Church register vol. 2, 1823-1855
subject: First Moravian Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Moravian Church
subject: Moravians
subject: Registers of births, etc.
subject: Baptismal records
subject: Marriage records
subject: Burial records
subject: Church records and registers
description: This register begins with an alphabetical index. Births and baptisms are listed from page 1 to page 93, marriages are listed on page 131 to 171, and deaths and burials are listed from page 213 to page 262.
creator: First Moravian Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1823/1855
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format: tiff
language: eng
type: Text

Church register vol. 1, 1743-1822
subject: First Moravian Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Moravian Church
subject: Moravians
subject: Registers of births, etc.
subject: Baptismal records
subject: Burial records
subject: Marriage records
subject: Church records and registers
description: This register dates from 1743 to 1822 and includes an extensive alphabetical index in the front of the book. Births and baptisms are then listed from page 1 to page 172, deaths and burials are listed from page 201 to page 302, and marriages are listed from page 305 to page 328. Note: Text on pages i-iv is in German.
creator: First Moravian Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1743/1822
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format: tiff
language: eng
language: ger
type: Text

Abraham Israel letter, 1825
subject: Congregation Mikveh Israel (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Pews and pew rights
subject: Synagogues
subject: Jews
subject: Church discipline
description: Written complaint made by Abraham E. Israel, shamas (warden or sexton) of Mikveh Israel, to Zalegman Phillips, parnass (president), and against Joseph I. Andrews, dated April 13, 1825. During the last day of Pesah, Mr. Israel told Mr. Andrews' sisters, who had been sitting in the front seats of the synagogue, that they had to move. Mr. Andrews took offense to this.
creator: Congregation Mikveh Israel (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1825
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format: tiff
language: eng
type: Text

Marshall family marriages, births and deaths, 1769-1813
subject: Congregation Mikveh Israel (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Marriage records
subject: Registers of births, etc.
subject: Jews
subject: Synagogues
description: One page listing the marriages, births and deaths that took place in the Marshall family between 1769 and 1813.
creator: Congregation Mikveh Israel (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1769/1813
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format: tiff
language: eng
type: Text

Marriage contracts, 1843-1866
subject: Congregation Mikveh Israel (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Marriage records
subject: Ketubah
subject: Jews
subject: Synagogues
description: Marriage contracts between members of Congregation Mikveh Israel, from 1843 to 1866. The names of bride and groom and the date of their wedding have been penciled in at the top of the page for most entries. The Jewish marriage contract is called a ketubah, and is traditionally written in Aramaic. Ketubot (plural) are fairly standardized and usually read like this: In Good Augury On the... [day] in the week, in the... month, the year... from the creation of the world, according to the count that we are counting here... , ... the son of... said to this... the daughter of..., "Be my wife, according to the law of Moses and Israel. And I will work to honor , feed, and support you, according to the laws of Jewish men, who faithfully work to honor, feed and support their wives. And I will give you... silver zuz... , which is due to you...; and your food, clothing and needs and to live with you in the manner of the whole world." And Miss ... here agreed and became his wife. And this dowry that she brought in to him from the house of... - whether in silver, in gold, in jewelry, in clothing apparel, in houseware or in bedclothes - our groom has assumed upon himself for... pieces of refined silver. And our groom... agreed and added another... pieces of refined silver from his own corresponding to them - all in all... pieces of refined silver. And our groom... said as follows, "I accept responsibility upon myself and upon my inheritors after me for this marriage contract, for this dowry and for this addition (to the dowry), to be paid from all the best of my properties and possessions under all the skies, that I have acquired or that I will acquire in the future. Whether they are properties that are liened or are not liened, they are all liable and guarantee payment of this marriage contract, this dowry and this addition from me - and even from the cloak on my shoulder. [This holds] during my lifetime and after my lifetime, from today and forever." And our groom... has accepted…
creator: Congregation Mikveh Israel (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1843/1866
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language: arc
type: Text

Marriage contracts, 1813-1843
subject: Congregation Mikveh Israel (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Marriage records
subject: Ketubah
subject: Jews
subject: Synagogues
description: Marriage contracts between members of Congregation Mikveh Israel, from 1813 to 1843. The names of bride and groom have been penciled in at the top of the page for most entries. The Jewish marriage contract is called a ketubah, and is traditionally written in Aramaic. Ketubot (plural) are fairly standardized and usually read like this: In Good Augury On the... [day] in the week, in the... month, the year... from the creation of the world, according to the count that we are counting here... , ... the son of... said to this... the daughter of..., "Be my wife, according to the law of Moses and Israel. And I will work to honor , feed, and support you, according to the laws of Jewish men, who faithfully work to honor, feed and support their wives. And I will give you... silver zuz... , which is due to you...; and your food, clothing and needs and to live with you in the manner of the whole world." And Miss ... here agreed and became his wife. And this dowry that she brought in to him from the house of... - whether in silver, in gold, in jewelry, in clothing apparel, in houseware or in bedclothes - our groom has assumed upon himself for... pieces of refined silver. And our groom... agreed and added another... pieces of refined silver from his own corresponding to them - all in all... pieces of refined silver. And our groom... said as follows, "I accept responsibility upon myself and upon my inheritors after me for this marriage contract, for this dowry and for this addition (to the dowry), to be paid from all the best of my properties and possessions under all the skies, that I have acquired or that I will acquire in the future. Whether they are properties that are liened or are not liened, they are all liable and guarantee payment of this marriage contract, this dowry and this addition from me - and even from the cloak on my shoulder. [This holds] during my lifetime and after my lifetime, from today and forever." And our groom... has accepted responsibility and the string…
creator: Congregation Mikveh Israel (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1813/1843
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language: arc
type: Text

Marriage contract, 1842
subject: Congregation Mikveh Israel (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Marriage records
subject: Jews
subject: Ketubah
subject: Synagogues
description: Marriage contract between Mr. Isaac [E?] and Hanna [D?], dated 1842. The paper is aging and the ink is fading, making some text difficult to read. The marriage contract, called a ketubah, is in Aramaic. Ketubot (plural) are fairly standardized and usually read like this: In Good Augury On the... [day] in the week, in the... month, the year... from the creation of the world, according to the count that we are counting here... , ... the son of... said to this... the daughter of..., "Be my wife, according to the law of Moses and Israel. And I will work to honor , feed, and support you, according to the laws of Jewish men, who faithfully work to honor, feed and support their wives. And I will give you... silver zuz... , which is due to you...; and your food, clothing and needs and to live with you in the manner of the whole world." And Miss ... here agreed and became his wife. And this dowry that she brought in to him from the house of... - whether in silver, in gold, in jewelry, in clothing apparel, in houseware or in bedclothes - our groom has assumed upon himself for... pieces of refined silver. And our groom... agreed and added another... pieces of refined silver from his own corresponding to them - all in all... pieces of refined silver. And our groom... said as follows, "I accept responsibility upon myself and upon my inheritors after me for this marriage contract, for this dowry and for this addition (to the dowry), to be paid from all the best of my properties and possessions under all the skies, that I have acquired or that I will acquire in the future. Whether they are properties that are liened or are not liened, they are all liable and guarantee payment of this marriage contract, this dowry and this addition from me - and even from the cloak on my shoulder. [This holds] during my lifetime and after my lifetime, from today and forever." And our groom... has accepted responsibility and the stringencies of this marriage contract, this dowry and this addition, i…
creator: Congregation Mikveh Israel (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1842
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language: arc
type: Text

Letter regarding examination of schochet (kosher butcher) David Solis, 1835
subject: Congregation Mikveh Israel (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Jews
subject: Jews--Dietary laws
subject: Synagogues
description: Letter from Mikveh Israel representatives regarding the delayed examination of shochet David Solis. A shochet is officially licensed by rabbinic authority to slaughter meat in accordance with Jewish dietary laws. Solis' knife was found "not suitable," and he was also recovering from a severe fall, and these are given as reasons that a final determination had been delayed. Solis was to receive two new knives, one large and one small, "made in the best manner," and undergo further examination.
creator: Congregation Mikveh Israel (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1835
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language: eng
type: Text

Jonas Phillips letter, 1782
subject: Congregation Mikveh Israel (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Phillips, Jonas, 1736-1803
subject: Synagogues
subject: Jews
description: Letter from Jonas Phillips objecting to the proposed plan for a new synagogue, because it would not leave enough space behind for other buildings, and would be too close to neighboring houses. He also objected to the proposed location of the door, which he saw as inconvenient. Jonas Phillips was a veteran of the American Revolutionary War, a prominent Philadelphia merchant, and one of the founders of Mikveh Israel. In 1782 he was serving as president of the congregation.
creator: Congregation Mikveh Israel (Philadelphia, Pa.)
creator: Phillips, Jonas, 1736-1803
date: 1782
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language: eng
type: Text

Invitation to consecration of new synagogue, 1866
subject: Congregation Mikveh Israel (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Synagogues
subject: Dedication services
subject: Consecration
subject: Jews
description: Invitation to the consecration of the new synagogue on Seventh St. above Arch, to be held on May 24th, 1866. The invitation was issued from parnas (congregation president) Abraham Hart, and four adjunta (members of the board of managers), and dated April 15 of that year.
creator: Congregation Mikveh Israel (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1866
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language: eng
type: Text

Invitation to cornerstone ceremony (1859)
subject: Congregation Mikveh Israel (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Synagogues
subject: Cornerstone laying
subject: Jews
description: Invitation dated May 3rd, 1859, from Edward Mawson, Chairman of the Committee of Arrangements, to the ceremonial laying of the corner stone of the new synagogue, to be held on Monday May 9th, 1859.
creator: Congregation Mikveh Israel (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1859
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format: tiff
language: eng
type: Text

Eshcaboth Rosh Hodesh, 1785
subject: Congregation Mikveh Israel (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Jews
subject: Judaism
subject: Prayers
subject: Memorial rites and ceremonies
subject: Synagogues
description: The "monthly memorials of men," a list of the names of deceased men for whom memorial prayers were to be said every Rosh Hodesh, which is the start of the new month in the Jewish calendar.
creator: Congregation Mikveh Israel (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1785
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format: tiff
language: eng
language: heb
type: Text

Abigail De Lyon letter, 1795
subject: Congregation Mikveh Israel (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Torah mantles
subject: Jews
subject: Bible. Pentateuch
subject: Liturgical objects
subject: Judaism
description: Letter to Benjamin Nones, parnas (president) of Mikveh Israel, from Abigail De Lyon, dated October 2, 1795. This letter accompanied the gift of "a mantle, cover & pharsha for the Seapher," presented by Mr. David M Phillips. A pharsha/parsha/parashah is a division of the Torah, and the Seapher/Sefer Torah is a handwritten copy of the Pentateuch, used in ritual readings.
creator: Congregation Mikveh Israel (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1795
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format: tiff
language: eng
type: Text

Letters To Conference, 1804, index
subject: St. George's Methodist Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Itinerancy (Church polity)
subject: Methodist Episcopal Church. Philadelphia Conference
subject: Methodists
subject: Methodist Church
subject: Letters
description: Index of correspondence to the annual conference of Methodists in Philadelphia in 1804, including the date of the letter, name and/or circuit of writer, name of addressee, and a brief summary of the subject.
creator: St. George's Methodist Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
creator: Methodist Episcopal Church. Philadelphia Conference
date: 1804
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format: tiff
language: eng
type: Text

Letters To Conference, 1803, index
subject: St. George's Methodist Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Itinerancy (Church polity)
subject: Methodist Episcopal Church. Philadelphia Conference
subject: Methodists
subject: Methodist Church
subject: Letters
description: Index of correspondence to the annual conference of Methodists in Philadelphia in 1803, including the date of the letter, name and/or circuit of writer, name of addressee, and a brief summary of the subject.
creator: St. George's Methodist Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
creator: Methodist Episcopal Church. Philadelphia Conference
date: 1803
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format: tiff
language: eng
type: Text

Burials, 1750-1878
subject: Gloria Dei Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Church records and registers
subject: Burial records
subject: Lutherans
subject: Episcopalians
subject: Cemeteries
subject: Lutheran Church
subject: Episcopal Church
description: Record of persons buried by Gloria Dei from 1750 to 1878. Entries are listed chronologically and vary over time, but include at minimum the name of the deceased and the date they were buried, and often more extensive information such as the date and place they died, age at time of death, cause of death, whether they were a church member, names of family members, cost of burial, and, during the time multiple cemeteries were in use, the name of the cemetery where they were buried.
creator: Gloria Dei Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1750/1878
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language: eng
type: Text

William White Sermon 221, "Of the Resurrection," 1798
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Sermons
subject: United Churches of Christ-Church and St. Peter's (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: White, William, 1748-1836
subject: Bible. New Testament
subject: Bible. Corinthians, 1st
subject: Episcopal Church
description: William White (1748-1836) was born and educated in Philadelphia, and served as Rector of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church for 57 years. He also served as Chaplain of the Continental Congress, Chaplain of the Senate, the first presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church of the United States, and a long-time trustee for the University of Pennsylvania. In this Easter sermon, Reverend White discusses his thoughts on 1 Corinthians 15:58, "Therefore, my beloved Brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the Work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your Labour is not in vain in the Lord."
creator: White, William, 1748-1836
date: 1798
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format: tiff
language: eng
type: Text

William White Sermon 170, "Of the enumeration of Days," 1797, 1835
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Sermons
subject: United Churches of Christ-Church and St. Peter's (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: White, William, 1748-1836
subject: Bible. Old Testament
subject: Bible. Psalms
subject: Episcopal Church
description: William White (1748-1836) was born and educated in Philadelphia, and served as Rector of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church for 57 years. He also served as Chaplain of the Continental Congress, Chaplain of the Senate, the first presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church of the United States, and a long-time trustee for the University of Pennsylvania. Reverend White delivered this sermon in 1797, and again in 1835, with revisions noted on the inside front cover. Within, he discusses his thoughts on Psalms 90:12, "To teach us to number our Days, that we may apply our Hearts into Wisdom."
creator: White, William, 1748-1836
date: {1797,1835}
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language: eng
type: Text

William White Sermon 116, "Of the Consistency between the general duty and the particular," 1799
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Sermons
subject: United Churches of Christ-Church and St. Peter's (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: White, William, 1748-1836
subject: Bible. New Testament
subject: Bible. Galatians
subject: Washington, George, 1732-1799
subject: Adams, John, 1735-1826
subject: Episcopal Church
description: William White (1748-1836) was born and educated in Philadelphia, and served as Rector of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church for 57 years. He also served as Chaplain of the Continental Congress, Chaplain of the Senate, the first presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church of the United States, and a long-time trustee for the University of Pennsylvania. In this charity sermon, Reverend White discusses his thoughts on Galatians 6:10, "As we have therefore Opportunity, let us do good unto all Men, especially unto them who are of the Household of Faith." A note on the cover states, “Towards ye End, there is an Allusion to ye Decease of Gen. Washington, and to ye dressing of ye Pulpit... in black. His successor, President Adams, was present.”
creator: White, William, 1748-1836
date: 1799
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language: eng
type: Text

Deeds, 1695, 1702
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Deeds
subject: Episcopalians
subject: Church history
subject: Church property
subject: Episcopal Church
description: Two copies of the indenture made on November 15, 1695, from Griffith Jones to Joshua Carpenter, for a parcel of land at Second Street in the Towne of Philadelphia, for the yearly rent of "Tenne pounds of currant silver money." One copy for Jones, and one for Carpenter. Two copies likewise of the 1702 deed by which Jones extinguished the ground rent, for the consideration of 150 pounds, and clarifying that Carpenter's name was used by "special nomination and appointment" of the community of Christ Church, and that the lot is to be used for the perpetual public worship of God, in the Christian religion as practiced by the Church of England.
creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1695/1702
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language: eng
type: Text

Pew holders, Christ Church, St. Peter's, and St. James', 1778-1824
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Pews and pew rights
subject: Church finance
subject: St. Peter's Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Episcopalians
subject: St. James's Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: United Churches of Christ-Church, St. Peter's, and St. James's (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Episcopal Church
description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This document lists pew holders at Christ Church from page 1 to 46, St. Peter's from page 47 to 98, and St. James' from page 99 to 150. Large spans of blank pages were not scanned, which accounts for gaps in page numbers. Dates begin as early as 1778, but the bulk of dates fall between 1809 and 1825. Entries are listed by pew number and include number of seats rented, rate, to whom let, when let, and when "given up, relinquished or forfeited." Pew maps for each of the three churches appear at the end of the book, followed by an alphabetical index.
creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1778/1824
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language: eng
type: Text

Pew rents, Christ Church, 1846
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Pews and pew rights
subject: Church finance
subject: Episcopalians
subject: Episcopal Church
description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church in 1846. Rents from March are listed first, followed by rents from September. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupants' names, number of seats rented, rent rate, arrears, total owed and amount paid.
creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1846
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language: eng
type: Text

Pew rents, Christ Church, 1845
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Pews and pew rights
subject: Church finance
subject: Episcopalians
subject: Episcopal Church
description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church in 1845. Rents from March are listed first, followed by rents from September. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupants' names, number of seats rented, rent rate, arrears, total owed and amount paid.
creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1845
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language: eng
type: Text

Pew rents, Christ Church, 1844
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Pews and pew rights
subject: Church finance
subject: Episcopalians
subject: Episcopal Church
description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church in 1844. Rents from March are listed first, followed by rents from September. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupants' names, number of seats rented, rent rate, arrears, total owed and amount paid.
creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1844
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language: eng
type: Text

Pew rents, Christ Church, 1843
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Pews and pew rights
subject: Church finance
subject: Episcopalians
subject: Episcopal Church
description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church in 1843. Rents from March are listed first, followed by rents from September. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupants' names, number of seats rented, rent rate, arrears, total owed and amount paid.
creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1843
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language: eng
type: Text

Pew rents, Christ Church, 1842
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Pews and pew rights
subject: Church finance
subject: Episcopalians
subject: Episcopal Church
description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church in 1842. Rents from March are listed first, followed by rents from September. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupants' names, number of seats rented, rent rate, arrears, total owed and amount paid.
creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1842
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language: eng
type: Text

Pew rents, Christ Church, 1841
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Pews and pew rights
subject: Church finance
subject: Episcopalians
subject: Episcopal Church
description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church in 1841. Rents from March are listed first, followed by rents from September. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupants' names, number of seats rented, rent rate, arrears, total owed and amount paid.
creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1841
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language: eng
type: Text

Pew rents, Christ Church, 1840
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Pews and pew rights
subject: Church finance
subject: Episcopalians
subject: Episcopal Church
description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church in 1840. Rents from March are listed first, followed by rents from September. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupants' names, number of seats rented, rent rate, arrears, total owed and amount paid.
creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1840
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language: eng
type: Text

Pew rents, Christ Church, 1839
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Pews and pew rights
subject: Church finance
subject: Episcopalians
subject: Episcopal Church
description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church in 1839. Rents from March are listed first, followed by rents from September. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupants' names, number of seats rented, rent rate, arrears, total owed and amount paid.
creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1839
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language: eng
type: Text

Pew rents, Christ Church, 1838
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Pews and pew rights
subject: Church finance
subject: Episcopalians
subject: Episcopal Church
description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church in 1838. Rents from March are listed first, followed by rents from September. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupants' names, number of seats rented, rent rate, arrears, total owed and amount paid.
creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1838
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format: tiff
language: eng
type: Text

Pew rents, Christ Church, 1837
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Pews and pew rights
subject: Church finance
subject: Episcopalians
subject: Episcopal Church
description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church in 1837. Rents from March are listed first, followed by rents from September. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupants' names, number of seats rented, rent rate, arrears, total owed and amount paid.
creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1837
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format: tiff
language: eng
type: Text

Pew rents, Christ Church, 1836
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Pews and pew rights
subject: Church finance
subject: Episcopalians
subject: Episcopal Church
description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church in 1836. Rents from March are listed first, followed by rents from September. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupants' names, number of seats rented, rent rate, arrears, total owed and amount paid.
creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1836
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format: tiff
language: eng
type: Text

Pew rents, Christ Church, 1835
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Pews and pew rights
subject: Church finance
subject: Episcopalians
subject: Episcopal Church
description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church in 1835. Rents from March are listed first, followed by rents from September. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupants' names, number of seats rented, rent rate, arrears, total owed and amount paid.
creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1835
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Pew rents, Christ Church, 1834
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Pews and pew rights
subject: Church finance
subject: Episcopalians
subject: Episcopal Church
description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church in 1834. Rents from March are listed first, followed by rents from September. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupants' names, number of seats rented, rent rate, arrears, total owed and amount paid.
creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1834
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language: eng
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Pew rents, Christ Church, 1833
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Pews and pew rights
subject: Church finance
subject: Episcopalians
subject: Episcopal Church
description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church in 1833. Rents from March are listed first, followed by rents from September. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupants' names, number of seats rented, rent rate, arrears, total owed and amount paid.
creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1833
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Pew rents, Christ Church, 1832
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Pews and pew rights
subject: Church finance
subject: Episcopalians
subject: St. Peter's Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Episcopal Church
description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church in 1832. Rents from March are listed first, followed by rents from September. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupants' names, number of seats rented, rent rate, arrears, total owed and amount paid. Notes on the separation of Christ Church and St. Peter's appear in several places. Water damage renders some entries difficult to read.
creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1832
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language: eng
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Pew rents, Christ Church, 1831
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Pews and pew rights
subject: Church finance
subject: Episcopalians
subject: Episcopal Church
description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church in 1831. Rents from March are listed first, then rents from September are listed with new page numbering. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupants' names, number of seats rented, rent rate, arrears, total owed and amount paid.
creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1831
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language: eng
type: Text

Pew rents, Christ Church, 1829 September
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Pews and pew rights
subject: Church finance
subject: Episcopalians
subject: Episcopal Church
description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church in September 1829. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupants' names, number of seats rented, rent rate, arrears, total owed and amount paid. Pews in the gallery are listed separately, with new page numbering.
creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1829-09
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language: eng
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Pew rents, Christ Church, 1829 March
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Pews and pew rights
subject: Church finance
subject: Episcopalians
subject: Episcopal Church
description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church in March 1829. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupants' names, number of seats rented, rent rate, arrears, total owed and amount paid. Pews in the gallery are listed separately, with new page numbering.
creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1829-03
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language: eng
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Pew rents, Christ Church, 1828 September
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Pews and pew rights
subject: Church finance
subject: Episcopalians
subject: Episcopal Church
description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church in September 1828. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupants' names, number of seats rented, rent rate, arrears, total owed and amount paid. Pews in the gallery are listed separately, with new page numbering.
creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1828-09
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language: eng
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Pew rents, St. Peter's Church, 1828 March
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Pews and pew rights
subject: Church finance
subject: Episcopalians
subject: St. Peter's Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: United Churches of Christ-Church and St. Peter's (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Episcopal Church
description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to St. Peter's Church in March 1828. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupants' names, number of seats rented, rent rate, arrears, total owed and amount paid.
creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1828-03
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language: eng
type: Text

Pew rents, Christ Church, 1828 March
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Pews and pew rights
subject: Church finance
subject: Episcopalians
subject: Episcopal Church
description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church in March 1828. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupants' names, number of seats rented, rent rate, arrears, total owed and amount paid. Pews in the gallery are listed separately, with new page numbering.
creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1828-03
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Pew rents, Christ Church, 1827 September
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Pews and pew rights
subject: Church finance
subject: Episcopalians
subject: Episcopal Church
description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church in September 1827. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupants' names, number of seats rented, rent rate, arrears, total owed and amount paid. Pews in the gallery are listed separately, with new page numbering.
creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1827-09
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language: eng
type: Text

Pew rents, Christ Church, 1827 March
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Pews and pew rights
subject: Church finance
subject: Episcopalians
subject: Episcopal Church
description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church in March 1827. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupant's name, number of seats, rent rate, arrears, total due and sums paid. Pews in the gallery are listed separately, with new page numbering.
creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1827-03
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language: eng
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Pew rents, Christ Church, 1826 September
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Pews and pew rights
subject: Church finance
subject: Episcopalians
subject: Episcopal Church
description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church in September 1826. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupant's name, number of seats, rent rate, arrears, total due and sums paid. Pews in the gallery are listed separately, with new page numbering.
creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1826-09
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language: eng
type: Text

Pew rents, Christ Church, 1826 March
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Pews and pew rights
subject: Church finance
subject: Episcopalians
subject: Episcopal Church
description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church in March 1826. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupant's name, number of seats, rent rate, arrears, total due and sums paid. Pews in the gallery are listed separately, with new page numbering.
creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1826-03
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language: eng
type: Text

Pew rents, Christ Church, 1825 September
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Pews and pew rights
subject: Church finance
subject: Episcopalians
subject: Episcopal Church
description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church in September 1825. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupant's name, number of seats, rent rate, arrears, total due and sums paid. Pews in the gallery are listed separately, with new page numbering.
creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1825-09
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language: eng
type: Text

Pew rents, Christ Church, 1825 March
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Pews and pew rights
subject: Church finance
subject: Episcopalians
subject: Episcopal Church
description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church in March 1825. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupant's name, number of seats, rent rate, arrears, total due and sums paid. Pews in the gallery are listed separately, with new page numbering.
creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1825-03
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language: eng
type: Text

Pew rents, Christ Church, 1824 September
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Pews and pew rights
subject: Church finance
subject: Episcopalians
subject: Episcopal Church
description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church in September 1824. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupant's name, number of seats, rent rate, arrears, total due and sums paid. Pews in the gallery are listed separately, with new page numbering.
creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1824-09
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format: tiff
language: eng
type: Text

Pew rents, Christ Church, 1824 March
subject: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
subject: Pews and pew rights
subject: Church finance
subject: Episcopalians
subject: Episcopal Church
description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church in March 1824. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupant's name, number of seats, rent rate, arrears, total due and sums paid. Pews in the gallery are listed separately, with new page numbering.
creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
date: 1824-03
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language: eng
type: Text