Guide to the Trinity Church Records Transcript, Volume I, 1797-1867 DAR.1938.01

Repository
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title
Trinity Church Records Transcript, Volume I
Creator
Trinity Church (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Collection Number
DAR.1938.01
Extent
0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)
Date
1797-1867
Abstract
The collection consists of a bound volume of records transcribed from the original records of the Trinity Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by the Allegheny County Historical Research Committee of the Pennsylvania Society for 1935-1937. The names and dates associated with baptisms, marriages, confirmations, and funerals from 1797 to 1867 are included, as are a history of the parish and a list of members of the congregation in 1817. Digital reproductions of the collection are available online.
Language
English .
Author
Shaun Hayes.
Publisher
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Address
University of Pittsburgh Library System
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History

The present-day Trinity Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was built on land donated by William Penn in 1787. The first building was constructed at Sixth and Liberty Avenues in 1805. A second church was built in 1824 and razed in 1869 to make room for the current structure which was dedicated in 1872. Trinity Church became Trinity Cathedral, seat of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh, in 1928.

Scope and Content Notes

The collection consists of a bound volume of records copied from records of the Trinity Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by the Allegheny County Historical Research Committee of the Pennsylvania Society for 1935-1937. The names and dates associated with baptisms, marriages, confirmations, and funerals from 1797 to 1867 are included, as are a history of the parish and a list of members of the congregation in 1817. The records are complete, although there are some blank pages where the information from that page is included in the back of the volume. The collection was a gift to the Darlington Memorial Library in 1938 from the Allegheny County Committee of the Pennsylvania Society of Colonial Dames of America.

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Acquisition Information

Gift of the Allegheny County Committee of the Pennsylvania Society of Colonial Dames of American to the Darlington Memorial Library in 1938.

Custodial History

This collection was located in the Darlington Memorial Library in the University's Cathedral of Learning until 2007 when it was moved to the ULS Archives Service Center for processing, storage, preservation and service. However, it remains in the custodianship of the ULS Special Collections Department.

Preferred Citation

Trinity Church Records Transcript, Volume I, 1797-1867, DAR.1938.01, Darlington Collection, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System

Previous Citation

Trinity Church Records Transcript, Volume I, 1797-1867, DAR.1938.01, Darlington Collection, Special Collections Department, University of Pittsburgh

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Shaun Hayes in July 2008.

Copyright

No copyright restrictions.

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital reproductions of the collection are available online.

Existence and Location of Originals

The original records are located at Trinity Cathedral in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Bibliography

  • Closson, Bob and Mary Closson. Marriage Records, Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1805-1867. Apollo, Pa. (R.D. 2, Box 373-A, Apollo 15613): B. Closson, 1980.
  • Harriss, Helen L. Baptisms in Trinity Parish Register I: Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1798-1867. Pittsburgh, PA (6th Ave., Pittsburgh): The Cathedral, 1989.
  • Harriss, Helen L. Trinity and Pittsburgh: The History of Trinity Cathedral. Pittsburgh, PA: Trinity Cathedral, 1999.

Subjects

    Corporate Names

    • Trinity Church (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
    • Trinity Episcopal Cathedral (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

    Geographic Names

    • Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Church history
    • Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Genealogy
    • Pittsburgh (Pa.)

    Genres

    • Marriage records
    • Transcripts

    Other Subjects

    • Funeral records -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • Church records and registers -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • Baptismal records -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • Confirmation records -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh

Container List

Trinity Church Records Transcript, Volume I, 1797-1867