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Fredericksburg German Quarter. Emigration in force began during the period of the Republic of Texas (1836–1846) following the establishment in 1842 of the Adelsverein (Verein zum Schutze deutscher Einwanderer, Society for the Protection of German Immigrants in Texas) by a group of Germans dedicated to colonizing Texas.
Texans of German birth or descent have, since the mid-19th century, made up one of the largest ethnic groups in the state. By 1850, they numbered 5% of the total population—a conservative count. The 1990 census listed more than 17% of the population, nearly three million individuals, claiming German heritage.
Johann Friedrich Ernst – "Father of German Immigration to Texas", arriving in 1831 [462] [463] Bobby Fischer – chess prodigy, grandmaster, and the eleventh World Chess Champion [ 464 ] Henry Francis Fisher – German Texan in Houston, Texas, where he was consul for the Hanseatic League , became acting treasurer of the San Saba Company [ 465 ]
Betty Holekamp (1826–1902) was a German colonist and pioneer in Texas.She is recognized for several "firsts" as a Texas pioneer, such as being the first to sew an American flag upon Texas's acceptance into the Union, and thus is known as the Betsy Ross of Texas. [1]
Afro-German immigrants were also listed on the census living in Memphis, New York City, Charleston, and Cleveland. [127] In Texas, many Tejanos have German ancestry. [128] Tejano culture, particularly Tejano music, has been deeply influenced by German immigrants to Texas and Mexico. [129]
Prince Carl (Karl) of Solms-Braunfels (27 July 1812 – 13 November 1875) was a German prince and military officer in both the Austrian army and the cavalry of the Grand Duchy of Hesse. As commissioner general of the Adelsverein , he spearheaded the establishment of colonies of German immigrants in Texas.
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Johann Friedrich Ernst (born Friedrich Diercks) (1796–1848), first German to bring family to Texas, benefactor to German immigrants Warren Angus Ferris (1810–1873), early surveyor of Dallas Henry Francis Fisher (1805–1867), German settler, explored and colonized San Saba area