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''[[United States|United States]] > [[Ohio|Ohio]] > Ohio Church Records'' | ''[[United States|United States]] > [[Ohio|Ohio]] > Ohio Church Records'' | ||
= Church Records and Archives = | = Church Records and Archives = | ||
By 1900 the prominent denominations in Ohio were Roman Catholic, Methodist, and Presbyterian. There were also groups of Baptists, Lutherans, and Society of Friends. There are handbooks may help you locate and use church records. <ref>Gill, Charles Otis, and Gifford Pinchot. ''Six Thousand Country Churches''. New York, New York:&nbsp;Macmillan, 1919. (Family History Library book 977.1 K2g; film 908228 item 2.) </ref> <ref>Lubbers, Ferne Reedy, and Margaret Dieringer. ''Advent of Religious Groups into Ohio''. N.p., 1978. (Family History Library book 977.1 K2a; film 1033939 item 21.) </ref> | By 1900 the prominent denominations in Ohio were Roman Catholic, Methodist, and Presbyterian. There were also groups of Baptists, Lutherans, and Society of Friends. There are handbooks may help you locate and use church records. <ref>Gill, Charles Otis, and Gifford Pinchot. ''Six Thousand Country Churches''. New York, New York:&amp;nbsp;Macmillan, 1919. (Family History Library book 977.1 K2g; film 908228 item 2.) </ref><ref>Lubbers, Ferne Reedy, and Margaret Dieringer. ''Advent of Religious Groups into Ohio''. N.p., 1978. (Family History Library book 977.1 K2a; film 1033939 item 21.) </ref> | ||
While the majority of church records remain with the local churches, the [[Family History Library Catalog Title Search|Family History Library]], [http://www.ohiohistory.org/ Ohio Historical Society], and [http://www.wrhs.org/ Western Reserve Historical Society]have copies of local records from some churches. The Family History Library has film copies of the manuscript collection in the Western Reserve Historical Society. See ''A Guide to Manuscripts at the Ohio Historical Society'', described in [[Ohio Archives and Libraries|Ohio Archives and Libraries]]. | While the majority of church records remain with the local churches, the [[Family History Library Catalog Title Search|Family History Library]], [http://www.ohiohistory.org/ Ohio Historical Society], and [http://www.wrhs.org/ Western Reserve Historical Society]have copies of local records from some churches. The Family History Library has film copies of the manuscript collection in the Western Reserve Historical Society. See ''A Guide to Manuscripts at the Ohio Historical Society'', described in [[Ohio Archives and Libraries|Ohio Archives and Libraries]]. | ||
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::OHIO, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - CHURCH HISTORY. | ::OHIO, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - CHURCH HISTORY. | ||
*Lists of Incorporated churches before 1850 are included in ''Data Abstracted from the Laws of Ohio, 1803-1900''. <ref>"Data Abstracted from the Laws of Ohio, 1803-1900'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1960. (Family History Library&nbsp;film 223918.) </ref> | *Lists of Incorporated churches before 1850 are included in ''Data Abstracted from the Laws of Ohio, 1803-1900''. <ref>"Data Abstracted from the Laws of Ohio, 1803-1900'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1960. (Family History Library&amp;nbsp;film 223918.) </ref> | ||
There are several more articles concerning Church records in Ohio, they are: | There are several more articles concerning Church records in Ohio, they are: | ||
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== Locating Church Records == | == Locating Church Records == | ||
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An example is: Shaker Membership Card Index. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1974. (Family History Library films 934620-23.) | An example is: Shaker Membership Card Index. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1974. (Family History Library films 934620-23.) | ||
== Ohio Church Recorded Contacts == | == Ohio Church Recorded Contacts == | ||
Periodicals have published records of many Ohio churches. These are referenced in the PERiodical Source Index (PERSI) described in the "[[Ohio Periodicals|Periodicals]]" page. You may contact the following to learn where their records are located: | Periodicals have published records of many Ohio churches. These are referenced in the PERiodical Source Index (PERSI) described in the "[[Ohio Periodicals|Periodicals]]" page. You may contact the following to learn where their records are located: | ||
==== Baptist ==== | ==== Baptist ==== | ||
North American Baptist General Conference <br>7308 Madison Street <br>Forest Park, IL 60130 <br>Internet: [http://www.nabarchives.org/ North American Baptist Archives] | North American Baptist General Conference <br>7308 Madison Street <br>Forest Park, IL 60130 <br>Internet: [http://www.nabarchives.org/ North American Baptist Archives] | ||
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*In ''The Records of American Baptists in Ohio, and Related Organizations'' you can learn more about Baptist records.<ref>Eltscher, Susan M., comp. ''The Records of American Baptists in Ohio, and Related Organizations''. Rochester, New York: American Baptist Historical Society, 1981. (Family History Library book 977.1 A1 number 239; fiche 6088732.) Cover title: ''A Basic Guide to Regional Baptist Archives and Historical Resources for Ohio: Baptist Archives and Records Survey''. fckLR</ref> | *In ''The Records of American Baptists in Ohio, and Related Organizations'' you can learn more about Baptist records.<ref>Eltscher, Susan M., comp. ''The Records of American Baptists in Ohio, and Related Organizations''. Rochester, New York: American Baptist Historical Society, 1981. (Family History Library book 977.1 A1 number 239; fiche 6088732.) Cover title: ''A Basic Guide to Regional Baptist Archives and Historical Resources for Ohio: Baptist Archives and Records Survey''. fckLR</ref> | ||
==== Jewish ==== | ==== Jewish ==== | ||
Jewish Genealogy Society of Cleveland<br>996 Eastlawn Drive<br>Highland Heights, OH 44143-3126<br>Telephone: (440)449-2326<br>E-Mail: [mailto:br1595@aol.com br1595@aol.com]<br>Internet: [http://www.clevelandjgs.org/ Jewish Genealogy Society of Cleveland] | Jewish Genealogy Society of Cleveland<br>996 Eastlawn Drive<br>Highland Heights, OH 44143-3126<br>Telephone: (440)449-2326<br>E-Mail: [mailto:br1595@aol.com br1595@aol.com]<br>Internet: [http://www.clevelandjgs.org/ Jewish Genealogy Society of Cleveland] | ||
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*If a church is still active, the church will be able to help locate the records. The records of churches in the United States that have been disbanded are located at the ELCA Archives in Chicago. The archives has records of many congregations, and those on microfilm may be borrowed for a small fee. A partial list of church records in its collection is listed in: ''ALC Archives''<ref>''ALC Archives''. ALC Congregations on Microfilm. Dubuque, Iowa: The Archives, [197?]. (Family History Library fiche 6330690-93.) </ref>These are arranged by the state and city in which the congregation resides. Family History Library fiche [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=269930&disp=ALC+congregations+on+microfilm%20%20&columns=*,0,0 6330692] includes Ohio. The ALC (American Lutheran Church) Archives are now part of the ELCA Archives. | *If a church is still active, the church will be able to help locate the records. The records of churches in the United States that have been disbanded are located at the ELCA Archives in Chicago. The archives has records of many congregations, and those on microfilm may be borrowed for a small fee. A partial list of church records in its collection is listed in: ''ALC Archives''<ref>''ALC Archives''. ALC Congregations on Microfilm. Dubuque, Iowa: The Archives, [197?]. (Family History Library fiche 6330690-93.) </ref>These are arranged by the state and city in which the congregation resides. Family History Library fiche [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=269930&disp=ALC+congregations+on+microfilm%20%20&columns=*,0,0 6330692] includes Ohio. The ALC (American Lutheran Church) Archives are now part of the ELCA Archives. | ||
==== Methodist ==== | ==== Methodist ==== | ||
Methodist Historical Commission <br>L.A. Beeghly Library<br>Ohio Wesleyan University<br>43 Rowland Avenue<br>Delaware, OH 43015<br>Main Library Telephone: (740) 368-3285<br>Internet: [http://library.owu.edu/spuma.htm Archives of Ohio United Methodism] | Methodist Historical Commission <br>L.A. Beeghly Library<br>Ohio Wesleyan University<br>43 Rowland Avenue<br>Delaware, OH 43015<br>Main Library Telephone: (740) 368-3285<br>Internet: [http://library.owu.edu/spuma.htm Archives of Ohio United Methodism] | ||
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*Information on Methodist ministers in Ohio can be found in ''United Methodist Archives (Ohio). Methodist Ministers Card Index: All Ohio Conferences, 1797-1981"<ref>''United Methodist Archives (Ohio). Methodist Ministers Card Index: All Ohio Conferences, 1797-1981''. Columbus, Ohio: Ohio Historical Society, 1982. (Family History Library film 1292563-66.) </ref>'' | *Information on Methodist ministers in Ohio can be found in ''United Methodist Archives (Ohio). Methodist Ministers Card Index: All Ohio Conferences, 1797-1981"<ref>''United Methodist Archives (Ohio). Methodist Ministers Card Index: All Ohio Conferences, 1797-1981''. Columbus, Ohio: Ohio Historical Society, 1982. (Family History Library film 1292563-66.) </ref>'' | ||
==== Presbyterian ==== | ==== Presbyterian ==== | ||
Presbyterian Historical Society <br>425 Lombard Street <br>Philadelphia, PA 19147-1516 <br>Telephone: 215-627-1852 <br>Internet: [http://www.history.pcusa.org/ Presbyterian Historical Society] | Presbyterian Historical Society <br>425 Lombard Street <br>Philadelphia, PA 19147-1516 <br>Telephone: 215-627-1852 <br>Internet: [http://www.history.pcusa.org/ Presbyterian Historical Society] | ||
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*Inventories are arranged alphabetically by county. Volume one includes indexes by place names, church names, and date of organization. Information was collected about the records, history, buildings, and clergymen. There is another source that may contain information that is not included in the previous inventory. Records are listed alphabetically by counties.<ref>Historical Records Survey (Ohio). ''Inventory of the Church Archives of Ohio Presbyterian Churches.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1967. (Family History Library films 506375-80.)</ref> | *Inventories are arranged alphabetically by county. Volume one includes indexes by place names, church names, and date of organization. Information was collected about the records, history, buildings, and clergymen. There is another source that may contain information that is not included in the previous inventory. Records are listed alphabetically by counties.<ref>Historical Records Survey (Ohio). ''Inventory of the Church Archives of Ohio Presbyterian Churches.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1967. (Family History Library films 506375-80.)</ref> | ||
==== Roman Catholic ==== | ==== Roman Catholic ==== | ||
'''Archdiocese of Cincinnati'''<br>Chancery Office<br>100 E. Eighth Street <br>Cincinnati, OH 45202 <br>Telephone: 513-421-3131 <br>Fax: 513-421-6225 <br>E-mail: [mailto:commdir@archdiocese-cinti.org commdir@archdiocese-cinti.org]<br>Internet: [http://www.archdiocese-cinti.org/ Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati]<br>[http://www.catholiccincinnati.org/ Archives] | '''Archdiocese of Cincinnati'''<br>Chancery Office<br>100 E. Eighth Street <br>Cincinnati, OH 45202 <br>Telephone: 513-421-3131 <br>Fax: 513-421-6225 <br>E-mail: [mailto:commdir@archdiocese-cinti.org commdir@archdiocese-cinti.org]<br>Internet: [http://www.archdiocese-cinti.org/ Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati]<br>[http://www.catholiccincinnati.org/ Archives] | ||
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*Shaker Membership Card Index. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1974. (Family History Library films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=54157&disp=Shaker+membership+card+index%20%20&columns=*,0,0 934620-23].) | *Shaker Membership Card Index. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1974. (Family History Library films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=54157&disp=Shaker+membership+card+index%20%20&columns=*,0,0 934620-23].) | ||
==== Society of Friends ==== | ==== Society of Friends ==== | ||
Ohio Yearly Meeting of the Society of Friends <br>Olney Friends School <br>61830 Sandy Ridge Road <br>Barnesville, OH 43713 <br>Telephone: (740)425-3168<br>Internet: [http://www.ohioyearlymeeting.org/ Archives] | Ohio Yearly Meeting of the Society of Friends <br>Olney Friends School <br>61830 Sandy Ridge Road <br>Barnesville, OH 43713 <br>Telephone: (740)425-3168<br>Internet: [http://www.ohioyearlymeeting.org/ Archives] | ||
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Evangelical Friends Church, Eastern Division <br>5350 Broadmoor Circle, N.W. <br>Canton, OH 44709 <br>Telephone: 330-493-1660 <br>Fax: 330-493-0852 <br>Internet: [http://www.tecumsehefc.org/ Tecumseh Evangelical Friends Church] | Evangelical Friends Church, Eastern Division <br>5350 Broadmoor Circle, N.W. <br>Canton, OH 44709 <br>Telephone: 330-493-1660 <br>Fax: 330-493-0852 <br>Internet: [http://www.tecumsehefc.org/ Tecumseh Evangelical Friends Church] | ||
Wilmington College<br>''S. Arthur Watson Library''<br>Pyle Center Box 1227<br>251 Ludovic Street |Wilmington, Ohio 45177<br>Telephone: (937)382.6661, ext. 345 | 1.800.341.9318 | Fax: 937.383.8571<br> Internet:[http://www.watsonlibrary.org/specialcollections/special_coll_quak.html Quakers Special Collections]<br> | Wilmington College<br>''S. Arthur Watson Library''<br>Pyle Center Box 1227<br>251 Ludovic Street |Wilmington, Ohio 45177<br>Telephone: (937)382.6661, ext. 345 | 1.800.341.9318 | Fax: 937.383.8571<br>Internet:[http://www.watsonlibrary.org/specialcollections/special_coll_quak.html Quakers Special Collections]<br> | ||
*The [[Family History Library Catalog Title Search|Family History Library]] has microfilm copies of the Quaker records from Wilmington College, Wilmington, Ohio and from the Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. | *The [[Family History Library Catalog Title Search|Family History Library]] has microfilm copies of the Quaker records from Wilmington College, Wilmington, Ohio and from the Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. | ||
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*[http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/2064/qresource.htm The Quaker Research Guide] | *[http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/2064/qresource.htm The Quaker Research Guide] | ||
== Websites == | == Websites == | ||
There are different websites that list churches in Ohio. | There are different websites that list churches in Ohio. | ||
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*[http://www.geocities.com/ohioplaces/churches/ Ohio Places - Churches] | *[http://www.geocities.com/ohioplaces/churches/ Ohio Places - Churches] | ||
== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
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