In a message dated 12 23 2005 3:01:59 AM, PAPHILAD-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: Subject: Gloria Dei Church (Columbus Blvd. & Christian St.) Does anyone know if the above church has old church records dating back to the very early 1800's? If so, are the records open to the public? 00000000000000000000000000000 Old Swedes [Gloria Dei Church (Columbus Blvd. & Christian St.)] has extensive records going back to 1600's if memory serves me. These are found at HSP & GSP in Phila. LDS probably has them. You can ck. the web sites for details at the above organizations. These records are open to the public as is the graveyard itself. Milton E. Botwinick [professional genealogist] botwinick@aol.com botwinick@alumni.rowan.edu MEBotwinick@alumni.temple.edu http://hometown.aol.com/botwinick/myhomepage/index.html