Records of Christ Church Christiana Hundred
Date: 1831-1998, bulk 1888-1987
Collection Abstract: Founded in 1848 by Reverend Samuel Brincklé and members of the du Pont family, Christ Church Christian Hundred located in Greenville, DE is one of the oldest Episcopal churches in the Diocese of Delaware. Throughout its one hundred sixty year history, the church has grown from a small, rural place of worship to a thriving church, actively participating in a global community with missions and charities in its own locality, throughout the nation, and around the world. Yet in spite of the parish’s profound changes and growing congregation, Christ Church has retained its rural feel and Low Church traditions. The records chronicle the activities of Christ Church over a span of nearly one hundred fifty years and include administrative meetings minutes, committee activities, financial documents, legal documents, correspondence, and other records relating to the business of running a church. The records also include registries and certificates of Baptisms, Confirmations, Marriages, Transfers, and Deaths mostly from the 20th Century.
Collection Size: 13.25 linear feet
Access: Most of the collection is open for research - portions are subject to a time seal. A finding aid (PDF) with a detailed description about the contents of this collection is available online.
Accession Number: 2437
Contact: Ask Hagley or 302-658-2400 ext 330 for more information
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