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''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Delaware]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | ''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Delaware]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Delaware_Church_Records|Church Records]]'' | ||
Many religious groups have kept records of Delaware families. Before 1900 the largest denominations were the Baptist, Episcopal, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Quakers (Society of Friends). | Many religious groups have kept records of Delaware families. Before 1900 the largest denominations were the Baptist, Episcopal, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Quakers (Society of Friends). | ||
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A transcription of the registers and minutes of nearly 100 church records from the 1680s to the 1930s was made by the Delaware Historical Records Survey. These are at the Delaware Public Archives and are on microfilm at the Family History Library. | A transcription of the registers and minutes of nearly 100 church records from the 1680s to the 1930s was made by the Delaware Historical Records Survey. These are at the Delaware Public Archives and are on microfilm at the Family History Library. | ||
An old list of church addresses and ministers is: ''Directory of Churches and Religious Organizations in Delaware''. Dover, Delaware: Historical Records Survey, 1942. A copy of the directory can be found on microfilm at the {{FHL|150578|item}}. | An old list of church addresses and ministers is: ''Directory of Churches and Religious Organizations in Delaware''. Dover, Delaware: Historical Records Survey, 1942. A copy of the directory can be found on microfilm at the {{FHL|150578|item}}. To find the nearest library that has this book use [http://www.worldcat.org/title/directory-of-churches-and-religious-organizations-in-delaware/oclc/3102631&referer=brief_results WorldCat]. | ||
There is an index to many baptisms, 1759-1890, on microfilm under: Delaware. Bureau of Vital Statistics. ''Index Cards of Delaware Marriages, Baptisms, Births, and Death, 1689-1913, ''located at the {{FHL|294868|item}}. | There is an index to many baptisms, 1759-1890, on microfilm under: Delaware. Bureau of Vital Statistics. ''Index Cards of Delaware Marriages, Baptisms, Births, and Death, 1689-1913, ''located at the {{FHL|294868|item}}. | ||
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Horace Burr's, ''The Records of Holy Trinity (Old Swedes) Church, Wilmington, Delaware, from 1697-1773'', contains English translations and abstracts from the original church records. It also includes traditions, names, and dates. A copy can be found at the {{FHL|259699|item}}. To find the nearest library that has this book use [http://www.worldcat.org/title/records-of-holy-trinity-old-swedes-church-wilmington-del-from-1697-to-1773/oclc/6565032 WorldCat]. | Horace Burr's, ''The Records of Holy Trinity (Old Swedes) Church, Wilmington, Delaware, from 1697-1773'', contains English translations and abstracts from the original church records. It also includes traditions, names, and dates. A copy can be found at the {{FHL|259699|item}}. To find the nearest library that has this book use [http://www.worldcat.org/title/records-of-holy-trinity-old-swedes-church-wilmington-del-from-1697-to-1773/oclc/6565032 WorldCat]. | ||
Raymond B. Clark's, ''Delaware Church Records,'' contains baptisms, marriages, deaths, and tombstone inscriptions from several churches including Baptist, Episcopal, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Quaker churches for the period 1686-1880. A copy of the book can be found at the {{FHL|526969|item}}. | Raymond B. Clark's, ''Delaware Church Records,'' contains baptisms, marriages, deaths, and tombstone inscriptions from several churches including Baptist, Episcopal, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Quaker churches for the period 1686-1880. A copy of the book can be found at the {{FHL|526969|item}}. For a copy nearest you check [http://www.worldcat.org/title/delaware-church-records-a-collection-of-baptisms-marriages-deaths-and-other-records-and-tombstone-inscriptions-from-1686-1880-five-important-religious-groups-baptist-episcopal-methodist-presbyterian-and-quaker-with-historical-sketches-of-the-churches-or-groups-and-with-illustrations-of-the-churches/oclc/16405432&referer=brief_results WorldCat]. | ||
Frederick Lewis Weis's ''The Colonial Clergy of Maryland, Delaware, and Georgia,'' is an alphabetical listing of the clergy in Delaware from 1638-1776, and includes names, dates, and places. A copy of the book is located at the {{FHL|589337|item}}. | Frederick Lewis Weis's ''The Colonial Clergy of Maryland, Delaware, and Georgia,'' is an alphabetical listing of the clergy in Delaware from 1638-1776, and includes names, dates, and places. A copy of the book is located at the {{FHL|589337|item}}. For a copy nearest you check [http://www.worldcat.org/title/colonial-clergy-of-maryland-delaware-and-georgia/oclc/4040295&referer=brief_results WorldCat]. | ||
Many denominations have collected their records into central repositories. The following are addresses of regional archives: | Many denominations have collected their records into central repositories. The following are addresses of regional archives: | ||
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=== Amish === | === Amish === | ||
Allen B. Clark's, ''This Is Good Country: A History of the Amish of Delaware, 1915-1988'', has information about the European beginnings of the Mennonite and Amish groups, their migration, and settlement in Delaware. It also includes traditions, names and dates. A copy of the book can be found it the {{FHL|510114|item}}. To locate the copy nearest you try [http://www.worldcat.org/title/this-is-good-country-a-history-of-the-amish-of-delaware-1915-1988/oclc/18814739&referer=brief_results WorldCat]. | Allen B. Clark's, ''This Is Good Country: A History of the Amish of Delaware, 1915-1988'', has information about the European beginnings of the Mennonite and Amish groups, their migration, and settlement in Delaware. It also includes traditions, names and dates. A copy of the book can be found it the {{FHL|510114|item}}. To locate the copy nearest you try [http://www.worldcat.org/title/this-is-good-country-a-history-of-the-amish-of-delaware-1915-1988/oclc/18814739&referer=brief_results WorldCat]. | ||
=== Baptist === | === Baptist === | ||
Revision as of 15:34, 28 October 2010
United States 
Delaware Church Records
Many religious groups have kept records of Delaware families. Before 1900 the largest denominations were the Baptist, Episcopal, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Quakers (Society of Friends).
A transcription of the registers and minutes of nearly 100 church records from the 1680s to the 1930s was made by the Delaware Historical Records Survey. These are at the Delaware Public Archives and are on microfilm at the Family History Library.
An old list of church addresses and ministers is: Directory of Churches and Religious Organizations in Delaware. Dover, Delaware: Historical Records Survey, 1942. A copy of the directory can be found on microfilm at the FHL Collection. To find the nearest library that has this book use WorldCat.
There is an index to many baptisms, 1759-1890, on microfilm under: Delaware. Bureau of Vital Statistics. Index Cards of Delaware Marriages, Baptisms, Births, and Death, 1689-1913, located at the FHL Collection.
The following publications contain information concerning church members and groups:
Horace Burr's, The Records of Holy Trinity (Old Swedes) Church, Wilmington, Delaware, from 1697-1773, contains English translations and abstracts from the original church records. It also includes traditions, names, and dates. A copy can be found at the FHL Collection. To find the nearest library that has this book use WorldCat.
Raymond B. Clark's, Delaware Church Records, contains baptisms, marriages, deaths, and tombstone inscriptions from several churches including Baptist, Episcopal, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Quaker churches for the period 1686-1880. A copy of the book can be found at the FHL Collection. For a copy nearest you check WorldCat.
Frederick Lewis Weis's The Colonial Clergy of Maryland, Delaware, and Georgia, is an alphabetical listing of the clergy in Delaware from 1638-1776, and includes names, dates, and places. A copy of the book is located at the FHL Collection. For a copy nearest you check WorldCat.
Many denominations have collected their records into central repositories. The following are addresses of regional archives:
Amish[edit | edit source]
Allen B. Clark's, This Is Good Country: A History of the Amish of Delaware, 1915-1988, has information about the European beginnings of the Mennonite and Amish groups, their migration, and settlement in Delaware. It also includes traditions, names and dates. A copy of the book can be found it the FHL Collection. To locate the copy nearest you try WorldCat.
Baptist[edit | edit source]
American Baptist Historical Society
3001 Mercer University Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30341
Phone: (678) 547-6680
Methodist[edit | edit source]
United Methodist Archives Center
Drew University
36 Madison Ave.
Madison, NJ 07940-4007
Telephone: (973) 408-3125
Fax: (973) 408-3770
Presbyterian[edit | edit source]
The Presbyterian Historical Society
425 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147-1516
Telephone: (215) 627-1852
Fax: (215) 627-0509
Roman Catholic[edit | edit source]
Diocese of Wilmington Archives
P.O. Box 2030
Greenville, DE 19899
Telephone: (302) 655-0597
The Diocese of Wilmington consists of the Delaware counties of Kent, New Castle and Sussex. The diocese also covers the following counties in Maryland: Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico and Worcester.
Society of Friends (Quaker)[edit | edit source]
Friends Historical Library
Swarthmore College
500 College Avenue
Swarthmore, PA 19081-1399
Telephone: (610) 328-8496
Fax: (610) 690-5728
E-mail: friends@swarthmore.edu
Websites
Awesome Genealogy has a few transcribed church records for Delaware.