Work camps were established on both sides of the Hudson River, and the Germans quickly established churches, which recorded their weddings, births and deaths, among the first vital records kept in the colony.
Work camps were established on both sides of the Hudson River. The Germans quickly established churches. Churches recorded their weddings. This was among the first vital records. Churches recorded births. This was among the first vital records. Churches recorded deaths. This was among the first vital records. These first vital records were kept in the colony.