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Church records and the information they provide vary greatly, depending upon the denomination and the record keeper. They may contain information about members (age; dates of baptism, christening, or birth; marriage information; maiden name of wife; and death date), names of other relatives who were witnesses, or names of members of the congregation. The members of some churches were predominately of one nationality or ethnic group. | Church records and the information they provide vary greatly, depending upon the denomination and the record keeper. They may contain information about members (age; dates of baptism, christening, or birth; marriage information; maiden name of wife; and death date), names of other relatives who were witnesses, or names of members of the congregation. The members of some churches were predominately of one nationality or ethnic group. | ||
Before 1900, the largest religious groups in Indiana were Roman Catholic, Methodist Episcopal, Christian (Disciples of Christ), and Baptist. | Before 1900, the largest religious groups in Indiana were the [[Roman_Catholic_Church_in_the_United_States|Roman Catholic]], [[Methodist_Church_in_the_United_States|Methodist Episcopal]], Christian (Disciples of Christ), and [[Baptist_Church_in_the_United_States|Baptist]] churches.{{cn}} | ||
Rudolph, L. C. ''Hoosier Faiths: A History of Indiana Churches and Religious Groups | For the historical background of religious groups in Indiana, see: | ||
*Rudolph, L. C. ''Hoosier Faiths: A History of Indiana Churches and Religious Groups''. Bloomington, Ind.: Indiana University Press, 1995. {{FHL|689155|item}} 977.2 K2ru. This describes general history and Indiana history, and includes biographies of significant local leaders of 50 major religious groups. It is indexed. | |||
Transcripts of many Indiana church records, including over 175,000 indexed names, are published in Indiana ''Source Book: Genealogical Material from the Hoosier Genealogist.'' | Transcripts of many Indiana church records, including over 175,000 indexed names, are published in Indiana ''Source Book: Genealogical Material from the Hoosier Genealogist.'' | ||
Protestant church records are a prime source for identifying the German hometowns and villages of American immigrants, see: | |||
*Minert, Roger P. et al. [http://www.pictonpress.com/store/show/1811 ''German Immigrants in American Church Records'']''.'' Rockport, Maine: Picton Press, 2005. {{FHL|1316260|item}} 973 W23g v. 1. Volume 1 covers Indiana Protestant records (primarily Lutheran records). | |||
[ | The [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] has some church records and published histories. These include “pastor pocket records” kept by early circuit riders, and abstracts of numerous records of the Society of Friends. The following directories may help you find church records. | ||
Rudolph, L. C. and Judith E. Endelman. ''Religion in Indiana: A Guide to Historical Resources''. Bloomington, | *[http://www.worldcatlibraries.org/wcpa/top3mset/3764551 ''A Directory of Churches and Religious Organizations in Indiana'']. 3 vols. Indianapolis, Ind.: Historical Records Survey, 1941. {{FHL|150928|item}} 977.2 K24d; vols. 2 & 3 on film{{FHL|150928|item}} 1036694. The Family History Library does not have volume one, which pertains to Marion County. Volume two is for the Calumet Region (Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties). Volume three pertains to Northern Indiana, part one: Adventist Bodies-Mennonite Bodies; part two: Methodist- Y.W.C.A. In addition to an index to churches in Indiana, there is an index of denominations that includes the name and location of the churches. | ||
*Rudolph, L. C. and Judith E. Endelman. ''Religion in Indiana: A Guide to Historical Resources''. Bloomington, Ind.: Indiana Univ. Press, 1986. {{FHL|449816|item}} 977.2 K23r. This book contains an excellent bibliography of published works, a list of repositories for the different denominations, and histories of congregations. | |||
For brief histories and addresses of the various church denominations in Indiana, see pages 76–89 of Mona Robinson’s book ''Who’s Your Hoosier Ancestor?: Genealogy For Beginners.'' | For brief histories and addresses of the various church denominations in Indiana, see pages 76–89 of Mona Robinson’s book ''Who’s Your Hoosier Ancestor?: Genealogy For Beginners.'' | ||
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For information concerning missions to the American Indians visit [http://www.wheaton.edu/bgc/archives/GUIDES/153.htm Moravian Missions Among American Indians.] For a map and list of missions visit [http://bdhp.moravian.edu/community_records/christianindians/missionmap.html Early Moravian Missions in Eastern Pennsylvania and Surrounding Areas 1740-1773.] | For information concerning missions to the American Indians visit [http://www.wheaton.edu/bgc/archives/GUIDES/153.htm Moravian Missions Among American Indians.] For a map and list of missions visit [http://bdhp.moravian.edu/community_records/christianindians/missionmap.html Early Moravian Missions in Eastern Pennsylvania and Surrounding Areas 1740-1773.] | ||
Mission records are also available in the {{FHL|301362|item}}. The records are indexed in the {{FHL|53079|item}}Book 970.1 F642i. | Mission records are also available in the {{FHL|301362|item}}. The records are indexed in the {{FHL|53079|item}}Book 970.1 F642i. | ||
=== Presbyterian === | === Presbyterian === | ||
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University of Notre Dame Archives<br>607 Hesburgh Library<br>Notre Dame, IN 46556 <br>Phone: (574) 631-6448<br>Fax: (574) 631-7980<br>E-mail: [mailto:archives@nd.edu archives@nd.edu] <br>Internet: [http://www.nd.edu/ www.nd.edu] | University of Notre Dame Archives<br>607 Hesburgh Library<br>Notre Dame, IN 46556 <br>Phone: (574) 631-6448<br>Fax: (574) 631-7980<br>E-mail: [mailto:archives@nd.edu archives@nd.edu] <br>Internet: [http://www.nd.edu/ www.nd.edu] | ||
The records of all four Roman Catholic dioceses in Indiana are available on microfilm at the Family History Library. These records include the dioceses of Evansville, Fort Wayne-South Bend, Gary, and Lafayette, plus the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, all to about 1916. The early church records of Vincennes, in what is now Knox County, have been microfilmed and are available at the Family History Library. | The records of all four Roman Catholic dioceses in Indiana are available on microfilm at the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]]. These records include the dioceses of Evansville, Fort Wayne-South Bend, Gary, and Lafayette, plus the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, all to about 1916. The early church records of Vincennes, in what is now Knox County, have been microfilmed and are available at the Family History Library. | ||
Diocese of Evansville<br>4200 N. Kentucky Ave.<br>P.O. Box 4169<br>Evansville, IN 47724-0169<br>Phone: (812) 424-5536 | Diocese of Evansville<br>4200 N. Kentucky Ave.<br>P.O. Box 4169<br>Evansville, IN 47724-0169<br>Phone: (812) 424-5536 | ||
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An important source for information about Indiana Quakers is: | An important source for information about Indiana Quakers is: | ||
Heiss, Willard. ''[http://www.rootsweb.com/~quakers/indiana.htm Abstracts of the Records of the Society of Friends in Indiana]'', 6 vols. Indianapolis, | *Heiss, Willard. ''[http://www.rootsweb.com/~quakers/indiana.htm Abstracts of the Records of the Society of Friends in Indiana]'', 6 vols. Indianapolis, Ind.: Indiana Historical Society, 1962-1977. {{FHL|405295|item}} 977.2 K28h; fiche {{FHL|405295|item}} 6051380-386. This includes records of births, marriages, deaths, removals, dismissals, and memberships. | ||
A unique source listing many Indiana Quakers is: | A unique source listing many Indiana Quakers is: | ||
Nelson, Jacquelyn S. ''Indiana Quakers Confront the Civil War''. Indianapolis, Indiana: Indiana Historical Society, 1991. | *Nelson, Jacquelyn S. ''Indiana Quakers Confront the Civil War''. Indianapolis, Indiana: Indiana Historical Society, 1991. {{FHL|472199|item}} 977.2 H2n. Appendix C lists Indiana Friends (Quakers) who served in the Civil War. For each man, it generally lists birth date, parents’ names, monthly meeting and county thereof, company, regiment, rank, and death date. | ||
The Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog lists church records under: | The Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog lists church records under: | ||
INDIANA, [COUNTY]- CHURCH RECORDS INDIANA, [COUNTY], [TOWN]- CHURCH RECORDS | INDIANA, [COUNTY]- CHURCH RECORDS INDIANA, [COUNTY], [TOWN]- CHURCH RECORDS | ||
'''Missions''' | '''Missions''' | ||
Francis Godfroy (trading house-St. Joseph) | *Francis Godfroy (trading house-St. Joseph) | ||
*Carey Mission | |||
Carey Mission | *Miami Union Baptist Church | ||
*Wahcaconah Church | |||
Miami Union Baptist Church | |||
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