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===Church and Vital Records===
===Church and Vital Records===
Major religions in Delaware included Baptists, Protestant Episcopal, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Society of Friends. Many of these church records date back to the 1680s, and an inventory of about half of the church registers was transcribed by the Historical Records Survey. These are available on microfilm. A card index of vital records, 1680-1913, is available at the Hall of Records in Dover (film 0006416 ff.).<ref>Christina K. Schaefer, ''Genealogical encyclopedia of the colonial Americas : a complete digest of the records of all the countries of the Western Hemisphere'' (Baltimore, Maryland : Genealogical Publishing Company, c1998), 183, 192. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/39622039 WorldCat (Other Libraries)]; {{FHL|822639|item|disp=FHL book 929.11812 D26 1998}}</ref>
Major religions in Delaware included Baptists, Protestant Episcopal, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Society of Friends. Many of these church records date back to the 1680s, and an inventory of about half of the church registers was transcribed by the Historical Records Survey. These are available on microfilm. A card index of vital records, 1680-1913, is available at the Hall of Records in Dover (film 0006416 ff.).<ref>Christina K. Schaefer, ''Genealogical encyclopedia of the colonial Americas : a complete digest of the records of all the countries of the Western Hemisphere'' (Baltimore, Maryland : Genealogical Publishing Company, c1998), 183, 192. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/39622039 WorldCat (Other Libraries)]; {{FHL|822639|item|disp=FHL book 929.11812 D26 1998}}</ref>
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/637810?availability=Family%20History%20Library ''The Swedish Church in America: Discourse Delivered Before the Historical Society of the American Lutheran Church, May 18th, 1848''] by William Morton Reynolds, (Gettysburg, PA: H.C. Neistedt, 1849, film 1698058).
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/637810 ''The Swedish Church in America: Discourse Delivered Before the Historical Society of the American Lutheran Church, May 18th, 1848''] by William Morton Reynolds, (Gettysburg, PA: H.C. Neistedt, 1849, film 1698058).
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/150578?availability=Family%20History%20Library ''Directory of Churches and Religious Organizations in Delaware''] by Delaware Historical Records Survey, (Dover: Public Archives Commission, 1942, film 1036702).
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/150578 ''Directory of Churches and Religious Organizations in Delaware''] by Delaware Historical Records Survey, (Dover: Public Archives Commission, 1942, film 1036702).
*''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/526969?availability=Family%20History%20Library Delaware Church Records: A Collection of Baptisms, Marriages, Deaths and Other Records and Tombstone Inscriptions. From 1686-1880''] by Raymond B. Clark, (Saint Michaels, MD: The Author, 1986).  
*''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/526969 Delaware Church Records: A Collection of Baptisms, Marriages, Deaths and Other Records and Tombstone Inscriptions. From 1686-1880''] by Raymond B. Clark, (Saint Michaels, MD: The Author, 1986).  
*''Vital Records of Kent and Sussex Counties, Delaware, 1686-1880'' by F. Edward Wright, (Westminster, MD: Family Line Publications, 1986).
*''Vital Records of Kent and Sussex Counties, Delaware, 1686-1880'' by F. Edward Wright, (Westminster, MD: Family Line Publications, 1986).


===Land Records===
===Land Records===
*'''1646-1679''' - The Swedes and Dutch were the first to give land grants. After the English acquired Delaware, propriety deeds were granted by the Duke of York. These can be found in the General Assembly of the State of Delaware. [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/216849?availability=Family%20History%20Library ''Land Titles in Delaware Commonly Known as the Duke of York Record: Being an Authorized Transcript from the Official Archives of the State of Delaware, and Comprising the Letters Patent, Permits, Commissions, Surveys, Plats, and Confirmations by the Duke of York and Other High Officials from 1646-1679''], (Wilmington, DE: Sunday Star Print, 1903).<ref>Christina K. Schaefer, ''Genealogical encyclopedia of the colonial Americas : a complete digest of the records of all the countries of the Western Hemisphere'' (Baltimore, Maryland : Genealogical Publishing Company, c1998), 183, 192. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/39622039 WorldCat (Other Libraries)]; {{FHL|822639|item|disp=FHL book 929.11812 D26 1998}}</ref>
*'''1646-1679''' - The Swedes and Dutch were the first to give land grants. After the English acquired Delaware, propriety deeds were granted by the Duke of York. These can be found in the General Assembly of the State of Delaware. [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/216849 ''Land Titles in Delaware Commonly Known as the Duke of York Record: Being an Authorized Transcript from the Official Archives of the State of Delaware, and Comprising the Letters Patent, Permits, Commissions, Surveys, Plats, and Confirmations by the Duke of York and Other High Officials from 1646-1679''], (Wilmington, DE: Sunday Star Print, 1903).<ref>Christina K. Schaefer, ''Genealogical encyclopedia of the colonial Americas : a complete digest of the records of all the countries of the Western Hemisphere'' (Baltimore, Maryland : Genealogical Publishing Company, c1998), 183, 192. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/39622039 WorldCat (Other Libraries)]; {{FHL|822639|item|disp=FHL book 929.11812 D26 1998}}</ref>
*'''1682-American Revolution''' - [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/249920?availability=Family%20History%20Library ''Warrants and Surveys of the Province of Pennsylvania Including the Three Lower Counties, 1759''] compiled by Allen Winberg and Thomas E. Slattery under the directory of Charles E. Hughes, Jr., (Knightstown, Indiana : The Bookmark, 1975).
*'''1682-American Revolution''' - [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/249920 ''Warrants and Surveys of the Province of Pennsylvania Including the Three Lower Counties, 1759''] compiled by Allen Winberg and Thomas E. Slattery under the directory of Charles E. Hughes, Jr., (Knightstown, Indiana : The Bookmark, 1975).
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/125084?availability=Family%20History%20Library ''Delaware's Fugitive Records: An Inventory of the Official Land Grant Records Relating to the Present State of Delaware''] by Delaware Bureau of Archives and Records, (Dover: Department of State, Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, 1980).
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/125084 ''Delaware's Fugitive Records: An Inventory of the Official Land Grant Records Relating to the Present State of Delaware''] by Delaware Bureau of Archives and Records, (Dover: Department of State, Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, 1980).


===Tax Records===
===Tax Records===
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Original tax assessment records, beginning in 1693, can be found at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
Original tax assessment records, beginning in 1693, can be found at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/702897?availability=Family%20History%20Library ''The First Tax List for the Province of Pennsylvania and the Three Lower Counties, 1693''], (Bedminster, Pennsylvania : Adams Apple Press, 1994).
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/702897 ''The First Tax List for the Province of Pennsylvania and the Three Lower Counties, 1693''], (Bedminster, Pennsylvania : Adams Apple Press, 1994).
*''Colonial Delaware Records 1681-1731'' by Bruce A. Bendler, (Westminster, MD: Family Line Publications, 1990).
*''Colonial Delaware Records 1681-1731'' by Bruce A. Bendler, (Westminster, MD: Family Line Publications, 1990).


===Military Records===
===Military Records===
*Records of colonial military service can be found in: Delaware Public Archives Commission. ''Delaware Archives''. 5 Vols, (Wilmington:n.p., 1911-, film 0928150ff).
*Records of colonial military service can be found in: Delaware Public Archives Commission. ''Delaware Archives''. 5 Vols, (Wilmington:n.p., 1911-, film 0928150ff).
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/744040?availability=Family%20History%20Library ''Colonial Delaware Soldiers and Sailors 1638-1776''] by Henry C. Peden, (Westminster, MD: Family Line Publications, 1995).
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/744040 ''Colonial Delaware Soldiers and Sailors 1638-1776''] by Henry C. Peden, (Westminster, MD: Family Line Publications, 1995).
===Colonial Census Records===
===Colonial Census Records===
In 1693, a census was taken of the Swedes in Delaware to see if there was a need for more pastors and religious books in Swedish.<ref>Christina K. Schaefer, ''Genealogical encyclopedia of the colonial Americas : a complete digest of the records of all the counties of the Western Hemisphere''] (Baltimore, Maryland : Genealogical Publishing Company, c1998), 183, 192. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/39622039 WorldCat (Other Libraries)]; {{FHL|822639|item|disp=FHL book 929.11812 D26 1998}}</ref>
In 1693, a census was taken of the Swedes in Delaware to see if there was a need for more pastors and religious books in Swedish.<ref>Christina K. Schaefer, ''Genealogical encyclopedia of the colonial Americas : a complete digest of the records of all the counties of the Western Hemisphere''] (Baltimore, Maryland : Genealogical Publishing Company, c1998), 183, 192. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/39622039 WorldCat (Other Libraries)]; {{FHL|822639|item|disp=FHL book 929.11812 D26 1998}}</ref>
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/633634?availability=Family%20History%20Library ''The 1693 Census of the Swedes on the Delaware: Family histories of the Swedish Lutheran Church Members Residing in Pennsylvania, Delaware, West New Jersey and Cecil County, Maryland, 1638-1693''] by Peter Stebbins Craig, (Winter Park, FL: SAG Publications, 1993).
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/633634 ''The 1693 Census of the Swedes on the Delaware: Family histories of the Swedish Lutheran Church Members Residing in Pennsylvania, Delaware, West New Jersey and Cecil County, Maryland, 1638-1693''] by Peter Stebbins Craig, (Winter Park, FL: SAG Publications, 1993).
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/218413?availability=Family%20History%20Library ''Early Delaware Census Records, 1665-1697''] by Ronald Vern Jackson, (Bountiful, UT: Accelerated Indexing System, 1977).
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/218413 ''Early Delaware Census Records, 1665-1697''] by Ronald Vern Jackson, (Bountiful, UT: Accelerated Indexing System, 1977).


== References ==
== References ==


[[Category:Delaware,_United_States]]
[[Category:Delaware,_United_States]]
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