- Born on 26 February 1868 in Jefremovka, Heidelberg, Melitopol, Ukraine
- Baptized on 20 May 1868 in Jefremovka, Heidelberg, Melitopol, Ukraine
- Son of Adam Wetzel.
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Sources
- Birth, baptism: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-DTBQ-499.