Springer, Francis, 1810-1892

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Springfield, Illinois Lutheran minister, educator, school principle, Civil War chaplain and a founder of Carthage College. Founded first Lutheran church in Springfield, served as president of Hillsboro Academy and Illinois State University at Springfield and as chaplain with the 10th Illinois Infantry and First Arkansas Infantry at Fort Smith where he helped develop the Arkansas Asylum, a home for war orphans, and with the Freedmen.

From the description of Papers, 1828-1892. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 56511140

Springfield, Illinois Lutheran minister, educator, school principal, Civil War chaplain, and founder of Carthage College. Established first Lutheran church in Springfield.

From the description of Marriage licenses, 1839-1860. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 122558045

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creatorOf Springer, Francis, 1811-1898. Letter to the Iowa and Nebraska Delegation in Congress. Mt. Pleasant, IA. 1861 Mar. 22. University of Iowa Libraries
creatorOf Springer, Francis, 1810-1892. Marriage licenses, 1839-1860. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
creatorOf Springer, Francis, 1810-1892. Papers, 1828-1892. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
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associatedWith Arkansas Asylum Association. corporateBody
associatedWith Carthage College (Carthage, Ill.) corporateBody
associatedWith Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Illinois. corporateBody
associatedWith Harlan, James, 1820-1899, person
associatedWith Hillsboro' Academy (Hillsboro, Ill.) corporateBody
associatedWith Illinois State University (Springfield, Ill.) corporateBody
associatedWith Matheny, Noah Webster, 1815-1877. person
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Illinois--Springfield
Arkansas
United States
Springfield (Ill.)
Illinois
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Chaplains, Military
Clergy
Freedmen
Lutheran
Lutheran Church
Marriage license
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Birth 1810

Death 1892

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