I am interested in understanding the "Reformed Church" from 1750 through the 19th century. Can anyone please recommend a reference for me? What are the roots of this denomination? Would there be records located outside MD which may not be at the local libraries or historical societies? That suggestion was made to me in Frederick. I know that George Adam Geeting began as a Reformed Minister but moved on to United Brethren, as I understand it. Other Keedys remained Reformed and still others are found in Episcopal and Lutheran Congregations. The folks I am following seem to have no records in any particular denomination after the Revolution. I'm trying to sort out relationships here and I think some background in German Church History would be very helpful as it relates to Western MD and Southern PA. Were there Fraternal groups that in some cases may have replaced a Church? WRT the Palatine immigration, what were the Religious roots? Please forgive my ignorance on this subject! . Alice

This site should be of help -> http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gentutor/churches.html#colonies Early American Church Denominations What Church Did Grandpa Attend? Regards, Bob in Ohio ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alice Hawrilenko" <alicepat47@comcast.net> To: <MDWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2004 7:03 PM Subject: [MDWASHIN] Reformed Church Records Question I am interested in understanding the "Reformed Church" from 1750 through the 19th century. Can anyone please recommend a reference for me? What are the roots of this denomination? Would there be records located outside MD which may not be at the local libraries or historical societies? That suggestion was made to me in Frederick. I know that George Adam Geeting began as a Reformed Minister but moved on to United Brethren, as I understand it. Other Keedys remained Reformed and still others are found in Episcopal and Lutheran Congregations. The folks I am following seem to have no records in any particular denomination after the Revolution. I'm trying to sort out relationships here and I think some background in German Church History would be very helpful as it relates to Western MD and Southern PA. Were there Fraternal groups that in some cases may have replaced a Church? WRT the Palatine immigration, what were the Religious roots? Please forgive my ignorance on this subject! . Alice ==== MDWASHIN Mailing List ==== Don't be afraid to speak up and ask questions! There are no stupid questions here. ============================== View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find marriage announcements and more. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx __________________________________________________________ Message transport security by GatewayDefender.com 7:12:02 PM ET - 11/18/2004 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.797 / Virus Database: 541 - Release Date: 11/15/2004

Alice, this link has a 'brief outline' under 'history' about the Reformed Church of America. http://www.rca.org/aboutus/index.html Diana in AL ----- Original Message ----- From: Alice Hawrilenko To: MDWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2004 6:03 PM Subject: Reformed Church Records Question I am interested in understanding the "Reformed Church" from 1750 through the 19th century. Can anyone please recommend a reference for me? What are the roots of this denomination? Would there be records located outside MD which may not be at the local libraries or historical societies? That suggestion was made to me in Frederick. I know that George Adam Geeting began as a Reformed Minister but moved on to United Brethren, as I understand it. Other Keedys remained Reformed and still others are found in Episcopal and Lutheran Congregations. The folks I am following seem to have no records in any particular denomination after the Revolution. I'm trying to sort out relationships here and I think some background in German Church History would be very helpful as it relates to Western MD and Southern PA. Were there Fraternal groups that in some cases may have replaced a Church? WRT the Palatine immigration, what were the Religious roots? Please forgive my ignorance on this subje! ct! . Alice ______________________________

AliI can't answer all of your questions, but this might help. First of all there was a great deal of intermingling among the Scots. and the Palatine Germans for several reasons during the 1700's !. They were altogether in what was the wilderness asneighbors etc. 2. There was the indian problem and the French and Indian wars and then the English getting the indians on their side during the Amer. Revolution:, so they got together for mutual protection. 3. Something we still do today and that is get married in the brides church, so if she was a Lutheran and he was a Presbyterian where do you think they got married!!! I have noted this in my family bible covering over 260 years a great deal of inter-marrying. Strong Scots men were attrached to pretty blond women and still are!!!!! Gordon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alice Hawrilenko" <alicepat47@comcast.net> To: <MDWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2004 8:03 PM Subject: [MDWASHIN] Reformed Church Records Question >I am interested in understanding the "Reformed Church" from 1750 through >the 19th century. Can anyone please recommend a reference for me? What are >the roots of this denomination? Would there be records located outside MD >which may not be at the local libraries or historical societies? That >suggestion was made to me in Frederick. I know that George Adam Geeting >began as a Reformed Minister but moved on to United Brethren, as I >understand it. Other Keedys remained Reformed and still others are found in >Episcopal and Lutheran Congregations. The folks I am following seem to have >no records in any particular denomination after the Revolution. I'm trying >to sort out relationships here and I think some background in German Church >History would be very helpful as it relates to Western MD and Southern PA. >Were there Fraternal groups that in some cases may have replaced a Church? >WRT the Palatine immigration, what were the Religious roots? Please forgive >my ignorance on this subject! > . > Alice > > > ==== MDWASHIN Mailing List ==== > Don't be afraid to speak up and ask questions! > There are no stupid questions here. > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx > > >

What type of Church is St. Paul's and where is it located- Does anyone have a tombstone inscription readind of this cemetery??? Thanks Paul