Switzerland

Gottlieb Wernli

Gottlieb Wernli was a native of Woeschnau, Switzerland. In 1902 he married Rosa Kaiser and in 1905 they immigrated to Texas. They arrived at the port of New York July 2, 1905 aboard the vessel Casconie French Line.

After residing in Williamson County for about two years he moved to Kenedy, Texas with his family. A farmer, Wernli was described as "a man of sterling character, a good neighbor and an exemplary citizen."

His father Jacob Wernli followed him to America in April, 1906, arriving at the port of Galveston aboard the Hanover. Jacob Wernli had served as a member of the Swiss Army and saw border duty during the Franco-Prussion War.

Source: Unidentified newspaper clippings and Declarations of Intention by Gottlieb Wernli and Jacob Wernli.