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=== Online Resources === | ===Online Resources=== | ||
*[https://books.google.com/books?id=_6zVAAAAMAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false A History of Kentucky Baptists: From 1769 to 1885, Including More Than 800 Biographical Sketches, Volume 2]. | *[https://books.google.com/books?id=_6zVAAAAMAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false A History of Kentucky Baptists: From 1769 to 1885, Including More Than 800 Biographical Sketches, Volume 2]. | ||
*[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] with biographies | *[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] with biographies | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=26765 The history of Methodism in Kentucky], ($), index. [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89067565259;view=1up;seq=7 Vol. 2]<br><br> | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=26765 The history of Methodism in Kentucky], ($), index. [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89067565259;view=1up;seq=7 Vol. 2]<br><br> | ||
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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. | ||
=== Non-Denominational | ===Non-Denominational=== | ||
Ruth E. Browning abstracted names and events from '''[http://www.mun.ca/rels/restmov/texts/resources/index/index.html The Christian Messenger]''' and created an every name index. The Christian Messenger was a religious newspaper during the 1800's which included "letters with information about the churches, obituaries, death notices, names of subscribers, letters from preachers, etc."<ref>Ruth E. Browning, ''Name Index to the Christian Messenger'' at http://www.mun.ca/rels/restmov/texts/resources/index/index.html</ref> The information abstracted from this newspaper came from several counties in Kentucky. | Ruth E. Browning abstracted names and events from '''[http://www.mun.ca/rels/restmov/texts/resources/index/index.html The Christian Messenger]''' and created an every name index. The Christian Messenger was a religious newspaper during the 1800's which included "letters with information about the churches, obituaries, death notices, names of subscribers, letters from preachers, etc."<ref>Ruth E. Browning, ''Name Index to the Christian Messenger'' at http://www.mun.ca/rels/restmov/texts/resources/index/index.html</ref> The information abstracted from this newspaper came from several counties in Kentucky. | ||
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=== Baptist | ===Baptist=== | ||
The Baptist Churches in Kentucky have no central repository for their records. Baptist minutes and other records were kept by the clerk of each congregation. Many clerks considered the papers their personal property and upon their death their papers often became the property of their descendants. As a result, many Baptist records were lost or remain unaccounted for. A few clerks passed the records to their successors, and the records remained with the church. Some Baptist records have been donated to public libraries or historical and genealogical societies. At the Archives of the Kentucky Baptist Convention (formerly the Kentucky Baptist Historical Society) there are no congregation records, nor does staff know where specific congregation records may be found. The staff can, however, provide addresses of Kentucky congregations when the name of a church is known. The address of the archive is: | The Baptist Churches in Kentucky have no central repository for their records. Baptist minutes and other records were kept by the clerk of each congregation. Many clerks considered the papers their personal property and upon their death their papers often became the property of their descendants. As a result, many Baptist records were lost or remain unaccounted for. A few clerks passed the records to their successors, and the records remained with the church. Some Baptist records have been donated to public libraries or historical and genealogical societies. At the Archives of the Kentucky Baptist Convention (formerly the Kentucky Baptist Historical Society) there are no congregation records, nor does staff know where specific congregation records may be found. The staff can, however, provide addresses of Kentucky congregations when the name of a church is known. The address of the archive is: | ||
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Histories of the Baptist Church in Kentucky include: | Histories of the Baptist Church in Kentucky include: | ||
*''Baptists in Kentucky 1776–1976''. A Bicentennial Volume Middletown Ky Kentucky Baptist Convention 1975 (Not at Family History Library) | *''Baptists in Kentucky 1776–1976''. A Bicentennial Volume Middletown Ky Kentucky Baptist Convention 1975 (Not at Family History Library) | ||
*Masters, Frank M. ''A History of Baptists in Kentucky. Louisville, Kentucky: Kentucky Baptist Historical Society, 1953''. {{FHL|760362|item}} 976.9 K2ma This history is currently being brought up to date. It is indexed. | *Masters, Frank M. ''A History of Baptists in Kentucky. Louisville, Kentucky: Kentucky Baptist Historical Society, 1953''. {{FHL|760362|item}} 976.9 K2ma This history is currently being brought up to date. It is indexed. | ||
*Spencer, John H. ''A History of Kentucky Baptists: From 1769 to 1885, Including More Than 800 Biographical Sketches''. 2 vols. Cincinnati, Ohio: J. R. Baumes, [1886]. Digital versions of Volume 1 at [http://baptisthistoryhomepage.com/spencer.ky.baptist.vol.1.html Baptist History Homepage] and [http://books.google.com/books?id=DXzZAAAAMAAJ Google Books]; digital versions of Volume 2 at [http://baptisthistoryhomepage.com/spencer.ky.baptist.vol.2.html Baptist History Homepage] and [http://books.google.com/books?id=_6zVAAAAMAAJ Google Books]; {{FHL|131107|item|disp=FHL book 976.9 K2s}}. This book includes biographies and is indexed. | *Spencer, John H. ''A History of Kentucky Baptists: From 1769 to 1885, Including More Than 800 Biographical Sketches''. 2 vols. Cincinnati, Ohio: J. R. Baumes, [1886]. Digital versions of Volume 1 at [http://baptisthistoryhomepage.com/spencer.ky.baptist.vol.1.html Baptist History Homepage] and [http://books.google.com/books?id=DXzZAAAAMAAJ Google Books]; digital versions of Volume 2 at [http://baptisthistoryhomepage.com/spencer.ky.baptist.vol.2.html Baptist History Homepage] and [http://books.google.com/books?id=_6zVAAAAMAAJ Google Books]; {{FHL|131107|item|disp=FHL book 976.9 K2s}}. This book includes biographies and is indexed. | ||
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''Baptist Association Minutes: Collection of the Baptist Bible College-Mayfield, Kentucky- Associations in Kentucky, Tennessee, illinois and Other Miscellaneous Items. ''Murray, Kentucky : Special Collections Division, Murray State University, 1970. | ''Baptist Association Minutes: Collection of the Baptist Bible College-Mayfield, Kentucky- Associations in Kentucky, Tennessee, illinois and Other Miscellaneous Items. ''Murray, Kentucky : Special Collections Division, Murray State University, 1970. | ||
=== Methodist | ===Methodist=== | ||
The state of Kentucky is covered by two Methodist conferences that oversee the missions and business of the church. The conferences have collected records from churches that have closed. Records of existing congregations are generally still in the churches. The Kentucky Annual Conference oversees the majority of the churches in Kentucky, while the Redbird Missionary Conference oversees the state’s Southeastern counties. | The state of Kentucky is covered by two Methodist conferences that oversee the missions and business of the church. The conferences have collected records from churches that have closed. Records of existing congregations are generally still in the churches. The Kentucky Annual Conference oversees the majority of the churches in Kentucky, while the Redbird Missionary Conference oversees the state’s Southeastern counties. | ||
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For background information about the Methodist Church, see: | For background information about the Methodist Church, see: | ||
*Arnold, William Erastus. ''A History of Methodism in Kentucky.'' 2 vols. Louisville, Kentucky: Herald Pub., 1935–1936. {{FHL|83656|item|disp=FHL book 976.9 K2a}} These books are indexed and contain a history of the Methodist Church before 1935. | *Arnold, William Erastus. ''A History of Methodism in Kentucky.'' 2 vols. Louisville, Kentucky: Herald Pub., 1935–1936. {{FHL|83656|item|disp=FHL book 976.9 K2a}} These books are indexed and contain a history of the Methodist Church before 1935. | ||
*Short, Roy H. ''Methodism in Kentucky''. Rutland, Vermont.: Academy Books, 1979. (Not at Family History Library.) | *Short, Roy H. ''Methodism in Kentucky''. Rutland, Vermont.: Academy Books, 1979. (Not at Family History Library.) | ||
=== Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) | ===Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons)=== | ||
Early church records, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, for Kentucky Wards and Branches can be found on film and are located at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. The film numbers, for each ward, can be locate through the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog FamilySearch Catalog] . Or by refering to Jaussi, Laureen R., and Gloria D. Chaston. Register of Genealogical Society Call Numbers. 2 vols. Provo, Utah: Genealogy Tree, 1982. (FHL book 979.2258 A3j; fiche 6031507). These volumes contain the film numbers for many (but not all) membership and temple record films. | Early church records, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, for Kentucky Wards and Branches can be found on film and are located at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. The film numbers, for each ward, can be locate through the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog FamilySearch Catalog] . Or by refering to Jaussi, Laureen R., and Gloria D. Chaston. Register of Genealogical Society Call Numbers. 2 vols. Provo, Utah: Genealogy Tree, 1982. (FHL book 979.2258 A3j; fiche 6031507). These volumes contain the film numbers for many (but not all) membership and temple record films. | ||
=== Roman Catholic | ===Roman Catholic=== | ||
Records of existing Catholic parishes are generally kept in the individual churches, though copies of the sacramental records are sent to the appropriate diocese. Sacramental records include baptisms and confirmations, which may contain marriage and burial information as well as godparents’ names. The diocesan archives also have some school records. The state of Kentucky is served by the following four Catholic dioceses: | Records of existing Catholic parishes are generally kept in the individual churches, though copies of the sacramental records are sent to the appropriate diocese. Sacramental records include baptisms and confirmations, which may contain marriage and burial information as well as godparents’ names. The diocesan archives also have some school records. The state of Kentucky is served by the following four Catholic dioceses: | ||
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The '''Diocese of Owensboro''' serves the following Kentucky counties: [[Allen County, Kentucky Genealogy|Allen]], [[Ballard County, Kentucky Genealogy|Ballard]], [[Breckinridge County, Kentucky Genealogy|Breckinridge]], [[Caldwell County, Kentucky Genealogy|Caldwell]], [[Calloway County, Kentucky Genealogy|Calloway]], [[Carlisle County, Kentucky Genealogy|Carlisle]], [[Christian County, Kentucky Genealogy|Christian]], [[Crittenden County, Kentucky Genealogy|Crittenden]], [[Daviess County, Kentucky Genealogy|Daviess]], [[Edmonson County, Kentucky Genealogy|Edmonson]], [[Fulton County, Kentucky Genealogy|Fulton]], [[Graves County, Kentucky Genealogy|Graves]], [[Grayson County, Kentucky Genealogy|Grayson]], [[Hancock County, Kentucky Genealogy|Hancock]], [[Henderson County, Kentucky Genealogy|Henderson]], [[Hickman County, Kentucky Genealogy|Hickman]], [[Hopkins County, Kentucky Genealogy|Hopkins]], [[Livingston County, Kentucky Genealogy|Livingston]], [[Logan County, Kentucky Genealogy|Logan]], [[Lyon County, Kentucky Genealogy|Lyon]], [[McCracken County, Kentucky Genealogy|McCracken]], [[McLean County, Kentucky Genealogy|McLean]], [[Marshall County, Kentucky Genealogy|Marshall]], [[Meade County, Kentucky Genealogy|Meade]], [[Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Genealogy|Muhlenberg]], [[Ohio County, Kentucky Genealogy|Ohio]], [[Simpson County, Kentucky Genealogy|Simpson]], [[Todd County, Kentucky Genealogy|Todd]], [[Trigg County, Kentucky Genealogy|Trigg]], [[Union County, Kentucky Genealogy|Union]], [[Warren County, Kentucky Genealogy|Warren]], [[Webster County, Kentucky Genealogy|Webster]]. | The '''Diocese of Owensboro''' serves the following Kentucky counties: [[Allen County, Kentucky Genealogy|Allen]], [[Ballard County, Kentucky Genealogy|Ballard]], [[Breckinridge County, Kentucky Genealogy|Breckinridge]], [[Caldwell County, Kentucky Genealogy|Caldwell]], [[Calloway County, Kentucky Genealogy|Calloway]], [[Carlisle County, Kentucky Genealogy|Carlisle]], [[Christian County, Kentucky Genealogy|Christian]], [[Crittenden County, Kentucky Genealogy|Crittenden]], [[Daviess County, Kentucky Genealogy|Daviess]], [[Edmonson County, Kentucky Genealogy|Edmonson]], [[Fulton County, Kentucky Genealogy|Fulton]], [[Graves County, Kentucky Genealogy|Graves]], [[Grayson County, Kentucky Genealogy|Grayson]], [[Hancock County, Kentucky Genealogy|Hancock]], [[Henderson County, Kentucky Genealogy|Henderson]], [[Hickman County, Kentucky Genealogy|Hickman]], [[Hopkins County, Kentucky Genealogy|Hopkins]], [[Livingston County, Kentucky Genealogy|Livingston]], [[Logan County, Kentucky Genealogy|Logan]], [[Lyon County, Kentucky Genealogy|Lyon]], [[McCracken County, Kentucky Genealogy|McCracken]], [[McLean County, Kentucky Genealogy|McLean]], [[Marshall County, Kentucky Genealogy|Marshall]], [[Meade County, Kentucky Genealogy|Meade]], [[Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Genealogy|Muhlenberg]], [[Ohio County, Kentucky Genealogy|Ohio]], [[Simpson County, Kentucky Genealogy|Simpson]], [[Todd County, Kentucky Genealogy|Todd]], [[Trigg County, Kentucky Genealogy|Trigg]], [[Union County, Kentucky Genealogy|Union]], [[Warren County, Kentucky Genealogy|Warren]], [[Webster County, Kentucky Genealogy|Webster]]. | ||
:[http://www.owensborodio.org/ '''Diocese of Owensboro''']<br>Catholic Pastoral Center<br>600 Locust Street<br>Owensboro, KY 42301<br>Telephone: 1-502-683-1545 | :[http://www.owensborodio.org/ '''Diocese of Owensboro''']<br>Catholic Pastoral Center<br>600 Locust Street<br>Owensboro, KY 42301<br>Telephone: 1-502-683-1545 | ||
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'''Notre Dame University Archives''' in South Bend, Indiana, maintains a large archive of 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. If you are having trouble locating Catholic church records from throughout the Ohio Valley, you should contact the [http://archives.nd.edu/ Notre Dame University Archives] to see if they may have records for the parish you are researching. <br> | |||
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*Spalding, M. J. ''Sketches of the Early Catholic Missions of Kentucky, 1787 to 1827''. Louisville, Ky.: B.J. Webb & Brother, 1844. Digital version at [http://www.archive.org/details/sketchesofearlyc00spal Internet Archive]; 1980s reprint: {{FHL|47506|item|disp=FHL book 976.9 K2sp}}. Indexed by surname. | *Spalding, M. J. ''Sketches of the Early Catholic Missions of Kentucky, 1787 to 1827''. Louisville, Ky.: B.J. Webb & Brother, 1844. Digital version at [http://www.archive.org/details/sketchesofearlyc00spal Internet Archive]; 1980s reprint: {{FHL|47506|item|disp=FHL book 976.9 K2sp}}. Indexed by surname. | ||
=== Presbyterian | ===Presbyterian=== | ||
The records of the Presbyterian Churches are kept in the individual congregations. Records are only centralized when a congregation wants to have records archived or when a church closes. Records that have been archived are sent to one of the following two repositories: | The records of the Presbyterian Churches are kept in the individual congregations. Records are only centralized when a congregation wants to have records archived or when a church closes. Records that have been archived are sent to one of the following two repositories: | ||
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For a history of early Presbyterians in Kentucky, see: | For a history of early Presbyterians in Kentucky, see: | ||
*McDonnold, Benjamin Wilburn. ''History of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 2nd ed''. Nashville, Tennessee: Board of Publication of Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1888. Digital version at [http://books.google.com/books?id=qtFLAAAAMAAJ Google Books]; {{FHL|256478|item|disp=FHL Book 976 K2m}}. This early church covered parts of Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. The book is indexed. | *McDonnold, Benjamin Wilburn. ''History of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 2nd ed''. Nashville, Tennessee: Board of Publication of Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1888. Digital version at [http://books.google.com/books?id=qtFLAAAAMAAJ Google Books]; {{FHL|256478|item|disp=FHL Book 976 K2m}}. This early church covered parts of Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. The book is indexed. | ||
*Weeks, Louis. ''Kentucky Presbyterians''. Atlanta, Ga.: John Knox Press, 1983. (Not at Family History Library.) | *Weeks, Louis. ''Kentucky Presbyterians''. Atlanta, Ga.: John Knox Press, 1983. (Not at Family History Library.) | ||
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For information on other denominations, see [[United States Church Records|United States Church Records]].<br> | For information on other denominations, see [[United States Church Records|United States Church Records]].<br> | ||
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