Cindy, My only connection to these postings is with the Henry Scherffius family in Texas. Henry Scherffius of Houston was born June 9, 1838, at Seibeldinder, South of Rhine, Bavaria near Sandon, Germany. He married Emily Branard in Houston on May 5, 1864. Emily Branard was the sister of George A. Branard, my grandfather. Henry Scherffius was Mayor of Houston, Tx. in 1890. He died Nov. 22, 1894, and is buried in Houston's Glenwood Cemetery. Henry and Emily had 9 children. More information and resource material available by request.