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==Finding the Records== | ==Finding the Records== | ||
===Look for online records.=== | ===Look for online records.=== | ||
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====FamilySearch==== | ====FamilySearch==== | ||
*'''1810-1960''' {{RecordSearch|3518729|Washington Deaths and Burials, 1810-1960}} at FamilySearch - [[Washington, Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | *'''1810-1960''' {{RecordSearch|3518729|Washington Deaths and Burials, 1810-1960}} at FamilySearch - [[Washington, Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images. | ||
====Catholic==== | |||
*'''1850-1971''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=62296 Washington, U.S., Catholic Diocese of Spokane, 1850-1971] at Ancestry — index & images ($) | |||
====Dutch Reformed==== | ====Dutch Reformed==== | ||
*'''1856-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60524/ U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Vital Records, 1856-1970], index | *'''1856-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60524/ U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Vital Records, 1856-1970], index & images, incomplete.($) | ||
*'''1856-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60767/ U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Membership Records, 1856-1970], index | *'''1856-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60767/ U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Membership Records, 1856-1970], index & images, incomplete.($) | ||
====Episcopal==== | ====Episcopal==== | ||
*'''1870-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61608/ Washington, U.S., Episcopal Diocese of Spokane Church Records, 1870-1970] at Ancestry - index | *'''1870-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61608/ Washington, U.S., Episcopal Diocese of Spokane Church Records, 1870-1970] at Ancestry - index & images ($) | ||
====Lutheran==== | ====Lutheran==== | ||
*'''1781-1969''' - [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60722/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969], index | *'''1781-1969''' - [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60722/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969], index & images, incomplete.($) | ||
====Presbyterian==== | ====Presbyterian==== | ||
*'''1701-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61048/ U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970], index | *'''1701-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61048/ U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970], index & images, incomplete.($) | ||
===Look for digital copies of church records in the FamilySearch Catalog. === | ===Look for digital copies of church records in the FamilySearch Catalog. === | ||
[[File: | [[File:Family History Library.jpg|right|thumb|<center>'''FamilySearch Library'''<br>'''Salt Lake City, Utah'''</center>]] | ||
*The [https://www.familysearch.org/ | *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. | ||
*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:// | *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= | :::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=58&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Washington%22 '''records of United States, Washington''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within United States, Washington''' and a list of counties will appear. | :::b. Click on '''Places within United States, Washington''' 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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'''These aids generally provide lists of records that are known to exist and information on their location.''' | '''These aids generally provide lists of records that are known to exist and information on their location.''' | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/385944-redirection '''''Guide to Church Vital Statistics Records in Washington.'''''] Seattle, Wash.: Historical Records Survey, 1942. | *[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/385944-redirection '''''Guide to Church Vital Statistics Records in Washington.'''''] Seattle, Wash.: Historical Records Survey, 1942. | ||
*[ | *[https://www.archive.org/details/historyofsynodof00pres '''History of the Synod of Washington of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America : 1835, 1909'''] Seattle, Wash.: The Synod, [1910?]. | ||
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(253) 535-7586<br> | (253) 535-7586<br> | ||
Email: archives@plu.edu<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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*[http://www.seattlearchdiocese.org/Archives/Documents/SacramentalInventory.pdf '''Inventory of Sacramental Records in the Archives'''] | *[http://www.seattlearchdiocese.org/Archives/Documents/SacramentalInventory.pdf '''Inventory of Sacramental Records in the Archives'''] | ||
*[https://donate.seattlearchdiocese.org/records-sacramental '''Sacramental Record Request Form for Genealogists''']<br> | *[https://donate.seattlearchdiocese.org/records-sacramental '''Sacramental Record Request Form for Genealogists''']<br> | ||
The archdiocese includes the counties of: [[Clallam County, Washington Genealogy|Clallam]], [[Clark County, Washington Genealogy|Clark]], [[Cowlitz County, Washington Genealogy|Cowlitz]], [[Grays Harbor County, Washington Genealogy|Grays Harbor]], [[Island County, Washington Genealogy|Island]], [[Jefferson County, Washington Genealogy|Jefferson]], [[King County, Washington Genealogy|King]], [[Lewis County, Washington Genealogy|Lewis]], [[Mason County, Washington Genealogy|Mason]], [[Pacific County, Washington Genealogy|Pacific]], [[Pierce County, Washington Genealogy|Pierce]], [[San Juan County, Washington Genealogy|San Juan]], [[Skagit County, Washington Genealogy|Skagit]], [[Skamania County, Washington Genealogy|Skamania]], [[Snohomish County, Washington Genealogy|Snohomish]], [[Thurston County, Washington Genealogy|Thurston]], [[Wahkiakum County, Washington Genealogy|Wahkiakum]] | The archdiocese includes the counties of: [[Clallam County, Washington Genealogy|Clallam]], [[Clark County, Washington Genealogy|Clark]], [[Cowlitz County, Washington Genealogy|Cowlitz]], [[Grays Harbor County, Washington Genealogy|Grays Harbor]], [[Island County, Washington Genealogy|Island]], [[Jefferson County, Washington Genealogy|Jefferson]], [[King County, Washington Genealogy|King]], [[Lewis County, Washington Genealogy|Lewis]], [[Mason County, Washington Genealogy|Mason]], [[Pacific County, Washington Genealogy|Pacific]], [[Pierce County, Washington Genealogy|Pierce]], [[San Juan County, Washington Genealogy|San Juan]], [[Skagit County, Washington Genealogy|Skagit]], [[Skamania County, Washington Genealogy|Skamania]], [[Snohomish County, Washington Genealogy|Snohomish]], [[Thurston County, Washington Genealogy|Thurston]], [[Wahkiakum County, Washington Genealogy|Wahkiakum]] and [[Whatcom County, Washington Genealogy|Whatcom]].<ref name="rome">[https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=a945f185eab041378d595f6c0a7f628f Map of the Roman Catholic Dioceses in the United States of America], Office of Catholic Schools Diocese of Columbus, accessed 3 Nov 2010.</ref> | ||
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[http://www.dioceseofspokane.org/ '''Diocese of Spokane''']<br>P.O. Box 1453<br>1023 W. Riverside Ave.<br>Spokane, WA 99210-1453<br>Phone:(509) 358-7336 | [http://www.dioceseofspokane.org/ '''Diocese of Spokane''']<br>P.O. Box 1453<br>1023 W. Riverside Ave.<br>Spokane, WA 99210-1453<br>Phone:(509) 358-7336 | ||
*[https://www.dioceseofspokane.org/archives2 '''Archives'''] | *[https://www.dioceseofspokane.org/archives2 '''Archives'''] | ||
::The holdings of the Archives include parish histories, records and artifacts of parishes, sacramental records, and early parish sacramental books. The archive is open to researchers. Appointments are necessary to assure that schedules enable the archivist to be available for assistance.<br> | ::The holdings of the Archives include parish histories, records and artifacts of parishes, sacramental records, and early parish sacramental books. The archive is open to researchers. Appointments are necessary to assure that schedules enable the archivist to be available for assistance.<br> | ||
The diocese includes the counties of: [[Adams County, Washington Genealogy|Adams]], [[Asotin County, Washington Genealogy|Asotin]], [[Columbia County, Washington Genealogy|Columbia]], [[Ferry County, Washington Genealogy|Ferry]], [[Franklin County, Washington Genealogy|Franklin]], [[Garfield County, Washington Genealogy|Garfield]], [[Lincoln County, Washington Genealogy|Lincoln]], [[Okanogan County, Washington Genealogy|Okanogan]], [[Pend Oreille County, Washington Genealogy|Pend Oreille]], [[Stevens County, Washington Genealogy|Stevens]], [[Spokane County, Washington Genealogy|Spokane]], [[Walla Walla County, Washington Genealogy|Walla Walla]] | The diocese includes the counties of: [[Adams County, Washington Genealogy|Adams]], [[Asotin County, Washington Genealogy|Asotin]], [[Columbia County, Washington Genealogy|Columbia]], [[Ferry County, Washington Genealogy|Ferry]], [[Franklin County, Washington Genealogy|Franklin]], [[Garfield County, Washington Genealogy|Garfield]], [[Lincoln County, Washington Genealogy|Lincoln]], [[Okanogan County, Washington Genealogy|Okanogan]], [[Pend Oreille County, Washington Genealogy|Pend Oreille]], [[Stevens County, Washington Genealogy|Stevens]], [[Spokane County, Washington Genealogy|Spokane]], [[Walla Walla County, Washington Genealogy|Walla Walla]] and [[Whitman County, Washington Genealogy|Whitman]].<ref name="rome" /> | ||
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[http://www.yakimadiocese.org/ '''Diocese of Yakima''']<br>5301-A Tieton Drive<br>Yakima, WA 98908-3493<br>Phone: (509) 965-7117 | [http://www.yakimadiocese.org/ '''Diocese of Yakima''']<br>5301-A Tieton Drive<br>Yakima, WA 98908-3493<br>Phone: (509) 965-7117 | ||
*Contact [https://yakimadiocese.org/directory-parishes/categories/parish/ '''the local parish'''] for information and record requests.<br> | *Contact [https://yakimadiocese.org/directory-parishes/categories/parish/ '''the local parish'''] for information and record requests.<br> | ||
The diocese includes the counties of: [[Benton County, Washington Genealogy|Benton]], [[Chelan County, Washington Genealogy|Chelan]], [[Douglas County, Washington Genealogy|Douglas]], [[Grant County, Washington Genealogy|Grant]], [[Kittitas County, Washington Genealogy|Kittitas]], [[Klickitat County, Washington Genealogy|Klickitat]] | The diocese includes the counties of: [[Benton County, Washington Genealogy|Benton]], [[Chelan County, Washington Genealogy|Chelan]], [[Douglas County, Washington Genealogy|Douglas]], [[Grant County, Washington Genealogy|Grant]], [[Kittitas County, Washington Genealogy|Kittitas]], [[Klickitat County, Washington Genealogy|Klickitat]] and [[Yakima County, Washington Genealogy|Yakima]].<ref name="rome" /> | ||
===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: | ||
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==Next, go to the Wiki article for your ancestors' denomination. == | ==Next, go to the Wiki article for your ancestors' denomination. == | ||
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