Center for Archival Collections

Introduction | Agency History | Order of Microfilming

 Introduction

The records of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1899 - 2001, were transferred for microfilming to the Center for Archival Collections, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403 of St. Louis Catholic Church, Custar, Ohio.

The collection consists of baptisms * , first communions, confirmations, marriages * , and deaths. Due to inconsistencies in pagination and transcription of data, researchers are encouraged to refer to all volumes within each series. (See order of microfilming for a detailed list of these records.) Some records are in Latin.

This register for Immaculate Conception Catholic Church was compiled by Matthew D. Henning, in April 2001.

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

 Agency History

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church became a Station of Providence in 1871. Masses were performed by Father Henry Best in private homes. In 1875, the first church was built. Unfortunately in 1877, a barrel factory closed and the church lost half of its members. In 1883, the church became a Mission of Custar. The church became a Mission of North Baltimore in 1893. In 1897, a new brick church was built. In 1902, Immaculate Conception became a Mission of Hamler. A third church was built in 1962. Immaculate Conception became a Mission of Custar for a second time in 1970.

Sources: History of the Diocese of Toledo, Northern Ohio - West Central and Central Sections.

 Order of Microfilming

Roll 1

1. Record Book, 1915 - 2001
2. First Communions, 1998 - 2000

Roll 2(RESTRICTIONS APPLY)

1. Record Book, 1899 - 2000
2. Baptisms, 1915 - 1964
3. Baptisms, 1964 - 2001
4. Marriages, 1915 - 1990

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