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| The historical, architectural, and archaeological research undertaken by the Foundation over the past five decades has led to the publication of a number of important works on the history of Christ Church and Christ Church Parish. We are pleased to offer these items for sale both in our gift shop and by mail order. | |
| If you would like to order any of these materials, you may print out the Publications Order Form found at the bottom of the page. You may also contact the Foundation office at fhcc@crosslink.net or 804.438.6855 for more information. | |
| Christ Church, Lancaster County, Virginia Katharine L. Brown & Nancy T. Sorrells $10.00 |
Robert "King" Carter: Builder of Christ Church Katharine L. Brown $10.00 |
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| A general history of Christ Church. Discusses the Anglican Church in colonial Virginia; the two churches that have stood at Christ Church; the clergy who served them; the glebe; worship practices; and disestablishment. Highlights the architectural features of the brick church and chronicles preservation work in 19th and 20th centuries. Includes list of rectors and 1724 Report to Bishop of London. 64 pages |  |
Nice history of the patron of Christ Church. Explores Carter’s role as planter, patriarch, merchant, land agent, slaveholder, politician, & churchwarden. Discusses family background and early life, including school in England, as well as his rise to power and his Corotoman mansion. Includes lists of famous descendants; Carter tomb inscriptions; and Carter-related houses in Virginia. 107 pages |
| People In Profile: Christ Church Parish, 1720-1750, Lancaster County, Virginia Katharine L. Brown & Nancy T. Sorrells $10.00 |
Landholders & Landholdings: Christ Church Parish, Lancaster County, Virginia Nancy T. Sorrells $10.00 | ||
| Profiles the lives and fortunes of various persons active in Christ Church Parish around the period 1720-1750. Presents cameos on some thirteen individuals and two families, including leading planters, the rector of Christ Church, indentured servants, freed slaves, a wealthy dissenter, and several prominent women. Click on the book to see the Table of Contents and a list of those persons profiled. Includes index. 160 pages. |  |
Documents through text & fold-out map the landowners and landholdings in Christ Church Parish ca. 1720-1750. Organized by the 6 precincts that formed the parish. Provides overview of each precinct & documents how the landowners acquired and passed on their properties therein. Fold-out map includes indexes by precinct and one of all landowners. Book is indexed as well. 56 pages. |
| Historic Christ Church Heritage Books Series Katharine L. Brown & Nancy T. Sorrells $35.00 |
Landmarks and Landowners of 1750: Historic Christ Church Parish Map Historic Christ Church Research Committee with cartographer James E. Gearhart $5.00 | ||
| Get all four Historic Christ Church Heritage Books in one set. Includes the Christ Church, Robert "King" Carter, People In Profile, and Landholders & Landholdings books. |  |
Unique map identifies all known landowners and their landholdings in Christ Church Parish, 1720-1750. Included as fold-out in Landholders & Landholdings but also available here separately. Color-coded by precinct. Includes index for each precinct and one of all CCP landowners. Identifies parish landmarks such as mills, warehouses, and rivers and creeks. 25 1/2 in. x 22 in. |
| Vestry Book, 1739-1786: Christ Church Parish, Lancaster County, Virginia Transcribed by Margaret H. Tupper $15.00 |
Vestry Book, 1832-1869: Christ Church Parish, Lancaster County, Virginia Transcribed by Margaret H. Tupper $15.00 | ||
| Second extant vestry book for Christ Church Parish. Begins as record of St. Mary’s White Chapel, the sister parish of Christ Church, which merged with Christ Church Parish in 1752. Minutes concern SMWC and “General Vestries” until 1759, when they cover Christ Church Parish with references to its two precincts. Includes index and lists of vestrymen, clerks, and sextons. 108 pages. |  |
Third extant vestry book begins in 1832, when vestry of Christ Church Parish re-formed as part of Protestant Episcopal Church. Documents early preservation work on Christ Church. Reveals difficulty parish had in keeping ministers for extended period. Includes index and lists of ministers and vestrymen. 72 pages. |
| Both Vestry Books available as a set for $25.00 | |||
| Historic Structure Report: Christ Church, Lancaster County, VA Nathaniel Palmer Neblett, AIA $25.00 |
Carter Family Tree Based on original by R. R. Carter of Shirley $35.00 | ||
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The standard work on the architectural features of Christ Church and their existing conditions (as of about 1990; published 1994). Includes historical overview of church construction and Carter family’s role as well as chronological condition report summarizing preservation work from 1830s to 1980s. Appendices include black/white photographs and illustrations and architectural drawings. 163 pages. |  |
36" x 36" vellum reproduction of Carter Family Tree based on original designed by R. R. Carter of Shirley and published by his daughter Marion Carter Oliver ca. 1898. Beautifully drawn. Collector's item for Carter descendants. |
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