“In 1780, Jacob Ludwig became the first member of this German population to serve as Representative to the Massachusetts General Court which reflected his position of leadership in the community. Though Godfrey never achieved public recognition equal to that of his uncle, he was a widely respected prosperous farmer who, after 1820, became a strong supporter of Methodism to the extent that his house became a stop for circuit riding ministers to conduct services. “
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