Father:
Mother:
Francois Seraphin Wendling
Born in Grussenheim, France, March 23, 1824
Died 19XX, Independence, Iowa, USA
Married Mary Victoria Dietsch (born December 24, 1825), Grussenheim, France
Francios Seraphin and Mary Victoria
came to America, arriving through the port of New York Jan. 27 1855 with two children,
Theresa and Nicholas Seraphin, having sailed on the ship Mercury from LeHarve, France.
They located near Napeerville IL., had nine more children while living there the next
sisteen years, then moved to Independence, IA where they spent the rest of their lives.
Great-great grandparents Wendling are buried in St. John's cemetery, Independence,
IA.
Children:
Theresa
Nicholas Seraphin
