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#'''Stopping research''': Researchers might <span style="color:Red">'''assume the database proves church records do not exist'''</span>. Actually the record is still out there, just not in this <span style="color:Red">'''incomplete'''</span> collection of records. Keep searching! | #'''Stopping research''': Researchers might <span style="color:Red">'''assume the database proves church records do not exist'''</span>. Actually the record is still out there, just not in this <span style="color:Red">'''incomplete'''</span> collection of records. Keep searching! | ||
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* | *{{FSC|455899|item|disp=Church records found in State of Indiana, Daughters of the American Revolution}} | ||
*'''1743-1966''' | *'''1743-1966''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2790248 Indiana, Church Records, 1743-1966], index, and some images. Incomplete. | ||
*'''1773-1933''' {{RecordSearch|1674814|Indiana, Births and Christenings, 1773-1933}} at FamilySearch - [[Indiana Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index; ''Also at: [https://www.americanancestors.org/search/databasesearch/1609/indiana-births-and-christenings-1773-1933 American Ancestors] ($), [http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/indiana-births-and-christenings-1773-1933 Findmypast] ($), [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30187/indiana-births-christenings-1773-1933?s=209190711 MyHeritage] ($)'' | |||
*'''1773-1933''' {{RecordSearch|1674814|Indiana, | |||
*'''1780-1992''' {{RecordSearch|1674830|Indiana, marriages, 1780-1992}}, indes. - [[Indiana Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | *'''1780-1992''' {{RecordSearch|1674830|Indiana, marriages, 1780-1992}}, indes. - [[Indiana Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
====Dutch Reformed==== | ====Dutch Reformed==== | ||
*[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60767/ U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Membership Records, 1856-1970], index | *[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60767/ U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Membership Records, 1856-1970], index & images ($). Incomplete. | ||
*[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60524/ U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Vital Records, 1856-1970], index | *[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60524/ U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Vital Records, 1856-1970], index & images ($). Incomplete. | ||
====Lutheran==== | ====Lutheran==== | ||
*'''1781-1969''' - [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60722/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969], index | *'''1781-1969''' - [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60722/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969], index & images, incomplete.($) | ||
====Methodist==== | ====Methodist==== | ||
*'''1837-1970''' | *'''1837-1970''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60715 Indiana, United Methodist Church Records, 1837-1970], index & images ($) Card index to memoirs of Methodist ministers | ||
====Presbyterian==== | ====Presbyterian==== | ||
*[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61048/ U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970], index | *[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61048/ U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970], index & images ($). Incomplete. | ||
====Quaker==== | ====Quaker==== | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1674814 Abstracts of the records of the Society of Friends in Indiana] | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1674814 Abstracts of the records of the Society of Friends in Indiana] | ||
*'''1681-1935''' | *'''1681-1935''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2189/ U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935], index & images ($). Incomplete. | ||
*'''1836-1921''' | *'''1836-1921''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8211 Indiana, Selected Quaker Meeting Directories, 1836-1921] ($), index & images. | ||
===Look for digital copies of church records in the FamilySearch Catalog. === | ===Look for digital copies of church records in the FamilySearch Catalog. === | ||
[[File:Family History Library.jpg|right|thumb|<center>''' | [[File:Family History Library.jpg|right|thumb|<center>'''FamilySearch Library'''<br>'''Salt Lake City, Utah'''</center>]] | ||
*The [https://www.familysearch.org/ | *The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] (FS Library) has a substantial collection of original church records and transcripts on microfilm for churches in the United States. | ||
*Online church records can be listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under the state, county, or town. | *Online church records can be listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under the state, county, or town. | ||
*If you find a record that has not yet been digitized, see [https://beta.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-request-that-a-microfilm-be-digitized '''How do I request that a microfilm be digitized?'''] | *If you find a record that has not yet been digitized, see [https://beta.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-request-that-a-microfilm-be-digitized '''How do I request that a microfilm be digitized?'''] | ||
*Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https:// | *Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search '''FamilySearch Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. | ||
*To find records: | *To find records: | ||
:::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId= | :::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=15&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Indiana%22 '''records of United States, Indiana''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within United States, Indiana''' and a list of counties will appear. | :::b. Click on '''Places within United States, Indiana''' and a list of counties will appear. | ||
:::c. Click on your county if it appears. | :::c. Click on your county if it appears. | ||
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'''These aids generally provide lists of records that are known to exist and information on their location.''' | '''These aids generally provide lists of records that are known to exist and information on their location.''' | ||
====Online==== | ====Online==== | ||
*Heiss, Willard et al. | *Heiss, Willard et al. {{FSC|360073|item|disp=''Indiana Source Book: Genealogical Material from the Hoosier Genealogist.''}} 10 vols. Indianapolis, Ind.: Indiana Historical Society, Family History Section, 1977-. {{FSC|360073|item}} book 977.2 D29h v. 1 | ||
* | *{{FSC|150928|item|disp=Directory of Churches and Religious Organizations in Indiana''}}. 3 vols. Indianapolis, Ind.: Historical Records Survey, 1941. Volume one 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. | ||
*[https://indianahistory.org/wp-content/uploads/Hoosier-Baptist-Records-Roster-1.pdf 'A Roster of Baptist Associations in the State of Indiana] | *[https://indianahistory.org/wp-content/uploads/Hoosier-Baptist-Records-Roster-1.pdf 'A Roster of Baptist Associations in the State of Indiana] | ||
====Books==== | ====Books==== | ||
*Rudolph, L. C. and Judith E. Endelman. ''Religion in Indiana: A Guide to Historical Resources''. Bloomington, Ind.: Indiana Univ. Press, 1986. {{ | *Rudolph, L. C. and Judith E. Endelman. ''Religion in Indiana: A Guide to Historical Resources''. Bloomington, Ind.: Indiana Univ. Press, 1986. {{FSC|449816|item}} book 977.2 K23r. This book contains an excellent bibliography of published works, a list of repositories for the different denominations, and histories of congregations. | ||
*Rudolph, L. C. ''Hoosier Faiths: A History of Indiana Churches and Religious Groups''. Bloomington, Ind.: Indiana University Press, 1995. {{ | *Rudolph, L. C. ''Hoosier Faiths: A History of Indiana Churches and Religious Groups''. Bloomington, Ind.: Indiana University Press, 1995. {{FSC|689155|item}} book 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. | ||
===Correspond with or visit the actual churches.=== | ===Correspond with or visit the actual churches.=== | ||
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====Baptist==== | ====Baptist==== | ||
*'''1750-1899''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62267/ U.S., Southern Baptist Church Records, 1750-1899] at Ancestry - index & images ($) | |||
'''Indiana Baptist Collection''' <br>[http://library.franklincollege.edu/ Franklin College Library] <br>101 Branigin Blvd<br>Franklin, IN 46131-2623<br>Phone: (317) 738-8162 or 1-(800) 852-0232<br>Fax: (317) 738-8787<br>Email: [mailto:library@franklincollege.edu library@franklincollege.edu] | '''Indiana Baptist Collection''' <br>[http://library.franklincollege.edu/ Franklin College Library] <br>101 Branigin Blvd<br>Franklin, IN 46131-2623<br>Phone: (317) 738-8162 or 1-(800) 852-0232<br>Fax: (317) 738-8787<br>Email: [mailto:library@franklincollege.edu library@franklincollege.edu] | ||
*See also: [https://books.google.com/books?id=f9gpAAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false ''The Ministerial Directory of the Baptist Churches in the United States of America.''] Oxford, Ohio: Ministerial Directory Co., 1899.<ref>Davis points out that not all ministers participated, see: Robert S. Davis, "Some Baptist Ministers of South Carolina at the Turn of the Century," ''The South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research,'' Vol. 32, No. 1 (Winter 2004):13-22. {{ | *See also: [https://books.google.com/books?id=f9gpAAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false ''The Ministerial Directory of the Baptist Churches in the United States of America.''] Oxford, Ohio: Ministerial Directory Co., 1899.<ref>Davis points out that not all ministers participated, see: Robert S. Davis, "Some Baptist Ministers of South Carolina at the Turn of the Century," ''The South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research,'' Vol. 32, No. 1 (Winter 2004):13-22. {{FSC|43856|item|disp=FS Library Book 975.7 B2sc v. 32}}</ref> | ||
====Disciples of Christ==== | ====Disciples of Christ==== | ||
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Phone: (614) 236-6855<br> | Phone: (614) 236-6855<br> | ||
Email: reg6archives@capital.edu<br> | |||
*Archives hold records for '''closed churches.''' '''For open churches write directly to [[Lutheran Church in the United States#Correspond with or visit the actual churches.|the local church.''']] | *Archives hold records for '''closed churches.''' '''For open churches write directly to [[Lutheran Church in the United States#Correspond with or visit the actual churches.|the local church.''']] | ||
====Methodist==== | ====Methodist==== | ||
[http://www.depauw.edu/library/archives/ '''Archives of DePauw University and Indiana United Methodism''']<br>Roy O. West Library <br>11 E Larabee St <br>P.O. Box 37<br>Greencastle, IN 46135-0037<br>Phone: (765) 658-4406 <br>Fax: (765) 658-4423 <br> | [http://www.depauw.edu/library/archives/ '''Archives of DePauw University and Indiana United Methodism''']<br>Roy O. West Library <br>11 E Larabee St <br>P.O. Box 37<br>Greencastle, IN 46135-0037<br>Phone: (765) 658-4406 <br>Fax: (765) 658-4423 <br>Email: [mailto:archives@depauw.edu archives@depauw.edu] | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library has some Indiana Methodist histories and church records. Try a title search in the FamilySearch Catalog for "Indiana Methodist" | ||
*Deceased Ministers of Norwest Indiana Conference, Methodist Church (1854-1898) (members only database, [http://www.indgensoc.org Indiana Genealogical Society]) | *Deceased Ministers of Norwest Indiana Conference, Methodist Church (1854-1898) (members only database, [http://www.indgensoc.org Indiana Genealogical Society]) | ||
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====Roman Catholic==== | ====Roman Catholic==== | ||
[[File:Dark_thin_font_green_pin_Version_4.png|50px]]<span style="color:DarkViolet">'''The records of all four Roman Catholic dioceses in Indiana are available on digitized microfilm at the [[Indiana Church Records#Look for digital copies of church records listed in the FamilySearch Catalog.|''' | [[File:Dark_thin_font_green_pin_Version_4.png|50px]]<span style="color:DarkViolet">'''The records of all four Roman Catholic dioceses in Indiana are available on digitized microfilm at the [[Indiana Church Records#Look for digital copies of church records listed in the FamilySearch Catalog.|'''FamilySearch Library''']]. These records include the dioceses of Evansville, Fort Wayne-South Bend, Gary, and Lafayette, plus the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, all to about 1916. They have been digitized and can be used at a [[FamilySearch Centers|FamilySearch Center]] near you.''' </span><br> | ||
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[https://www.archindy.org/archives/ '''Archdiocese of Indianapolis Archives''']<br> | [https://www.archindy.org/archives/ '''Archdiocese of Indianapolis Archives''']<br> | ||
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[http://www.evdio.org/chancellor.html '''Diocese of Evansville''']<br>4200 N. Kentucky Ave.<br>P.O. Box 4169<br>Evansville, IN 47724-0169<br>Phone: (812) 424-5536 | [http://www.evdio.org/chancellor.html '''Diocese of Evansville''']<br>4200 N. Kentucky Ave.<br>P.O. Box 4169<br>Evansville, IN 47724-0169<br>Phone: (812) 424-5536 | ||
*'''Records for the Diocese of Evansville have been digitized and can be used at a [[ | *'''Records for the Diocese of Evansville have been digitized and can be used at a [[FamilySearch Centers|FamilySearch Center]] near you.''' For recent records not digitized, [http://www.evdio.org/parishes-map.html '''contact each local parish.'''] | ||
:The diocese includes the counties of: [[Daviess County, Indiana Genealogy|Daviess]], [[Dubois County, Indiana Genealogy|Dubois]], [[Gibson County, Indiana Genealogy|Gibson]], [[Greene County, Indiana Genealogy|Greene]], [[Knox County, Indiana Genealogy|Knox]], [[Martin County, Indiana Genealogy|Martin]], [[Pike County, Indiana Genealogy|Pike]], [[Posey County, Indiana Genealogy|Posey]], [[Spencer County, Indiana Genealogy|Spencer]], [[Sullivan County, Indiana Genealogy|Sullivan]], [[Vanderburgh County, Indiana Genealogy|Vanderburgh]], and [[Warrick County, Indiana Genealogy|Warrick]].<ref name="rome">[http://www.cdeducation.org/oym/connections/dioceseusmap.htm Map of the Roman Catholic Dioceses in the United States of America], Office of Catholic Schools Diocese of Columbus, accessed 3 Nov 2010.</ref> | :The diocese includes the counties of: [[Daviess County, Indiana Genealogy|Daviess]], [[Dubois County, Indiana Genealogy|Dubois]], [[Gibson County, Indiana Genealogy|Gibson]], [[Greene County, Indiana Genealogy|Greene]], [[Knox County, Indiana Genealogy|Knox]], [[Martin County, Indiana Genealogy|Martin]], [[Pike County, Indiana Genealogy|Pike]], [[Posey County, Indiana Genealogy|Posey]], [[Spencer County, Indiana Genealogy|Spencer]], [[Sullivan County, Indiana Genealogy|Sullivan]], [[Vanderburgh County, Indiana Genealogy|Vanderburgh]], and [[Warrick County, Indiana Genealogy|Warrick]].<ref name="rome">[http://www.cdeducation.org/oym/connections/dioceseusmap.htm Map of the Roman Catholic Dioceses in the United States of America], Office of Catholic Schools Diocese of Columbus, accessed 3 Nov 2010.</ref> | ||
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[http://www.diocesefwsb.org/diocesan-offices/diocesan-archives/ '''Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend''']<br>Archbishop Noll Catholic Center,<br>915 South Clinton<br>P.O. Box 390<br>Fort Wayne, IN 46801<br>Phone: (260) 422-4611 | [http://www.diocesefwsb.org/diocesan-offices/diocesan-archives/ '''Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend''']<br>Archbishop Noll Catholic Center,<br>915 South Clinton<br>P.O. Box 390<br>Fort Wayne, IN 46801<br>Phone: (260) 422-4611 | ||
*'''Records for the Dioceses of Fort Wayne-South Bend have been digitized and can be used at a [[ | *'''Records for the Dioceses of Fort Wayne-South Bend have been digitized and can be used at a [[FamilySearch Centers|FamilySearch Center]] near you.''' For recent records not digitized, [http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Find-a-Parish '''contact each local parish.'''] | ||
:The diocese includes the counties of: [[Adams County, Indiana Genealogy|Adams]], [[Allen County, Indiana Genealogy|Allen]], [[DeKalb County, Indiana Genealogy|Dekalb]], [[Elkhart County, Indiana Genealogy|Elkhart]], [[Huntington County, Indiana Genealogy|Huntington]], [[Kosciusko County, Indiana Genealogy|Kosciusko]], [[LaGrange County, Indiana Genealogy|LaGrange]], [[Marshall County, Indiana Genealogy|Marshall]], [[Noble County, Indiana Genealogy|Noble]], [[Steuben County, Indiana Genealogy|Steuben]], [[St. Joseph County, Indiana Genealogy|St. Joseph]], [[Wabash County, Indiana Genealogy|Wabash]], [[Wells County, Indiana Genealogy|Wells]] and [[Whitley County, Indiana Genealogy|Whitley]].<ref name="rome" /> | :The diocese includes the counties of: [[Adams County, Indiana Genealogy|Adams]], [[Allen County, Indiana Genealogy|Allen]], [[DeKalb County, Indiana Genealogy|Dekalb]], [[Elkhart County, Indiana Genealogy|Elkhart]], [[Huntington County, Indiana Genealogy|Huntington]], [[Kosciusko County, Indiana Genealogy|Kosciusko]], [[LaGrange County, Indiana Genealogy|LaGrange]], [[Marshall County, Indiana Genealogy|Marshall]], [[Noble County, Indiana Genealogy|Noble]], [[Steuben County, Indiana Genealogy|Steuben]], [[St. Joseph County, Indiana Genealogy|St. Joseph]], [[Wabash County, Indiana Genealogy|Wabash]], [[Wells County, Indiana Genealogy|Wells]] and [[Whitley County, Indiana Genealogy|Whitley]].<ref name="rome" /> | ||
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[http://www.dcgary.org/ '''Diocese of Gary''']<br>9292 Broadway<br>Merrillville, IN 46410<br>Phone: (219) 769-9292 | [http://www.dcgary.org/ '''Diocese of Gary''']<br>9292 Broadway<br>Merrillville, IN 46410<br>Phone: (219) 769-9292 | ||
*'''Records for the Dioceses of Gary have been digitized and can be used at a [[ | *'''Records for the Dioceses of Gary have been digitized and can be used at a [[FamilySearch Centers|FamilySearch Center]] near you.''' For recent records not digitized, [https://supportyourparish.org/gary-in '''contact each local parish.'''] | ||
:The diocese includes the counties of: [[Lake County, Indiana Genealogy|Lake]], [[LaPorte County, Indiana Genealogy|LaPorte]], [[Porter County, Indiana Genealogy|Porter]] and [[Starke County, Indiana Genealogy|Starke]].<ref name="rome" /> | :The diocese includes the counties of: [[Lake County, Indiana Genealogy|Lake]], [[LaPorte County, Indiana Genealogy|LaPorte]], [[Porter County, Indiana Genealogy|Porter]] and [[Starke County, Indiana Genealogy|Starke]].<ref name="rome" /> | ||
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[https://dol-in.org/ '''Diocese of Lafayette''']<br>P.O. Box 260<br>Lafayette, IN 47902-0260<br>Phone: (765) 742-4852 | [https://dol-in.org/ '''Diocese of Lafayette''']<br>P.O. Box 260<br>Lafayette, IN 47902-0260<br>Phone: (765) 742-4852 | ||
*'''Records for the Diocese of Lafayette have been digitized and can be used at a [[ | *'''Records for the Diocese of Lafayette have been digitized and can be used at a [[FamilySearch Centers|FamilySearch Center]] near you.''' For recent records not digitized, contact each local parish. | ||
:The diocese includes the counties of: [[Benton County, Indiana Genealogy|Benton]], [[Blackford County, Indiana Genealogy|Blackford]], [[Boone County, Indiana Genealogy|Boone]], [[Carroll County, Indiana Genealogy|Carroll]], [[Cass County, Indiana Genealogy|Cass]], [[Clinton County, Indiana Genealogy|Clinton]], [[Delaware County, Indiana Genealogy|Delaware]], [[Fountain County, Indiana Genealogy|Fountain]], [[Fulton County, Indiana Genealogy|Fulton]], [[Grant County, Indiana Genealogy|Grant]], [[Hamilton County, Indiana Genealogy|Hamilton]], [[Howard County, Indiana Genealogy|Howard]],[[Jasper County, Indiana Genealogy|Jasper]], [[Jay County, Indiana Genealogy|Jay]], [[Madison County, Indiana Genealogy|Madison]], [[Miami County, Indiana Genealogy|Miami]], [[Montgomery County, Indiana Genealogy|Montgomery]], [[Newton County, Indiana Genealogy|Newton]], [[Pulaski County, Indiana Genealogy|Pulaski]], [[Randolph County, Indiana Genealogy|Randolph]], [[Tippecanoe County, Indiana Genealogy|Tippecanoe]], [[Tipton County, Indiana Genealogy|Tipton]], [[Warren County, Indiana Genealogy|Warren]], and [[White County, Indiana Genealogy|White]].<ref name="rome" /> | :The diocese includes the counties of: [[Benton County, Indiana Genealogy|Benton]], [[Blackford County, Indiana Genealogy|Blackford]], [[Boone County, Indiana Genealogy|Boone]], [[Carroll County, Indiana Genealogy|Carroll]], [[Cass County, Indiana Genealogy|Cass]], [[Clinton County, Indiana Genealogy|Clinton]], [[Delaware County, Indiana Genealogy|Delaware]], [[Fountain County, Indiana Genealogy|Fountain]], [[Fulton County, Indiana Genealogy|Fulton]], [[Grant County, Indiana Genealogy|Grant]], [[Hamilton County, Indiana Genealogy|Hamilton]], [[Howard County, Indiana Genealogy|Howard]],[[Jasper County, Indiana Genealogy|Jasper]], [[Jay County, Indiana Genealogy|Jay]], [[Madison County, Indiana Genealogy|Madison]], [[Miami County, Indiana Genealogy|Miami]], [[Montgomery County, Indiana Genealogy|Montgomery]], [[Newton County, Indiana Genealogy|Newton]], [[Pulaski County, Indiana Genealogy|Pulaski]], [[Randolph County, Indiana Genealogy|Randolph]], [[Tippecanoe County, Indiana Genealogy|Tippecanoe]], [[Tipton County, Indiana Genealogy|Tipton]], [[Warren County, Indiana Genealogy|Warren]], and [[White County, Indiana Genealogy|White]].<ref name="rome" /> | ||
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Phone: (574) 631-6448<br> | Phone: (574) 631-6448<br> | ||
Email: archives@nd.edu<br> | |||
::Catholic Church records collected by Francis P. Clark of Catholic parishes that closed during the 1950s and following Vatican II throughout Kentucky and the Ohio Valley. During this era, when many Catholic parishes would close, the priests would throw out their old record books. Patrick developed relationships with priests throughout the region and personally visited closing parishes and collected record books, ephemera, and photographs which he later donated to the Notre Dame University Archives where he worked as supervisor of the microfilm department. | ::Catholic Church records collected by Francis P. Clark of Catholic parishes that closed during the 1950s and following Vatican II throughout Kentucky and the Ohio Valley. During this era, when many Catholic parishes would close, the priests would throw out their old record books. Patrick developed relationships with priests throughout the region and personally visited closing parishes and collected record books, ephemera, and photographs which he later donated to the Notre Dame University Archives where he worked as supervisor of the microfilm department. | ||
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::Covers Indiana and Western and Northern Yearly Meetings | ::Covers Indiana and Western and Northern Yearly Meetings | ||
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*Heiss, Willard. ''[http://sites.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. {{ | *Heiss, Willard. ''[http://sites.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. {{FSC|405295|item}} book 977.2 K28h; {{FSC|405295|item}} fiche 6051380-386. This includes records of births, marriages, deaths, removals, dismissals, and memberships. [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/mb?a=listis;c=598733452 Another source] | ||
*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. {{FSC|472199|item}} book 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. | ||
===Correspond with genealogical or historical societies.=== | ===Correspond with genealogical or historical societies.=== | ||
Some church records have been given to historical societies. Also, historical societies may be able to tell you where the records are being held. | Some church records have been given to historical societies. Also, historical societies may be able to tell you where the records are being held. | ||
==Next, go to the Wiki article for your ancestors' denomination. == | ==Next, go to the Wiki article for your ancestors' denomination. == | ||
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