New Jersey, Newark, St. Stephan's Grace Community Lutheran Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records: Difference between revisions

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The collection consists of images of baptisms, confirmations, marriages, memberships, funerals, minutes, and other records from the St. Stephan's Grace Community Lutheran Church in Newark. The collection covers the years 1874 to 1989. The records are in German and English.  

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