Old Swedes in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Christiern and Maria Brynberg

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 5, 2021

1. Christiern and Maria Brynberg Marker

Inscription.
Born Halland, Sweden, Christiern first appears Old Swedes Church records in 1714. The daughter of Elizabeth Justis and Matthias Peterson, Maria descends from Måns and Brita Andersson who arrived on Kalmar Nyckel in 1640. Christiern and Maria Brynberg had issue Elisabeth (2), Sven, Peter, Susanna, Matthias (2), John, Maria and Christina.

Matthias born 1736 anglicized surname. Wed Mary Anderson here 1766. Moved 1768 to N.C. Sons Peter, Jacob, Joseph, Isaac, William, Samuel form the seven branches of the Brimberry family.

"We praise thee O'Lord for our many blessings and rich heritage"

Erected 1998 by Brimberry Descendants, Grapeland, Texas.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1714.

Location. 39° 44.296′ N, 75° 32.428′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Old Swedes. It can be reached from the intersection of North Church Street (U.S. 13) and East 7th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 612 N Church St, Claymont DE 19703, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Philadelphia.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic

and on the Delmarva Peninsula.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

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within walking distance of this marker: Graffiti Doors (here, next to this marker); Charles Springer (a few steps from this marker); Garesche, Bauduy, Deschappelle Families (a few steps from this marker); Bayard Plot (a few steps from this marker); Judge Ignatius C. Grubb (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of John Hendrickson, Sr. (a few steps from this marker); South Portico (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Charles Springer (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 5, 2021

2. Christiern and Maria Brynberg Marker

The plaque is attached to a stone marker for the Brynbergs.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 395 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.