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== Instructions == | == Instructions == | ||
1. Copy the following template: <br> | === PART A === | ||
1. Copy the following template: <br> | |||
:<nowiki> {{PAChurch2}}</nowiki> <br> | :<nowiki> {{PAChurch2}}</nowiki> <br> | ||
<br> 2. Paste the template in wikitext directly below the Church Records heading. | <br> 2. Paste the template in wikitext directly below the Church Records heading. | ||
3. Go to Part B.<br> | |||
=== PART B === | |||
1. Using a search engine of your choice, search for a county archives for your county. One example of a search phrase, "York County Pennsylvania archives."<br> | 1. Using a search engine of your choice, search for a county archives for your county. One example of a search phrase, "York County Pennsylvania archives."<br> | ||
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3. Now search for any historical or genealogical societies in the county to see if they have any church records in their collections (google and try this [http://www.genealogyinc.com/pennsylvania/society-archive/ website]). <br> | 3. Now search for any historical or genealogical societies in the county to see if they have any church records in their collections (google and try this [http://www.genealogyinc.com/pennsylvania/society-archive/ website]). <br> | ||
4. If the county or historical or genealogical societies have church records, add a paragraph about how to search/request church records from the archives. An example is listed below. This is ONLY an example and the paragraph does not need to be as detailed or that length. | 4. If the county or historical or genealogical societies have church records, add a paragraph about how to search/request church records from the archives. An example is listed below. This is ONLY an example and the paragraph does not need to be as detailed or that length. <br> | ||
== Example of Task == | == Example of Task == | ||
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Many denominations dot the landscape of Berks County. Visiting the church your ancestor attended is recommended; however, many times, due to distance, that is not possible. The [http://www.berkshistory.org/ Historical Society of Berks County] has an [http://www.berkshistory.org/library/churchrecordindex/index.html on-line index] of more then 1.2 millions names, gleaned from the records of more than 300 local churches. It is not a complete index but still worth your time if you are looking for baptism, marriage, and burial records. The index is searchable in numerous ways, but searching by last name or church name is probably most popular. The index lists the name of the record, volume and page number where the individual record can be found. The volume and page number refer to books located at the historical society. To view the actual record, use the printable on-line form that can be mailed to obtain a copy of the record or visit the society. There is a fee for acquiring the record by mail. | Many denominations dot the landscape of Berks County. Visiting the church your ancestor attended is recommended; however, many times, due to distance, that is not possible. The [http://www.berkshistory.org/ Historical Society of Berks County] has an [http://www.berkshistory.org/library/churchrecordindex/index.html on-line index] of more then 1.2 millions names, gleaned from the records of more than 300 local churches. It is not a complete index but still worth your time if you are looking for baptism, marriage, and burial records. The index is searchable in numerous ways, but searching by last name or church name is probably most popular. The index lists the name of the record, volume and page number where the individual record can be found. The volume and page number refer to books located at the historical society. To view the actual record, use the printable on-line form that can be mailed to obtain a copy of the record or visit the society. There is a fee for acquiring the record by mail. | ||
The [http://www.berksgenes.org/ Berks County Genealogical Society ]has various records for churches throughout the Berks County area. However, the society has not put the records on-line and to view the records one must go to the society. | The [http://www.berksgenes.org/ Berks County Genealogical Society ]has various records for churches throughout the Berks County area. However, the society has not put the records on-line and to view the records one must go to the society. | ||
== Example of Complete Church Records Section == | == Example of Complete Church Records Section == | ||
=== Church Records === | ==== Church Records ==== | ||
{{PAChurch2}} | {{PAChurch2}} | ||
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Baptists settled in Berks County about 1738 along the Tulpehocken creek by individuals from the counties of Chester and Philadelphia. Two congregations were formed but by 1774 both had disappeared from the Tulpehocken region.<ref>Morton L. Montgomery, "Historical and Biographical Annals of Berks County Pennsylvania" (Chicago: J.H. Beers and Co., 1909), 47. {{WorldCat|4281157}}; {{FHL|27721|item|disp=FHL book 974.816 D2m}}</ref> | Baptists settled in Berks County about 1738 along the Tulpehocken creek by individuals from the counties of Chester and Philadelphia. Two congregations were formed but by 1774 both had disappeared from the Tulpehocken region.<ref>Morton L. Montgomery, "Historical and Biographical Annals of Berks County Pennsylvania" (Chicago: J.H. Beers and Co., 1909), 47. {{WorldCat|4281157}}; {{FHL|27721|item|disp=FHL book 974.816 D2m}}</ref> | ||
:*[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~buckscounty/churches/Southampton_Baptist_Church_Tomb.html Southampton Old School Baptist Church] at [http://usgenweb.org/ USGenWeb] - index only; original name may have been Pennypack(Pennepack) Church<br> | |||
===== Brethren ===== | ===== Brethren ===== | ||
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[http://www.brethren.org/bhla/ Brethren Historical Library and Archives]<br>1451 Dundee Ave.<br>Elgin, IL 60120 | [http://www.brethren.org/bhla/ Brethren Historical Library and Archives]<br>1451 Dundee Ave.<br>Elgin, IL 60120 | ||
{{reflist}} | ===== Presbyterian ===== | ||
[http://history.pcusa.org/ Presbyterian Historical Society]<br>425 Lombard Street<br>Philadelphia, PA 19147<br>Phone: (215) 627-1852 | |||
===== Roman Catholic ===== | |||
:*'''1803-1913''' – [http://pagenweb.org/~bucks/Churches/stjohn.html St John The Baptist Roman Catholic Church] at [http://usgenweb.org/ USGenWeb] - index only; located in Haycock Township<br> | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
[[Category:WikiProject_Pennsylvania|Tasks|Church Records]] | [[Category:WikiProject_Pennsylvania|Tasks|Church Records]] | ||
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