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Rev. John Metzler

 Collection
Identifier: ULS-MS-034

Dates

  • 1843 - 1905

Biographical / Historical

Rev. Elder John Metzler was born in Hanover, PA on May 23, 1843, the son of John and Louisa Metzler. He graduated from Pennsylvania College in Gettysburg, now known as Gettysburg College, and from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg in 1875. he was ordered as a minister in the Lutheran Church in 1975, and from 1875 to c. 1888 served as pastor of St. John's Lutheran church in Littlestown, PA. He married Martia Bart in 1876 and had three children: John Hr., Stella, and Alvin. Metzler died on May 10, 1905.

Extent

.21 Linear Feet (1 small box )

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

This collection was recieved a donation from David Wulf on June 9, 2017.

Author
Victoria Jesswein
Date
November 2021
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Personal Papers and Manuscripts Collection, Seminary Archives, United Lutheran Seminary Library, Gettysburg, PA Repository

Contact:
61 Seminary Ridge
Gettysburg PA 17325 United States