Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Rode, Diedrich Johann Gottlieb |
Othernames |
Dietreich |
Birthplace |
Koelzow, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany |
Deceased |
02/13/1905 |
Deceased Where |
Cherry Spring, Texas |
Notes |
Came to Galveston, Texas, January 20, 1846 Conflicting information on birth date and parents. Other birth information is 7/06/1828 in Grunheide, Germany. Became a licensed lay minister during Civil War era. |
Relationships |
Pastor Elias H. Rode (b1930) - descendant |
Role |
Layman |
Position or Congregations Served |
Opened his home for worship services and traveled many miles to lead Bible studies and prayer meetings. As a licensed lay minister during the Civil War era he performed mariages, baptisms, and funerals. Preaching places include Cherry Spring, Hilda, Castell, and families homes in the surrounding Texas Hill Country. Taught children in his home. A founder of Zion Lutheran Church of Fredericksburg, Texas. Served as Lay minister at St. Peter Lutheran Church at Doss, Texas. |
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