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Around 1728 the nation of Prussia (now part of Germany) was the only major power in Europe without colonial interests in the New World. King Frederick was envious of the Spanish, English, French, and Portuguese New World colonies. King Frederick II commissioned Colonel Wilheim Christman of the Prussian Army to investigate and submit his report with regard the establishment of, or perhaps invasion and conquer of an established colony in America. In order to keep his mission secret, Colonel Christman (a widower) came to America with his three teen age sons. The four were disguised as deck hands aboard a trading ship owned by Jost Hyte, who later became the father-in-law of the Colonel's son, Jacob. Within several years, Colonel Christman and his youngest son returned to Prussia, the two older sons remained in the Colonies. We do not know the details of the Colonel's report to the King. However, it's interesting to note that Prussia nor Germany never did attempt to establish a colony in America. The eldest son Michael settled in North Carolina. Michael's descendent Charles Christman changed his name to "Crismon" in 1836. Charles’ activities are well documented as years later he helped settle the San Bernadino and Phoenix areas.
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