Jacob Albright
Jacob Albright (also spelled Jakob Albrecht; May 1, 1759 – May 18, 1808) was an American Christian leader, founder of Albright's People (Die Albrechtsleute) which was officially named the Evangelical Association (Evangelische Gemeinschaft) in 1816. This church as a denomination is still in existence, headquartered in Myerstown, Pennsylvania.
Jacob Albright | |
|---|---|
| Church | Albright's People |
| Elected | 1807 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 1, 1759 Douglass Township, Pennsylvania Colony |
| Died | May 18, 1808 (aged 49) Kleinfeltersville, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Buried | Albright Cemetery, Kleinfeltersville, Pennsylvania |
| Spouse |
Catherine Cope (m. 1785) |
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