Graef’s Evangelical Lutheran church was organized with twenty-four members on May 24, 1871, by Rev. J. Tomlinson.
Elders chosen were:
John Graef
Philip Reitz
Deacons:
Anthony Wechtenhiser
Harrison T. Lohr
Rev. J. K. Bricker, the first pastor, was succeeded by:
Rev. R. Smith
Rev. J. H. Walterick
Rev. J. L. Miller
Rev. J. C. Shoup
Rev. J. N. Unruh
The church was erected in 1871 at a cost of sixteen hundred and fifty dollars. There are at present ninety- nine church members and eighty sabbath- school scholars.
(Source: History of Bedford, Somerset & Fulton Counties, PA;1884)
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