When, Where and How

Author: J. H. Kurzenknabe

Kurzenknabe, John Henry. (Muenchhof, Kurhessen, Germany, June 18, 1840--April 13, 1927, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania). German Reformed layman. His parents died of cholera when he was five, and he was placed in a boarding school. When 14, he came to the United States with his violin and his share ($500) of his parents' estate. During the 48-day voyage, he attended an elderly sick woman, a Mrs. Ziegler from Wilkes-Barre, Penn., whose family helped him settled in the States. He attended Wyoming Seminary nearby, where he studied music and perfected his English. Even before graduation, he taught violin and began teaching singing classes in the area. In 1856, William B. Bradbury came to Wilkes-Barre for a six-week musical institute. He was so impress… Go to person page >

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First Line: Do we always tell the story
Title: When, Where and How
Author: J. H. Kurzenknabe
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Let us tell the same old story
Copyright: Public Domain

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Gospel Trio of Sacred Song #30

Song Treasury #d35

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Songs for Jesus No. 5 #112

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Sunday School Songs #58

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Sweet Fields of Eden #68

The Garner #d24

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