This is the history of my, Daniel S. Lehman’s lineage of the Lehman family. It covers the time from 1846 through 1900.

My Lehman family ancestors came from Silisia, Friedersdorf, Prussia. They left from the port of Breman, Germany on the ship "Louise," and landed at Indianola, Texas on 9 Nov 1846. The ships manifest listed the following:

#27.  Lehmann, Gottfried and wife Anna Lehmann and children, August, Moritz, Ernestine and Wilhelm from Laubnitz.

#28.  Lehman, Daniel and wife Johanna, nee Erdmuth and children, Ernst, Pauline, Caroline and Auguste from Laubnitz, Preussen.

#29.  Lehman, Gottlieb and wife Ernestine, nee Abecke, from Laubnitz, Preussen.

#31.  Lehmann, Samuel from Laubnitz, Preussen.

The Lehman’s were the first settlers of Rockne and some of the first settlers of Fredericksburg.

In March 1851 Daniel and Moritz applied for citizenship in Bastrop County. In 1854 Daniel was granted his citizenship. Sometime after March of 1851, Moritz and Augusta moved to Fredericksburg, Texas, where he again applied for citizenship on 1 Nov 1852. He was granted citizenship on 12 Apr 1855.

Upon arriving in "Rockne," Daniel and Moritz settled on property that was owned by Lewis Smith. They probably started building a cabin immediately to have some protection from the winter. This cabin was located between what is now Hwy 20 and Lehman Lane, several hundred yards northeast of what is now the intersection of Hwy 20 and Hwy 535 (Old Port Lavaca Road).

The Bastrop County Census of 1850, lists Daniel, Johanna, Ernst, Pauline, Caroline, Moritz & Augusta, living between the Harris family and the Devies (probably Davis) family.

In 1857 Daniel purchased 175 acres of land from Lewis Smith for $400. This land is what is now the Sacred Heart Catholic Church grounds, the Lee Lehman Land (museum, Rockne Grocery, etc), the Verlin Hendrix place, plus land across Highway 20. Lehman family land purchases are as follows:

Prior to 1900, all of John T’s sons had built themselves a home except Phillip. Julius’ home is still standing on Lehman Lane. John J. and Charles built on the land near Red Rock that John J. purchased in 1887. (Charles house is still standing). Martin built a house and a general store on the land he bought in 1892, at what is now the intersection of Hwy 535 and Lehman Lane. His house was on the northeast side of Hwy 535 and his store was on the southwest side where Hilbig Park is now located (see map).

Note:  Most of the Lehman’s were farmers and carpenters. Charles and Martin were especially adept at carpentry. Some of their work is still admired today!

Moritz Lehman, born 1827 - married Augusta Adams on 3 September 1849. Augusta came to Fredericksburg, Texas, with her family in October of 1846, on the ship "Johanna." (Moritz and Augusta were the parents of Herman and Willie that were captured in 1870 by the Apache Indians, when they lived on Squaw Creek in Mason County. Herman and Willie’s capture, and Herman’s subsequent living with the Apaches and Comanches, is well documented in the book "A New Look At Nine Years With The Indians." Also, a chapter covers the hardships that Augusta went through in her life.

Pauline Lehman, born 1839, married a Womack and moved to Washington State. Her children were:

Tillie Womback - in 1899 lived in San Antonio, Tx

Anna Womback - in 1899 lived in Missouri

Laura Womback - Married (F. H. ?) Keenan. In 1899 lived in Washington.

Pauline Womback - Married Maurice Levy. In 1899 lived in Illinois.

John Trugott Ernst Lehman, born 12 Dec 1832 - Married (1) Maria Anna Eichhorn on 10 June 1858. (The John T. Lehman cabin was built during this time period. It was built on the NE corner of what is now the intersection of Hwy 20 and Hwy 535 [Old Port Lavaca Road]). John and Maria had the following children:

Julius Louis, born 8 Mar 1859, married Catherine Becker on 1 Mar 1886.

John Joseph, born 31 Jul 1860, married (1) Ida Spire, (2) Rosa Kierce, (3) Rosa Fey.

Charles Peter, born 30 Apr 1865, married Martha Boer on 1 Nov 1888.

Phillips Julius, born 16 Jun 1867, married Carrie Goodman on 27 Aug 1897.

Martin, born 14 Nov 1871, married (1) Emma Caldwell in April 1896. (2) Anna Pankau on 24 Apr 1906.

Note:  Maria Anna Eichhorn Lehman died in 1871, shortly after Martin was born. On 20 April 1874 John T. officially adopted Ida Jane Morse, born 7 Oct 1863. Her father’s name was John N. Morse. He lived in Caldwell County. Ida Jane had several siblings. We have no other credible record of her.

John Trugott Ernst Lehman - Married (2) Rosina Brosch on 5 Jan 1876. They had one child.

Mary, born 27 May 1877, married Paul Koenig on 8 Jun 1896.

When the Lehman family arrived in Texas they were all of the Lutheran faith. St. Paul’s Lutheran church in Serbin, Texas shows that Julius Louis Lehman, son of John T. Lehman and Maria Anna Eichhorn, was baptized on 3 Oct 1859. The first of my ancestors to become Catholic was John T. There is some discussion as to when he became a Catholic. After John T. became Catholic he sent all of his children to Catholic instruction and raised them Catholic.

John T. was mustered into Co. "B" of the 17th Texas Infantry of the CSA in 1862, as a private. He rose in rank to 3rd Sergeant, serving until the end of the war in 1865. His regiment fought in six battles.

William (Wilhelm) was mustered into the 17th Texas infantry also in 1862. He died 22 Dec 1863. I do not know what he died from or whether he was still in the CSA. Daniel was the administrator of his estate.

After arriving at Indianola, Gottfried, Anna, August, Wilhelm, Gottlieb, Ernestine, and Samuel, all settled in Fredericksburg. They purchased four "in town" lots and three "out of town" lots of the original lots laid out by the German Immigration Co.

"In Town Lots" (1/2 Acre):  August - Lot # 54, Carl Gottlieb - Lot # 98, Gottfried - Lot # 99, Samuel - Lot # 100. (Lots 98, 99, & 100) are now businesses that are next to the town square and courthouse. These lots were sold in 1868.

"Out Of Town Lots" (10 Acres):  Gottlieb - Lot # 130, Samuel - Lot # 188, one of the Lehmans also owned Lot # 248. It was sold in 1854 by Gottlieb and Moritz. Out Lot # 130 was sold in 1858.

In 1854 Moritz purchased out lot # 9. In 1856 he sold this lot and lot # 10. Moritz then with his family moved to Squaw Creek in Mason County. Gottlieb and Ernestine also moved to Squaw Creek. The book "A History of Mason County, Texas" and the chapter "The Dawn of a New County," shows that there was a settlement along Beaver Creek that ended up being named "Hilda" (It is now listed as a ghost town). In its list of early settlers it lists C. Lehmann (Carl Gottlieb*). Also, the Beaver Creek Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was built by its members. It also states that C. Lehmann lived on Squaw Creek and was not a member.

Notes:

• I found that on several different documents Gottlieb is listed as just Gottlieb, Carl Gottlieb, Charles Gottlieb, and on one tax form it had Carl Charles Gottlieb Lehmann.
• My ancestral lineage is:  I am the youngest son of Henry, who is the oldest son of Julius, who is the oldest son of John T., who is the only son of Daniel, who is the son of Gottfried.
• The ship "Louise" manifest listed an Ernestine as a sister to August, Moritz, and Wilhelm. Daniel and Samuel were also brothers. We have no further information on Enestine. Also, it lists an Auguste as a sister to John T., Pauline and Caroline. We have no further information on her. (This was not Moritz’s wife Augusta Adams.)
• Edited for content accuracy by - Minnie Lehman Bartsch.

Civil War:  In searching the internet I found that for the South there was 66 Lehmans (13 from Texas), 26 Lehmanns (14 from Texas). For the North there was 462 Lehmans (46 of them were named John), and 92 Lehmanns.

Census:  On most old census forms the names are Layman or Lyman.

Questions and constructive comments are incouraged from readers.

Thanks,

Daniel Lehman