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Ferdinand Gerhard Walther Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Collection ID-2885

Scope and Contents

The collection contains sermon manuscripts and letters relating to opposition from members of his congregation in Brunswick, Missouri.

Dates

  • Creation: 1868 - 1905

Biographical / Historical

Ferdinand Gerhard Walther, along with his twin brother Constantine, was born 23 February 1847, the son of C. F. W. Walther and his wife Emily (nee Buenger). Ferdinand received his early schooling in Saint Louis and studied at Concordia College, Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Concordia Seminary, Saint Louis, graduating from the latter in 1871. He spent his entire ministry of 49 years at Brunswick, Missouri. On 27 May 1873 he married Bertha Biltz, the daughter of Pastor F. J. Biltz, Concordia, Missouri. He died in Saint Louis on Ascension Day, 25 May 1933.

Extent

1 Folders

Language of Materials

German

Physical Location

3.24.1.1

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The manuscripts were donated by Paula Walther, May 1960, and Arthur Walther, August 1990.

Title
Ferdinand Gerhard Walther 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