Epworth Methodist Church (Lima, Ohio) records

Collection

Identifier: MS-0361

Staff Only

Collection Overview

Abstract

This collection consists of five (5) record books containing Baptisms and Marriages as early as 1896 through 1973. Also included in these volumes are lists of pastors, probationers, members, classes, and some Ladies' Aid Society reports. The remaining two (2) volumes are a Treasurer's Book and an index to all the volumes.

Dates

Creation: 1895-1973

Extent

1 Reels (1 microfilm reel)

Creator

Epworth Methodist Church (Lima, Ohio) (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

No known access restrictions.

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

Materials in English

Additional Description

Existence and Location of Originals

These records were photocopied from the originals by Lowell V. Dunahay, Sebring, Florida in 1991 and donated to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Lima. The original volumes were at that time in the possession of Reverend Ralph H. Eckert, retired pastor of several Methodist churches in western Pennsylvania from 1933 to 1970. In 1991, Rev. Eckert was living in Pennsylvania.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The Epworth Methodist Church collection was transferred to the Center for Archival Collections, Bowling Green State University, with the cooperation of Linda Laing, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Lima, Ohio and Reverend Ralph H. Eckert in January 1998.