Gottlieb William BOHLS
- Born: 20 Mar 1878, Travis Co., TX, USA 2
- Married: 25 Feb 1906, Travis Co., TX, USA 1
- Died: 21 Feb 1961, Taylor, Williamson Co., TX, USA 2
Research Notes:
Gottlieb William Bohls (1878-1961). The oldest of Heinrich and Julie Schroeder Bohls’ ten children, was born on his family’s farm near this site. In 1906, G.W. married Bertha Timmerman (1883-1967), and five years later they purchased a 95-acre farm on the Austin-Hutto Road, formerly the site of the Carrington ranch school. They lived in a small home until this two-story, eight room house could be completed in 1913. After twelve years, G.W. sold the property to his youngest brother, Otto Walter Bohls, Sr. (1989-1973), and his wife. Laura Emma Ann (Fuchs) (1898-1992). Otto promoted soil conservation practices on the farm and in the area, serving as chair of the Travis county Agricultural Adjustment Administration for 13 years. Contour farming, planting cover crops, building stock tanks, rotating crops and planting new seed varieties reduced wind and water erosion and kept the soil intact during periods of drought. The Bohls Family deeded the property to the city in 1992 to promote and interpret the city’s heritage and culture. 3
Marriage Information:
Gottlieb married Bertha A. TIMMERMAN, daughter of Henry TIMMERMAN and Emelie PLATTOW, on 25 Feb 1906 in Travis Co., TX, USA 1. (Bertha A. TIMMERMAN was born on 10 Feb 1883 in Texas, USA 4 and died on 21 Nov 1967 in Taylor, Williamson Co., TX, USA 4.)
Marriage Notes:
G. W. Bohls and Bertha Timmerman
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