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Berend Janssen “Ben” Dirks

Birth : 3 May 1861 Germany
Death : 27 Sep 1943 Coleridge, Cedar County, Nebraska, USA
Burial : Ohura Cemetery, Taumarunui, Ruapehu District, New Zealand
Coordinate : -38.8410400, 174.9706700
Description : Berend is the fist born child of Siebelt and Gesche Dirks.
Born in Kloster-America,Ostfriesland, Germany.

In 1886 Berend decided to cross the ocean for America and headed to Coleridge,NE to where his uncle Rippe and aunt Etta Frerichs were residing.

He was married October 30, 1886 in Coleridge to Anna Marie Janssen.
They were the parents of 6 children.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Berend Janssen “Ben” Dirks's memorial?

    Berend Janssen “Ben” Dirks's memorial is located at: Ohura Cemetery, Taumarunui, Ruapehu District, New Zealand.

  • When did Berend Janssen “Ben” Dirks death?

    Berend Janssen “Ben” Dirks death on 27 Sep 1943 in Coleridge, Cedar County, Nebraska, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Berend Janssen “Ben” Dirks's memorial?

    Latitude: -38.8410400
    Longitude: 174.9706700

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

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Anna Marie Janssen Dirks

(1866 - 1946)

Siblings

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Henry Frederick Dirks

(1869 - 1953)

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Eilert Eden Dirks

(1871 - 1955)

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Edo Janssen Dirks

(1874 - 1963)

Children

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Ohura Cemetery
Taumarunui, Ruapehu District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -38.8410400, 174.9706700

2. Matiere Cemetery
Matiere, Ruapehu District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -38.7627300, 175.1016100

3. Lone Surveyors Grave
Tangarakau, Stratford District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -38.9781525, 174.8333606

4. Taumarunui New Cemetery
Taumarunui, Ruapehu District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -38.8601400, 175.2466100

5. Taumarunui Old Cemetery
Taumarunui, Ruapehu District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -38.8754650, 175.2541640

6. Tawhata Māori Cemetery
Kirikau, Ruapehu District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -39.0632800, 175.0453300

7. Taringamotu Māori Cemetery
Taringamotu, Ruapehu District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -38.8275100, 175.3158200

8. Aria Cemetery
Te Kuiti, Waitomo District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -38.5690000, 174.9859000

9. Pou Tahia Urupā
Tongaporutu, New Plymouth District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -38.8175240, 174.5972060

10. Manunui Cemetery
Manunui, Ruapehu District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -38.9014930, 175.3423740

11. Tongaporutu Cemetery
Tongaporutu, New Plymouth District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -38.8123722, 174.5875784

12. Mokau Public Cemetery
Mokau, Waitomo District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -38.6942500, 174.6175400

13. Mapiu Cemetery
Mapiu, Waitomo District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -38.5861960, 175.2128920

14. Kakahi Māori Cemetery
Kakahi, Ruapehu District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -38.9477500, 175.3700700

15. Owhango Cemetery
Taumarunui, Ruapehu District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -38.9893030, 175.3747560

16. Whangamomona Cemetery
Whangamomona, Stratford District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -39.1508000, 174.7409100

17. Pukearuhe Cemetery
Pukearuhe, New Plymouth District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -38.8939000, 174.5148000

18. McClutchie Tomatu Urupā
New Plymouth District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -38.9600680, 174.4741370

19. Piopio Cemetery
Piopio, Waitomo District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -38.4317400, 175.0368100

20. Mangapehi Māori Cemetery
Kopaki, Waitomo District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -38.5091100, 175.2980200

21. Raurimu
Raurimu, Ruapehu District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -39.1252000, 175.3893820

22. Okoki Pa Urupā
Urenui, New Plymouth District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -38.9869340, 174.4261760

23. Urenui Pa Urupā
Urenui, New Plymouth District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -38.9909130, 174.4058160

24. Purangi Cemetery
Purangi, New Plymouth District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -39.1571550, 174.5287180