacher in 1955 at Nipher Middle School, Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.²
     Charles Lewis was a teacher circa 1975 at North Middle School, Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.² He retired from the Kirkwood Public School System in 1978.²
     Charles Lewis was owner and operater of Laurel Acres, a mobile home park in 1979 at High Ridge, Jefferson County, Missouri.²
     A party in honor of his 50th wedding anniversary was given on 20 June 1986 at Concord Farmer's Club, Affton, St. Louis County, Missouri.³
     Charles died on 1 March 2001 at Lutheran Convalescent Home in Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, of complications from pneumonia.^5,2 His obituary was published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Newspaper (obituary and article) on 3 March 2001.^5,2 His obituary stated:

² His obituary stated:

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     His wake was held on 4 March 2001 at Bopp Funeral Home, Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.⁵
     His wake was held on 4 March 2001 at Bryson Funeral Home, Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri.⁵ He was buried on 4 March 2001 in Arcadia Valley Memorial Park in located in Arcadia, Iron County, Missouri.⁵
     He was a 33rd Degree Mason, member of Scottish Rite, Moolah Temple and the High Twelve Club.⁵

     
     Mildred (her first marriage)married Wm. M. Rose (his first marriage) before 1871.¹
     Mildred (her second marriage)married Monroe L. Weber , son of James Thomas Weber and Laura Marie Nollman, on 22 May 1938 at Missouri.^2,1 Mildred Anna Grobe and Monroe L. Weber were divorced before 1975.¹ Mildred Anna Grobe lived in 1975 in High Ridge, Jefferson County, Missouri.¹

          Edward Peters was born in 1824 in Germany.¹
     Edward married Emilie (?) circa 1863.¹
     Edward was a gardener in 1870.¹
     Emilie and Edward Peters lived in 1870 at township 6, range 10 in Madison County, Illinois. Residing with them were, their children Berta, Laura and Edward.¹
In 1880 Edward Peters farmed.²
     Emilie and Edward Peters lived in 1880 at Central Township in St. Louis County, Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Berta, Laura and Edward.²
     Edward is a head of household on the 1880 U. S. Census for Central Township, Missouri. He was identified as a married 55-year-old male born in Germany as were his parents. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Emilie, his son Edward F., his daughters Berta and Laura.²

          Edward F. Peters, son of Edward Peters and Emilie (?), was born in 1868 in Illinois.²
     He lived with his parents, Emilie and Edward, in 1870 at township 6, range 10 in Madison County, Illinois.²
     Edward was enumerated with his parent on the 1870 U. S. Census for township 6, range 10, Illinois. He was listed as a two-year-old boy born in Pennsylvania.²
     He lived with his parents, Emilie and Edward, in 1880 at Central Township in St. Louis County, Missouri.³
     Edward was enumerated as the son of Edward Peters on the 1880 U. S. Census for Central Township, Missouri. He was listed as an 11-year-old boy born in Illinois, his parents were born in Germany.³
     Edward married Mary E. (?) in 1903.¹
In 1910 Edward F. Peters farmed at Meramec Township in Crystal City, Jefferson County, Missouri.¹ Mary and Edward F. Peters lived in 1910 in Crystal City, Jefferson County, Missouri.¹
     Edward is a head of household on the 1910 U. S. Census for Meramec Township, Missouri, listed as a married 41-year-old man born in Illinois, his father was born in Prussia and his mother in Germany. This was his first marriage and had been married for seven years. He rented a farm listed on farm enumeration 19. Enumerated with him was his wife Mary E..¹ Edward F. Peters lived in 1941 in Micco, Brevard County, Florida.⁴

      Laura Peters was also known as Hulda.      Laura Peters, daughter of Edward Peters and Emilie (?), was born in 1865 in Pennsylvania.¹
     She lived with her parents, Emilie and Edward, in 1870 at township 6, range 10, Madison County, Illinois.¹
     She was enumerated with her parent on the 1870 U. S. Census for township 6, range 10, Illinois. She was listed as a five-year-old girl born in Pennsylvania.¹
     She lived with her parents, Emilie and Edward, in 1880 at Central Township, St. Louis County, Missouri.²
     She was enumerated as the daughter of Edward Peters on the 1880 U. S. Census for Central Township, Missouri. She was listed as a 13-year-old girl born in Pennsylvania.²

      Josephine Mary "Josie" Behm was also known as Böhm.      Josephine Mary "Josie" Behm, daughter of Henry Matthew Böhm and Berta Peters, was born on 25 February 1884 in Valley Park, St. Louis County, Missouri.¹ Conflicting evidence placed her birth during July 1884 (1900 census).²
     Josephine was enumerated as the daughter of Henry Matthew Böhm under the name of "Josie Behm" on the 1900 U.S. Census at Bonhomme Township, St. Louis County, Missouri, she was listed as a single 16-year-old white female born in July 1884 in Missouri. She had attended school for eight months during the year and could read, write and speak English.²
     Josephine married Martin V. George, son of John George and Sarah (?), on 26 September 1905 at Missouri.¹
     Josephine and Martin V. George lived in 1910 at Larkin Williams Road in St. Louis County, Missouri. Residing with them were.³
     Josephine was enumerated as the wife of Martin V. George under the name of "Josephine Martin" on the 1910 U.S. Census of Bonhomme Township, Missouri, listed as a 25-year-old woman born in Missouri as were her parents. She had been married for five years and had three children, all still living.³
     Josephine and Martin V. George lived in 1920 at South Road to Gray Summit in Pacific, Franklin County, Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Doris, Blanch, Irvin and Earl.⁴
     Josephine was enumerated as the wife of Martin V. George under the name of "Josephine Martin" on the 1920 U.S. Census of Boles Township, Pacific, Franklin County, Missouri, listed as a married 35-year-old female born in Missouri. Her father was born in Missouri and her mother in Pennsylvania. She could read and write and spoke English.⁴
     Josephine and Martin V. George lived in 1930 at Boles Township in Franklin County, Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Blanch, Irvin and Earl, their son-in-law Louis Hoppe, their married daughter Doris F. George.⁵
     Josephine was enumerated as the wife of Martin V. George under the name of "Josephine Martin" on the 1930 U.S. Census of Boles Township, Missouri, listed as a 46-year-old woman born in Missouri as were her parents, she was married for the first time at the age of 21.⁵ Josephine Mary George attended the funeral of Judge John Philip Bëhm on 12 April 1933 at Visitation Catholic Cemetery, Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.⁶ Josephine Mary "Josie" Behm lived in October 1941 in Pacific, Franklin County, Missouri.⁷
     Josephine died on 27 January 1970 at age 85.¹
     Josephine Mary "Josie" Behm was mentioned in an unknown person 's obituary in November 1972 as preceding the deceased in death.⁸

      Laura E. Behm was also known as Böhm.      Laura E. Behm, daughter of Henry Matthew Böhm and Berta Peters, was born on 10 March 1886 in Valley Park, St. Louis County, Missouri.^1,2 Conflicting evidence placed her birth on March 10, 1887 (death certificate).²
     Laura was enumerated as the daughter of Henry Matthew Böhm on the 1900 U.S. Census at Bonhomme Township, St. Louis County, Missouri, she was listed as a 14-year-old single white female born in Missouri during March 1886. She had attended school for eight months during the year and could read, write and speak English.¹
     Laura married Thomas Benton Hawkins, son of William Samuel Hawkins and Agnes Elizabeth Wilson, on 15 December 1905 at Missouri.³
     Laura and Thomas Benton Hawkins lived in 1910 at Marshall Road in Valley Park, St. Louis County, Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Bertha and Dalton.⁴
     Laura was enumerated as the wife of Thomas Benton Hawkins under the name of "Laura Hawkins" on the 1910 U.S. Census of Bonhomme Township, Valley Park, St. Louis County, Missouri, listed as a 24-year-old woman born in Missouri as was her father, her mother was born in Pennsylvania. She had been married for five years and had two children, both still living.⁴
     Laura and Thomas Benton Hawkins lived in 1920 at Vandover Road in St. Louis County, Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Bertha, Dalton and Frances.⁵
     Laura was enumerated as the wife of Thomas Benton Hawkins under the name of "Laura Hawkins" on the 1920 U.S. Census of Bonhomme Township, Missouri, listed as a married 33-year-old white female. She was born in Missouri, her father in Missouri and her mother in Germany.⁵
     Laura and Thomas Benton Hawkins lived in 1930 at Vandover Road in Missouri. Residing with them were, their child, Arden.⁶
     Laura was enumerated as the wife of Thomas Benton Hawkins under the name of "Laura Hawkins" on the 1930 U.S. Census of Bonhomme Township, Missouri, listed as a married 44-year-old woman born in Missouri, her father was born in Pennsylvania and her mother in Missouri. She was married for the first time at the age of 19.⁶ Laura E. Hawkins attended the funeral of Judge John Philip Bëhm on 12 April 1933 at Visitation Catholic Cemetery, Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.⁷ Laura E. Behm lived in October 1941 in Missouri.⁸ She was the informant listed on the death certificate of Berta Peters on 23 October 1941.^8,9 At the time of her death in 1950, Laura resided at Box 345, R.R. #4 in Valley Park, St. Louis County, Missouri.² Her husband, Thomas Benton Hawkins, died on 2 April 1950 at age 67.¹⁰
     Laura died on 14 August 1950 in Missouri at age 64, Dalton F. "Bud" Hawkins was the informant on the death certificate.^3,2 Her cause of death was myacardial infarction due to coronary occlusion and arterio scleratic heart disease and hypertension.²
     The undertaker who handled her arrangements was Louis H. Bopp, Incorporated in Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.² Laura E. Hawkins was buried on 15 August 1950 in Park Hill Cemetery in Sappington, St. Louis County, Missouri.²

          Francis Behm, son of Henry Matthew Böhm and Berta Peters, was born on 18 May 1890 in Valley Park, St. Louis County, Missouri.^1,2,3,4
     Francis was enumerated as the son of Henry Matthew Böhm on the 1900 U.S. Census of Bonhomme Township, St. Louis County, Missouri, he was listed as a nine-year-old white male born May 1890 in Missouri. He had attended school for eight months during the year and could speak, read and write English.¹
     Francis Behm celebrated his seventeenth birthday Sunday, May 19, 1907 by inviting a number of his friends to his home just south of Vienna.⁵
     Francis was enumerated as the son of Henry Matthew Böhm on the 1910 U.S. Census of Jackson Township, Maries County, Missouri, he was listed as a 19-year-old single male born in Missouri. He was a farmer on the home farm.^6,7
     Francis married Elizabeth Caroline Coffey, daughter of Hiram Kinzey Coffey and Mary Ann "Sally" Evans, on 14 November 1912 at Missouri.³ Francis Behm was employed by Roxana Oil Company at Wood River Township, Madison County, Illinois, in 1917 as a teamster.⁴
     Elizabeth and Francis Behm lived in 1917 in Wood River, Madison County, Illinois. Residing with them were, their child, Harold.⁴ Francis Behm registered for the draft for World War I on 5 June 1917 at draft board 2, Wood River, Madison County, Illinois, he was described as tall and stout with blue eyes and brown hair. He claimed exemption from the draft because he was supporting his wife and child.⁴
     On June 19, 1919, Francis auctioned off the following items: 5 teams heavy draft horses, ages 6 to 11 years, 2 undercut Weber & Damme wagons, 1 Patten dump wagon, 3 1-4 running gear, 1 flat top wagon, Weber & Damme, 4 Western Number 3 road plows, small Western iron beam plow, 2 horse plow, 14 leather collars, 5 sets of brass mounted wagon harness, a lot of double trees and numerous other articles. The auction was held at 12:30 p. m. at the Roxana Petroleum Plant at Wood River, on the Edwardsville and Alton road, Col. Joseph R. Barnett of Edwardsville was the auctioneer. No reason was given for the sale.⁸
     Francis placed an ad in the Edwardsville Intelligencer that stated "NOTICE - Get your motor oil, Everlasting Gear Compound, tractor oil, and cup grease from F. Behm. Bell phone 205."⁹
     Elizabeth and Francis Behm lived in January 1920 at 133 Columbia Road in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois. Residing with them were, their children Harold and Woodrow.¹⁰
     Francis is a head of household on the 1920 U. S. Census for Edwardsville Township, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, listed as a married 29-year-old male born in Missouri as were his mother and father. He was renting a residence and was the owner of a garage station (oil dealer). Enumerated with him were: his wife, Elizabeth Caroline, his sons Harold Norman and Woodrow Wilson.¹⁰
     He appeared before the Edwardsville city council held in the City Building Wednesday, September 29, 1920 and asked for a permit in install a filling station on Vandalia Street near the Broadway Hotel property.¹¹
     An article in the Edwardsville Intelligencer stated that "Mr. and Mrs. F Behm of Pacific Missouri spent yesterday visiting friends in this city." From other information they already resided in Edwardsville by 1920.¹²
     Francis had an exhibit at the Madison County Automotive Show held October 15, 16 and 17, at the Leclaire Campus, Edwardsville, Illinois. His exhibit featured Republic Trucks.¹³
     Elizabeth and Francis Behm lived in 1921 at Hickory Street in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois. Residing with them were, their children Harold and Woodrow.¹⁴
     In February, 1921, Francis was listed in the Sinclair Gas & Oils ad in the Edwardsville Intelligencer as their distributor. In August, 1921 the ad stated that the Madison County Oil Company was the distributor as successor to Francis Behm.^15,16
     Although not a beneficiary, Francis Behm was mentioned in the estate of Charles Joseph Bëhm in June 1921.¹⁷
     Around 1921, Francis was a dealer for United States Tires manufactured by the United States Rubber Company.¹⁸
     In October 1921, Bertha spent a week with her son Francis and his wife in Edwardsville, Illinois.¹⁴
     Francis Behm sold the filling station on Vandalia street before December 1921.¹⁹
     Francis Behm and Judge John Philip Bëhm purchased the Central Motor Company on 19 December 1921 from Louis Weber and F. K. Dzengolewaski who had purchased the garage in 1919. The name was changed to the Behm Service Station and a filling station was installed. They handled oil, other equipment and the United States tires. The announcement stated that Mr. Behm stated that the new place would not take the agency for any special car. The place will be used for storage and cars will be washed and repaired. There will be day and night service.
Accoring to the notice John Behm planed to move from Vienna, Missouri to Edwardsville in the near future.¹⁹ Francis Behm and Elizabeth Caroline Coffey were divorced between 1922 and 1930.^20,14
     An article in the Edwardsville newspaper on September 1, 1922 stated that the Behm Service truck was used to pull in a Dodge truck which was thrown in the ditch when a high speed touring car struck it. The driver of the pleasure car speeded up and drove away without ascertaining the amount of damage or nature of the injuries. The truck was very badly damaged. Francis Behm happened along shortly after the accident. He brought the driver of the machine and injured boy to Edwardsville and then returned to get the machine. When he arrived in Edwardsville with the car the man and boy had departed for their home. The owner left word he would return to Edwardsville the next day.²¹
     An ad in the Intelligencer for Behm's Service Station on September 6, 1922 stated "The place to buy your gas - Day or Night Service. We handle the Texaco Gasoline. Gasoline delivered anywhere on road $5 and $10.00 Coupon Books for Sale. 2 percent Discount on Books for Cash.²²
     Francis was hired by L. H. Gehlert of Union, Missouri, sheriff of Franklin county to accompany him on a round trip to Union and Hermann to obtain copies of some records to use in a trial. It was a distance of 150 miles each way and a great deal of the trip over rough roads. They left Edwardsville at 3:30 p.m. on October 10, 1922 and reached Union at 6:30 p.m.. An hour or so was spent there. They then drove to Hermann and had the certificate completed, returning to Union about midnight. The men slept until 4:30 a. m. and then started back to Edwardsville, reaching there at 7:30. Sheriff Gehlert had been sheriff of Franklin county for twenty years and had "adjusted the noose around the necks of six criminals and sprung the trap which plunged them into eternity."²³
     An advertisement in the Intelligencer on October 11, 1922 stated "Behm's Service Station - Storage, Gasoline, Oils, Tires and Washings, Day and Night Service, Any Time, We never Sleep - If you have any Road Trouble Phone us for Quick Service."²⁴
     In late 1922 Francis held a special showing of the Jewett motor car.
The popular-priced companion car was the rage of the post World War I automotive market. Paige-Detroit Motors, builders of the mid-priced Paige automobile created the Jewett. It was named after the chairman and founder of the company, Harry Jewett. Production began in March 1922 with a batch of 500 touring cars. Sedan production began in May, with roadster and coupe models introduced later. It was produced until 1927 when Jewett decided he had enough and sold the company to the Graham brothers who reorganized it as Graham-Paige Motors Corporation.^{25,26,27,28,29}
     During January, 1924 the city of Edwardsville sent out a plea for donations to a fund which provided food for a great number of wanderers who gathered at the city hall each evening. The fund had nearly been exhausted. Francis contributed $1.00 to the fund.³⁰
     A notice in the Edwardsville Intelligencer on March 11, 1924 stated NOTICE - All persons owing accounts with us kindly settle same as soon as possible thereby permitting us to close up our affairs relative to dissolving our partnership. Behm Service Station.³¹
     Apparently by May 1927 Francis was no longer a partner with his uncle, John. An article in the Edwardsville Intelligencer stated that the building at the corner of Vandalia and Johnson streets, once used as the temporary court house of Madison county and later converted into a garage was sold to R. C. Harwood by John Behm of Vienna, Missouri. Francis was not listed as a co-owner. Mr. Harwood had been a tenant of the building for several years operating under the name of the White Way Garage.³²
     Elizabeth and Francis Behm lived in 1931 in Pacific, Franklin County, Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Harold and Woodrow.³³ Francis Behm attended the funeral of Judge John Philip Bëhm on 12 April 1933 at Visitation Catholic Cemetery, Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.³⁴
     Francis married Hazel Robinson, daughter of Francis Robinson, circa 1935.³⁵ His wife, Hazel Robinson, died on 29 August 1939. He was the informant on her death certificate.³⁵ Francis Behm lived in October 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri.³⁶
     Francis died on 12 September 1968 in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri, at age 78.^2,3 He was buried in September 1968 in Vienna Public Cemetery in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.^37,38

Francis Behm Tombstone.³⁹

      Julia V. Behm was also known as Böhm.      Julia V. Behm, daughter of Henry Matthew Böhm and Berta Peters, was born on 11 August 1888 in Valley Park, St. Louis County, Missouri.^1,2
     Julia was enumerated as the daughter of Henry Matthew Böhm on the 1900 U.S. Census at Bonhomme Township, St. Louis County, Missouri, she was listed as an 11-year-old white female born during August 1888 in Missouri. She had attended school for eight months during the year and could read, write and speak English.¹
     Julia V. Behm Quite a number of Vienna passengers went to St. Louis, Sunday, namely Francis and Miss Julie Behm on 12 September 1907 at Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.³
     Julia was enumerated as the daughter of Henry Matthew Böhm on the 1910 U.S. Census at Jackson Township, Maries County, Missouri, she was listed as a 21-year-old single white female born in Missouri.^4,5
     Julia married Benjamin Casper Volmert, son of Henry Joseph Volmert and Christina Mohr, on 2 November 1911 at Missouri.² Julia V. Behm was the informant listed on the death certificate of Henry Matthew Böhm on 19 November 1919.^6,7,2
     Julia was enumerated as the daughter of Berta Peters under the name of "Julia Volmert" on the 1920 U.S. Census at Jackson Township, Missouri, Julia was a married 31-year-old white female born in Missouri. She was residing at her mother's house along with her husband and son, Benjamin and Raymond Volmert.^8,9
     Julia and Benjamin Casper Volmert lived in 1930 at Jackson Township in Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Raymond, Julia's mother, Berta Behm.¹⁰
     Julia was enumerated as the wife of Benjamin Casper Volmert under the name of "Julia V. Volmert" on the 1930 U.S. Census of Jackson Township, Missouri, listed as a 41-year-old married female born in Missouri, her father was born in Pennsylvania and her mother in Missouri. She was married for the first time at the age of 22 and could read and write.¹⁰ Julia V. Behm lived in October 1941 in Missouri.¹¹
     Julia died on 13 November 1960 at age 72.² She was buried in November 1960 in Visitation Catholic Cemetery in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.¹²

Julia V. Volmert Tombstone.¹³

      Emma Edith Behm was also known as Böhm.      Emma Edith Behm, daughter of Henry Matthew Böhm and Berta Peters, was born on 21 August 1896 in Valley Park, St. Louis County, Missouri.^1,2,3
     Emma was enumerated as the daughter of Henry Matthew Böhm on the 1900 U.S. Census at Bonhomme Township, St. Louis County, Missouri, she was listed as a four-year-old white female born August 1896 in Missouri.¹
     Emma was enumerated as the daughter of Henry Matthew Böhm on the 1910 U.S. Census at Jackson Township, Maries County, Missouri, she was listed as a 13-year-old white single female born in Missouri.^4,5
     Emma was enumerated as the daughter of Berta Peters on the 1920 U.S. Census at Jackson Township, Missouri, Emma was a single 23-year-old white female born in Missouri.^6,7
     Emma (her first marriage)married Leonard U. Bassett on 15 February 1922.³
     Emma (her second marriage)married Clyde Herndon after 1922.³ Emma Edith Behm attended the funeral of Judge John Philip Bëhm on 12 April 1933 at Visitation Catholic Cemetery, Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.⁸ Emma Edith Behm lived in October 1941 in Micco, Brevard County, Florida.⁹
     Emma died on 4 February 1966 in Brevard County, Florida, at age 69.^2,10 She was buried on 4 February 1966 in Vienna Public Cemetery in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.^11,3,12

Emma Edith Behm Tombstone.¹³