Claim: Arp Schnitger was a Northern German organ builder from Schmalenfleth who was born into a family of woodworkers and wood carvers and was apprenticed at 18.
Evidence: Arp Schnitger (2 July 1648 – 28 July 1719 (buried)) was an influential Northern German organ builder. (1648-07-02)July 2, 1648
Schmalenfleth Schnitger was born into a family of woodworkers and wood carvers. He was apprenticed at the age of 18.