Muhlenberg, William Augustus, 1796-1877

American clergyman and poet.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Lancaster, to Rev. George Boyd, 1821 Oct. 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270612830

Distinguished Episcopal clergyman, rector of the Church of the Holy Communion, New York City, 1846-1877. His hymn "I would not live alone" is widely known.

From the description of W. A. Muhlenberg letter and poems [manuscript], 1863 Dec 1 and [18]73 Nov 15. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 648017684

From the description of W. A. Muhlenberg letter and poem [manuscript], 1863 Dec 1 and [18]73 Nov 15. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 318063016

William Augustus Muhlenberg was an evangelical clergyman in the Episcopal Church, known for his innovative and influential education theories. Born into a prominent Philadelphia family, he graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, and was ordained in the church. He held several ecclesiastical posts, first in Lancaster, and later in New York. While rector of St. George's in Flushing, Long Island, he founded St. Paul's College; although financial woes caused the school to close, it served as a template for later institutions such as the Groton School. He also founded St. Luke's hospital in New York City, and a philanthropic community on Long Island Sound.

From the description of W.A. Muhlenberg letter to My dear George, 1850 May 28. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 137301056

Charles Nicoll Bancker was a merchant and financier.

From the guide to the Charles Nicoll Bancker family papers, 1733-1894, 1733-1894, (American Philosophical Society)

Matthew Clarkson (1758-1825) was an American military officer during the American Revolution and lived in New York City. Matthew Clarkson, Jr. (1796-1883) was a resident of Flatbush. Charles P. McIlvaine (1799-1873) was rector of St. Ann's Church in Brooklyn from 1827 to 1833. William A. Muhlenberg (1796-1877) was an Episcopal minister in Flushing and New York City. Cyrus Bull was secretary of St. Ann's Church.

From the guide to the Clarkson family papers, Bulk, 1812-1815, 1793-1869, (Brooklyn Historical Society)