File 17 - Conference resolution.

Title and statement of responsibility area

Title proper

Conference resolution.

Level of description

File

Reference code

SCA105-GA77-3-17

Dates of creation area

Date(s)

Archival description area

Name of creator

(1824-1858)

Biographical history

Born in Siefersheim, German, Jacob emigrated to Lyons, New York, with his parents in 1840. He originally worked as a farmer and a cooper before beginning to preach at age 18 under the tutelage of Rev. Joseph Harlacher. Jacob married Margaret Hailer (1831-... »

Name of creator

Biographical history

The Wagners and Hailers were prominent early settler families in Waterloo County, Ontario, as were the Staebler, Biehn/Bean and Breithaupt families.

Scope and content

Conference resolution stating that the Rochester church will count the collection of broth J. Scharffa.

Notes area

Immediate source of acquisition

Donated by Gordon Wagner in September 1990 and May 1991.

Language of material

  • German

Language and script note

Translation in English available.

Control area

Dates of creation, revision and deletion

Rev JB Jan 2019.

Related people and organizations