Kurzenknabe, John Henry. (Muenchhof, Kurhessen, Germany, June 18, 1840--April 13, 1927, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania). German Reformed layman. His parents died of cholera when he was five, and he was placed in a boarding school. When 14, he came to the United States with his violin and his share ($500) of his parents' estate. During the 48-day voyage, he attended an elderly sick woman, a Mrs. Ziegler from Wilkes-Barre, Penn., whose family helped him settled in the States. He attended Wyoming Seminary nearby, where he studied music and perfected his English. Even before graduation, he taught violin and began teaching singing classes in the area. In 1856, William B. Bradbury came to Wilkes-Barre for a six-week musical institute. He was so impress… Go to person page >
Display Title: Busy Little GleanersFirst Line: Gathering, in the early dawnTune Title: [Gathering, in the early dawn]Author: J. H. K.Date: 1876Subject: Children |
Display Title: Busy Little GleanersFirst Line: The golden grain is gathered inTune Title: [The golden grain is gathered in]Author: J. H. K.Scripture: Matthew 22:9Date: 1878
Display Title: Busy Little GleanersFirst Line: Gathering, in the early dawnTune Title: [Gathering, in the early dawn]Author: J. H. KurzenknabeDate: 1878
Display Title: Busy Little GleanersFirst Line: Gathering, in the early dawnTune Title: [Gathering, in the early dawn]Author: J. H. KurzenknabeDate: 1880
Display Title: Busy Little GleanersFirst Line: Gathering, in the early dawnTune Title: [Gathering, in the early dawn]Author: J. H. KurzenknabeDate: 1881