Learn more about delaware history and culture with this arcadia publishing book series. Built by swedish pioneers who arrived on the kalmar nyckel in 1638, the rectangular foundation was laid out in 1698. Old swedes, built in 1698, is one of three of the oldest churches in the united states now standing as originally built and still in use as a house of worship. The records of holy trinity old swedes church, wilmington, del. The history of old swedes historic site dates back to 1638, when swedish and finnish settlers arrived on the kalmar nyckel and fogel grip and established fort christina in what is now wilmington, delaware. Horace burr author of the records of holy trinity old. While old swedes is the oldest church in delaware, its not the only one worth visiting. Old swedes church, wilmington, delaware officially named holy trinity from its consecration on trinity sunday, july 4, 1699, it was the oldest of the swedish lutheran churches. Home upcoming about articles buy sell music blog links email search site the churches of delaware by frank r. Family histories of the swedish lutheran church members residing in pennsylvania, delaware, west new jersey and cecil county, md. In 1682, delaware and pennsylvania were granted to william penn. Our site was used as a burial ground for the fort, but also holds signs of earlier use by the lenape native americans.
List of books and articles about delaware history online. Between 1698 and 1699, the descendants of these early colonists constructed old swedes church also. A source book for ancient church history, from the apostolic age to the close of the conciliar period new york. The cemetery has 44 revolutionary war veterans buried in it, a secretary of state under president grover cleveland and four u. These include books about delaware and the history of the new sweden colony, new sweden and swedish holiday tradition books for children, classic swedish toys, holiday decor, and much more. The church, designated a national historic landmark in 1961, is among the few surviving public buildings that reflect the swedish colonial effort. A church built in swanwyck about 1662 was replaced by a combination church fort at crane hook in 1667. The 1693 on the delaware new castle history and archaeology. While this list is fairly complete for churches, it is not at all complete for cemeteries. The congregation existed from the establishment of the first swedish settlement at fort christina in 1638. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. About swedes on the delaware 16381664 this database contains a history of sweden focusing on its political, social, and religious situations from 161160 and its industries and trading companies.
The old swedes foundation a non profit, educational organization that promotes the understanding. Cemetery records census records church records city and state directories court records delaware history delaware maps family genealogies genealogy research methods. Holy trinity church, also known as old swedes, is a historic church at east 7th and church street in wilmington, delaware. Holy trinity is the oldest christian congregation in the delaware valley, tracing its origins to 1640 when the first services led by a priest of the church of sweden were held at ft.
It was built in 169899 from local blue granite and swedish bricks that had been used as ballast, on the site of fort christinas old burial ground, which dates to 1638. Horace burr is the author of the records of holy trinity old swedes church, wilmington, delaware, from 1697 to 1773. Charles scribners sons, 1949, c19, by joseph cullen ayer page images at piggys bucher. They had the same governor until an independent state government was formed in 1776.
Mccarthys books will be available for purchase and signing. Many other historical texts refer to this book for more information. Chronology of colonial swedes on the delaware 163817. Touring the site, or attending an event visitors hear the untold human stories of all the peoples that have contributed to our national story. Sep 19, 2019 sketch of early ecclesiastical affairs in new castle, delaware, and history of immanuel church online by holcomb, thomas online free from hathi trust. Records holy trinity old swedes church wilmington del 1697.
Zebley is a desirable collectible and an important reference. Standing the test of time, old swedes church is one of the very few surviving remnants of the new sweden colony in the delaware valley, and one of the oldest structures in delaware. This section describes valuable books, journals and articles for those researching delaware genealogy. Old swedes churchyard in wilmington, delaware find a. Old swedes church, wilmington, delaware episcopal church. Gloria dei church, known locally as old swedes, is a historic church located in the southwark neighborhood of philadelphia, pennsylvania, at 929 south water street, bounded by christian street on the north, south christopher columbus boulevard formerly delaware street on the east, and washington avenue on the south. History of christ church old swedes, upper merion, 17601960 database online. Predecessor of the old swedes church at wilmington, delaware. Newyork historical society old swedes church holy trinity. They are listed by subject area in the tables below. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Saint peter new castle, delaware family history library god with us. If youve never seen the littleknown church hiding in delaware that is an absolute work of art, youve got to get to the new castle green as soon as you can.
The records of holy trinity old swedes church, wilmington. The museum shop is located in the hendrickson house and carries a variety of unique and handmade items. Collecting delaware books the churches of delaware by frank. He also sends swedish bibles, hymnals and other religious books, and directs that the american mission be managed by jesper svedberg, later bishop of skara. Ebenezer united methodist church cemetery find a grave. Full text of the records of holy trinity old swedes church. It was consecrated on trinity sunday, june 4, 1699, by a predominantly swedish congregation formerly of the colony of new sweden. This book is the first volume of a two volume set or the first 345 pages of a 58 total. Title old swedes church summary photograph shows a birdseye view of the gloria dei church old swedes in philadelphia, pennsylvania, with the cemetery in the foreground, with the masts of ships visible in the background. Marriages of the holy trinity church old swedes, wilmington.
Delaware genealogical society church and cemetery list. The list is ordered by town in alphabetical order, then denomination, and then chronologically. Explore this cemetery for graves, information and tombstones for names in old swedes churchyard in wilmington, delaware, a find a grave cemetery. Find art you love and shop highquality art prints, photographs, framed artworks and posters at. Family histories of the swedish lutheran church members residing in pennsylvania, delaware, west new by craig, peter stebbins and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. History of christ church old swedes, upper merion, 17601960 source information. All delaware facts collected in illustrated volumes. The 1693 census of the swedes on the delaware 1993 edition. Feb 02, 2020 old swedes is a beautiful old church, built in 1699 by swedish immigrants, that still retains much of what it was all those years ago. The tables below list churches and cemeteries in delaware. Marriages of the holy trinity church old swedes, wilmington delaware 1756. It includes the development of the new sweden company, expeditions to delaware, and the establishment of the colony.
It is bordered by maryland w, s, and there is a short border with pennsylvania n. The first european colony in the delaware valley was established by swedish settlers in 1638. Old swedes churchyard in wilmington, delaware find a grave. New jersey e is across the delaware bay and delaware river. Aug 19, 2010 the 1693 census of the swedes on the delaware family histories of the swedish luteran church members residing in pennyslvania, delaware, west new jersey and cecil county, md. History of christ church old swedes, upper merion, 17601960. Standing tall for over 300 years, the old swedes church in wilmington, delaware, is one of the oldest church buildings in the united states. Local history books on delaware arcadia publishing. Family histories of the swedish lutheran church members residing in pennsylvania, delaware, west new craig, peter stebbins on. Dr, peter craigs book, the 1693 census of swedes on the delaware, is a must have book for anyone who wants to learn about the founding fathers of new sweden colony and wants documented information about these early settlers. Most of the churches in the list are those organized before 1900. Full text of the records of holy trinity old swedes church, wilmington, del. Grisaille view of holy trinity church, also known as old swedes church, in wilmington, delaware at east 7th and church streets. Delawares first settlement made by swedes world history.
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