1851 - John Erpenstein - Words and Coffee

After enduring more than his share of hardship and struggle, German immigrant John Erpenstein arrived in Newark, NJ, where he was nearly able to carve out his own little slice of Heaven, but instead succumbed to temptation and weakness. It resulted in not only his downfall, but his entire family's as well. A cautionary tale, and a part of New Jersey history.

Sources:
"Life, Trial, Conviction, and Execution of John Erpenstein" by Rev William Winnis
"Albany Evening Journal" (newspaper)
"New York Tribune" (newspaper)

Links:
https://linktr.ee/wesverde

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