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J.W. Huntting copy of records of the First Church of Christ, Southold, Long Island

Call Number

1973.182

Date

1694-1853, inclusive

Creator

Huntting, J. W. (Role: Compiler)

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet in one folder.

Language of Materials

English .

Abstract

One bound volume containing a handwritten copy of the records of the First Church of Christ in Southold, Long Island, for the period 1694 to 1853. The copy was created by J.W. Huntting in 1858.

Historical Note

The First Church of Christ in Southold, Long Island was founded in 1640 as a Presbyterian congregation under the leadership of the Reverend John Younges (Youngs) of Southwold, England. As of 2011, the church continues to serve the Southold community under the name of the First Presbyterian Church of Southold.

Source:

  1. First Presbyterian Church of Southold. "Since 1640 ... A Brief History of the Church." Accessed April 14, 2011. http://www.fpcsouthold.org/

Scope and Contents

One bound volume containing a handwritten copy of the records of the First Church of Christ in Southold, Long Island, for the period 1694 to 1853. The volume includes lists of baptisms, communions, covenants, deaths, and marriages, along with references to free and enslaved African Americans. An index of family names covered in the records is also included. The copy was created by J.W. Huntting in 1858.

Conditions Governing Access

Open to researchers without restriction.

Preferred Citation

Identification of item, date (if known); J.W. Huntting copy of records of the First Church of Christ, Southold, Long Island, 1973.182, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Historical Society.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The source and date of acquisition for this collection are unknown. The collection was formally accessioned in 1973.

Collection processed by

Nicholas Pavlik

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-21 11:11:42 +0000.
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Language: English

Note Statement

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Repository

Brooklyn Historical Society

Container

Box: A0004 (Material Type: Text)
Center for Brooklyn History
128 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201