What information do I need to search for genealogical records at PHS?
Answer
To begin a search for records, you need to know both the location (city and state) and the full name of the congregation associated with the individual you are researching. We do not have lists of churches by township, county, or street name. Once you determine the location and name of the church, you will then be able to search our catalogs to determine if we hold records of that particular congregation. Please note that the deposit of records is voluntary and not all churches have transferred records to our custody. There are also very few pastoral records deposited at the society.