The Charge at the time Rev. Tobias was pastor [ca. 1870-1890] consisted of Reformed churches at Jerusalem or White Oaks in Penn Township, Cocalico or Bethany in Ephrata Township, Zion's at Brickerville [earlier called Reyer's in Elizabeth Township], Salem at New Haven, now called Kissel Hill.

This important work has the names of nearly 15,000 Lancaster County residents who left wills or died intestate, 1729-1850. Arranged in two alphabets, the full name of the deceased is given, as well as the year, the book volume and page wherein the records are to be found. There is also a brief history of the early inhabitants of the area, and a classified bibliography.