Caskey, Curtis a Lutheran minister, was born at Canton, O., Oct. 17, 1827. His opportunities for securing an education were meager. He was ordained in 1857 by the synod of northern Indiana, and for, twenty-six years was actively engaged in the ministry. His last pastorate was what was then known as the Millersburg charge, in which he served more than five years. He died at his residence in Ligonier, Noble Co., Ind., Sept. 12,1881. See Lutheroan Observer, Oct. 7, 1881.
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John McClintock was born October 27, 1814 in Philadelphia to Irish immigrants, John and Martha McClintock. He began as a clerk in his father's store, and then became a bookkeeper in the Methodist Book Concern in New York. Here he converted to Methodism and considered joining the ministry. McClintock entered the University of Pennsylvania in 1832 and graduated with high honors three years later. Subsequently, he was awarded a doctorate of divinity degree from the same institution in 1848.WikipediaRead More