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Person
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Widmer, Fred. (Frederick), Rev., 1835-1891
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Description area
Dates of existence
1835-1891
History
Rev. Frederick Widmer was born on January 22, 1835, in Troy, New York.
He was a clergyman. He studied and taught at Poultney Academy, Vermont. He got licensed to preach by the Methodist Episcopal Church in Albany, New York. Widmer continued his theological studies, as well as the studies of science and philosophy. In 1862, he was ordained deacon, and in 1864, elder. A unique preacher, he served at Grace Methodist Episcopal Church, Troy, New York.
In 1860, he married Anna Eliza Cutts (1833-1909). He died on June 25, 1891, in Salem, New York.