Early History of St. Paul Lutheran Church (German Lutheran Church) & First English Lutheran Church: 1831-1850

Oct. 1, 1831	Rev. Francis J. Ruth came from Maryland to preach to Lutherans in Mansfield area.
1832	Rev. Ruth organized 15 Lutherans into The First Lutheran Church
1836-1841	First resident pastor, Rev. George Leiter. Lutheran join with German Reformed to purchase Methodist church building located on Water St. (Adams)
1841-1842	Rev. H.K. Hennick
1843-1845	Rev. Leiter returns.
1845-1848	Rev. J.H. Huffman
1849	Rev. Simon Fenner (Zenner) separated English and German interests.
May 5, 1850	First English Lutheran Church organized. Reformed and German Lutherans left with no definite organization for 2 years but they continued to worship together.

Richland Co., Ohio
Church Records
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*Early History of St. Paul Lutheran Church (German Lutheran Church)* & First English Lutheran Church: 1831-1850**
Sources: This information has been compiled from various sources, including LUTHERANISM IN RICHLAND COUNTY, OHIO - BICENTENNIAL PUBLICATION, 1776-1976 - MANSFIELD NEWS JOURNAL - CHURCH RECORDS

Submitted by Marilyn