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Before 1900, the largest religious groups in Indiana were Roman Catholic, Methodist Episcopal, Christian (Disciples of Christ), and Baptist. For the historical background of religious groups in Indiana, see:  
Before 1900, the largest religious groups in Indiana were Roman Catholic, Methodist Episcopal, Christian (Disciples of Christ), and Baptist. For the historical background of religious groups in Indiana, see:  


Rudolph, L. C. ''Hoosier Faiths: A History of Indiana Churches and Religious Groups'''''.''' Bloomington, Indiana: Indiana University Press, 1995. (FHL 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.  
Rudolph, L. C. ''Hoosier Faiths: A History of Indiana Churches and Religious Groups'''''.''' Bloomington, Indiana: Indiana University Press, 1995. (Family History Library 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.  


Transcripts of many Indiana church records, including over 175,000 indexed names, are published in Indiana ''Source Book: Genealogical Material from the Hoosier Genealogist.''  
Transcripts of many Indiana church records, including over 175,000 indexed names, are published in Indiana ''Source Book: Genealogical Material from the Hoosier Genealogist.''  
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The Family History Library has some church records and published histories. These include “pastor pocket records” kept by early circuit riders, and abstracts of numerous records of the Society of Friends. The following directories may help you find church records.  
The Family History Library has some church records and published histories. These include “pastor pocket records” kept by early circuit riders, and abstracts of numerous records of the Society of Friends. The following directories may help you find church records.  


'''''[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. (Family History Library 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. (Family History Library 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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'''Catholic Church'''  
'''Catholic Church'''  


St. Francis Xavier (Vincennes, Indiana). ''Parish Registers, 1780–1960''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1985. (FHL films 1433361-65.) The original records are at St. Francis Xavier Church, Vincennes, Indiana. They list baptisms, confirmations, communions, marriages, deaths, and graves of soldiers who served in the War of 1812, the Black Hawk War (1835), the Mexican War, and the Civil War. These records may have information about persons from various parts of what is now Indiana and persons traveling through Vincennes.  
St. Francis Xavier (Vincennes, Indiana). ''Parish Registers, 1780–1960''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1985. (Family History Library films 1433361-65.) The original records are at St. Francis Xavier Church, Vincennes, Indiana. They list baptisms, confirmations, communions, marriages, deaths, and graves of soldiers who served in the War of 1812, the Black Hawk War (1835), the Mexican War, and the Civil War. These records may have information about persons from various parts of what is now Indiana and persons traveling through Vincennes.  


Other microfilmed Roman Catholic records for Vincennes are also listed in the Family History Library Catalog, such as St. Thomas (1865–1984) and St. John the Baptist (1847–1947).  
Other microfilmed Roman Catholic records for Vincennes are also listed in the Family History Library Catalog, such as St. Thomas (1865–1984) and St. John the Baptist (1847–1947).  
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An important source for information about Indiana Quakers is:  
An important source for information about Indiana Quakers is:  


Heiss, Willard. ''[http://www.rootsweb.com/~quakers/indiana.htm Abstracts of the Records of the Society of Friends in Indiana]'', 6 vols. Indianapolis, Indiana: Indiana Historical Society, 1962-1977. (FHL book 977.2 K28h; fiche 6051380-386.) This includes records of births, marriages, deaths, removals, dismissals, and memberships.  
Heiss, Willard. ''[http://www.rootsweb.com/~quakers/indiana.htm Abstracts of the Records of the Society of Friends in Indiana]'', 6 vols. Indianapolis, Indiana: Indiana Historical Society, 1962-1977. (Family History Library book 977.2 K28h; fiche 6051380-386.) This includes records of births, marriages, deaths, removals, dismissals, and memberships.  


A unique source listing many Indiana Quakers is:  
A unique source listing many Indiana Quakers is:  


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. (Family History Library 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:  


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