Heinrich Benitz

(1824-19xx)

    He emigrated during the early 1870's from the Pomeranian village of  Zemmin in the Kingdom of Prussia.  Today it lies within the Länder (state) of  Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.  He settled in Wathena, Kansas, where his descendants have prospered and are leaders in their communities, mostly in Kansas and Washington states.   It is probably more than just a coincidence that a few kilometers to the north of Zemmin is a village with the very similar name of Bentzin (possibly "Bentz" with the German female "in" suffix).

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    At some future date when / if one of his descendants wishes to contribute to this Benitz family web-site, we will be happy to add their family history and/or incorporate a link to a web-site of their own.