Geography: Greenwich Township

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Taufshine (Baptismal Certificate) by Martin Wetzler, Greenwich, Pennsylvania Taufshine (Baptismal Certificate) by Martin Wetzler, Greenwich, Pennsylvania

A colored and filled-in baptismal certificate (Taufshine), signed by Martin Wetzler. Dated September 2, 1864. The certificate is notable for being created by a Jewish scrivener, Martin Wetzler, who was a rarity in the Lehigh Valley at that time. Wetzler was known for his knowledge of Hebrew, German, and English; he sometimes included Jewish symbols on Christian certificates.