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====Ancestry.com====
====Ancestry.com====
*'''1700-1850''' [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61401 Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1700-1850]($), index and images.
*'''1700-1850''' [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61401 Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1700-1850]($), index & images.
*'''1620-1988''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2495 Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988] ($)
*'''1620-1988''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2495 Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988] ($)
*'''1633--1850''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7853 Massachusetts, Marriages, 1633-1850] ($)
*'''1633--1850''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7853 Massachusetts, Marriages, 1633-1850] ($)
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====Findmypast====
====Findmypast====
*'''1600-1961''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=massachusetts United States Marriages – Massachusetts, 1600-1961] ($) index and images
*'''1600-1961''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=massachusetts United States Marriages – Massachusetts, 1600-1961] ($) index & images
*'''1600-1961''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=massachusetts United States Marriages – Massachusetts, 1600-1961] ($) index and images
*'''1600-1961''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=massachusetts United States Marriages – Massachusetts, 1600-1961] ($) index & images


====Catholic====
====Catholic====
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*[http://www.congregationallibrary.org/nehh/series1 Online Congregational Church Records], images
*[http://www.congregationallibrary.org/nehh/series1 Online Congregational Church Records], images
====Dutch Reformed====
====Dutch Reformed====
*'''1701-1995''' [http://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60766/ U.S., Selected States Dutch Reformed Church Membership Records, 1701-1995], index and images, incomplete.($)
*'''1701-1995''' [http://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60766/ U.S., Selected States Dutch Reformed Church Membership Records, 1701-1995], index & images, incomplete.($)
*'''1856-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60524/ U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Vital Records, 1856-1970], index and images, incomplete.($)
*'''1856-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60524/ U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Vital Records, 1856-1970], index & images, incomplete.($)
 
====Jewish====
*'''1861-1956''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1503 Marriages performed by three Rabbis in Boston, Chicago and Massachusetts, 1861-1956] at Ancestry — index ($)


====Lutheran====
====Lutheran====
*'''1781-1969'''  - [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60722/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969], index and images, incomplete.($)
*'''1781-1969'''  - [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60722/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969], index & images, incomplete.($)
*'''1800-1947''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61584/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1947], index and images, incomplete.($)
*'''1800-1947''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61584/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1947], index & images, incomplete.($)


====Methodist====
====Methodist====
*'''1787-1922''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9134/ All New England, Select United Methodist Church Records, 1787-1922], index and images, incomplete. ($)
*'''1787-1922''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9134/ All New England, Select United Methodist Church Records, 1787-1922], index & images, incomplete. ($)


====Presbyterian====
====Presbyterian====
*'''1701-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61048/ U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970], index and images, incomplete.($)
*'''1701-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61048/ U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970], index & images, incomplete.($)


====Other Collections====
====Other Collections====
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*Online church records can be listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under the state, county, or town.
*Online church records can be listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under the state, county, or town.
*If you find a record that has not yet been digitized, see [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-request-that-a-microfilm-be-digitized '''How do I request that a microfilm be digitized?''']
*If you find a record that has not yet been digitized, see [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-request-that-a-microfilm-be-digitized '''How do I request that a microfilm be digitized?''']
*Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/ '''FamilySearch Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations.   
*Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search '''FamilySearch Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations.   
*To find records:  
*To find records:  
:::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=341&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Massachusetts%22 '''records of United States, Massachusetts'''].
:::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=52&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Massachusetts%22 '''records of United States, Massachusetts'''].
:::b. Click on '''Places within United States, Massachusetts''' and a list of counties will appear.
:::b. Click on '''Places within United States, Massachusetts''' and a list of counties will appear.
:::c. Click on your county if it appears.
:::c. Click on your county if it appears.
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====Congregational====
====Congregational====


[http://www.congregationallibrary.org/ '''The Congregational Library''']<br>14 Beacon Street<br>Boston, MA 02108 <br>Phone: (617) 523–0470<br>Fax: (617) 523–0491 <br>E-mail: [mailto:jsteytler@14beacon.org <u>jsteytler@14beacon.org</u>]  
[http://www.congregationallibrary.org/ '''The Congregational Library''']<br>14 Beacon Street<br>Boston, MA 02108 <br>Phone: (617) 523–0470<br>Fax: (617) 523–0491 <br>Email: [mailto:jsteytler@14beacon.org <u>jsteytler@14beacon.org</u>]  
*[http://www.congregationallibrary.org/nehh/series1 '''Online Congregational Church Records'''], images
*[http://www.congregationallibrary.org/nehh/series1 '''Online Congregational Church Records'''], images
*[http://www.congregationallibrary.org/manuscript-collections/finding-guides?title_op=word&title=Massachusetts '''Finding Aids for Massachusetts Records''']
*[http://www.congregationallibrary.org/manuscript-collections/finding-guides?title_op=word&title=Massachusetts '''Finding Aids for Massachusetts Records''']
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*[https://neym.org/sites/default/files/2019-05/GuideToRecordsRSOF_1997.pdf '''Guide to the Records of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in New England''']
*[https://neym.org/sites/default/files/2019-05/GuideToRecordsRSOF_1997.pdf '''Guide to the Records of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in New England''']
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*'''''Quaker Census of 1828: Members of the New York Yearly Meeting, the Religious Society of Friends of New York, Ontario, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Quebec, at the Time of the Separation of 1828''' Fay, Loren V., editor.  ''Rhinebeck, N.Y.: Knshp, 1989 and is available&nbsp;in the&nbsp;{{FSC|425835|item}}. Use this to determine the monthly meeting a person attended. It&nbsp;includes name, age, and family group.  
*'''''Quaker Census of 1828: Members of the New York Yearly Meeting, the Religious Society of Friends of New York, Ontario, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Quebec, at the Time of the Separation of 1828''' Fay, Loren V., editor.  ''Rhinebeck, N.Y.: Knshp, 1989 and is available in the {{FSC|425835|item}}. Use this to determine the monthly meeting a person attended. It includes name, age, and family group.  
**To locate a copy nearest you, use [http://www.worldcat.org/title/quaker-census-of-1828-members-of-the-new-york-yearly-meeting-the-religious-society-of-friends-in-new-york-ontario-vermont-connecticut-massachusetts-and-quebec-at-the-time-of-the-separation-of-1828/oclc/20487290&referer=brief_results WorldCat].
**To locate a copy nearest you, use [http://www.worldcat.org/title/quaker-census-of-1828-members-of-the-new-york-yearly-meeting-the-religious-society-of-friends-in-new-york-ontario-vermont-connecticut-massachusetts-and-quebec-at-the-time-of-the-separation-of-1828/oclc/20487290&referer=brief_results WorldCat].
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[http://www.bu.edu/sthlibrary/ '''Boston University School of Theology Library''']<br>745 Commonwealth Avenue<br>Boston, MA 02215<br>Phone: (617) 353–3034<br>Fax: (617) 358–0699
[http://www.bu.edu/sthlibrary/ '''Boston University School of Theology Library''']<br>745 Commonwealth Avenue<br>Boston, MA 02215<br>Phone: (617) 353–3034<br>Fax: (617) 358–0699
*[http://www.bu.edu/sthlibrary/archives/neccah/records-files-state/ma-records/ '''Inventory of Methodist Church Records for Massachusetts''']
*[http://www.bu.edu/sthlibrary/archives/neccah/records-files-state/ma-records/ '''Inventory of Methodist Church Records for Massachusetts''']
*[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9134/ All New England, Select United Methodist Church Records, 1787-1922 Online], index and images, incomplete. ($)
*[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9134/ All New England, Select United Methodist Church Records, 1787-1922 Online], index & images, incomplete. ($)


====Roman Catholic====
====Roman Catholic====
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