United Churches of Christ-Church and St. Peter’s records 1758-1819

United Churches of Christ-Church and St. Peter’s records

Due to the size of its congregation Christ Church split in 1753 and established St. Peters (finally completed in 1763). Although originally united, the two churches are now separate. This collection includes the original charter, 1765, signed by Thomas and Richard Penn; subscription books and list...

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Main Author: United Churches of Christ-Church and St. Peter’s (Philadelphia, Pa.) (Creator)
Collection:United Churches of Christ-Church and St. Peter’s Records
Collection Number:Am.7335
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
Church records and registers > Pennsylvania > 18th century
Episcopal Church > Philadelphia (Pa.) > 18th century
Physical Description: 0.2 Linear feet 0.2 linear feet, 4 volumes
Summary: Due to the size of its congregation Christ Church split in 1753 and established St. Peters (finally completed in 1763). Although originally united, the two churches are now separate. This collection includes the original charter, 1765, signed by Thomas and Richard Penn; subscription books and lists of subscribers and accounts received for the new church (St. Peter's) dated 1753, 1758, 1760; for the new steeple, 1751 and the lottery, 1768, as well as for an organ, (undated). Also included is a flier entitled "Hymn to be Sung at Christ's Church on Sunday December 29, 1805.

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