Name/Title
John Jacob SchmickEntry/Object ID
0749Description
Portrait of John Jacob Schmick (1714-1778)
Born in Koenigsberg, Prussia. While in charge of a Lutheran congregation in Livonia, he came in contact with the Moravians and became united with them in 1748. Came to Bethlehem in 1751 destined for service in the Indian Mission. 1752, ordained a deacon of the church. Ordained a presbyter in 1759. Married Johanna Ingerheidt. With his wife he labored in various missions. Proficient in the Mohican language and adopted by the Shawnee in their nation. Was with the Christian Indians in exile, for safety, in Philadelphia and after their release led them to Wyalusing. His last mission was at Gnaddenhuetten, Ohio. In August 1777 he came to Lititz and was an assistant to Bishop Hehl. His wife was the Spiritual Overseers of the Married Sisters.Acquisition
Accession
749Source or Donor
Jno HamanAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Artist
John Valentine HaidtDate made
1758Dimensions
Height
26 inWidth
20-1/2 inDimension Notes
25.5'' x 19 5/8'' stretcherConservation
Notes
Restoration funded by Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Peters. Pre-restoration canvas back.Relationships
Related Entries
Notes
Johanna Schmick portrait, MHS 748Provenance
Notes
Jno. Haman, October 1862General Notes
Note
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