John Reichenbach-St. Clair Co., MI (bio)
Biographical sketch of JOHN REICHENBACH from the book entitled, "Biographical Memoirs of Saint Clair County, Michigan," published in 1903 by B. F. Bowen Publishers in Indiana.
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REV. JOHN REICHENBACH
This clergyman of the Catholic church, now living in retirement at Emmett, Michigan, was born at Conner’s Creek, Wayne county, Michigan, a son of Engerbert and Christina (Reber) Reichenbach, natives of Germany. Enger Reichenbach was born in 1799, came to the United States in 1831 and bought a farm near Detroit. Although called a farm, it was nothing but a dense tract of forest, which he cleared up and converted into a productive farm, improving it with a comfortable habitation and substantial outbuildings, built of logs. In course of time he possessed as fine a homestead as there was in his neighborhood. He was a Democrat in politics, and in religion was a Catholic, in which faith he was called away. To Mr. and Mrs. Reichenbach were born six children, namely: Margaret, who has her residence in Detroit, which city is likewise the home of Henry, also a retired farmer; Rev. John is the fourth of the family; the next in order is Christina, who lives at Conner’s Creek, Wayne county; Amelia died young.
Rev. John Reichenbach acquired his classical education at Bardstown, Kentucky, and St. Francis Seminary at Milwaukee, whence he went to the American College at Gouvain, Belgium, from which he was graduated in 1865. He was ordained, and on his return was stationed at St. Clair, Michigan, where he officiated for eighteen years. In 1902 Father Reichenbach came to Emmett, not for the purpose of assuming charge of congregation, but because his lengthened and faithful services in the church rendered repose absolutely necessary. A scholar of erudition and a devout servant of the church, with an affection for his fellowmen, the labors of the reverend father were incessant and untiring, until nature demanded surcease. He is beloved by the entire community. Abstinent in all things pertaining to himself, he is liberal in extending aid to others, and the cry of distress ever secures a speedy response.
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