C. H. Behrens is a Native Son
of the Golden West, and an enterprising business man of Shasta. He was
born within five miles of the town of Shasta, Shasta County, the son of
Ludwig Behrens. His parents, both natives of Germany, came to California
in 1849. He is the fourth of a family of seven children, six of whom are
living. Mr. Behrens was educated in Shasta, clerked in the Empire Hotel
eleven years, was in the mercantile business three years, and sold out
and engaged in the wholesale grain and hay business. Three years later
he leased the Empire Hotel, and is now (1890) successfully conducting both
enterprises. He is a lively and obliging business man and host. Guests
receive prompt attention and are comfortably entertained at the Empire
Hotel, the only hotel in the town. Mr. Behrens deals extensively in grain
and hay. He furnishes supplies to parties forty and even sixty miles away.
In 1881 he married Miss Mary Kountz, a native of Shasta. Two children have been born to them, Edna and Ella.
Mr. Behrens is a member of the A.O.U.W.,
and is Past Master Workman and Receiver of Shasta Lodge. He is a member
of the American Legion of Honor, and for seven years was Secretary of the
order. He is now Treasurer of Mount Shasta Parlor, No.35, Native Sons of
the Golden West. He held the office of Constable of Shasta Township three
terms, and has again received the nomination for the office.
Memorial & Biographical History of Northern California
The Lewis Publishing Co., 1891 Pages 629-630
Transcribed by: Bonnie Phelan
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