Peter Henry Oberwetter
(January 8, 1830 - May 21, 1915) A native of Germany, Peter Henry Oberwetter migrated to Texas about 1849 and settled first in New Braunfels, then Comfort. He later moved to Austin, where he gained distinction as a botanist. He pioneered in crossbreeding the amaryllis, imported rare bulbs, and wrote articles regarding his botanical research. He was also a landscape artist for the State of Texas. Married to Catherine Marie (Mary) Schade (d 1914), he had six children. Recorded - 1977
30.2759° N, 97.7253° W
Where to Find It
Oakwood Cemetery, Section 2, Lot 467, Space E 1/2
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