Record #:

36127

Author(s):

Baker, Mary

Abstract:

Among New Bern’s founding fathers were Baron Christopher deGraffenried, also known as Baron Christopher von Graffenried. His prominent place in the town’s history could be justified by founding the regarded center of the town and its Colonial life: a church. Though not be regarded the center any longer, the church still held an important place. That may be defined by its tombstones’ names, reflected in contemporary families, and mirrored in its architecture, a timely reflection.

Source:

Journal of the New Bern Historical Society (NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 1 Issue 2, Nov 1988, p24-31

Subject(s):

Graffenried, Christoph von, Baron, 1661-1743; Craven County--History; Craven County--Historic buildings; Churches--New Bern