Eduard Benignus Casimir Brodbeck was born April 3, 1861 in Fredericksburg, Texas. He was the second child and son of Jacob and Christina. His occupation was listed as a blacksmith. Ed married the former Miss Minna Agnes Kamp March 6, 1899.  They were said to have had a dairy farm south of Austin and sold milk to many well known businesses They lived in Austin where they raised their five children, four girls: Frieda Christine, Elsa Agnes, Annie Louise, and Marguarite Helena (also known as Dolly), and one boy: Edward Jacob (Buddy). He died September 21, 1934 at his home near Manor. Ed and his dear wife Minna are buried in the Oakwood Cemetery Annex in Austin, Texas.