Linda, Perhaps I should publish the 1904 and 1905 directory of the pastors of the German Evangelical Synod of North America; At the very least it will give some people an indication of the churches that existed in their communities at that time. I have identified several in the county where I reside and the neighboring county and recognize the names of the pastors who served at that time. Yes, I saw the writeup of the Buffalo Synod but didn't want to confuse the issue and so I didn't mention it. Besides that info is available online under "Altlutheraner" or "Old Lutherans". Ursula ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda Noll" <[email protected]> To: "[email protected]," <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, January 1, 2010 3:15:34 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [G-P-L] [Fwd: Re: Lutheran Connectons] This was a wonderful clarification for me - as my gggrandparents were members of the Evangelical Church . The daughters of this family joined the WLS Church, but the Mother was buried from the UCC . The father died and was buried in the Evangelical Church and I am having a really difficult time finding any of HIS church records. I now have another source of inquiry. Blessings, Linda Noll [email protected] God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. ~ Ephesians 2:8-9 > [Original Message] > From: Marvin Huggins <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Date: 1/1/2010 11:18:23 AM > Subject: [G-P-L] [Fwd: Re: Lutheran Connectons] > > > This was my second exchange with Ursula. I hope it is helpful to more list > members. > Marvin > -------- Original Message -------- > > Subject: Re: [G-P-L] Lutheran Connectons > Date: Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:12:58 -0600 > From: Marvin Huggins [1]<[email protected]> > Reply-To: [2][email protected] > To: Ursula [3]<[email protected]> > References: >