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I HISTORICAL. l/lptfSt. Michael’s congregation was founded about 1860 with Rev. A. I. Hoeffel as first resident pastor, with about 20 families among whom were John Coressel Sr., John Coressel Jr., Michael Sheets, Peter Leithauser, Peter Lenhart, Michael Lutz, Michael Costello, Adam Clemens, John Rautb, John Donler, Nicholas Clemens, Christian Seibert, Michael Turner, Wm. Zeller, Peter Clemens, Lawrence Rum-baugh, James Cronin Peter Smith, Joseph Fronk who came in 1862, and Frank Sommers Sr., who located in1864 These with two exceptions havepassed to the great beyond.in 1862, under the direction of Father Maloney, old St.;tMichaels was erected, all the labor necessary being performed by the members of the congregation. 'As nearly as could be ascertained without referring to the church records, Father Carroll SUCCeeded [Father Mu nnmr n»V»/\ *»,«« ---1—* »
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Defiance Daily Crescent News
Defiance, Ohio, US
Wed, Sep 30, 1903
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