Tschoop (aka Johannes) (d. 1746)

Title

Tschoop (aka Johannes) (d. 1746)

translator

Wheeler, Rachel

Publisher

Moravian Archives, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Date

1746

Type

Text

Format

image/jpeg

Description

This is the death notification in the church register for Tschoop, aka Johannes, which occurred in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in 1746. The entry contains a short biography.

Subject

Tschoop, -1746
Moravian Church
Religious life--History--18th century
Bethlehem (Pa.)--History--18th century
Biography

Source

https://www.moravianchurcharchives.findbuch.net/php/main.php#4368526567x10

Identifier

Church Register 10, Bethlehem, 1742-1756, p. 184

Language

German
English

Extent

1 page

Relation

"Tschoop: The Converted Indian Chief" by The American Sunday School Union.

Rights Holder

Moravian Archives, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Rights

Please Consult Rights and Re-Use Policy of the Moravian Archives

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transcript of

German transcription:
Johannes (sonst Tschoop genannt) der Erstling der Mahickan-
der Indianer von Schecomeko. Er wurde daselbst durch
Br. Rauch den 16 April 1742 in den Tod Je-
su getauft, wurde sein Mitgehülfe, und der
Lehrer unter den Heiden, kam in Aug. 1745
nach Bethlehem und blieb bey der Gemeine,
wurde im Aug. 1746 an den Blattern kranck
und ging seelig und vergnügt als ein Mann
Gottes in Bethlehem aus der Hütte zu seinem
Erlöser heim. Er wurde Tages drauf daselbst
auf unsern Ruhberg beerdiget. Sein Volck
beweinte ihn sehr.

translation of

English translation:
August the 27th, new style, Saturday.
Johannes (also known as Tschoop), the first fruit of the Mahican Indians from Shekomeko. He was baptized in Jesus’ death by Brother Rauch on April 16, 1742 in Shekomeko. He was a helper and a teacher of the Heathens. He came in August 1745 to Bethlehem and stayed there in the Congregation. In August 1746, he became sick with smallpox and left his earthly tabernacle blessedly and happily as a man of God and went home to his Redeemer. The next day, he was buried at our Peaceful Mountain. His people wept much for him.