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The History of St. John’s (Hain’s) Reformed Church This page is a substitute for the original table of contents from the 1916 publication titled St. John’s (Hain’s) Reformed Church in Lower Heidelberg Township, Berks county, Penna by Rev. W.J. Kershner and Adam G. Lerch. This table of contents reflects how the content is split up … Read more
The History of St. John’s (Hain’s) Reformed Church Baptisms by Revs. John Waldschmidt, John Christ Ammon and John W. Boas 1757-1810 (R-S) <!– Names and dates of the baptisms performed at St. John’s Reformed Church. –> Date of Baptism Name R 1761, Mar. 1 Margareth, daughter of Michael Ruth and Anna Maria, born Jan. 18, … Read more
The History of St. John’s (Hain’s) Reformed Church Baptisms by Revs. John Waldschmidt, John Christ Ammon and John W. Boas 1757-1810 (T-Z) <!– Names and dates of the baptisms performed at St. John’s Reformed Church. –> Date of Baptism Name T 1764, Sept. 9 Anna Margareth, daughter of Gerhardt Thomas and Magdalena, born Aug. 18, … Read more
The History of St. John’s (Hain’s) Reformed Church Third Period, 1810-1834 Rev. Philip Mayer Philip Mayer was a son of George Mayer and Euphronia, nee Kercher, and the name of his grandfather was John Mayer, who came to America in 1750 from that part of Germany known as Upper Host in Rhine Bairen. He was … Read more
The History of St. John’s (Hain’s) Reformed Church Baptisms by Revs. Philip Mayer, Wm. Pauli, Wm. Hendel, D.D., Frederick A. Herman, Joseph S. Dubbs, D.D, John Hautz, Augustus L. Herman and Thomas H. Leinbach 1810-1834 (A-H) <!– Names and dates of the baptisms performed at St. John’s Reformed Church. –> Date of Baptism Name A … Read more
The History of St. John’s (Hain’s) Reformed Church Second Period, 1757-1810 John Waldschmidt John Waldschmidt was born at Dillenburg, in the county of Nassau, Germany, on August 6, 1724. Waldschmidt pursued his studies first in the Latin school and later in the University at Herborn. While he was studying at Herborn events were taking place … Read more
The History of St. John’s (Hain’s) Reformed Church Baptisms by Revs. John Waldschmidt, John Christ Ammon and John W. Boas 1757-1810 (A-E) <!– Names and dates of the baptisms performed at St. John’s Reformed Church. –> Date of Baptism Name A 1767, Feb. 8 Anna Maria, daughter of John Armegast (Arbegast) and wife, born January … Read more
The History of St. John’s (Hain’s) Reformed Church Baptisms by Revs. John Waldschmidt, John Christ Ammon and John W. Boas 1757-1810 (F-G) <!– Names and dates of the baptisms performed at St. John’s Reformed Church. –> Date of Baptism Name F 1759, Jan. 1 Henry, son of Peter Fisher and wife Appolonia, born December 9, … Read more
The History of St. John’s (Hain’s) Reformed Church Baptisms by Revs. John Waldschmidt, John Christ Ammon and John W. Boas 1757-1810 (H-K) <!– Names and dates of the baptisms performed at St. John’s Reformed Church. –> Date of Baptism Name H 1758, Nov. 25 Elizabeth, a daughter of Henrich Hetrich and Catharine, born Nov. 5, … Read more
The History of St. John’s (Hain’s) Reformed Church Baptisms by Revs. John Waldschmidt, John Christ Ammon and John W. Boas 1757-1810 (L-P) <!– Names and dates of the baptisms performed at St. John’s Reformed Church. –> Date of Baptism Name L 1759, Dec. 25 John, a son of Peter Lamm and Anna Margareth, born Dec. … Read more