Andrew Schout (1700-1763)

Item

Title
Andrew Schout (1700-1763)
Creator
Schout, Andrew, 1700-1763
translator
Carté, Katherine E.
Publisher
Moravian Archives, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Type
Text
Format
image/pdf
Description
This memoir by Andrew Schout describes his childhood in Copenhagen and his upbringing as a pious Lutheran. He became a merchant and then a sailor and traveled throughout the world. He had a conversion experience on one of his journeys. He met the Brethren in Amsterdam. The memoir ends in 1746 and another brother or sister completed it by recounting his multiple trips on the Irene with Garrison and the last years of his life in Bethlehem.
Subject
Schout, Andrew, 1700-1763
Moravians--Biography
Religious life--History--18th century
Bethlehem (Pa.)--History--18th century
Autobiographies
Source
https://www.moravianchurcharchives.findbuch.net/php/main.php#4d656d6f6972732ex5378
Identifier
MemBeth 0112
Language
German
English
Extent
6 pages
Rights Holder
Moravian Archives, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Rights
Please Consult Rights and Re-Use Policy of the Moravian Archives
https://www.moravianchurcharchives.org/about/#tabs-10
Item sets
Personal Papers
Media
schout.pdf