Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church (Galion, Ohio) records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0539

Collection Overview

Abstract

The collection consists of three record books, dating from 1846 to 1924, which include the church constitutions; list of members; baptismal, communion, marriage and funeral records; and, some financial information. Also included are transcriptions and indexes for the first two record books which were compiled by Ruth Ulmer. The transcriptions and indexes are extremely valuable as the record books are written in German.

Dates

  • Creation: 1846 to 1924

Extent

1 Reels (1 microfilm reel)

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

No known access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Researchers using this collection assume full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright, and are responsible for securing permissions necessary for publication or reproduction.

Language of Materials

Materials in English and German.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The records of the Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Galion, Ohio, were transferred to the Center for Archival Collections for microfilming on September 16, 1988, with the assistance of Ruth Ulmer.

Title
Guide to the Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church (Galion, Ohio) records
Author
Ann Bowers, Allison Brandeberry
Date
September 1988, August 2019
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Language of description note
English