Red Hill Union Church (Ottsville, PA)

Collection

Identifier: Church RG 081

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Red Hill Union Church collection consists of 1 box containing: - Church Records (original): Baptisms, 1845-1888; Confirmations, 1846-1878; Deaths, 1845-1886; Communicants, 1846-1898; Membership, 1875; Officers, 1877 - Church Records (transcription): Baptisms, 1845-1888; Deaths, 1866-1886. Transcribed by A. W. Wolfinger, 1940 - Financial Records: Benevolences, 1887-1888 - History - Auxiliary Organizations: - Sunday School: Attendance & Offering, 1904-1907

Dates

Creation: 1844 - 1940

Conditions Governing Use

Biographical / Historical

Founded in 1739 by a Scottish-Irish congregation, this church was shared by Presbyterian, Lutheran and Reformed congregations. In the early 1800's the Presbyterians left the Union Church. The Reformed Lutheran union continued until both congregations were dissolved in 1923. The building stood vacant until 1959, when it began to be used for special services and events. In 1976 St. Luke's UCC left the Union Church in Ferndale and moved to the Red Church.

Extent

1 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

German

Additional Description

Related Materials

For: Additional copy of transcribed Church Records, 1844-1888 SEE ALSO: Microfilm #105 For: Information regarding St. Luke's Reformed Church of Ferndale, PA SEE ALSO: Verticle File For: Information regarding St. Luke's Red Hill UCC of Ottsville, PA SEE ALSO: Verticle File