Muhlenberg family

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An American political, religious, and military dynasty. The family descends from Heinrich Melchior Mühlenberg/Henry Melchior Muhlenberg (1711-1787) a German immigrant, noted Lutheran minister, and founder of the Lutheran Church in America.

Noted members of the family include:

  • Peter Muhlenberg (1746-1847) Minister, Continental Army General, US Congressman, US Senator
  • Frederick Muhlenberg (1750-1801) Member of Continental Congress, Speaker of US House of Representatives

In addition, The Muhlenbergs were related to the Hiester family. Some notable members include:

  • Joseph Hiester (1752-1832) US Congressman and Governor of Pennsylvania
  • William Hiester (1790-1853) US Congressman

In addition, The Muhlenbergs were related to the Baltz-Geare family. Although this family is not politically active, the small family is easily traceable and an important Philadelphia Society family:

  • Norman Geare Philadelphian Advertising Executive
  • Mary Julia Geare-Haas (1927- ) First Female Philadelphian Advertising Exec. Engaged to a *Vanderbilt and married to a Pittsburgh Haas.
  • David L Haas(1930- ) Noteworthy Boeing Engineer
  • Emily Haas-Bash (1956- )
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