HENKEL, POLYCARP CYPRIAN, born Aug. 20, 1820 in Lincoln Co. Parents: The Rev. David and Catharine (Heyle/Hoyle) Henkel. A grandson of the Rev. Paul Henkel, and older brother of the Rev. Socrates Henkel.
Like the other Henkels he must have been well instructed; received a D.D. degree.
Married Rebecca Fox, Randolph Co., 1843. Children: Hon. David S., Catharine C. (Lail). If others, record not available. Ordained deacon 1843 and pastor 1846 by Tenn. Synod. Churches served: Christ, Stanley, 1846; Daniels, Lincoln Co., 1847-55; Friendship, Alexander Co., 1847-61; St. Paul, Startown, 1849-69; St. Stephen, Hickory, 1849-64, 65-73, 77-89; Mt. Olive, Hickory, 1889; St. Martin, Iredell Co., 1876-81; Philadelphia, Granite Falls, 1878; St. John, Catawba Co.; Mt. Pleasant, Wataugo Co., 1880, 83, 85. In Mo., 1870-77 (conflict with some preceding dates), helped to organize English Dist. of Mo. Synod; transferred to it in 1873. Returned to Tenn. Synod 1877, to serve again in N. C. One of founders of Concordia Coll., Conover, in 1878 and its president until forced to resign in 1885 due to failing health. Secretary 1858, and president 1878, Tenn. Synod. On Comm. to Prepare a Plan for Missionary work in Confederate Army, 1863; on Comm. To Submit a Form for Public Licensing of Men for the Ministry, 1865; on Joint Comm. (N.C. and Tenn. Synods) to Submit Policy to Prevent Conflicts in Work of the two Synods, 1882.
Died Sept. 26, 1889, in Conover; buried at St. Peter Church, Catawba Co.
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Life Sketches of Lutheran Ministers, North Carolina and Tennessee Synods 1773-1965, pp. 86-91
Like the other Henkels he must have been well instructed; received a D.D. degree.
Married Rebecca Fox, Randolph Co., 1843. Children: Hon. David S., Catharine C. (Lail). If others, record not available. Ordained deacon 1843 and pastor 1846 by Tenn. Synod. Churches served: Christ, Stanley, 1846; Daniels, Lincoln Co., 1847-55; Friendship, Alexander Co., 1847-61; St. Paul, Startown, 1849-69; St. Stephen, Hickory, 1849-64, 65-73, 77-89; Mt. Olive, Hickory, 1889; St. Martin, Iredell Co., 1876-81; Philadelphia, Granite Falls, 1878; St. John, Catawba Co.; Mt. Pleasant, Wataugo Co., 1880, 83, 85. In Mo., 1870-77 (conflict with some preceding dates), helped to organize English Dist. of Mo. Synod; transferred to it in 1873. Returned to Tenn. Synod 1877, to serve again in N. C. One of founders of Concordia Coll., Conover, in 1878 and its president until forced to resign in 1885 due to failing health. Secretary 1858, and president 1878, Tenn. Synod. On Comm. to Prepare a Plan for Missionary work in Confederate Army, 1863; on Comm. To Submit a Form for Public Licensing of Men for the Ministry, 1865; on Joint Comm. (N.C. and Tenn. Synods) to Submit Policy to Prevent Conflicts in Work of the two Synods, 1882.
Died Sept. 26, 1889, in Conover; buried at St. Peter Church, Catawba Co.
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Life Sketches of Lutheran Ministers, North Carolina and Tennessee Synods 1773-1965, pp. 86-91
HENKEL, POLYCARP CYPRIAN, born Aug. 20, 1820 in Lincoln Co. Parents: The Rev. David and Catharine (Heyle/Hoyle) Henkel. A grandson of the Rev. Paul Henkel, and older brother of the Rev. Socrates Henkel.
Like the other Henkels he must have been well instructed; received a D.D. degree.
Married Rebecca Fox, Randolph Co., 1843. Children: Hon. David S., Catharine C. (Lail). If others, record not available. Ordained deacon 1843 and pastor 1846 by Tenn. Synod. Churches served: Christ, Stanley, 1846; Daniels, Lincoln Co., 1847-55; Friendship, Alexander Co., 1847-61; St. Paul, Startown, 1849-69; St. Stephen, Hickory, 1849-64, 65-73, 77-89; Mt. Olive, Hickory, 1889; St. Martin, Iredell Co., 1876-81; Philadelphia, Granite Falls, 1878; St. John, Catawba Co.; Mt. Pleasant, Wataugo Co., 1880, 83, 85. In Mo., 1870-77 (conflict with some preceding dates), helped to organize English Dist. of Mo. Synod; transferred to it in 1873. Returned to Tenn. Synod 1877, to serve again in N. C. One of founders of Concordia Coll., Conover, in 1878 and its president until forced to resign in 1885 due to failing health. Secretary 1858, and president 1878, Tenn. Synod. On Comm. to Prepare a Plan for Missionary work in Confederate Army, 1863; on Comm. To Submit a Form for Public Licensing of Men for the Ministry, 1865; on Joint Comm. (N.C. and Tenn. Synods) to Submit Policy to Prevent Conflicts in Work of the two Synods, 1882.
Died Sept. 26, 1889, in Conover; buried at St. Peter Church, Catawba Co.
Information provided by "THE HENKEL FAMILY"
Life Sketches of Lutheran Ministers, North Carolina and Tennessee Synods 1773-1965, pp. 86-91
Like the other Henkels he must have been well instructed; received a D.D. degree.
Married Rebecca Fox, Randolph Co., 1843. Children: Hon. David S., Catharine C. (Lail). If others, record not available. Ordained deacon 1843 and pastor 1846 by Tenn. Synod. Churches served: Christ, Stanley, 1846; Daniels, Lincoln Co., 1847-55; Friendship, Alexander Co., 1847-61; St. Paul, Startown, 1849-69; St. Stephen, Hickory, 1849-64, 65-73, 77-89; Mt. Olive, Hickory, 1889; St. Martin, Iredell Co., 1876-81; Philadelphia, Granite Falls, 1878; St. John, Catawba Co.; Mt. Pleasant, Wataugo Co., 1880, 83, 85. In Mo., 1870-77 (conflict with some preceding dates), helped to organize English Dist. of Mo. Synod; transferred to it in 1873. Returned to Tenn. Synod 1877, to serve again in N. C. One of founders of Concordia Coll., Conover, in 1878 and its president until forced to resign in 1885 due to failing health. Secretary 1858, and president 1878, Tenn. Synod. On Comm. to Prepare a Plan for Missionary work in Confederate Army, 1863; on Comm. To Submit a Form for Public Licensing of Men for the Ministry, 1865; on Joint Comm. (N.C. and Tenn. Synods) to Submit Policy to Prevent Conflicts in Work of the two Synods, 1882.
Died Sept. 26, 1889, in Conover; buried at St. Peter Church, Catawba Co.
Information provided by "THE HENKEL FAMILY"
Life Sketches of Lutheran Ministers, North Carolina and Tennessee Synods 1773-1965, pp. 86-91
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