Elizabeth Theis

 Elizabeth Theis

Elizabeth came to Texas from Germany in 1840.  She married Edward

Loebnitz and gave birth to one daughter.  Edward died in 1841.  After his death Elizabeth married Adolph Rhode.  After Adolph’s death, Elizabeth continued to run the general store at Frelsburg, TX.  Elizabeth is buried in the Columbus City Cemetery.  Her grave is marked as a Citizen of the Republic of Texas.