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Bartsch, Franz (1854-1931)
Likely a photo of Franz Barsch who was on the Great Trek with Claas Epp.
Date of Birth: 1854 April 24, Prussia
Date of Death: 1931 November 14, Russia
MLA Personal Photos Collection
Biographical note:
Samara, Russia
Son of Johann and Helene (Isaak) Bartsch
Married Lisette Woelk
Mennonite preacher in Russian province of Samara, author of book describing Mennonite emigration to Khiva in 1880s.
Bethel alumni note:
Photo holdings:
With brother-in-law and nephew -- Russia
Sources:
GAMEO, Hege, Christian. "Bartsch, Franz (1854-1931)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1953. Web. 15 Nov 2018. http://gameo.org/index.php?title=Bartsch,_Franz_(1854-1931)&oldid=144777
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