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John Kline Jr was born June 17 1797 in Dauphin County, PA and moved with his family on to land given to his father by his grandparents who had purchased and settled on several acres west of Linville Creek near the trading post of Broadway.
He married Anna Wampler on March 18, 1818 and their home was built in 1822 on land given to him near Broadway by his father, and this became the meeting place for the local Brethren community.
With his zeal for ministry, the congregation of the church elected him Deacon in 1827 and then he was chosen to be a minister and preached his first sermon on February 8, 1835
Mission trips became an important part of his ministry and he traveled through many counties and states. During the 30 years of his ministry, he rode over 91000 miles on horseback.
During his trips to the mountains he realized the need for medicine to help the people unable to get doctors so became an expert in herbal medicines, collecting roots and herbs which he would dry then make into potions which could either be ingested or applied to wounds.
On a return to his home from one of his visits, he was ambushed by a few local military irregulars who shot and killed him on June 15, 1864 believing that he was a spy for the Union Cause.
Fred Garber. one of the John Kline Memorial Riders who have followed the trails frequented by this historic preacher, will recount some of the history of Elder John Kline’s life.
NOTE: That the John Kline Homestead Preservation Trust welcome your donation towards purchasing and preserving this historic homestead.
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