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[[Illinois State Archives|Illinois State Archives]] has collected some early Illinois church records that were given to the [[Illinois State Library|Illinois State Library]]. There is an [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/home.html inventory of church archives] (954.012) to be found at the State Library website. | [[Illinois State Archives|Illinois State Archives]] has collected some early Illinois church records that were given to the [[Illinois State Library|Illinois State Library]]. There is an [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/home.html inventory of church archives] (954.012) to be found at the State Library website. | ||
The [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] has microfilm of the records and histories of several religious denominations including Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist, and Baptist churches. To learn what church records are available at the [[The Family History Library|Family History Library]] go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog | The [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] has microfilm of the records and histories of several religious denominations including Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist, and Baptist churches. To learn what church records are available at the [[The Family History Library|Family History Library]] go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog FamilySearch Catalog] and, at the Place-Names Search, type in the name of the town or county where an ancestor lived. From the list of subjects, choose "Church records" which will indicate what records are available for that locale. | ||
Most church records are scattered and remain in the custody of existing churches. Some, however, have been collected into central repositories, especially those from congregations that have merged or disbanded. To find the existance of records, you may wish to write to the addresses given below to learn where records of an area are located. For churches not listed on this page, see [[United States Church Records|United States Church Records]] for further information on repositories and collections. | Most church records are scattered and remain in the custody of existing churches. Some, however, have been collected into central repositories, especially those from congregations that have merged or disbanded. To find the existance of records, you may wish to write to the addresses given below to learn where records of an area are located. For churches not listed on this page, see [[United States Church Records|United States Church Records]] for further information on repositories and collections. | ||
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=== The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) === | === The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) === | ||
Early church records, for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, for Illinois Wards and Branches can be found on microfilm and are located at the LDS Family History Library in Salt Lake City. The film numbers for each ward can be accessed through the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog | Early church records, for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, for Illinois Wards and Branches can be found on microfilm and are located at the LDS Family History Library in Salt Lake City. The film numbers for each ward can be accessed through the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog FamilySearch Catalog], or by refering to: | ||
:*Jaussi, Laureen R., and Gloria D. Chaston. ''Register of Genealogical Society Call Numbers'' 2 volumes, Provo, Utah: Genealogy Tree, 1982. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/8443469 Other Libraries (WorldCat)] {{FHL|129780|item|disp=FHL fiche 6031507; book 979.2258 A3j.}} These volumes contain the film numbers for many (but not all) membership and temple record films. | :*Jaussi, Laureen R., and Gloria D. Chaston. ''Register of Genealogical Society Call Numbers'' 2 volumes, Provo, Utah: Genealogy Tree, 1982. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/8443469 Other Libraries (WorldCat)] {{FHL|129780|item|disp=FHL fiche 6031507; book 979.2258 A3j.}} These volumes contain the film numbers for many (but not all) membership and temple record films. | ||