Please note that early surname spellings are subjective as these entries are transcibed from orignal text .  When reviewing older documents be prepared to see phonetic variations of names, surnames, locations etc.

Excerpts from the Swedish Lutheran Churches

Records From:

Raccoon Creek and Penns Neck, New Jersey

1731-1763

1731  Raccoon Creek

Anreas and Catharina Hoffmans Thomas, baptized on October 24^th, born the 16^th.  Godparents: Pavel  Guarron, Jonas Keen, Elizabeth Guarron,, Malin Keem.

Pavel and Jeny Kamp’s Lars, born on October 20^th, baptized on the 25^th.  Godparents: Lars Peterson, Malin Dahlbo, Maria Guarren.

Johan and Mary Keen’s Willian, born September 25^th, baptized October 25^th. Godparents: Jons Halton, Samuel Cobb, Catharina

Hoffman and Elizabth Keen.

Johan and Maria Hoffman’s Rebeka, born on October 27, baptized on November 7.  Godparents:  Johannes Hoffman, Catharina Hoffman and Elizabeth Keen.

1733 Raccoon Creek

Peter Halton’s  Jonas born March 1^st, baptized-witness Gustaf Gustafson, Jame Garron, Catherina Hoffman, Catharina Keen.

John Garoron’s James born Aprill 11. baprised. Witness John Mullicaka, Pet. Halton, Rebecka Lock, Mary Mullicka.

1734 Raccoon Creek

Richard Lorens Mary born March 7 and baptized April 3d.  Godf: Lorensson, Andrew Hoffman, Mary Garron and Magd(alena) Peters.

Paul Garron’s Catharine, born April 5, baptized  14^th: Godf. Lorens Sti, Lucas Peters, Arngot Cabb, Cath (erine) Keen.

John Woodetons Stephan born March 1^st, baptized 21^st. Godf: Peter Garron, John Lock, Mary Lock, Margeret, Mullicka.

Paul Garron’s James, bornSept 25^th, baptized October 24. Godf: John Hoffman, James Garron, Mary Hoffman.

1737 Raccoon Creek

John Hoffman’s Daniel born March 5^th, baptized. March 20^th.  Godfathers: Eric Ronolls, Swan Lock, Mary Garron, Ellen Gergen.

1739 Raccoon Creek

John Hoffman’s John born February 16, baptized February 18th.  Surities: Jacob Forsman, James Garron, Cath, Keen, Mary Stille.

Lars Povelson’s Brigitta born January 20^th, baptized March 4.  Surities: James Garron, John Hoffman, Ellena Voniman, Ingrid Camp.

Penns Neck 1763 (Birth enteries when recorded at joining a new congregation)

James and Elisabeth Garryns James born Janyary 27 1754, ditto their Ebaya born April 8^th 1756, ditto their Levaysy born August 17, 1759.

James and Elisabeth Garrins Israel born Feb 6^th 1766.

Marriage Records

Raccoon Creek 1730

Gabriel Enokson and Maria Guarron on December 30, 1730.

Raccoon Creek 1734

John Hoffman and Mary Garron were joined May 24th

Acknowledgement:  The information contained on this page is the result of research done by Mr. James D. Garren of Hendersonville, North Carolina.  The information was forwarded to me via Mrs. Wanda Garren Scheider of Odessa, Texas.  A heart-felt thanks to both these cousins!