This meticulously compiled volume, "Baptisms, Marriages, Funerals, Recorded at Grace Episcopal Church, Jamaica, Long Island, New York, 1769-1853," offers a valuable glimpse into the lives of parishioners during a formative period in American history. Grace Episcopal Church, a cornerstone of the Jamaica community, diligently recorded these key life events, providing a rich tapestry of names, dates, and relationships. Compiled by Henry Onderdonk and Josephine C. Frost, this book serves as an invaluable resource for genealogists, historians, and anyone interested in the social history of Long Island and the surrounding New York area. It provides detailed primary source material for understanding family lineages, migration patterns, and religious practices of the time. This historical record preserves a vital piece of local heritage and offers a connection to the past for generations to come.

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