St. Mary Catholic Church (Van Wert, Ohio) Records

Collection

Identifier: MS-0887

Staff Only

Collection Overview

Abstract

Church record books with baptisms, first communions, confirmations, Book of the Elect, marriages, interments, and deaths. Some records in Latin. Some records restricted.

Dates

Creation: 1876-2001

Extent

2 Reels (2 reels of 35mm microfilm)

Creator

Saint Mary Catholic Church (Van Wert, Ohio) (Organization)

Scope and Contents

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

Parish History

Beginning in 1867, the Catholics of Van Wert, Ohio, were served by the priest of Delphos. In 1869, Father Hoeffel from Delphos purchased two lots in Van Wert. On one lot was a frame house that was used as a temporary place of worship for the newly established St. Mary Catholic Church. With the purchase of a building to worship in Van Wert was now considered a Mission, not a Station. In 1876, the small congregation completed a brick church. St. Mary received their first resident pastor in 1876. Between 1876 and 1912, fifteen pastors served this parish. In 1915, the parish built their second church. In 1965, their current church was completed.

Conditions Governing Access

There is a seventy (70) year access restriction on baptism and marriage records, which are on the second reel of microfilm. 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 early records in Latin.

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The records of St. Mary Catholic Church (Van Wert, Ohio) were transferred to the CAC for microfilming in August 2001 with the cooperation of Reverend Joseph M. Schmelzer of St. Mary Catholic Church.