INSPIRATION
Through genealogical research, I learned that Dr. Philip Merkle was part of my family history. As I perused information about him, references abounded: numerous 19th century newspaper articles, bibliographies which include his name and led to remarkable information about him, and even a doctoral thesis written in 1956 which referenced him.
His actions in Germany forced his emigration, and he adopted America as his country. During his lifetime in the United States, he attained positions as pharmacist, physician, examiner of drugs, interpreter, excise commissioner, coroner, civic leader, and theologian in New York City (where he lived for the majority of his life). Besides Germany and New York, he had a special connection to Missouri where some of his relatives settled. Interesting information was gleaned from family anecdotes and research there.
His actions in Germany forced his emigration, and he adopted America as his country. During his lifetime in the United States, he attained positions as pharmacist, physician, examiner of drugs, interpreter, excise commissioner, coroner, civic leader, and theologian in New York City (where he lived for the majority of his life). Besides Germany and New York, he had a special connection to Missouri where some of his relatives settled. Interesting information was gleaned from family anecdotes and research there.
Dr. Philip Merkle
