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*Hall, James H.B. "The History of the Cumberland '''Presbyterian Church in Alabama Prior to 1826'''," ''Transactions of the Alabama Historical Society,'' Vol. 4 (1904):365-394. Digital version at [http://archive.org/stream/transactionsala03socigoog#page/n380/mode/2up '''Internet Archive''']. Identifies '''minute books''' available for early Presbyteries. The early Presbyteries did not keep records of baptisms, marriages, and burials. | *Hall, James H.B. "The History of the Cumberland '''Presbyterian Church in Alabama Prior to 1826'''," ''Transactions of the Alabama Historical Society,'' Vol. 4 (1904):365-394. Digital version at [http://archive.org/stream/transactionsala03socigoog#page/n380/mode/2up '''Internet Archive''']. Identifies '''minute books''' available for early Presbyteries. The early Presbyteries did not keep records of baptisms, marriages, and burials. | ||
==Correspond with or visit the actual churches.== | ===Correspond with or visit the actual churches.=== | ||
Some records are still held in the local churches. Contact the current minister to find out what records are still available. | Some records are still held in the local churches. Contact the current minister to find out what records are still available. | ||
*'''Make an appointment''' to look at the records. Or ask the minister of the church to make a copy of the record for you. | *'''Make an appointment''' to look at the records. Or ask the minister of the church to make a copy of the record for you. | ||