Claim: In 1850, the Lungkwitz and Petri families emigrated to the United States, landing first in New York City, then migrated to Wheeling, West Virginia, but ultimately ending up in Texas in 1851.
Evidence: In 1850, the Lungkwitz and Petri families emigrated to the United States, landing first in New York City. They migrated to Wheeling, West Virginia, but decided on the destination of Texas in 1851.