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Two of the largest groups were the German Lutheran and Reformed churches. For excellent information on the various congregations and their histories and records, see Charles H. Glatfelter, ''Pastors and Peoples,'' 2 vols. (Breingsville, PA: Pennsylvania German Society, 1980 and 1981 as vols. 13 and 15 of The Publications of the Pennsylvania German Society; FHL books 974.8 B4pgp vol. 13, 15). | Two of the largest groups were the German Lutheran and Reformed churches. For excellent information on the various congregations and their histories and records, see Charles H. Glatfelter, ''Pastors and Peoples,'' 2 vols. (Breingsville, PA: Pennsylvania German Society, 1980 and 1981 as vols. 13 and 15 of The Publications of the Pennsylvania German Society; FHL books 974.8 B4pgp vol. 13, 15). | ||
=== Missions === | === Missions === | ||
Moravian Missions to the Delaware Indians | Moravian Missions to the Delaware Indians | ||
Friedenshutten, Gnaddenheutten, Languntouteneunk and Lawunakhannek | Friedenshutten, Gnaddenheutten, Languntouteneunk and Lawunakhannek | ||
Many denominations have deposited their records in central repositories. You can write to the following addresses for more information. | Many denominations have deposited their records in central repositories. You can write to the following addresses for more information. | ||
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An important resource for Eastern Pennsylvania is Jack Eckert, ''Guide to the Records of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting'' (Philadelphia, PA: Haverford College, Records Committee of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, Swarthmore College, 1989; FHL book 974.8 K23e). It also contains a bibliography, a glossary, and the record location for the other yearly meetings throughout the United States and Canada. The yearly meeting includes the monthly and quarterly meeting records, etc., under its jurisdiction. | An important resource for Eastern Pennsylvania is Jack Eckert, ''Guide to the Records of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting'' (Philadelphia, PA: Haverford College, Records Committee of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, Swarthmore College, 1989; FHL book 974.8 K23e). It also contains a bibliography, a glossary, and the record location for the other yearly meetings throughout the United States and Canada. The yearly meeting includes the monthly and quarterly meeting records, etc., under its jurisdiction. | ||
Many sources are also listed in the Place Search of the [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp Family History Library Catalog] under PENNSYLVANIA - CHURCH HISTORY.<br><!-- | Many sources are also listed in the Place Search of the [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp Family History Library Catalog] under PENNSYLVANIA - CHURCH HISTORY.<br><!-- [[Category:Pennsylvania]] | ||
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