George Ness Falkenstein
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BornJuly 16, 1859
DiedAugust 17, 1949 (aged 90)
Pennsylvania
Occupation(s)Educator and minister, Church of the Brethren
KnownforHelping to found Elizabethtown College, and serving as its president (1901-1902)
George Ness Falkenstein | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 16, 1859 |
| Died | August 17, 1949 (aged 90) Pennsylvania |
| Occupation(s) | Educator and minister, Church of the Brethren |
| Known for | Helping to found Elizabethtown College, and serving as its president (1901-1902) |
| Spouse | Eva (Shellenberger) Falkenstein |
| Parent(s) | David Falkenstein and Mary Ness Falkenstein |
| Academic background | |
| Education | York County Academy, Brethren Normal School (Juniata College), and Oberlin College |
George Ness Falkenstein (July 16, 1859 – August 17, 1949)[1] was a former president of Elizabethtown College.
Born in York County, Pennsylvania on July 16, 1859, George Ness Falkenstein was a son of David Falkenstein and Mary (Ness) Falkenstein. Following his father's death in 1866, George Falkenstein took a job with a local grain mill to help support his mother and siblings. The money he earned there also enabled him to pursue a formal education via attendance at the York County Academy, the Brethren Normal School (known today as Juniata College), and Oberlin College.[2][3]
