Henry Melchior Muhlenberg. alearnedand distinguished theologian of the German Lutheran Church. who came into this country and settled at the Trappe. Montgomery County. in 1742. and of Anna. daughter of Conrad Weiser. before mentioned. He was born October 1. 1746. at that place. The father came here to take charge of the spiritual welfare of the large German emigration already in this State. as Conrad Weiser was called from New York to look after the temporal welfare of the same people. The home of Dr. Muhlenberg became the source of great influence for good to this colony. from thence young men were sent. prepared to disseminate religious truth. among them Dr.
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