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Before 1900 the largest religious groups in Tennessee were the Baptist, Christian (Disciples of Christ), Methodist, and Presbyterian churches. The Family History Library has copies of some original church records, as well as published transcripts and histories. An overview of the role of religion in Tennessee is in: | Before 1900 the largest religious groups in Tennessee were the Baptist, Christian (Disciples of Christ), Methodist, and Presbyterian churches. The Family History Library has copies of some original church records, as well as published transcripts and histories. An overview of the role of religion in Tennessee is in: | ||
Norton, Herman A. ''Religion in Tennessee, 1777–1945.'' Knoxville, Tennessee: University of Tennessee Press, 1981. | *Norton, Herman A. ''Religion in Tennessee, 1777–1945.'' Knoxville, Tennessee: University of Tennessee Press, 1981. [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=636163&disp=Religion+in+Tennessee%2C+1777%2D1945%20%20&columns=*,0,0 FHL US/CAN Book 976.8 K2n]. | ||
The [[Tennessee State Library and Archives]] has pre-1900 records from 100 churches. An index to these records is: | The [[Tennessee State Library and Archives]] has pre-1900 records from 100 churches. An index to these records is: | ||
Sistler, Byron. ''Vital Statistics from 19th Century Tennessee Church Records.'' Nashville, Tennessee: Sistler, 1979. | *Sistler, Byron. ''Vital Statistics from 19th Century Tennessee Church Records.'' Nashville, Tennessee: Sistler, 1979. [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=104780&disp=Vital+statistics+from+19th+century+Tenne++ FHL US/CAN Book 976.8 K29s; Fiche 6088427 [Volume 1, 4] and [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=104780&disp=Vital+statistics+from+19th+century+Tenne++ 6088428 [Volume 2, 3]]. The record is arranged alphabetically by surname. Entries may contain birth, marriage, death, and burial dates. The number following each entry refers to a microfilm number listed on the inside cover of the book. | ||
Another source for information on church records available at the Tennessee State Library and Archives is: | Another source for information on church records available at the Tennessee State Library and Archives is: | ||
''Tennessee Diaries, Memoirs and Church Records in the Manuscript Division, Tennessee State Library and Archives: Listed by County.'' Nashville, Tenn.: Manuscript Division, 1965. Digital versions of this guide are available at [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=30087 Ancestry] ($); and [http://persi.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/books/results/image?urn=urn%3Aproquest%3AUS%3Bglhbooks%3BGenealogy-glh49041935%3B-1%3B-1%3B Heritage Quest Online] ($). | *''Tennessee Diaries, Memoirs and Church Records in the Manuscript Division, Tennessee State Library and Archives: Listed by County.'' Nashville, Tenn.: Manuscript Division, 1965. Digital versions of this guide are available at [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=30087 Ancestry] ($); and [http://persi.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/books/results/image?urn=urn%3Aproquest%3AUS%3Bglhbooks%3BGenealogy-glh49041935%3B-1%3B-1%3B Heritage Quest Online] ($). | ||
Some denominations have collected their records in central repositories. You can write to the following addresses to learn where their records are located. | Some denominations have collected their records in central repositories. You can write to the following addresses to learn where their records are located. | ||
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The Southern Baptist Historical Library and Archives is the repository for many Southern Baptist congregations in the South. To request a search of these records, you must have the name and location of the church. The address of the historical library and archive is: | The Southern Baptist Historical Library and Archives is the repository for many Southern Baptist congregations in the South. To request a search of these records, you must have the name and location of the church. The address of the historical library and archive is: | ||
'''Southern Baptist Historical Library and Archives'''<br>The Southern Baptist Convention Building<br>901 Commerce Street #400<br>Nashville, TN 37203<br>Telephone: 615-244-0344 | [[Www.sbhla.org|'''Southern Baptist Historical Library and Archives''']]<br>The Southern Baptist Convention Building<br>901 Commerce Street #400<br>Nashville, TN 37203<br>Telephone: 615-244-0344 | ||
The following contain brief descriptions of Baptist churches in Tennessee at the end of the 1930s and describe the records that were available then: | The following contain brief descriptions of Baptist churches in Tennessee at the end of the 1930s and describe the records that were available then: | ||
''Inventory of the Church Archives of Tennessee: Tennessee Baptist Convention, Nashville Baptist Association.'' Nashville, Tennessee: Tennessee Historical Records Survey Project, 1939. | *''Inventory of the Church Archives of Tennessee: Tennessee Baptist Convention, Nashville Baptist Association.'' Nashville, Tennessee: Tennessee Historical Records Survey Project, 1939. [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=226355&disp=Inventory+of+the+church+archives+of+Tenn++ FHL US/CAN Book 976.8 K2hb; Film 874326 Item 3; Fiche 6046958 [set of 2]]. | ||
*''Inventory of the Church Archives of Tennessee: Tennessee Baptist Convention, Ocoee Baptist Association.'' Nashville, Tennessee: Tennessee Historical Records Survey Project, 1942. [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=976.8+K2hb FHL US/CAN Book 976.8 K2hba; Film 874326 Item 2; Fiche 6046991 [set of 4]]. | |||
''Inventory of the Church Archives of Tennessee: Tennessee Baptist Convention, Ocoee Baptist Association.'' Nashville, Tennessee: Tennessee Historical Records Survey Project, 1942. | |||
=== Disciples of Christ === | === Disciples of Christ === | ||
Disciples of Christ Historical Society<br>1101 Nineteenth Avenue South<br>Nashville, TN 37212-2196<br>Telephone: 866-834-7563 (toll free) | [http://www.discipleshistory.org/ '''Disciples of Christ Historical Society''']<br>1101 Nineteenth Avenue South<br>Nashville, TN 37212-2196<br>Telephone: 866-834-7563 (toll free) | ||
=== Jewish === | === Jewish === | ||
Jewish Federation of Nashville Middle Tennessee Library and Archives <br>801 Percy Warner Boulevard, Suite 102<br>Nashville, TN 37205<br>Telephone: 615-356-3242 x255<br>Fax: 615-352-0056 | '''[http://www.jewishnashville.org/ Jewish Federation of Nashville Middle Tennessee Library and Archives]''' <br>801 Percy Warner Boulevard, Suite 102<br>Nashville, TN 37205<br>Telephone: 615-356-3242 x255<br>Fax: 615-352-0056 | ||
A description of Jewish organizations and an inventory of their records as of 1941 is: | A description of Jewish organizations and an inventory of their records as of 1941 is: | ||
''Inventory of the Church Archives of Tennessee: Jewish Congregations''. Nashville, Tennessee: Tennessee Historical Records Survey, 1941. | *''Inventory of the Church Archives of Tennessee: Jewish Congregations''. Nashville, Tennessee: Tennessee Historical Records Survey, 1941. [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=230283&disp=Inventory+of+the+church+archives+of+Tenn%20%20&columns=*,0,0 FHL US/CAN Book 976.8 K2hj; Film 874326 Item 5.] | ||
=== Lutheran === | === Lutheran === | ||
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The repository for Lutheran Church records in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean synods is at: | The repository for Lutheran Church records in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean synods is at: | ||
'''James R. Crumley, Jr. Archives'''<br>Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary<br>4201 North Main Street<br>Columbia, SC 29203<br>Telephone: 803-786-5150 x234<br>E-mail: [mailto:archives@ltss.edu archives@ltss.edu] | [http://www.ltss.edu/ '''James R. Crumley, Jr. Archives''']<br>Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary<br>4201 North Main Street<br>Columbia, SC 29203<br>Telephone: 803-786-5150 x234<br>E-mail: [mailto:archives@ltss.edu archives@ltss.edu] | ||
A collection of vital statistics of east Tennessee Lutheran Churches is: | A collection of vital statistics of east Tennessee Lutheran Churches is: | ||
Daughters of the American Revolution, General James Breckinridge Chapter (Roanoke, Virginia). ''Marriages, Births and Deaths from Virginia and East Tennessee Lutheran Church in America Records''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971. | *Daughters of the American Revolution, General James Breckinridge Chapter (Roanoke, Virginia). ''Marriages, Births and Deaths from Virginia and East Tennessee Lutheran Church in America Records''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971. [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=722733&disp=Marriages%2C+births+and+deaths+from+Virg%20%20&columns=*,0,0 FHL US/CAN Film 858645 Item 2]. | ||
History: | History: | ||
Henkel, Socrates. [http://www.archive.org/details/historyevangeli00henkgoog ''History of the Evangelical Lutheran Tennessee Synod'' New Market, Virginia, Henkel, 1890. Free digital copy | *Henkel, Socrates. [http://www.archive.org/details/historyevangeli00henkgoog ''History of the Evangelical Lutheran Tennessee Synod'']. New Market, Virginia, Henkel, 1890. Free digital copy, courtesy: Internet Archive. | ||
=== Methodist === | === Methodist === | ||
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'''Holston Conference'''<br>Office:<br>P.O. Box 850<br>Alcoa, TN 37701<br>Telephone: 866-690-4080<br>Fax:865-690-3162 | '''Holston Conference'''<br>Office:<br>P.O. Box 850<br>Alcoa, TN 37701<br>Telephone: 866-690-4080<br>Fax:865-690-3162 | ||
The Kelly Library of Emory and Henry College houses the archives of the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church: Kelly Library<br>Emory and Henry College<br>P.O. Box 948<br>30480 Ambrister Drive<br>Emory VA 24327<br>Telephone: 540-944-6668 | [http://www.library.ehc.edu/ '''The Kelly Library of Emory and Henry College houses the archives of the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church: Kelly Library''']<br>Emory and Henry College<br>P.O. Box 948<br>30480 Ambrister Drive<br>Emory VA 24327<br>Telephone: 540-944-6668 | ||
'''Tennessee Conference'''<br>520 Commerce Street, Suite 205<br>Nashville, TN 37203<br>Telephone: 615-263-0518 (call to make an appointment) | '''[http://www.tnumc.org/ Tennessee Conference]'''<br>520 Commerce Street, Suite 205<br>Nashville, TN 37203<br>Telephone: 615-263-0518 (call to make an appointment) | ||
'''Memphis Conference United Methodist Archives'''<br>Luther L. Gobbel Library<br>Lambuth University<br>705 Lambuth Boulevard<br>Jackson, TN 38301<br>Telephone: 901-425-3270 | [http://www.lambuth.edu '''Memphis Conference United Methodist Archives''']<br>Luther L. Gobbel Library<br>Lambuth University<br>705 Lambuth Boulevard<br>Jackson, TN 38301<br>Telephone: 901-425-3270 | ||
McFerrin, John B. | *McFerrin, John B. ''[http://www.archive.org/details/historymethodis00mcfegoog History of Methodism in Tennessee 1808-1818.] ''Nashville, Tenn.: Southern Methodist Publishing House, 1871. Free digital copy, courtesy: Google Books. | ||
=== Presbyterian === | === Presbyterian === | ||
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The records of the Presbyterian Churches are kept in the individual congregations. When a congregation wants to have records archived or when a church closes, records are sent to: | The records of the Presbyterian Churches are kept in the individual congregations. When a congregation wants to have records archived or when a church closes, records are sent to: | ||
'''Presbyterian Historical Society'''<br>425 Lombard Street<br>Philadelphia, PA 19147<br>Telephone: 215-627-1852<br>Fax: 215-627-0509 | '''[http://www.history.pcusa.org/ Presbyterian Historical Society]'''<br>425 Lombard Street<br>Philadelphia, PA 19147<br>Telephone: 215-627-1852<br>Fax: 215-627-0509 | ||
Records for the Cumberland Presbyterian Church are sent to: | Records for the Cumberland Presbyterian Church are sent to: | ||
'''The Historical Foundation of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America'''<br>The Historical Library and Archives<br>8207 Traditional Place<br>Cordova, TN 38016<br>Telephone: 901-276-8602<br>Fax: 901-272-3913<br>E-mail: [mailto:archives@cumberland.org archives@cumberland.org | [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/extensions/FCKeditor/fckeditor/editor/www.cumberland.org/hfcpc '''The Historical Foundation of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America''']<br>The Historical Library and Archives<br>8207 Traditional Place<br>Cordova, TN 38016<br>Telephone: 901-276-8602<br>Fax: 901-272-3913<br>E-mail: [mailto:archives@cumberland.org archives@cumberland.org] | ||
These archives collect papers of ministers; and session, trustee, and women’s missionary society records. These records may contain baptisms, marriages, and communions of members. The staff at the archives does not do research; however, you can do research in person for a small fee. | These archives collect papers of ministers; and session, trustee, and women’s missionary society records. These records may contain baptisms, marriages, and communions of members. The staff at the archives does not do research; however, you can do research in person for a small fee. | ||
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The Presbyterian Church in Tennessee is coordinated by the Louisville Presbyterian Seminary. The library of the seminary does not collect records of any congregation, but it does have ministerial directories with information on many ministers. The staff of the library can direct you to congregations in the state where records are. Direct your inquiries to: | The Presbyterian Church in Tennessee is coordinated by the Louisville Presbyterian Seminary. The library of the seminary does not collect records of any congregation, but it does have ministerial directories with information on many ministers. The staff of the library can direct you to congregations in the state where records are. Direct your inquiries to: | ||
'''Louisville Presbyterian Seminary'''<br>1044 Alta Vista Road<br>Louisville, KY 40205<br>Telephone: 502-895-3411; 800-264-1839 (toll free)<br>Fax: 502-895-1096 | '''[http://www.lpts.edu/ Louisville Presbyterian Seminary]'''<br>1044 Alta Vista Road<br>Louisville, KY 40205<br>Telephone: 502-895-3411; 800-264-1839 (toll free)<br>Fax: 502-895-1096 | ||
For a history of early Tennessee Presbyterians, see: | For a history of early Tennessee Presbyterians, see: | ||
McDonnold, Benjamin Wilburn. ''History of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church'', Second Edition, Nashville, Tennessee: Board of Publication of Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1888. | *McDonnold, Benjamin Wilburn. ''History of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church'', Second Edition, Nashville, Tennessee: Board of Publication of Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1888. [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=256478&disp=History+of+the+Cumberland+Presbyterian+C%20%20&columns=*,0,0 FHL US/CAN Book 976 K2m; Film 369750]. | ||
A collection of genealogical abstracts of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, and Tennessee is: | A collection of genealogical abstracts of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, and Tennessee is: | ||
Eddlemon, Sherida K. ''Genealogical Abstracts of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church: 1836 and Beyond''. Bowie, Maryland: Heritage, 1995. | *Eddlemon, Sherida K. ''Genealogical Abstracts of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church: 1836 and Beyond''. Bowie, Maryland: Heritage, 1995. [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=749088&disp=Genealogical+abstracts+of+the+Cumberland%20%20&columns=*,0,0 FHL US/CAN Book 976 K2es]. | ||
*Boisen, Anton T., ''[http://www.archive.org/details/ruralsurveyinten00pres A Rural Survey in Tennessee]. ''New York: Redfield Borther, Inc., 1912. Free digital copy, courtesy: Internet Archive. | |||
Boisen, Anton T., ''[http://www.archive.org/details/ruralsurveyinten00pres A Rural Survey in Tennessee]. ''New York: Redfield Borther, Inc., 1912. Free digital copy. | *Alexander, John Edministon ''[http://www.archive.org/details/abriefhistorysy00alexgoog A Brief History of the Synod of Tennessee, from 1817 to 1887]. ''MacCalla and Company, 1890. Free digital copy, courtesy: Internet Archive. | ||
Alexander, John Edministon ''[http://www.archive.org/details/abriefhistorysy00alexgoog A Brief History of the Synod of Tennessee, from 1817 to 1887]. ''MacCalla and | |||
=== Roman Catholic === | === Roman Catholic === | ||
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The diocesan archives also have some school records. Requests for genealogical searches must be submitted in writing. To receive death information, you must include proof of your relationship to the deceased. The state of Tennessee is served by three Catholic dioceses. The Diocese of Knoxville serves the eastern third of the state, the Diocese of Nashville serves the central third, and the Diocese of Memphis serves the western third. | The diocesan archives also have some school records. Requests for genealogical searches must be submitted in writing. To receive death information, you must include proof of your relationship to the deceased. The state of Tennessee is served by three Catholic dioceses. The Diocese of Knoxville serves the eastern third of the state, the Diocese of Nashville serves the central third, and the Diocese of Memphis serves the western third. | ||
'''Diocese of Knoxville'''<br>805 Northshore Drive Southwest<br>Knoxville, TN 37919<br>Telephone: 865-584-3307<br>Fax: 865-584-7538 | '''[http://www.dioceseofknoxville.org/ Diocese of Knoxville]'''<br>805 Northshore Drive Southwest<br>Knoxville, TN 37919<br>Telephone: 865-584-3307<br>Fax: 865-584-7538 | ||
'''Diocese of Nashville<br>'''The Catholic Center<br>2400 Twenty-first Avenue, South<br>Nashville, TN 37212-5387<br>Telephone: 615-383-6393<br>Fax: 615-292-8411 | '''[http://www.dioceseofnashville.com/ Diocese of Nashville]<br>'''The Catholic Center<br>2400 Twenty-first Avenue, South<br>Nashville, TN 37212-5387<br>Telephone: 615-383-6393<br>Fax: 615-292-8411 | ||
'''Diocese of Memphis<br>'''The Catholic Center<br>5825 Shelby Oaks Drive<br>Memphis, TN 38134-7316<br>Telephone: 901-373-1200<br>Fax: 901-373-1269 | '''[http://www.cdom.org Diocese of Memphis]<br>'''The Catholic Center<br>5825 Shelby Oaks Drive<br>Memphis, TN 38134-7316<br>Telephone: 901-373-1200<br>Fax: 901-373-1269 | ||
The dioceses of Tennessee are part of region five, with the archdiocese at: | The dioceses of Tennessee are part of region five, with the archdiocese at: | ||
'''Archdiocese of Louisville<br>'''P.O. Box 1073<br>Louisville, KY 40201-1073<br>Telephone: 502-585-3291 | '''[http://www.archlou.org Archdiocese of Louisville]<br>'''P.O. Box 1073<br>Louisville, KY 40201-1073<br>Telephone: 502-585-3291 | ||
For more information on church records, see the [[ | For more information on church records, see the [[United States Church Records|United States Church Records]] article. The Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog lists more sources under: | ||
TENNESSEE - CHURCH HISTORY | TENNESSEE - CHURCH HISTORY | ||
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TENNESSEE, [COUNTY] - CHURCH RECORDS | TENNESSEE, [COUNTY] - CHURCH RECORDS | ||
TENNESSEE, [COUNTY], [TOWN ] - CHURCH RECORDS | TENNESSEE, [COUNTY], [TOWN ] - CHURCH RECORDS | ||
=== External Links === | === External Links === | ||
*http://www.tennessee.gov/tsla/ | *[http://www.tennessee.gov/tsla/ Tennessee State Library and Archives] | ||
*http://www.tennesseegenealogy.org/church.htm | *[http://www.tennesseegenealogy.org/church.htm Tennessee Church Records], courtesy: Tennessee Genealogy. | ||
{{Tennessee|Tennessee}} | {{Tennessee|Tennessee}} | ||
[[Category:Tennessee|Church]] | [[Category:Tennessee|Church]] | ||