the binder family
This is a huge subject, with many Binders about. Here we start with the first generation, William Binder and family. Thank you to Richard Binder for these wonderful pictures!
the william and katherine binder family
front row: hattie, william, wesley, and katherine
Back row: anna, will, and charlie
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From the Argus, March 29, 1918
WILLIAM BINDER A telegram from Mrs. Binder came from Corpus Christi, Texas, early Sunday morning, that her husband, William Binder, died in that city on the morning of the 24th, and that she would arrive here with the body on Tuesday afternoon. For some time he had been in poor health, and a few weeks ago he left for Texas, accompanied by his wife, in the hope that a change of climate would be beneficial to him. The hopes of himself and friends failed of realization, and he became worse and died as above stated. Mr. Binder came to Table Rock in 1893, and bought a farm known as the Brigham farm, upon which he lived until he moved to the forty just west of town about two years ago. To the Brigham farm he kept adding adjoining acres until he was one of the largest land owners in this vicinity, he and his sons owning 1,000 acres all connected. To the church and other causes which appealed to him, he always was a liberal giver and he had many qualities which endeared him to those who knew him. The funeral services were held in the M. E. church on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock conducted by Rev. S. E. Taft, a large audience being present to pay a tribute of respect to his memory. Interment was int he Table Rock cemetery. William Binder was born in Bodenhein, Germany, April 11, 1853, and died at Corpus Christi, Texas, March 24, 1918, aged 64 years, 11 months and 13 days. He came to America in 1879, and settled in Yellowband, Minn. He was married to Katherine B. Keller on December 31, 1880. He was raised a German Lutheran, but after coming to America he united with the Table Rock M. E. church and has since remained a faithful member. They moved to table Rock in 1893 and have remained here ever since. To this union were born six children, one of which died in infancy. Those who remain to mourn the loss are the widow and the five children- Will, Charles, Anna, Wesley and Hattie, all of whom reside in Table Rock, with the exception of Anna, who lives in Moccasin, Arizona; and four brothers, two in Germany and two in America, together with a host of friends. |
From the Argus, February 20, 1933
KATHERINE BINDER Mrs. Kate Binder, who has been very ill at her temporary home in Lincoln for the past few weeks with heart trouble passed away at an early hour Sunday morning. She was the widow of the late William Binder, who died a number of years ago. The Binder family have been residents of this vicinity for a great many years. She is survived by three sons, W. J., c. J., and W. R., all of Table Rock, and by two daughters, Mrs. Anna Farrow of Cedar City, Utah, and Miss Hattie Binder, journal clerk of the senate. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 and the interment will be in the Table Rock cemetery. Mrs. Binder was 74 years of age. Katherine Barbara Keller was born in Wertemburg, Germany, June 20, 1858, and passed away at Lincoln, Nebraska, February 5, 1933, at the age of 74 years, 7 months and 5 days. At the age of fourteen years she came to this country and made her home in Morristown, Minnesota, until her marriage to William Binder on December 31, 1880, in 1889 they came to Nebraska and located at Schuyler. To this union six children were born: William J., Charles J., Wesley R. and Hattie M. of Table Rock, Anna V. Farrow of Cedar City, Utah; Johana, who passed away in infancy. Besides these she leaves to mourn her death, her brother J. J. Keller of California; eleven grandchildren and a host of friends. Mrs. Binder was a member of the German Lutheran church and later joined the Methodist church of which she was a member until her death. She was always an active and willing member, so ready to do her part in affairs of the community and church even when poor health overtook her we always found her attending and helping in the activities of the church. In her home she was a helpful wife, kind and loving mother. One of her outstanding characteristics was her cheerfulness and bravery in the face of ill health and sorrow. Jesus while our hearts are bleeding O'er the spoils that death has won We would at this solemn meeting Calmly say "Thy will be done." By thy hands the boon was given Thou hast taken but thine own Lord of earth and God of heaven Evermore "Thy will be done." Funeral services were held in the M. E. church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. E. Caldwell, who preached an earnest, helpful sermon, appropriate music was furnished by a mixed quartette. Interment was in the Table Rock cemetery. 
Kate Binder with her brother Jacob (Jake) Keller, shared by Historical Society member Richard Binder.
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william's siblings christopher, tobias, franc, jacob, and mary
ALL OF THESE PHOTOS APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN TAKEN IN GERMANY
William's brother Chris
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William's brother Tobias
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William's brother Tobias, presumably with his wife
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William's brother Franc
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William's sister Mary
Wes Binder labeled these as Uncle Jake) and Aunt Hannah. Assuming this is a married couple rather than siblings, which one is the sibling of the people above? Judging from looks, it is Jacob!
william's brother karel (charles) binder
Karel (Charles) Binder later in life, shared by his grandson Bill Binder. Photo 4077.
gKarel (Americanized to Charles) (1866-1952) is buried in Inglewood, California.
Charles's children included Edward (1890-1909), Amelia ("Millie) Binder Hinze (1892-1894), Clara Binder (1893-1917), Mable Binder Simonetti (1895-1975), Albert Binder (1897-1974), and Myrtle Binder Coralles (1899-1986).
We are in contact with one of Charles's great grandchildren, Bill Binder.
In the course of correspondence with Bill , in January 2016, he said in a response reaching out to him:
Charles's children included Edward (1890-1909), Amelia ("Millie) Binder Hinze (1892-1894), Clara Binder (1893-1917), Mable Binder Simonetti (1895-1975), Albert Binder (1897-1974), and Myrtle Binder Coralles (1899-1986).
We are in contact with one of Charles's great grandchildren, Bill Binder.
In the course of correspondence with Bill , in January 2016, he said in a response reaching out to him:
Hi Sharla,
Surprise! Surprise! Thank You again.
There may be lots of Binders living in Oklahoma and Nebraska but I don't know any . : ) I'm aware of a Jill Binder because in the past I have corresponded with her because of her interest in Binder history.
Anyway, my wife and I live in Leona Valley, Ca. and have for 38 years or so. It's north of the San Fernando Valley about 50 miles.
My dad and his siblings were all born in Webster, S. Dakota where my grandfather [Charles Binder, brother of William Binder of Table Rock] had settled. I think because one of his [William and Charles'] older brothers, Christopher, had settled there too.
Events took my grandpa to Shawnee where he tried to make it as a business man. His son, Eddie, went with him and that's where Eddie died and is buried.
Events also took my dad and his three sisters to California where they eventually settled. My dad's mother was a Hinze [Myrtle Binder Hinze] and her brother had moved from Webster and made his home in Glendale, a town close to or next to Los Angeles. That's where all five of us Binder kids were born and raised.
The pictures really have my interest up and I'm excited that you are willing to share them.
I'm sure that I'm a shirt tail relative of a lot of the Binder's in Ok. and elsewhere but that's as far as it goes. For a time I was writing a distant cousin in Iowa but that stopped for no particular reason. She did mention a Binder Family reunion that was held every year but I never made one.
Best Regards and Thank You.
Bill Binder
In another January 2016 email, after the photos of William and his brothers were sent, Bill wrote:
Hi Sharla,
The pictures are great! One I have. Tobias. The others I have never seen before.
Some years ago when I was in my research mode I called the lumber yard and when a man answered and said the name Binder as "we" pronounce it, I thanked him for telling me what I wanted to know and ended the call. My dad had told me when I was growing up that his dad, my grandfather, had changed the way Binder was pronounced from the German Bender to Binder when he came over from Germany. I later came to the conclusion that William had already did it and my grandpa just went with it as I suppose most of the Binder's did. It would be interesting if all the brother's Binder did too.
I have a letter from my grandpa to (I think) his daughter Myrtle dated 1922. He wrote it from (I think again) from his brother Christian's home in Oak Hill, Kansas. That letter and one from his brother Tobias in Germany are treasures to me. As I think I told you, my dad never talked about his uncles or his aunt that I can recall. He would mention his brother Eddie now and then but I have long forgotten in what context. Eddie died at age 18 or 19 when my dad was around 12.
In my stack of stuff somewhere I have a picture or two of Eddie. I also have his small Bible and his pocket watch. The Bible is in German. What I think is interesting about that is Eddie, his two sisters could speak, read and write German but my dad could only speak it.
Anyway, thanks for the pictures.
Best Regards,
Bill Binder
In an August 2016 email, Bill wrote:
Good evening Sharla,
On my grandfather's "discharge paper" from Germany, it shows his first name as Karel. I kinda think it was Carl. At some point in time I believe he changed it to a more American sounding Charles after he got to the United States.
As I understand it, his older brother William came over first. Charles eventually settled in Webster, South Dakota where he met and married my grandmother. If my memory is correct they had six children.
William of Table Rock was my grandfather's oldest brother. Then Christian, then Charles, then Ernest a sister who is buried in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
A couple of years ago I was heavy into the Binder's family history. I called the store inTable Rock just to find out how they pronounced the name and when a man answers he said Binder not as Bender. I forget the name of the store.
A few years ago I got in contact with a distant cousin in Iowa and she was a Binder. She told me at the time that there was a Binder family reunion for years.
I apologize but I will close for now.
My Best Regards,
Bill Binder
In another August 2016 email, Bill wrote:
Good Evening Sharla,
I was looking at the picture of William Binder and hid his family again tonight when I saw what I hadn't noticed before. It is the notation that it was taken in Germany. I was amazed. It never occurred to me that "Binder Boys" and maybe even their sister Mary were married and had families when they left Germany for America.
My grandfather, Charles, didn't marry until he was around 23 or 24. And without researching tonight, he was around 15 when he left Germany. William was about 13 years older than he and Christian was 6 younger than William.
When I saw Christain wearing some kind of uniform I remembered that I might have one too. Don't know where it is right now but I'll look for it.
Would you happen to know why the Binder "kids" left Germany? Not all of the came over.
william & katherine's son will
Will had one child, Jim. Jim had one son, George. George has no children. Will and his wife Nellie also took in the child of a cousin, Guy Binder; we don't know anything about him. Yet.
George Binder in the 8th grade. He is the, grandson of Will & Nellie Baine Binder, son of Will & Nellie's son Jim.
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George during a visit to the museums in June 2018. Here he sits at Harry Griebling Photography, next door to the Argus Museum. Photo 6414.
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George's parents were Jim & Helen Nimich Binder.
His grandparents on his mother's side were the Nimich's who ran the bakery in Pawnee City. His grandparents on on his father's side were Will & Nellie Bain Binder. Will's parents were William & Kate Binder, who came here in 1893. Nellie's parents were Table Rock old settlers Isam & Catherine Smith Bain. George's grandfather Will died when George was a toddler. Nellie lived on the north side of the Square in her later years, in the house where Bob Amie lives now. He remembers walking there after school and she serve him tea and cookies. He remembers that she was really into serving afternoon tea. |
william & katherine's son charles
Charles and Violet Binder with their sons, Leland, Glen, Charles Jr, Joe, Willard. Photo 1.
From a booklet prepared for the 55th reunion of the Class of 1945, shared by classmate Dolores Sochor
WILLIAM & KATHERINE'S SON WES
Wes Binder at 9 months, shared by Richard Binder
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Wes Binder at age 15, shared by Richard Binder
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Wes & Goldie Binder, from KyLee Binder's family tree on Ancestry.
Entry from 1940 Who's Who in Nebraska
Wes and Goldie in about 1947 or 1948, shared by Richard Binder. Wes & Goldie were married in 1915. Wes was born in 1896 and died in 1966. Goldie was born in 1896 and died in 1992.
Wes and Goldie Binder, probably with grandchildren. From KyLee Binder's family tree on Ancestry. Photo 4080.
Wes & Goldie at their 40th wedding anniversary in 1955, shared by Richard Binder
Wes & Goldie, undated. From KyLee Binder's family tree on Ancestry. Photo 4083.
Wes & Goldie's 50th anniversary. 1965, from KyLee Binder's family tree on Ancestry.
October 6, 1966
wes binder's children: howard, lois mae, & forrest
Wes's children, Howard, Lois Mae, and Forrest, born in 1918, 1922, and 1924, shared by Howard's son Richard Binder.
Goldie & Wes with their children Howard, Lois Mae, and Forrest, shared by Richard Binder.
wes binder's son howard
Howard was the son of Wesley and Goldie Kinney Binder.
He was married on May 9, 1942 to Norma M. Wopata.
His children were Richard, Marcia & Marlys.
He was a Veteran of WW II. Howard was a Scout in the Army and served 2 years in the war.
His occupation was farmer.
He was married on May 9, 1942 to Norma M. Wopata.
His children were Richard, Marcia & Marlys.
He was a Veteran of WW II. Howard was a Scout in the Army and served 2 years in the war.
His occupation was farmer.
Toddler Binder with his grandmother Julia Gold.
Toddler Howard Binder with his maternal grandparents Peter & Julia Gold. Photo 2924, shared by Howard's son Richard.
Howard was in the famous 1929 school band. He is first to the left of the bass drum. Shared by his son Richard Binder.
Howard Binder is front row, 2nd from the left, shared by his son Richard
Wedding picture of Howard Binder & Norma Wopata, shared by their son Richard
The wedding of Wes's son Howard and Norma Wopata. Standing up for them are Wes's sister Lois Mae and his brother Forrest.
April 6, 1970
Howard's barn burning, as seen from the viaduct. Photo 2503, shared by Howard's son Richard
Howard's children Richard & Marcia, shared by Richard
Howard's daughter Marcia, 1962 spelling champ
June 6, 1957 birth announcement for Howard's daughter Marlys
Marlys from a photo taken in 1964 of the Kindergarten & first grade.
Photo 69, Kindergarten & first grade in 1964
Tombstone of Howard Binder and his wife Norma. Norma died in 2017.
wes's daughter lois mae
Mae Anderson holding Lois Mae, Wes, Gardy Anderson, and the little boy standing in front is Howard. Shared by Wes's son Richard.
wes's son forrest
Wes's son Forrest, Photo 782
Katie & Forrest Binder with their sons Michael Kim and Lynn. Photo 52, about 1954.
February 15, 1957 Argus
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Marriage of Elaine Gilbert and Forrest's son Lynn. Photo 889
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Wes Binder's great great granddaughter baby Sadie with her mom Valerie, wife of Wes's great grandson,Valerie. The line of descent: Wes's son Lynn & his wife Elaine (Gilbert) have a son Tyler, Tyler married Valerie Buchholz, and Tyler & Valerie children had little Sadie. (They are here with Valerie's mom Jan Flider Buchholz & grandmother Lola Flider. Photo 3053, shared by Valerie Binder.
High school picture of Forrest's son Steve. Photo 3065.
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In 2017, Steve with his nephew Spencer (son of Steve's brother Lynn) on a visit to the Farm Machinery Quonset in 2017
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Forrest's son Steve talks about a Minneapolis Moline combine during a 2017 visit to the Table Rock Historical Society's farm machiery quonset.