a Lutheran minister, was born at Klein Bremen, kingdom of Hanover, Germany, February 21, 1810. He studied at the gymnasium of Buckeburg; was a student of theology at the University of Halle, under Dr. Tholuck; after his graduation came to America, in September, 1834, and, with his family, settled in Erie, Pennsylvania, taking charge of a small congregation. He began his career in New York city, September 12, 1838, as pastor of St. Matthew's German Lutheran Church, in Walker Street, a position which he held until his death, May 3, 1868. See Lutheran Observer, May 15, 1868.