Have you ever used a written church history in your genealogical research?
Locally published church histories are a rich resource for family researchers. They often contain detailed information about congregations and their communities: local history, membership rolls, meeting minutes, financial records, and photographs of church members and activities. These sources can reveal names, dates, relationships, and personal details you won’t find elsewhere.
Below is an example of what appears in a paperback history for Baptist Chapel Church near Broadway in Lee County, North Carolina.