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''[[United States|United States ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Massachusetts|Massachusetts ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | ''[[United States|United States ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Massachusetts|Massachusetts ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Massachusetts Church Records|Church Records]]'' | ||
Before 1900 the major religious groups in Massachusetts were: | Before 1900 the major religious groups in [[Massachusetts|Massachusetts]] were: | ||
*Congregationalists | *[[Congregational Church in the United States|Congregationalists]] | ||
*Roman Catholics | *[[Roman Catholic Church in the United States|Roman Catholics]] | ||
*Baptists | *[[Baptist Church in the United States|Baptists]] | ||
*Methodists | *[[Methodist Church in the United States|Methodists]] | ||
*Episcopalians | *[[Episcopal Church in the United States|Episcopalians]]{{cn}} | ||
The Congregational Church was the predominant church until the end of the 18th century. Many church records were published with the town [[Massachusetts Vital Records|vital records]]. | The [[Congregational Church in the United States|Congregational Church]] was the predominant church until the end of the 18th century. Many church records were published with the town [[Massachusetts Vital Records|vital records]]. | ||
'''1889 Church Records'''. There is a list of the churches in each town, the date of organization, kinds of records kept, years covered, and condition of the records as of 1889 in Wright's Report on the Custody and Condition of the Public Records (see [[Massachusetts Archives and Libraries|Massachusetts Archives and Libraries]]). | '''1889 Church Records'''. There is a list of the churches in each town, the date of organization, kinds of records kept, years covered, and condition of the records as of 1889 in Wright's Report on the Custody and Condition of the Public Records (see [[Massachusetts Archives and Libraries|Massachusetts Archives and Libraries]]). | ||
The Family History Library has many published and manuscript records of Baptist, Congregational, and Society of Friends congregations. A useful index of marriages recorded by early churches is: | The [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] has many published and manuscript records of Baptist, Congregational, and Society of Friends congregations. A useful index of marriages recorded by early churches is: | ||
Bailey, Frederic W. ''Early Massachusetts Marriages Prior to 1800''. Three Volumes in one, 1897–1914. Reprint, | *Bailey, Frederic W. ''Early Massachusetts Marriages Prior to 1800''. Three Volumes in one, 1897–1914. 1968 Reprint: {{FHL|24602|item}} 974.4 V2b; film 874200; fiche 6051393. 1991 Reprint: {{FHL|609579|item}} 974.4 V2b 1991. This book has records of marriages for more than 111 towns. Digital versions: | ||
**'''Vol. I:''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=48585 Ancestry] ($), [http://data.genealogytoday.com/search/Early_Massachusetts_Marriages_Prior_to_1800_First_Book.html Genealogy Today], [http://www.archive.org/details/earlymassachuse00unkngoog Internet Archive], [http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/indexinfo.aspx?ix=gpc0806300086_fredericwbailey World Vital Records] ($) | |||
**'''Vol. II:''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=48190 Ancestry] ($), [http://books.google.com/books?id=NdEUAAAAYAAJ Google Books], [http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/indexinfo.aspx?ix=gpc0806300086_fredericwbailey World Vital Records] ($) | |||
**'''Vol. III:''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=48586 Ancestry] ($), [http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/indexinfo.aspx?ix=gpc0806300086_fredericwbailey World Vital Records] ($) | |||
**'''Vol. IV:''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=48191 Ancestry] ($) | |||
Many denominations have collected their records into central repositories. You can write to the following addresses to learn where their records are located: | Many denominations have collected their records into central repositories. You can write to the following addresses to learn where their records are located: | ||
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An informative history is: | An informative history is: | ||
Brush, John Woolman. ''Baptists in Massachusetts''. Valley Forge, Pennsylvania: Judson Press, 1970. | *Brush, John Woolman. ''Baptists in Massachusetts''. Valley Forge, Pennsylvania: Judson Press, 1970. {{FHL|114813|item}} 974.4 K2bj | ||
=== Congregational === | === Congregational === | ||
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A historical perspective is found in: | A historical perspective is found in: | ||
Goodwin, John A. ''The Pilgrim Republic: An Historical Review of the Colony of New Plymouth, with Sketches of Other New England Settlements, the History of Congregationalism, and the Creeds of the Period''. Boston, | *Goodwin, John A. ''The Pilgrim Republic: An Historical Review of the Colony of New Plymouth, with Sketches of Other New England Settlements, the History of Congregationalism, and the Creeds of the Period''. Boston, Mass.: Tickner, 1888. {{FHL|411502|item}} 1465570 | ||
=== Episcopal === | === Episcopal === | ||
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'''The Diocesan Library and Archives'''<br>The Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts<br>138 Tremont Street<br>Boston, MA 02111<br>Telephone: 617–482–4826, ext. 504<br>Fax: 617–482–8431 <br>E-mail: [mailto:mgardiner@diomass.org <u>mgardiner@diomass.org</u>]<br>Internet: http://www.diomass.org/diomass/index.cfm?objectID=68D52B01-F1FF-A620-9D037240DB467E00 | '''The Diocesan Library and Archives'''<br>The Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts<br>138 Tremont Street<br>Boston, MA 02111<br>Telephone: 617–482–4826, ext. 504<br>Fax: 617–482–8431 <br>E-mail: [mailto:mgardiner@diomass.org <u>mgardiner@diomass.org</u>]<br>Internet: http://www.diomass.org/diomass/index.cfm?objectID=68D52B01-F1FF-A620-9D037240DB467E00 | ||
For histories of the Episcopal | For histories of the Episcopal Church see: | ||
Duffy, Mark J., ed. ''The Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts 1784-1984''. [Boston, | *Duffy, Mark J., ed. ''The Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts 1784-1984''. [Boston, Mass.]: Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, 1984. {{FHL|9314|item}} 974.4 K2e | ||
*Tyng, Dudley. ''Massachusetts Episcopalians, 1607-1957.'' [Boston, Massachusetts]: Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, [1960]. {{FHL|180862|item}} 974.4 K2t | |||
Tyng, Dudley. ''Massachusetts Episcopalians, 1607-1957.'' [Boston, Massachusetts]: Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, [1960]. | |||
=== Society of Friends (Quakers) === | === Society of Friends (Quakers) === | ||
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An informative history of Quakers in Massachusetts is: | An informative history of Quakers in Massachusetts is: | ||
Hallowell, Richard P. ''The Quaker Invasion of Massachusetts''. Boston, | *Hallowell, Richard P. ''The Quaker Invasion of Massachusetts''. Boston, Mass.: Houghton Mifflin, 1883. {{FHL|619393|item}} 974.4 K2h. Illustrates the persecution the Quakers received from colonial authorities. Has examples of the strength and conviction of the Quakers' religious beliefs. | ||
=== Jewish === | === Jewish === | ||