Background
Grossman, Georg Martin was born on October 18, 1823 in Grossbieberau, Germany. Son of Ludwig and Maria (Rotenhauser) Grossman.
Grossman, Georg Martin was born on October 18, 1823 in Grossbieberau, Germany. Son of Ludwig and Maria (Rotenhauser) Grossman.
Studied theology under Friedrich Bauer, Nürnberg Germany, U. Erlangen (Germany).
Immigrated to the United States to conduct school for teachers, Saginaw, Michigan, 1852. Involved in controversy with Missouri Synod, went to Iowa, 1853. Settled in Dubuque, Iowa, an organizer German Lutheran Synod of Iowa, 1854, president, 1854-1893, synod grew with influx of German immigrants.
President theological seminary, until 1874.
President Wartburg Normal College, Waverly, Iowa, 1878-1894.
Married Nannie Steppes.