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Bill of Incorporation of the Wisconsin Synod, 1864-05

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Identifier: S013.03.005.0033

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The bulk of these records consists of the correspondence recieved by the first four presidents of the Wisconsin Synod. The following men held the position and were elected pro-tempore:

Johannes Muehlhaeuser December 1849-June 1860

Johannes Bading June 1860-August 1863

Gotlieb Reim September 1863-June 1865

Wilhelm Striessguth June 1865 - June 1867

Johannes Bading June 1867 -June 1889.

The collection also consists of correspondence collected by from various personal collections as noted in Koehler's custodial history.

Dates

  • 1864-05

Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

From the Collection: 31 Box : 19 record cartons, 9 hollinger boxes, 3 cartons loose material.

Language of Materials

German

Abstract

Bill of Incorporation of the Wisconsin Synod and a German translation.

Related Materials

Koehler's Index: 907. 1864, May 27-31. Übersetzung einer Legislaturbill No. 176, A. Manuscript: A Bill to incorporate the German Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Wisconsin, verfasst von Mr. Struve (Farmington), vorgelegt von Mr. Bingham in der Assembly. Originaldruck, drei Kopieen. Ein Aufruf an die Gemeinden im Interesse des Seminars von Moldehnke, Streissguth, G. Gamm. Manuscript. Ein allgemeiner Parochialbericht. Manuscript. Revidierte Constitution der Deutsch-Evangel. Luth. Synode von Wisconsin und andern Staaten. Manuscript. Jahresbericht des Vicepraesidenten für Synode, 17-31 Mai 1864 in Manitowoc. Manuscript. Zwei Versionen des Protokolls der Synodalsitzung, die einander ergänzen. 32 Seiten. Comite Berichts in Mappe. Vor der Synode: Bittschrift an dem Herzog von Sachsen Altenburg um Datierung des Seminars und Kollekte in allen Landeskirchen. Gezeichnet Muehlhaeuser, Senior; Reim, Vice-Praes.; Köhler, Sekretär. (Vor der Synode)

(Translation of Legislative Bill No. 176, A. Manuscript: A Bill to incorporate the German Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Wisconsin, prepared by Mr. Struve (Farmington), presented by Mr. Bingham in the Assembly. Original print, three copies. A call to the congregations in the interest of the seminar by Moldehnke, Streissguth, G. Gamm. manuscript. A General Parochial Report. manuscript. Revised Constitution of the German Evangelicals. Luther Synod of Wisconsin and Other States. manuscript. Annual Report of the Vice-President for Synod, May 17-31, 1864 at Manitowoc. manuscript. Two versions of the minutes of the synodal meeting that complement each other. 32 pages. Committee report in folder. Before the synod: petition to the Duke of Saxony Altenburg to date the seminar and collection in all regional churches. Signed Muehlhaeuser, Senior; Rhyme, Vice-Pres.; Koehler, secretary. (Before Synod))

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