Descended from Ludwig and Anna Semmler nee Richter; arrived from Nekla Hauland Poznan 1861. Ludwig had 3 brothers already here, Johann Gottlieb Semler, Friedrick Semler and Christian Semmler. Their parents were Marten and Anna Maria Semmler nee Rattey. Marten's parents were Anton and Anna Semmler nee Kantzen.