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===Consult the PERSI index for records published in journals.===
===Consult the PERSI index for records published in journals.===
PERSI is the '''Periodical Source Index''' and is available at [https://search.findmypast.com/search/periodical-source-index '''FindMyPast.com:PERSI.'''], ($).  It can be searched for free at any [[Family History Centers|Family History Center.]] PERSI is an index to family and local history periodicals from 1847 to the present. Many of these periodicals publish church records. If you locate an index entry for a church, you will then need to find the periodical. Use the [http://worldcat.org./ '''WorldCat.org search engine'''] to find a library near you that carries the periodical. Library reference desks can be contacted to request a copy of articles, or you may need to hire a [[Hiring a Professional Researcher|'''researcher.''']]
PERSI is the '''Periodical Source Index''' and is available at [https://search.findmypast.com/search/periodical-source-index '''FindMyPast.com:PERSI.'''], ($).  It can be searched for free at any [[Family History Centers|Family History Center.]] PERSI is an index to family and local history periodicals from 1847 to the present. Many of these periodicals publish church records. If you locate an index entry for a church, you will then need to find the periodical. Use the [http://worldcat.org./ '''WorldCat.org search engine'''] to find a library near you that carries the periodical. Library reference desks can be contacted to request a copy of articles, or you may need to hire a [[Hiring a Professional Researcher|'''researcher.''']]
*[https://search.findmypast.com/search/periodical-source-index?keywordsplace=massachusetts&keywords=church%20records '''PERSI results for filters "Massachusetts" and "Church Records"'''] ($) Reset the search for the name of the church or denomination and the town in Massachusetts to narrow the search.
*[https://search.findmypast.com/search/periodical-source-index?keywordsplace=ohio&keywords=church%20records '''PERSI results for filters "Ohio" and "Church Records"'''] ($) Reset the search for the name of the church or denomination and the town in Ohio to narrow the search.


===Correspond with genealogical or historical societies.===
===Correspond with genealogical or historical societies.===
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