Indiana, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains church records from 1743-1966. They are from different denominations located in several counties in Indiana including Society of Friends in Indianapolis and the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Eden Branch). These records include births, baptisms, marriages, banns, deaths, and burials.

What Can these Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:

Births
 * Name
 * Date of birth
 * Names of parents

Baptisms
 * Name
 * Date of birth
 * Date of baptism
 * Names of parents
 * Residence

Marriages Deaths
 * Names of bride and groom
 * Date of Marriage
 * Birthplaces and residences of bride and groom
 * Ages of bride and groom
 * Occupation of groom
 * Name
 * Spouse
 * Death date

How Do I Search the Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the individual
 * The denomination of religion
 * The place where the family lived

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Search for other vital records such as birth, marriage, and death in the county
 * Use the information found in the record to find land, probate and immigration records
 * Use the information found in the record to find additional family members in census records

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
 * If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby town or county
 * Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name.
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Indiana.
 * Indiana Guided Research
 * Indiana Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research: 1850-1900 &#124; 1900-Present

Citing this Collection
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