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'''''[http://www.worldcatlibraries.org/wcpa/top3mset/3764551 A Directory of Churches and Religious Organizations in Indiana]'''''. 3 vols. Indianapolis, Indiana: Historical Records Survey, 1941. (FHL book 977.2 K24d; vols. 2 & 3 on film 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.
'''''[http://www.worldcatlibraries.org/wcpa/top3mset/3764551 A Directory of Churches and Religious Organizations in Indiana]'''''. 3 vols. Indianapolis, Indiana: Historical Records Survey, 1941. (FHL book 977.2 K24d; vols. 2 & 3 on film 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, Indiana: Indiana Univ. Press, 1986. (FHL 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. and Judith E. Endelman. ''Religion in Indiana: A''''Guide to Historical Resources.''''''''Bloomington, Indiana: Indiana Univ. Press, 1986. (FHL 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.'''


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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'''Baptist'''
'''Baptist'''


Indiana Baptist Collection <br />Franklin College Library <br />101 Branigin Blvd<br />Franklin, IN 46131-2623<br />Telephone: 317-738-8162 or 1-800-852-0232<br />Fax: 317-738-8787<br />Email: [mailto:library@franklincollege.edu library@franklincollege.edu]<br />Internet: http://www.franklincollege.edu/
Indiana Baptist Collection <br>Franklin College Library <br>101 Branigin Blvd<br>Franklin, IN 46131-2623<br>Telephone: 317-738-8162 or 1-800-852-0232<br>Fax: 317-738-8787<br>Email: [mailto:library@franklincollege.edu library@franklincollege.edu]<br>Internet: http://www.franklincollege.edu/


'''Disciples of Christ'''
'''Disciples of Christ'''


Christian Theological Seminary Library <br />1000 W. 42nd St. <br />Indianapolis, IN 46208 <br />Telephone: 317-924-1331 <br />Fax: 317-923-1961<br />Internet: [http://www.cts.edu/Library/Index.cfm?NavID=9&PageID=80 http://www.cts.edu/Library/Index.cfm?NavID=9&amp;PageID=80]
Christian Theological Seminary Library <br>1000 W. 42nd St. <br>Indianapolis, IN 46208 <br>Telephone: 317-924-1331 <br>Fax: 317-923-1961<br>Internet: [http://www.cts.edu/Library/Index.cfm?NavID=9&PageID=80 http://www.cts.edu/Library/Index.cfm?NavID=9&amp;PageID=80]


'''Lutheran'''
'''Lutheran'''


Archives of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America<br />321 Bonnie Lane, <br />Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Archives of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America<br>321 Bonnie Lane, <br>Elk Grove Village, IL 60007


Alternate mailing address:<br />8765 W. Higgins Rd.<br />Chicago, IL 60631 <br />(Appointments in advance of visits is advised)
Alternate mailing address:<br>8765 W. Higgins Rd.<br>Chicago, IL 60631 <br>(Appointments in advance of visits is advised)


Phone: 847-690-9410<br />FAX: 847-690-9502<br />E-mail: [mailto:archives@elca.org archives@elca.org]    <br />Internet: [http://www.elca.org/os/archives/geneal.html www.elca.org/os/archives/geneal.html]
Phone: 847-690-9410<br>FAX: 847-690-9502<br>E-mail: [mailto:archives@elca.org archives@elca.org] <br>Internet: [http://www.elca.org/os/archives/geneal.html www.elca.org/os/archives/geneal.html]


This archive has microfilms of German, Danish, and Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran congregations. Many of their records can be borrowed on microfilm for a small fee. You can write to ask if they have records of a specific congregation. For information about lists of some of the church records in their collection, see the “[[United States Church Records|Church Records]]” section of the ''United States Research Outline''.
This archive has microfilms of German, Danish, and Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran congregations. Many of their records can be borrowed on microfilm for a small fee. You can write to ask if they have records of a specific congregation. For information about lists of some of the church records in their collection, see the “[[United States Church Records|Church Records]]” section of the ''United States Research Outline''.


'''Methodist<br />'''Archives of DePauw University and Indiana United Methodism<br />Roy O. West Library <br />11 E Larabee St <br />PO Box 37<br />Greencastle, IN 46135-0037<br />Telephone: 765-658-4406 <br />Fax: 765-658-4423 <br />E-mail: [mailto:archives@depauw.edu archives@depauw.edu]<br />Internet: http://www.depauw.edu/library/archives/
'''Methodist<br>'''Archives of DePauw University and Indiana United Methodism<br>Roy O. West Library <br>11 E Larabee St <br>PO Box 37<br>Greencastle, IN 46135-0037<br>Telephone: 765-658-4406 <br>Fax: 765-658-4423 <br>E-mail: [mailto:archives@depauw.edu archives@depauw.edu]<br>Internet: http://www.depauw.edu/library/archives/


The Family History Library has some Indiana Methodist histories and church records.
The Family History Library has some Indiana Methodist histories and church records.


'''Presbyterian<br />'''Archives of the Presbyterian Church of Indiana<br />Duggan Library <br />P.O. Box 287 <br />Hanover, IN 47243-0287 <br />Telephone: 812-866-7165 <br />Fax: 812-866-7172 <br />Internet: http://library.hanover.edu/presbyterian.html
'''Presbyterian<br>'''Archives of the Presbyterian Church of Indiana<br>Duggan Library <br>P.O. Box 287 <br>Hanover, IN 47243-0287 <br>Telephone: 812-866-7165 <br>Fax: 812-866-7172 <br>Internet: http://library.hanover.edu/presbyterian.html


'''Roman Catholic'''
'''Roman Catholic'''


University of Notre Dame Archives<br />607 Hesburgh Library<br />Notre Dame, IN 46556 <br />Telephone: (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>Telephone: (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. 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.
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Another library with Quaker records is:
Another library with Quaker records is:


Earlham College<br />Friends Collection <br />Lilly Library <br />801 National Road West <br />Richmond, IN 47374-4095 <br />Telephone: 765-983-1511 <br />Fax: 765-983-1304 <br />Internet: http://www.earlham.edu/~libr/content/friends/
Earlham College<br>Friends Collection <br>Lilly Library <br>801 National Road West <br>Richmond, IN 47374-4095 <br>Telephone: 765-983-1511 <br>Fax: 765-983-1304 <br>Internet: http://www.earlham.edu/~libr/content/friends/


An important source for information about Indiana Quakers is:
An important source for information about Indiana Quakers is:
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Nelson, Jacquelyn S. ''Indiana Quakers Confront the Civil War''. Indianapolis, Indiana: Indiana Historical Society, 1991. (FHL 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.
Nelson, Jacquelyn S. ''Indiana Quakers Confront the Civil War''. Indianapolis, Indiana: Indiana Historical Society, 1991. (FHL 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.


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 <br />
INDIANA, [COUNTY]- CHURCH RECORDS INDIANA, [COUNTY], [TOWN]- CHURCH RECORDS <br>
 
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