
German; American
This family of Lutheran missionaries, pastors, educators, authors, editors and printers descended from Anthony Jacob Henkel (1663-1728), great-grandfather of Paul Henkel (1754-1825). Paul was the greatest home missionary in the early part of the 19th century. He established a print shop in New Market, Virginia, later known as The Henkel Press (precursor to Fortress Press). Paul, his sons, and several grandsons wronte and published many Lutheran pamphlets and books in German and often translated into English, including the Book of Concord in 1851.