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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. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=150928&disp=A+Directory+of+churches+and+religious+or%20%20&columns=*,0,0 977.2 K24d]; vols. 2 & 3 on film[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=150928&disp=A+Directory+of+churches+and+religious+or++ 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. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=977.2+K23r 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 [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=977.2+K23r 977.2 K23r].) This book contains an excellent bibliography of published works, a list of repositories for the different denominations, and histories of congregations. | ||
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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.'' | ||
'''Missions''' | '''Missions''' | ||
Francis Godfroy (trading house-St. Joseph) | Francis Godfroy (trading house-St. Joseph) | ||
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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 [[United States Church Records]]. | 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 [[United States Church Records]]. | ||
'''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. | ||
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Mission records are also available in the {{FHL|301362|item}}. The records are indexed in the {{FHL|53079|item}}Book 970.1 F642i. | Mission records are also available in the {{FHL|301362|item}}. The records are indexed in the {{FHL|53079|item}}Book 970.1 F642i. | ||
'''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''' === | ||