| |
| | Henry Melchior Muhlenberg |
 | | He was graduated at the University of Pennsylvania in 1814, studied theology under Bishop White, was made deacon, 18 September, 1817, and became assistant in Christ church, Philadelphia, of which the bishop was rector. |
 | | See "The Life and Work of William Augustus Muhlenberg," by Anne Ayres (New York, 1880).--Gotthilf's grandson, Frederick Augustus, educator, son of Frederick A. Muhlenberg, M. D., born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 25 August, 1818, was graduated at Jefferson college in 1836, and at Princeton theological seminary in 1838. |
 | | Muhlenberg was the father of eleven children.--His son, John Peter Gabriel, patriot, born in Trappe, Pennsylvania, 1 October, 1746 ; died near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1 October, 1807, was sent when he was sixteen years of age, with his two brothers, to be educated in Germany. |
| www.famousamericans.net /henrymelchiormuhlenberg (2967 words) |
|