The ERLEBACH family
Introduction
Background
These pages contain a series of biographies and sections of family tree relating to the Erlebach family in England, together with some information about our German ancestors. Most of the material was originally written by my father Vivian W. Erlebach around 1966 (with some later additions and updates) and copies were distributed to various family members. A copy was also donated to the West Lulworth Congregational Church, which was founded by Adolphus Erlebach, and this copy is now available to view at the Dorset Records Office (catalogue entry here - opens in new window). According to my father the biographies were written:
as a result of curiosity aroused when revising the family tree. The initial material was collected by Eustace, for the storage of which he obtained a large black deed box, much to the amusement of his family. Material has also been obtained from other members of the family and outside sources.
The source material referred to includes many letters and diaries, which provide many insights into our ancestors lives. I have scanned the original text of my father's document and processed it using OCR software, from originals that have yellowed somewhat. The text has then been corrected by hand, however errors may still remain for which I take full responsibility. There is also additional information, not previously published, from handwritten originals and other documents in the family archives. The information has not yet been verified against on-line birth/ marriage/ death indices, so please check information before quoting it elsewhere. Any corrections, additional information or questions would be welcomed, please contact me.
Richard A. Erlebach
October 2013
Planned Additions
Additional pages are planned on:
- Eustace Erlebach (a son of Richard Philip Erlebach)
- Wilfrid Arthur Erlebach, Irene May Erlebach and possibly other children of Eustace Erlebach
- Mary Collard (née Erlebach)
- Henry Woodland Erlebach, Arthur Woodland Erlebach and Edward Eustace Erlebach (sons of Henry Arthur Erlebach who were killed in the First World War)
Conventions
Where context does not make it clear which Adolphus Erlebach is being referred to Adolphus I is used to mean the Adolphus born in 1781 in Germany, Adolphus II is used to mean his eldest son born in 1812, and Adolphus III is used to mean the eldest son of Adolphus II born in 1832.
Outline of Other Pages
The family in Germany has brief information about Johann Erlebach (1674-1739), Christoph Erlebach (1716-1793) and Christian Philipp Erlebach (1754-1786) and their immediate family in Germany.
The page on Adolphus Erlebach I (1781-1864), son of Christian Philipp Erlebach, tells of his journey to England, his time in London, his early preaching, how he founded a church in West Lulworth, Dorset and his immediate family.
The page on Adolphus Erlebach II (1812-1879), son of Adolphus Erlebach I, tells of his leg injury, his marriages and his immediate family.
The page on Richard Philip Erlebach (1813-1888), second son of Adolphus Erlebach I, tells of his preaching in Mere, Wiltshire and later Chard, Somerset and his immediate family.
The page on Woodland Erlebach (1846-1917), eldest son of Richard Philip Erlebach, tells of his work with his brother-in-law William Collard, his support for Nichol Street Mission and his immediate family.
The page on Alfred Erlebach BA (1850-1899) and Henry Arthur Erlebach BA FRGS FLS (1854-1928), both sons of Richard Philip Erlebach, tells of their work at Forest House School, which later became Woodford House School, and also of Henry Arthur's family, particularly his son-in-law Albert Hodges FCP (1877-1957) who was also a master at Woodford House School.
Tree Indicating Relationship of Other Pages
