The early family is believed to have been Christian. They initially settled in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kansas, Utah and Oregon. With enough historical data, we believe they all lead to a common source. Family folklore indicates that the Lehnherr family once occupied a castle in Wimmis. Wimmis, itself is documented since AD 994.
Nothing is known about the early history of the castle.
Before the barons of Weissenburg took over, the lords of Strattlingen appear to have been in possession of it. We are unable to show any relationship of one to another. The red star shows the village of Wimmis. Map courtesy of Mapquest . Click here for information.