Lorenz was born in Bredstedt, Germany on July 1, 1860 to Carsten and Mary Lorenzen. Lorenz came to Platte Center, Nebraska in 1884. He worked for two years and then sent for his bride to be, Bothilde Catherine Hansen, daughter of Thomas and Catherine Hansen, and born on April 16, 1863. Lorenz and Bothilde were married on December 15, 1885 at Platte Center.
They came to Antelope County and settled on a farm seven miles east of Neligh. They were the parents of seven children: Thomas Hans Martin, July 6, 1884-September 9, 1954; Anna Marie, February 9, 1887, married Carl A. Petersen; Carsten, January 20, 1889, married Ethel H. Bickford; Carl Peter, December 9, 1890, married Helene M. Petersen; Bruno, December 18, 1892, married Lida E. Dales; Albert, December 22, 1896, married Dora M. Clark; Lorenz Jr, December 6, 1902 died 1904.
Source Unknown: Originally submitted for this website in Aug 2007