St. Michael Catholic Church (Toledo, Ohio) records

Collection – Multiple Containers

Identifier: MS-0954

Staff Only

Collection Overview

Abstract

Church record books with baptisms, first communions, confirmations, marriages, interments, and deaths.

Dates

Creation: 1900-2002

Extent

2 Reels (2 microfilm reels)

Creator

Saint Michael Catholic Church (Toledo, Ohio) (Organization)

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of records of baptisms, first communions, confirmations, marriages, interments, and deaths. Due to inconsistencies in pagination and transcription of data, researchers are encouraged to refer to all volumes within each series.

Biographical / Historical

The parish of St. Michael Catholic Church began with a petition signed by many Catholics in North Toledo. The petition showed the need for the establishment of a new parish in this section of the city. The bishop of the Diocese finally acted upon it in June of 1900 and St. Michael Catholic Church was officially organized in the summer of 1900.

The parish completed their first church building in 1901. The parish's first priest was Reverend William A. Harks.

On April 11, 1939, a fire severally damaged the church-school building. It was renovated, but the parish began building a new church in 1939. It was completed in December of 1940.

Mossing, Lawrence A. S.T.D. History of the Diocese of Toledo. Northern Ohio - West Central Section Toledo and Lucas County. Diocese of Toledo. Toledo, Ohio. 1985. Pages 160-162.

Conditions Governing Access

There is a seventy (70) year access restriction on baptism and marriage records. No restrictions apply to the remainder of this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Researchers using this collection assume full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright, and are responsible for securing permissions necessary for publication or reproduction.

Language of Materials

Some records in Latin.

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The records of St. Michael Catholic Church, 1900-2002, were transferred for microfilming in May 2002, with the cooperation of Reverend Robert J. Fisher of St. Michael Catholic Church.