How to search the collection: hints and tips
Search on first or last names (or both), city (e.g. Bockhorn) or region (e.g. Hannover), or date ranges (with or without names indicated). Then click to select the exact collection of interest. Don't see your name of interest right away? Place your mouse/cursor over any name on the displayed records and more details will appear on a pop-up window, e.g. godparents, witnesses, cause of death, etc. You can also click within the pop-up to see the original image. If you have problems searching, please feel free to contact us for assistance. If you think we've made a transcription error, please contact the webmaster so we can correct it.
What's in this collection
We have copies of selected pages from the original St. Matthew's church books, beginning in 1846 through 1910. Each page contains about twenty to thirty names over a span of one to two months, including (for baptisms and marriages) godparents and witnesses, plus dates of the event. On baptismal records occasionally the occupation of the father is noted. If provided and legible it will be included in the transcription. Deaths include name, date, age of the deceased, and reason for death. A few confirmations are also available.
For names or dates not found in this collection please contact the Carolina Room at the Charleston County Public Library, where a microfilm copy of the complete church records is available. Libary staff may be able to do a few look-ups per month for you if the name you're seeking isn't available here.
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