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Church records and registers

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 43 Collections and/or Records:

Georgetown and Washington, Financial Records, 1806 - 1833

 File — Box 103: [Barcode: 39020030759438], Folder: 10
Identifier: 119_4_7
Scope and Contents

Georgetown and Washington: Account Book: Washington Seminary and Holy Trinity Church, 1806-1833 (individual entries include expenses fees for pew rents and the burial grounds)(pp. 1-107); St. Peter's Church, New York, Baptismal and Marriage records, 1806-1808 (pp. 108-169)

**Former finding aid locations: 119_4_7; 6.5**

Dates: 1806 - 1833

Holy Trinity Church Archives 1

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-820908
Scope and Contents note The Archives of Holy Trinity Church were placed on deposit at Georgetown University Library Booth Family Center for Special Collections in 1982. The collection span dates are from 1792 to 1982; and bulk dates from 1850 to 1980. Files include financial administration, property management and renovation, church services and events, societies and sodalities, genealogical data, school records, and photographs. It should be noted that material pertaining to Holy Trinity Church may...
Dates: 1792-1982

Holy Trinity Church Archives 2

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-980101
Collection-level Scope and Contents note The Archives of Holy Trinity Church were placed on deposit at Georgetown University Library Booth Family Center for Special Collections in 1982. This part of the collection's span dates are from 1890 to 1997. Files include financial administration, property management and renovation, church services and events, societies and sodalities, genealogical data, school records, and photographs. It should be noted that material pertaining to Holy Trinity Church may also be found in the...
Dates: 1890-1997

Mass Records Books, 1817 - 1835

 File — Box 185: [Barcode: 39020030733060], Folder: 6
Identifier: 119_11_11
Scope and Contents Six volumes of mass record books (1817-1831) recorded by John McElroy while stationed at Holy Trinity Church (Georgetown) and St. John's [Frederick, Maryland]; each record states where the Mass was given, the celebrant, and date. Also included is a Catechism/First Communion record book (1822-1827) which records of Black students as well as white; list of Maryland Province Jesuits who left the Society; list of donors (1835) to St. John's Church.Note: all page numbers refer to...
Dates: 1817 - 1835

Memoranda Book (2 of 2) ("Newtown Memoranda Book"), 1734-12-09 - 1788

 File — Box 168: [Barcode: 39020030732831], Folder: 14
Identifier: 119_3_15
Scope and Contents A memoranda book that includes records created by James Whitgreave, S.J., and Arnold Livers, S.J., while they were superiors at Newtown. (from 1734 to c.1739 for Whitgreave and Livers from 1740-1745). Records include a horse inventory, lists of books at Newtown, notes on medical treatments for animals, and expenses paid for wages including gardeners (Hugh Win and Will Hues) and overseer (James Thompson), and fragmentary sacramental records (Digital Georgetown, 39, 158-159). ...
Dates: 1734-12-09 - 1788

Memoranda Book, James Walton, S.J., 1765 - 1794

 File — Box 169: [Barcode: 39020030732849], Folder: 2
Identifier: 119_4_2; 119.1_74
Scope and Contents Memoranda book kept by James Walton (1736-1803) while he was stationed at Newtown (1765-June 1768); Frederick (June 1768-c. Jan. 1769); Newtown (1769-1784), where he served as superior between 1775 and 1784; after December 1785 until his death he served as superior of St. Inigoes. This bound volume is partially a record of his pastoral work at each station and ledger book for the farms managed by him. Throughout the records, Walton records his activities among the enslaved of St. Mary's...
Dates: 1765 - 1794

Memoranda Book Transcription, James Walton, S.J., undated

 File — Box 169: [Barcode: 39020030732849], Folder: 3
Identifier: 119_4_3
Scope and Contents Typescript transcription of memoranda book kept by James Walton, S.J.**Former finding aid locations: 119_4_3; 6.3** Materials on Slavery This folder contains materials related to Jesuit slaveholding.Transcription: Baptism in St. Mary's County, Md. 1766-1794, recorded by Rev. James Walton SJ - a record of baptisms in St. Mary's County, Md., performed by Fr.. James Walton SJ, from 1766 to 1794. The record includes many...
Dates: undated

Newtown and Conewago, Sacramental Register, 1845 - 1850

 File — Box 138: [Barcode: 39020030759974], Folder: 6
Identifier: 119_15_14
Scope and Contents

Baptismal and Marriage records created by Michael Dougherty, S.J., who was stationed at Conewago and Newtown: Baptismal and Marriage Records (Conewago -- Sacred Heart Church, Littletown); Marriage records (Newtown -- St. Joseph's and Sacred Heart, 1845-1850); Baptismal (Newtown -- St. Joseph's and Sacred Heart, 1846-1848)

**Former finding aid locations: 119_15_14; 51R1**

Dates: 1845 - 1850

Newtown, Sacramental Dispensations, 1854 - 1899

 File — Box 138: [Barcode: 39020030759974], Folder: 5
Identifier: 53_7_5
Scope and Contents

Sacramental Dispensations and receipts for Mass donations. Includes two permits for marriages of enslaved people (April 27, 1854 and June 26, 1854)

**Former finding aid location: 53_7_5**



Materials on Slavery

This folder contains materials related to Jesuit slaveholding.

Dates: 1854 - 1899

Newtown, Sacramental Register (1 of 3), 1838 - 1845

 File — Box 138: [Barcode: 39020030759974], Folder: 7
Identifier: 119_4_8
Scope and Contents

Sacramental registers maintained by Michael Dougherty, S.J., while he was stationed at Newtown. Includes records of marriages, baptisms, burials, annointing of the sick, and confessions (1844-1845); Conewago subscription list (1838)

**Former finding aid locations: 119_4_8; 6.6**

Dates: 1838 - 1845

Newtown, Sacramental Register (2 of 3), 1843 - 1853

 File — Box 138: [Barcode: 39020030759974], Folder: 8
Identifier: 119_4_8
Scope and Contents

Sacramental registers maintained by Michael Dougherty, S.J., while he was stationed at Newtown. Includes records of marriage and baptisms (1844-1845); Conewago sacramental records (1843)

**Former finding aid locations: 119_4_8; 6.6**

Dates: 1843 - 1853

Newtown, Sacramental Register (3 of 3), 1847 - 1855

 File — Box 138: [Barcode: 39020030759974], Folder: 9
Identifier: 119_4_8
Scope and Contents

Register of Baptisms and Marriages maintained by Michael Dougherty, S.J., includes sacraments conferred at Newtown missions of St. Joseph's and Sacred Heart; last entry from Conewago

**Former finding aid locations: 119_4_8; 6.6**

Dates: 1847 - 1855

OVERSIZED Sacramental Register, 1862 - 1872

 File — Box OS17: [Barcode: 39020030759826], Folder: 1
Identifier: 119_OS2_2
Scope and Contents Baptismal Register with indices: St. Thomas Manor, St. Ignatius Church, Chapel Point; St. Charles, Glynmont; St. Mary's, Newport; Holy Ghost, Tompkinsville; St. Joseph's, Pomfret; St. Ignatius, Hilltop; St. Frances de Sales, Rock Point; St. Ignatius, Hill Top; St. Katherine's, McConchie; St. Mary's Star of the Sea, Indian Head. Entries denote whether the baptized individual is enslaved or "col'd."**Former finding aid locations: 119_OS2_2; 101Z11** ...
Dates: 1862 - 1872

RESTRICTED Sacramental Records, 1944 - 1945

 File — Box R35: [Barcode: 39020030732476], Folder: 3
Identifier: 119.1_35
Scope and Contents

Pre-nuptial and divorce papers

**Former finding aid location: 119.1_35**

Dates: 1944 - 1945

Sacramental Records (1 of 2), 1767 - 1812

 File — Box 144: [Barcode: 39020030732484], Folder: 2
Identifier: 119_15_10
Scope and Contents Lists of white and enslaved members of St. Inigoes congregation, undated and 1768-1769. The enslaved members are listed by first name with the name of enslaver.Nomina Baptizatorum et Matrimonio Iunctorum begun by Arnold Livers, S.J., 1767, 1812; includes the baptisms of enslaved individuals.**Former finding aid locations: 119_15_10; 50Z16** Materials on Slavery This folder contains materials related to Jesuit...
Dates: 1767 - 1812

Sacramental Records (2 of 2), 1848

 File — Box 144: [Barcode: 39020030732484], Folder: 3
Identifier: 119_15_12
Scope and Contents

Applications for marriage licenses

**Former finding aid locations: 119_15_12; 51A1**

Dates: 1848

Sacramental Register, 1908 - 1909

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 39020030754918], Folder: 9
Scope and Contents

A small sacramental register written by Fr. Emerick containing the names of children of the Mission of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament; those he baptized and confirmed; those who he gave first communion; and those who received the Scapular of Our Lady.

Dates: 1908 - 1909

Sacramental register, 1943 - 1945

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 37010000618310], Folder: 21
Scope and Contents

A personal sacramental register maintained by Power while in the armed forces, including: baptisms and marriages, predominantly conducted while at Fort Washington (Maryland) and Fort Belvoir (Virginia), and deaths in Leyte (Philippines).

Dates: 1943 - 1945

Sacramental Register (1 of 2), 1827 - 1832

 File — Box 134: [Barcode: 39020030759818], Folder: 3
Identifier: 119_15_18
Scope and Contents St. Thomas Manor Register of Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1827-1832, with burials at St. Ignatius Cemetery. Attributed to Francis Neale, S.J., Superior of the House; also stationed at this house: Philip B. Sacchi, Ignatius Combs, and Enoch Fenwick. Includes sacraments administered to enslaved individuals.Alternately titled Father Neale's Register**Former finding aid locations: 119_15_18; 52Z4** Materials on Slavery...
Dates: 1827 - 1832

Sacramental Register (1 of 13), 1794 - 1816

 File — Box 139: [Barcode: 39020030759990], Folder: 2
Identifier: 119_45_1
Scope and Contents

House Records book. Included are a record of Newtown accounts (1805-1816) by Ignatius B. Brooke, S.J., baptismal records of J. Boarman, S.J., (1794-1796), baptismal and marriage records by A. Jenkins, S.J., (1799), baptismal and marriage records of John Ambrose Souge, S.J., (1799-1801) and burials by the same (1800-1801)

**Former finding aid locations: 119_45_1; 171D**

Dates: 1794 - 1816