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Church records and the information they provide vary greatly depending on the denomination and the record keeper. They may contain information about members of the congregation, such as age; dates of baptism, christening or birth; marriage information, such as the bride’s maiden name and the names of both sets of parents; death or burial date; admissions; and removals. Records may include names of other relatives who were witnesses or members of the congregation. The members of some churches were predominately of one nationality or ethnic group. Church records are important for Alabama family research because civil authorities in Alabama did not begin registering vital statistics until after 1908. | Church records and the information they provide vary greatly depending on the denomination and the record keeper. They may contain information about members of the congregation, such as age; dates of baptism, christening or birth; marriage information, such as the bride’s maiden name and the names of both sets of parents; death or burial date; admissions; and removals. Records may include names of other relatives who were witnesses or members of the congregation. The members of some churches were predominately of one nationality or ethnic group. Church records are important for Alabama family research because civil authorities in Alabama did not begin registering vital statistics until after 1908. | ||
Roman Catholic church records for Mobile date from about 1700. In the 1800s, the largest religious groups in [[Alabama|Alabama]] were the [[Baptist Church in the United States|Baptist]], [[Methodist Church in the United States|Methodist]], and [[Presbyterian Church in the United States|Presbyterian]][[Image:First Presbyterian Birmingham Nov 2011 01.jpg|frame|right|200x180px | Roman Catholic church records for Mobile date from about 1700. In the 1800s, the largest religious groups in [[Alabama|Alabama]] were the [[Baptist Church in the United States|Baptist]], [[Methodist Church in the United States|Methodist]], and [[Presbyterian Church in the United States|Presbyterian]][[Image:First Presbyterian Birmingham Nov 2011 01.jpg|frame|right|200x180px]] churches.<ref>Sydney E. Ahlstrom, ''A Religious History of the American People'' (New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Press, 1972). {{FHL|282712|item|disp=FHL book 973 K2ah}}.</ref><ref>[http://www.thearda.com/mapsReports/reports/state/01_2000.asp Association of Religion Data Archives]) </ref> | ||
To find information about churches up to 1870, such as when the churches were founded, names of ministers and early members, and associated cemeteries, see: | To find information about churches up to 1870, such as when the churches were founded, names of ministers and early members, and associated cemeteries, see: | ||
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*Daughters of the American Revolution (Alabama). ''Some Early Alabama Churches (Established Before 1870).'' Birmingham, Alabama: Parchment Press, 1973. {{FHL|216586|item|disp=FHL book 976.1 K2d, film 1026262 item 8}} | *Daughters of the American Revolution (Alabama). ''Some Early Alabama Churches (Established Before 1870).'' Birmingham, Alabama: Parchment Press, 1973. {{FHL|216586|item|disp=FHL book 976.1 K2d, film 1026262 item 8}} | ||
The {{FHL|405785|subject_id|disp=Family History Library}} has a few church records for Alabama, but most remain with the local churches. Also search for local (city and county) church records in the [[Family History Library Catalog Place-name Search|Family History Library Catalog]]. Some denominations have collected their records into central repositories. You can write to the following addresses to learn where records of a particular denomination are located. | The {{FHL|405785|subject_id|disp=Family History Library}} has a few church records for Alabama, but most remain with the local churches. Also search for local (city and county) church records in the [[Family History Library Catalog Place-name Search|Family History Library Catalog]]. Some denominations have collected their records into central repositories. You can write to the following addresses to learn where records of a particular denomination are located. | ||
=== Baptist === | === Baptist === | ||
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Special Collection, Samford University Library. See [[Alabama Archives and Libraries|Alabama Archives and Libraries]]. The Samford University Library Website has an inventory of their records and contains many different Alabama denominations in their collection besides Baptist. Also included are [http://library3.samford.edu/search~S27?/X(american%20Missionary%20association)&SORT=D/X(american%20Missionary%20association)&SORT=D&SUBKEY=(american%20Missionary%20association)/1%2C38%2C38%2CB/frameset&FF=X(american%20Missionary%20association)&SORT=D&1%2C1%2C microfilmed records] of the American Missionary Association, a interdenominational missionary society devoted to abolitionist principles beginning in 1846. | Special Collection, Samford University Library. See [[Alabama Archives and Libraries|Alabama Archives and Libraries]]. The Samford University Library Website has an inventory of their records and contains many different Alabama denominations in their collection besides Baptist. Also included are [http://library3.samford.edu/search~S27?/X(american%20Missionary%20association)&SORT=D/X(american%20Missionary%20association)&SORT=D&SUBKEY=(american%20Missionary%20association)/1%2C38%2C38%2CB/frameset&FF=X(american%20Missionary%20association)&SORT=D&1%2C1%2C microfilmed records] of the American Missionary Association, a interdenominational missionary society devoted to abolitionist principles beginning in 1846. | ||
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Early church records, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, for Alabama Wards and Branches can be found on film and are located at the LDS Family History Library in Salt Lake City. The film numbers, for each ward, can be located through the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog ] or by referring to Jaussi, Laureen R., and Gloria D. Chaston. Register of Genealogical Society Call Numbers. 2 vols. Provo, Utah: Genealogy Tree, 1982. {{FHL|129780|item|disp=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 Alabama Wards and Branches can be found on film and are located at the LDS Family History Library in Salt Lake City. The film numbers, for each ward, can be located through the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog ] or by referring to Jaussi, Laureen R., and Gloria D. Chaston. Register of Genealogical Society Call Numbers. 2 vols. Provo, Utah: Genealogy Tree, 1982. {{FHL|129780|item|disp=FHL book 979.2258 A3j; fiche 6031507}}. These volumes contain the film numbers for many (but not all) membership and temple record films. | ||
=== [[Image:St. Mary's-on-the-Highlands Episcopal Church Dec 2012.jpg|frame|right|400x220px]]Episcopal === | === [[Image:St. Mary's-on-the-Highlands Episcopal Church Dec 2012.jpg|frame|right|400x220px|St. Mary's-on-the-Highlands Episcopal Church Dec 2012.jpg]]Episcopal === | ||
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*Whitaker, Walter C. ''History of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Alabama 1763-1891.'' Birmingham, Ala.: Roberts & Son, 1898. Digital version at [https://dcms.lds.org/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE202365 FamilySearch Books] - free. | *Whitaker, Walter C. ''History of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Alabama 1763-1891.'' Birmingham, Ala.: Roberts & Son, 1898. Digital version at [https://dcms.lds.org/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE202365 FamilySearch Books] - free. | ||
=== [[Image: | === [[Image:Fort Deposit, Alabama United Methodist Church.JPG|frame|right|420x290px]]Methodist === | ||
[http://www.huntingdon.edu/ Houghton Memorial Library]<br>Huntingdon College <br>1500 E. Fairview Avenue<br>Montgomery, AL 36106-2148 <br>Phone: (334) 833-4421<br>Fax: (334) 263-4465 <br>E-mail: [mailto:edidwell@huntingdon.edu <u>edidwell@huntingdon.edu</u>] | [http://www.huntingdon.edu/ Houghton Memorial Library]<br>Huntingdon College <br>1500 E. Fairview Avenue<br>Montgomery, AL 36106-2148 <br>Phone: (334) 833-4421<br>Fax: (334) 263-4465 <br>E-mail: [mailto:edidwell@huntingdon.edu <u>edidwell@huntingdon.edu</u>] | ||
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*West, Anson. ''A History of Methodism in Alabama.'' Nashville, Tenn.: Pub. House, Methodist Episcopal Church South, 1893. Digital version at [https://dcms.lds.org/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE78543 FamilySearch Books] - free. | *West, Anson. ''A History of Methodism in Alabama.'' Nashville, Tenn.: Pub. House, Methodist Episcopal Church South, 1893. Digital version at [https://dcms.lds.org/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE78543 FamilySearch Books] - free. | ||
=== Presbyterian === | === Presbyterian === | ||
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[http://www.history.pcusa.org/ Presbyterian Historical Society ]<br>425 Lombard Street<br>Philadelphia, PA 19147 <br>Phone: (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>Phone: (215) 627-1852 <br>Fax: (215) 627-0509 | ||
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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] - free. 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] - free. Identifies minute books available for early Presbyteries. The early Presbyteries did not keep records of baptisms, marriages, and burials. | ||
=== [[Image:St. Leo's Catholic Church Demopolis 03.JPG|frame|300x270px | === [[Image:St. Leo's Catholic Church Demopolis 03.JPG|frame|300x270px]]Roman Catholic === | ||
[http://www.bhmdiocese.org/ Diocese of Birmingham]<br>2121 3rd Ave.<br>P.O. Box 12047<br>North Birmingham, AL 35202-2047<br>Phone: (205) 838-8322 | [http://www.bhmdiocese.org/ Diocese of Birmingham]<br>2121 3rd Ave.<br>P.O. Box 12047<br>North Birmingham, AL 35202-2047<br>Phone: (205) 838-8322 | ||
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[[Category:Alabama|Church Records]] | [[Category:Alabama|Church Records]][[Category:U S States Church records]] | ||