The sons of Andre (Andreas/Andrew) and Elizabeth (Zuercher) Brieden.They immigrated to Texas as youngsters ranging in age from 1 to 8 years old in 1846.They came from the Alsace region of France.Their father had bought land in the Henri Castro colony in Medina County, Texas, 20 - 25 miles west of San Antonio.My maternal great grandfather, Leopold, is standing at right.He is about 39-40.Picture provided by Janine Modgling of Castroville, Texas. |