Lutheran Parishes in Russian Poland
Evangelical-Augsburg (Lutheran) Parishes in Congress Poland
Data provided by Jan Textor in February 2004
Note: If the parish name is highlighted as a link, clicking on it will take you to a more detailed history of that parish.
This is a chronological listing showing the formation of Evangelical-Augsburg (Lutheran) parishes in the territory of Congress Poland. It should be noted that Congress Poland, also called Russian Poland, existed between 1815 and appr. 1918, while the time period shown below goes from 1617 until the beginning of WWII in 1939. The parish formation is shown chronologically, interspersed with important historical events that took place in Poland during the same period. Lutheran parishes in other parts of Poland, lying outside of Congress Poland, such as Volhynia, Silesia, West Prussia, etc., are not shown here.
Hopefully, this list will be helpful when trying to find records of your ancestors who once lived in this area of Poland. Filmed records from most of these parishes, although not for the whole period mentioned, can be found using the SGGEE parishes page.
If the records have not (yet) been filmed by the LDS, the Polish State Archives have a page where you can check what is in their databases (refer to SGGEE archives page for details).
If you are looking for records from a period before the formation of the Lutheran parish, you may be able to find the data in the records of the Roman-Catholic parish for that location. Also, please note that records which are not yet 100 years old are neither filmed by the LDS nor stored by the Polish State Archives. If they exist, they are held by the local town authorities.
Formation year - Polish name (German Name) - Remarks
1617 - Moscice (Neudorf-Neubruch/Bug) - a.k.a. Slawatycze (Schlawatitz)
1650 - Wegrow (Wengrow)
1772 - The first partition of Poland by Austria, Russia and Prussia.
1775 - Warszawa (Warschau) - Affiliated with Wegrow/Wengrow since 1650. Formed as independent parish in 1775.
1775 - Ilow (Ilow) - Considered to be the "mother" of the Lutheran parishes along the Vistula (Wisl~a/Weichsel). Until the surrounding parishes were established, the pastors of Ilow served an area that extended as far south- west as Lodz (about 75 km).
1776 - Wladyslawow (Rosterschuetz) - Before 1776 the parishioners were served by the Evangelic-Reformed pastor of Zychlin near Konin. Between 1776 and the formation of the surrounding parishes the pastors of Wladyslawow had to serve an area covering the later parishes of Stawiszyn, Prazuchy, Grodziec, Babiak, Sompolno, Izbica, Dabie, Kolo, Turek and more. In 1837 a new affiliate was formed in Turek out of part of the parish, and in 1845 this affiliate became independent.
1777 - Stawiszyn (Stawiszyn) - In 1843 a new affiliate in Jozefow was formed out of part of the parish.
1782 - Nowy Dwor (Neuhof) - In 1844 a new affiliate in Radzymin was formed out of part of the parish.
1784 - Michalki (Michalken) - Divided into 2 independent parishes in 1938: Michalki and Rypin.
1784 - Lublin (Lublin) - In 1841 a new affiliate in Konskowola was formed out of part of the parish. Two new independent parishes were formed out of part of the parish of Lublin: in 1876 the parish of Chelm - Kamien (in 1936 divided into two independent parishes), and in 1924 the parish of Cycow.
1791 - The Great Sejm (Polish parliament) passes a new constitution, which is the first modern constitution in Europe.
1793 - Suwalki (Suwalki) - Until 1838 the parish seat was at Chmielowka, when it was moved to Suwalki. In 1842 a new affiliate in Augustow was formed out of part of the parish of Suwalki. In 1844 a new affiliate in Sejny was formed out of part of the parish of Suwalki.
1793 - Lipno (Lipno) - Until 1799 the parish church was located in nearby Bialowiezyn. In 1858 the boundary between the parishes of Lipno and Ossowka was changed. In 1936 the new parish of Lakie/Lonkie and a new affiliate in Orlowo were formed out of part of the parish of Lipno.
1793 - The second partition of Poland. Ratified by the last Polish Sejm, under the threat of Russian armies.
1794 - An armed insurrection begins, led by General Kosciuszko. The insurrectionists are defeated by Russian armies.
1795 - The third and final partition of Poland. The last king of Poland, Stanislaw August Poniatowski, is forced to abdicate.
1795 - Kalisz (Kalisch) - In 1843 a new affiliate at Kolo was formed out of part of the parish. Kolo was merged with Babiak in 1845.
1796 - Grodziec (Grodziec) - New affiliates at Pyzdry and Zagorow were formed out of parts of the parish in 1842 and 1843, respectively. Zagorow became independent in 1856. Pyzdry was affiliated with Zagorow in 1857/58 under the name of Lisewo-Pyzdry.
1796 - Piotrkow Trybunalski (Petrikau) - The parish was dissolved abt. 1806 with the end of Prussian rule in this region, and was not reestablished until 1827. At the request of factory owner Moes, Pastor Mueller formed a new affiliate in 1857 at Pilica abt. 100 km south of Piotrkow. Pilica was later (1876) affiliated with the parish of Kielce. In 1873 a new affiliate in Kamocin was formed out of part of the Piotrkow parish.
1796 - Babiak (Babiak) - Merged with the parish of Kolo from 1903 until 1923. A new affiliate was formed out of part of the parish at Izbica Kujawska in 1910. This affiliate became independent in 1934.
1797 - Kutno (Kutno) - Affiliated with Lowicz
1800 - Chodecz (Chodecz) - The parishioners of Chodecz competed with the parishioners of Kowal for the parish seat. The first few years it was located in Kowal, with services being held in private homes. Then it was relocated to Chodecz. In 1837 an affiliate was formed in Kowal out of part of the Chodecz parish. The Kowal affiliate was dissolved again in 1856.
1801 - Aleksandrow Lodzki (Alexandrow) - At first (until 1829) the parish seat was located at Bruzyca Wielka. In 1839 a new affiliate in Huta Bardzynska was formed out of part of the parish.
1804 - Plock (Plotzk) - In 1838 a new affiliate in Dobrzyn nad Wisla was formed out of part of the parish.
1805 - Wyszogrod (Wyszogrod) - In 1840 a new affiliate in Plonsk was formed out of part of the parish. From 1842 until 1848 Pultusk was affiliated with Wyszogrod. In 1846 a new affiliate in Secymin was formed out of part of the parish.
1805 - Zyrardow, Wiskitki (Zyrardow, Wiskitki) - In 1871 a new affiliate in Karolew was formed out of part of the parish.
1806 - Dabie (Dombie am Ner) - In 1936 part of the Dabie parish was incorporated in the new parish of Leczyca.
1807 - Creation of the Duchy of Warsaw under the auspices of Napoleon.
1808 - Prazuchy (Prazuchy)
1808 - Sobieseki (Sobiesenki) - At first (until 1819) the parish church was located at nearby Iwanowice.
1809 - Lask (Lask)
1815 - The Vienna Congress powers establish the Kingdom of Poland (also known as Congress Poland) under the control of Russia.
1820 - Wielun (Wielun) - Czarny Las - Hilsbach was affiliated with Wielun from 1846-1852.
1821 - Wloclawek (Leslau) - The nominal formation of the parish was in 1821, the actual formation not until 1829.
1824 - Zgierz (Zgierz)
1825 - Gostynin (Gostynin) - In 1843 a new affiliate in Nowa Wies was formed out of part of the parish.
1826 - Lodz, Sw.Trojca (Lodz, St.Trinitatis)
1826 - Konin (Konin) - In 1842 a new affiliate in Maslaki was formed out of part of the parish. It became independent in 1936.
1826 - Konstantynow (Konstantynow) - In 1838 a new affiliate in Poddebice was formed out of part of the parish. This affiliate became independent in 1936.
1826 - Ozorkow (Ozorkow)
1826 - Radom (Radom) - Abt. 1840 a new affiliate in Jawor was formed out of part of the parish, and in 1840 a new affiliate was established in Kozienice.
1826 - Brzeziny (Brzeziny) - The nominal formation of the parish was in 1826, the actual formation not until 1829. In 1928 a new affiliate at Laznowska-Wola was formed out of part of the parish. This affiliate was transferred to Andrzejow in 1936.
1827 - Pabianice (Pabianice)
1827 - Przedecz (Przedecz)
1829 - Gabin (Gombin) - The last German pastor here, Bruno Gutknecht, was killed in September, 1939.
1829 - Rawa Maz. (Rawa) - In 1839 a new affiliate in Bledow was formed out of part of the parish.
1829 - Zdunska-Wola (Zdunska-Wola) - In 1936 a new affiliate at Sieradz was formed out of part of the parish.
1830 - Tomaszow Maz. (Tomaschow)
1830-31 - Uprising (November Revolt) against Russian rule in Congress Poland. Despite initial success the uprising fails after a year.
1835 - Kielce (Kielce) - Two new affiliates were formed out of part of the parish. Pilica in 1857, and Przeczow in 1920. The Pilica affiliate was transferred to the parish of Sosnowiec in 1919.
1835 - Przasnysz (Przasnysz)
1836 - Lowicz (Lowicz)
1837 - Lipiny (Lipiny) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the Przasnysz parish. In 1933 the parish became independent under the name of Wola Mlocka. In 1936 it was renamed Lipiny-Wola Mlocka.
1837 - Paproc Duza (Koenigshuld)
1837 - Pilica (Pilica) - From 1842 until 1857 the new parish of Stara Iwiczna was affiliated with Pilica.
1837 - Sierpc (Sierpc) - A new affiliate at Siemiatkowo was formed out of part of the parish in 1933.
1837 - Belchatow (Belchatow) - From 1837 until 1847 the new parish of Kleszczow was affiliated with Belchatow. A new affiliate at Pozdzienice was formed out of part of the parish in 1857.
1837 - Kleszczow (Kleszczow) - Affiliated with Belchatow until 1847 when it became independent. A new affiliate at Dziepolc - Radomsko was formed in 1841.
1837 - Turek (Turek) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the parish of Wladyslawow. Became independent in 1845.
1838 - Nowosolna (Neu Sulzfeld) - A new affiliate at Andrzejow was formed out of part of the parish in 1925. This affiliate became independent in 1936.
1838 - Lomza (Lomza) - At first affiliated with Paproc Duza, in 1843 formed as an independent parish.
1838 - Nieszawa (Nessau)
1838 - Dobrzyn nad Wisla (Dobrzyn a.d. Weichsel) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the parish of Plock. In 1870 the parish seat was moved to nearby Glowina.
1838 - Poddebice (Poddembice) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the parish of Konstantynow. Became independent in 1936.
1838 - Osowka (Ossowka) - At first the parish was called Rumunki-Wola. Until 1847 the parish was served by the pastor of Lipno. In 1928 the Makowisko affiliate was formed out of part of the parish. Makowisko became independent in 1936. In 1930 a new affiliate called Skrzypkowo-Jackowo was formed out of part of the parish. In 1928 the Brzozowka affiliate was formed out of part of the parish, and transferred to Makowisko in 1936.
1839 - Huta Bardzynska (Huta Bardzinska) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the parish Aleksandrow Lodzki.
1839 - Bledow (Blendow) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the parish Rawa Maz.
1839 - Mlawa (Mielau) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the Przasnysz parish. Became independent in 1936 under the name of Mlawa-Dzialdowo (Mielau-Soldau).
abt. 1840 - Jawor (Jawor) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the parish Radom.
1840 - Dabrowa Gornicza (Dombrowa Gornicza) - Affiliated with Wielun 1840-1845, with Kielce 1846-1912, and with Sosnowiec from 1913.
1840 - Kozienice (Kozienice) - Affiliated with the parish of Radom.
1840 - Plonsk (Plonsk) - Affiliated with, and formed out of the parish of Wyszogrod. The parish church was in Biale Brzeznica.
1840 - Szczuczyn (Szczuczyn) - Affiliated with Lomza.
1840 - Sompolno (Sompolno) - Before 1840 the parishioners were served by pastors from Wladyslawow, Dabie, Babiak, Chodecz, and again Babiak. New affiliates at Ludwikowo and Kozy were formed out of part of the parish in 1931 and 1936, respectively. The Ludwikowo affiliate became independent in 1938.
1841 - Konskowola (Konskawola) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the parish of Lublin.
1841 - Leczyca (Lentschuetz) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the parish of Ozorkow. Became independent in 1936, at which time it also received part of the parish of Dabie.
1841 - Dziepolc - Radomsko (Dziepolc - Radomsko) - Affiliated with Kleszczow until 1936 when it became independent. In 1841 the parish seat was in Feliksow, from 1842 until 1850 in Radomsko, and transferred to Dziepolc in 1851. In 1917 Radomsko was made an affiliate of Dziepolc, and in 1936 the two localities were combined into one independent parish.
1842 - Lisewo - Pyzdry (Lissewo - Peisern) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the parish of Grodziec under the name of Pyzdry. In 1857/58 affiliated with the parish of Zagorow under the name of Lisewo - Pyzdry.
1842 - Augustow (Augustow) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the parish of Suwalki.
1842 - Wizajny (Wizajny) - The nominal formation of the parish was in 1842, the actual formation not until 1844.
1842 - Pultusk (Pultusk) - Affiliated with Wyszogrod from 1842. Became independent in 1848. The parish of Nasielsk was an affiliate of Pultusk from 1848 until 1936.
1842 - Stara Iwiczna (Alt-Ilvesheim) - Affiliated with Pilica from 1842. Became independent in 1857.
1842 - Sadoles - Platkownica (Sadoles - Platkownica) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the Wegrow parish. Became independent in 1936.
1842 - Maslaki (Butterholland) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the Konin parish. Became independent in 1936.
1843 - Zagorow (Zagorow) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the parish of Grodziec. Became independent in 1856.
1843 - Jozefow (Jozefow) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the parish of Stawiszyn.
1843 - Nowa Wies (Neudorf) - The parish was served by the pastors of Plock, Gabin and Gostynin until 1932 when the parish had its own pastor. The church was not finished until 1877.
1843 - Kolo (Kolo) - Formed out of parts of different neighbouring parishes. Affiliated with Kalisz from 1843 until 1845, when it was transferred to Turek. In 1903 Kolo was merged with Babiak. In 1923, however, Kolo became independent.
1844 - Sejny (Sejny) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the parish of Suwalki.
1844 - Radzymin (Radzymin) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the parish of Nowy Dwor. Became independent in 1934.
1846 - Secymin (Secymin) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the parish of Wyszogrod. Became independent in 1934.
1846 - Czarny Las / Czestochowa (Hilsbach - Tschenstochau) - Affiliated with Wielun until 1852, when the parish seat was moved to Czestochowa and affiliated with Piotrkow Trybunalski. Became independent in 1906. A new affiliate at Zawiercie was formed out of part of the parish before 1914.
1849 - Nasielsk (Nasielsk) - Affiliated with Pultusk until 1936, when Nasielsk became independent. The parish seat was at Konary.
1857 - Pilica (Pilica) - Affiliated with the parish of Piotrkow Tryb. until 1876, from 1876 to 1920 with the parish of Kielce, and from 1919 with the parish of Sosnowiec.
1857 - Pozdzienice (Pozdzienice) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the parish of Belchatow.
1863-64 - Uprising (January Revolt) against Russian rule in Congress Poland. The uprising is crushed and followed by severe measures.
1871 - Karolew (Karolew) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the Zyrardow parish.
1873 - Kamocin (Kamocin) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the parish of Piotrkow Trybunalski.
1876 - Chelm - Kamien (Cholm - Kamien) - Formed out of part of the parish of Lublin. In 1936 divided into two independent parishes.
1884 - Lodz, Sw. Jan (Lodz, St.Johannis)
1887 - Sosnowiec (Sosnowiec) - At first there was only a private church built by a local factory owner, Heinrich Dietel. The pastor until his retirement in 1921 was Ernst Eugen Uthke. From 1913 he also served the affiliate of Dabrowa Gornicza , and from 1919 the affiliate of Pilica, both previously belonging to the parish of Kielce. In 1922 the parishioners organized an independent parish in Sosnowiec.
1910 - Izbica Kujawska (Izbica Kujawska) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the parish of Babiak. Became independent in 1934.
bef. 1914 - Zawiercie (Zawiercie) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the parish of Czestochowa.
1914-18 - World War I results in collapse of partioning powers. Poland regains its independence.
1919-20 - Polish-Soviet war ends with a shattering Polish blow to the Soviet armies at the gates of Warsaw.
1920 - Przeczow (Przeczow) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the parish of Kielce.
1924 - Ruda Pabianicka (Ruda Pabianicka) - The church was inaugurated 1 Nov 1935, but the building was still not completed in Sep, 1939.
1924 - Cycow (Cycow) - Formed out of part of the parish of Lublin as an independent parish.
1925 - Andrzejow (Andrzejow) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the parish of Nowosolna. Became independent in 1936. A new affiliate at Bukowiec was formed out of part of the parish in 1936. The affiliate of Laznowska-Wola was transferred from Brzeziny to Andrzejow in 1936.
1928 - Laznowska-Wola (Groembach) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the parish of Brzeziny. In 1936 affiliated with Andrzejow.
1928 - Makowisko (Makowisko) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the parish of Osowka. Became independent in 1936.
1928 - Brzozowka (Brzozowka) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the parish of Osowka. In 1936 affiliated with Makowisko.
1929 - Lodz, Sw. Maciej (Lodz, St. Matthaei)
1930 - Skrzypkowo - Jackowo (Skrzypkowo-Jackowo) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the parish of Osowka.
1931 - Kozy (Kozy) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the parish of Sompolno.
1932 - Lodz, Radogoszcz (Lodz, Radegast)
1933 - Siemiatkowo (Siemiatkowo) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the parish of Sierpc.
1933 - Ludwikowo (Ludwikowo) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the parish of Sompolno. Became independent in 1938.
1936 - Bukowiec (Koenigsbach) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the parish of Andrzejow.
1936 - Lakie (Lonkie) - Formed out of part of the parish of Lipno as an independent parish.
1936 - Sieradz (Sieradz) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the parish of Zdunska-Wola.
1936 - Orlowo (Orlowo) - Affiliated with, and formed out of part of the parish of Lipno.
1938 - Rypin (Rypin) - Formed out of part of the parish of Michalki.
1939 - World War II begins with the September invasions of Poland by Nazi Germany and Soviet Union.
1945 - With the end of WWII most Germans either fled or were expelled from Poland.