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J. F. Heitmann Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Collection ID-2801

Scope and Contents

The document in this collection is an autobiography by the eighteen-year-old Heitmann. It describes his youth and education, his immigration and life in the U.S. and his decision to go to school to become an "Apostle of the Lord Jesus."

Dates

  • Creation: 1872

Biographical / Historical

Heitmann was born 23 May 1854 in Ostervesede, Hannover. He was confirmed in 1869 by a Pastor Raeber at Scheessel and immigrated to the U.S. No other information about him has been discovered in the Institute's collection.

Extent

1 Folders

Language of Materials

German

Physical Location

Not listed

Title
J. F. Heitmann Papers
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Concordia Historical Institute Repository

Contact:
804 Seminary Place
Saint Louis MO 63105 USA
314-505-7935