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== Instructions == | == Instructions == | ||
=== PART A | === PART A === | ||
1. Copy the following template: <br> | 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> | 3. Go to Part B.<br> | ||
=== PART B | === 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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{{PAChurch2}} | {{PAChurch2}} | ||
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 | 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. | ||
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{{PAChurch2}} | {{PAChurch2}} | ||
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 | 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. | ||
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==== County-wide Database - Multi-denominational ==== | ==== County-wide Database - Multi-denominational ==== | ||
:*'''1708-1985''' - [http://hsp.org/collections/catalogs-research-tools/members-only-database Pennsylvania, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985] at [http://hsp.org/ Historical Society of Pennsylvania] | :*'''1708-1985''' - [http://hsp.org/collections/catalogs-research-tools/members-only-database Pennsylvania, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985] at [http://hsp.org/ Historical Society of Pennsylvania] – $, free to members of the society; Also available at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2451 Ancestry.com] – $; ''This database is incomplete for all counties.'' | ||
===== Baptists ===== | ===== Baptists ===== | ||
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===== Brethren ===== | ===== Brethren ===== | ||
Also known as "Dunkards" or "German Baptists," the Brethren were in the Berks | Also known as "Dunkards" or "German Baptists," the Brethren were in the Berks County area as early as 1724. However, the first Brethren congregation was settled in 1723 in Germantown, Pennsylvania. Early Berks County congregations were located near Pricetown, Millersburg and Oley with additional groups in the townships of Tulpehocken, Upper Tulpehocken and Bern.<ref>Morton L. Montgomery, "Historical and Biographical Annals of Berks County Pennsylvania" (Chicago: J.H. Beers and Co., 1909), 46-47. {{WorldCat|4281157}}; {{FSC|27721|item|disp=FS Library book 974.816 D2m}}</ref><br> | ||
===== Moravian ===== | ===== Moravian ===== | ||
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