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Carl, Prince of Solms-Braunfel, was the key figure in the largest and most unusual single immigration of Germans to the United States. In his personal diary he wrote daily records of personal contacts with Texas officials and important citizens, numerous Germans of all stations already in Texas, and occasional Indian bands.
Prince Carl (Karl) of Solms-Braunfels (July 27, 1812 - November 13, 1875), was a German prince and military officer in both the Austrian army and in 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.
Born July 12, 1812 Carl was the youngest of eight children of the marriage of Prince Frederick William of Solms-Braunfels with Princess Friederike of Mecklenburg-Strelitz in Neustrelitz. By the early death of his father, he lived with his family in Braunfels. His mother, the younger sister of Queen Louise of Prussia, later married Duke Ernst ...
Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels, nicknamed "Texas-Carl" (born July 27, 1812 in Neustrelitz, en:Mecklenburg-Strelitz; died November 13, 1875 near Bad Kreuznach) was an Austro-Hungarian en:Lieutenant General and founder of the town en:New Braunfels, en:Comal County in Texas.
New Braunfels Militia. Prince Carl’s militia was described by four contemporaries: his successor to leadership of the Adelsverein, Baron John Meusebach, Herman Selle, M. Maris, a Frenchman who wrote Souvenier d’Amerique, and Fritz Goldbeck, one of the early settlers. The Baron said they wore "hats bedecked with a cockade of rooster feathers ...
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 in 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.
On March 14, 1845, Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels, Germany, purchased 1,265 acres for $1,112. Thus, the “City of a Prince” was born. Seven days later, on Good Friday, Prince Carl led the first settlers into New Braunfels, named after his ancestral German home. This city’s story takes flight on the dreams of German emigrants.
