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the massive inflow of German immigrants to Texas while in the mid-1800s stimulated land profits in south-central Texas. Johann Theodor Gerfers, his spouse Maria, as well as their four small children arrived in Texas in 1848. Gerfers acquired the main land (one hundred sixty acres) during the Timberwood place and commenced cattle and sheep ranching.