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==Finding Records==
==Finding Records==
===Look for online records.===
===Look for online records.===
'''Ancestry.com, FindMyPast.com, and MyHeritage.com can be searched free of charge at your local [https://familysearch.org/locations/ family history center] or the [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Family_History_Library Family History Library] in Salt Lake City, Utah.
 
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====FamilySearch====
====FamilySearch====
*'''1909-1917''' - [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1674580 '''Arizona, births and christenings, 1909-1917'''], index
*'''1909-1917''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1674580 '''Arizona, births and christenings, 1909-1917'''], index
*'''1910-1911; 1933-1994''' - [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1674678 '''Arizona, deaths and burials, 1910-1911; 1933-1994'''], index
*'''1910-1911; 1933-1994''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1674678 '''Arizona, deaths and burials, 1910-1911; 1933-1994'''], index
*'''1865-1949''' - [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1674679 '''Arizona, marriages, 1865-1949'''], index
*'''1865-1949''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1674679 '''Arizona, marriages, 1865-1949'''], index
=====Episcopal=====
=====Episcopal=====
*'''1889-1971''' - [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/1156203?availability=Family%20History%20Library '''Episcopal Diocese of Arizona church records : jurisdiction of New Mexico and Arizona, 1889-1971'''], images
*'''1889-1971''' {{FSC|1156203|item|disp='''Episcopal Diocese of Arizona church records : jurisdiction of New Mexico and Arizona, 1889-1971'''}}, images


====Ancestry.com====
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=====Presbyterian=====
=====Presbyterian=====
*'''1701-1970''' - [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61048/ '''U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970'''], index and images, incomplete.($)
*'''1701-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61048/ '''U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970'''], index & images, incomplete.($)


===Look for digital copies of church records in the FamilySearch Catalog. ===
===Look for digital copies of church records in the FamilySearch Catalog. ===
*The [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] (FHL) has a substantial collection of original church records and transcripts on microfilm for churches in the United States. '''Reformed''', and [[Roman Catholic Church in the United States|'''Roman Catholic''']] churches.  
*The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] (FS Library) has a substantial collection of original church records and transcripts on microfilm for churches in the United States. '''Reformed''', and [[Roman Catholic Church in the United States|'''Roman Catholic''']] churches.  
*Online church records can be listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under the state, county, or town.
*Online church records can be listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under the state, county, or town.
*If you find a record that has not yet been digitized, see [https://beta.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-request-that-a-microfilm-be-digitized '''How do I request that a microfilm be digitized?''']
*If you find a record that has not yet been digitized, see [https://beta.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-request-that-a-microfilm-be-digitized '''How do I request that a microfilm be digitized?''']
*Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://familysearch.org/locations/ '''Family History Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations.   
*Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search '''FamilySearch Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations.   
*To find records:  
*To find records:  
:::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=380&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Arizona%22 '''records of United States, Arizona'''].
:::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=10&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Arizona%22 '''records of United States, Arizona'''].
:::b. Click on '''Places within United States, Arizona''' and a list of counties will appear.
:::b. Click on '''Places within United States, Arizona''' and a list of counties will appear.
:::c. Click on your county if it appears.
:::c. Click on your county if it appears.
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*[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/779399-redirection '''''The Church in Arizona: A Brief History'''''] History of the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona, lists the various parish churches.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/779399-redirection '''''The Church in Arizona: A Brief History'''''] History of the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona, lists the various parish churches.
===Check the church records collections in archives and libraries.===
===Check the church records collections in archives and libraries.===
Some church records have been deposited for preservation in government archives or in libraries. Watch for links to '''digitized, online records''' offered by the archives. Some archives provide '''research services''' for a fee. For others, if you cannot visit in person, you might hire a [https://algensoc.org/main/researchers.html '''researcher.''']
Some church records have been deposited for preservation in government archives or in libraries. Watch for links to '''digitized, online records''' offered by the archives. Some archives provide '''research services''' for a fee. For others, if you cannot visit in person, you might hire a researcher.
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Glendale, CA 91205<br>
Glendale, CA 91205<br>
Phone:(818) 937-4761<br>
Phone:(818) 937-4761<br>
E-mail: archives@socalsynod.org<br>
Email: archives@socalsynod.org<br>
*Archives hold records for '''closed churches.'''  '''For open churches write directly to [[Lutheran Church in the United States#Correspond with or visit the actual churches.|the local church.''']]
*Archives hold records for '''closed churches.'''  '''For open churches write directly to [[Lutheran Church in the United States#Correspond with or visit the actual churches.|the local church.''']]


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The diocese includes the counties of: [[Coconino County, Arizona Genealogy|Coconino]], [[Maricopa County, Arizona Genealogy|Maricopa]], [[Mohave County, Arizona Genealogy|Mohave]] and [[Yavapai County, Arizona Genealogy|Yavapai]]. NOTE: '''The diocesan archives does not do any genealogical lookups.''' However, they will assist a person find their own Sacramental records if they do not know the parish where they took the Sacrament.<br><br>
The diocese includes the counties of: [[Coconino County, Arizona Genealogy|Coconino]], [[Maricopa County, Arizona Genealogy|Maricopa]], [[Mohave County, Arizona Genealogy|Mohave]] and [[Yavapai County, Arizona Genealogy|Yavapai]]. NOTE: '''The diocesan archives does not do any genealogical lookups.''' However, they will assist a person find their own Sacramental records if they do not know the parish where they took the Sacrament.<br><br>
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[https://diocesetucson.org/archives-library '''Diocese of Tucson Archives''']<br>300 S.&nbsp;Tucson Blvd.<br>Tucson, AZ 85716<br>Phone: (520) 886-5201  
[https://diocesetucson.org/archives-library '''Diocese of Tucson Archives''']<br>300 S. Tucson Blvd.<br>Tucson, AZ 85716<br>Phone: (520) 886-5201  
*[https://diocesetucson.org/sacramental-records '''Sacramental Records'''] <br>
*[https://diocesetucson.org/sacramental-records '''Sacramental Records'''] <br>


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'''The counties of [[Apache County, Arizona Genealogy|Apache]] and [[Navajo County, Arizona Genealogy|Navajo]] are included in the [http://www.dioceseofgallup.org/ Diocese of Gallup], [[New Mexico Genealogy|New Mexico]].'''  The Archives office does not aid in genealogical research or family history studies. Contact [https://dioceseofgallup.org/parishes/ '''the local parish'''] for genealogical help.
'''The counties of [[Apache County, Arizona Genealogy|Apache]] and [[Navajo County, Arizona Genealogy|Navajo]] are included in the [http://www.dioceseofgallup.org/ Diocese of Gallup], [[New Mexico Genealogy|New Mexico]].'''  The Archives office does not aid in genealogical research or family history studies. Contact [https://dioceseofgallup.org/parishes/ '''the local parish'''] for genealogical help.
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The [http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org/ '''Arizona Historical Society''']&nbsp;houses early Spanish Catholic Church records in collections such as “Archivo General de la Nacion” and “Archivo Colegial Franscano of Queretaro, Mexico.”  
The [http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org/ '''Arizona Historical Society'''] houses early Spanish Catholic Church records in collections such as “Archivo General de la Nacion” and “Archivo Colegial Franscano of Queretaro, Mexico.”  
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===Correspond with genealogical or historical societies.===
===Correspond with genealogical or historical societies.===
Some church records have been given to historical societies. Also, historical societies may be able to tell you where the records are being held. To find a society near you, consult these lists:  
Some church records have been given to historical societies. Also, historical societies may be able to tell you where the records are being held. To find a society near you, consult these lists:  
*[http://www.daddezio.com/society/hill/SH-AZ-NDX.html '''Society Hill Listing of Arizona Societies''']


==Next, go to the Wiki article for your ancestors' denomination. ==
==Next, go to the Wiki article for your ancestors' denomination. ==
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