Note: Not extant. Not playable. (in this location)
2024-11-13 - The first church organ we purchased was in 1810. It was made by Frederick Obenhauen, Jr., the son of a Lutheran pastor who served the church a few years previously. This is the handwritten bond for the organ (3 images). The family came from Holland; cf. Glatfelter's Pastors and People, Pa. German Society in 2 vols., 1980 & 1981, for more details about the pastor. Information received via email from Mary Redline, church historian, 2024-11-04 -Paul R. Marchesano
2024-11-13 - The organ was built and sold on bond, in 1810 for $425 [a reverse mortgage in effect], and was paid in full [$625] in 1849 to Charles Hanzelman (Heintzelman), (1814-1883). The bond appears to have been guaranteed by a presentation of gold and silver valued at $850, given to the church in 1810. See DOCUMENTS tab for the original bond/warranty and receipt. The relationship between the original builder and Charles Hanzelmann is unknown. The Heintzelman's even today operate a funeral business. It appears that making coffins and organs were not incompatible professions in the 19th c. FindAGrave has an obituary posted for Charles, who apparently died by suicide. -Paul R. Marchesano
2024-11-13 - Replaced by Samuel Bohler in 1891. Unknown if any material reused. -Paul R. Marchesano
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