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Each congregation maintains its own records. The Ira J. Taylor Archives has the records for some of the discontinued congregations of Utah. Staff there can also help you locate existing congregations. | Each congregation maintains its own records. The Ira J. Taylor Archives has the records for some of the discontinued congregations of Utah. Staff there can also help you locate existing congregations. | ||
'''Presbyterian <br>'''Presbytery of Utah <br>342 West 200 South Street Suite 30 <br>Salt Lake City, UT 84101 <br>Telephone: 801-539-8446 <br>Internet: http://www.pbyutah.org/ | :'''Presbyterian <br>'''Presbytery of Utah <br>342 West 200 South Street Suite 30 <br>Salt Lake City, UT 84101 <br>Telephone: 801-539-8446 <br>Internet: http://www.pbyutah.org/ | ||
Each Presbyterian congregation maintains its own records. The Presbytery of Utah can help you locate current congregations and will provide suggestions for finding records of discontinued congregations. The Westminster College Library has a miscellaneous collection of Utah Presbyterian records. Their address is: | Each Presbyterian congregation maintains its own records. The Presbytery of Utah can help you locate current congregations and will provide suggestions for finding records of discontinued congregations. The Westminster College Library has a miscellaneous collection of Utah Presbyterian records. Their address is: | ||
'''Westminster College Library'''<br>1840 South 1300 East <br>Salt Lake City, UT 84105 <br>Telephone: 801-484-7651 <br>Internet: http://www.westminster.edu/library/library_overview.cfm | :'''Westminster College Library'''<br>1840 South 1300 East <br>Salt Lake City, UT 84105 <br>Telephone: 801-484-7651 <br>Internet: http://www.westminster.edu/library/library_overview.cfm | ||
A historical society for Presbyterian churches maintains records of discontinued congregations and some current congregations. Their address is: | A historical society for Presbyterian churches maintains records of discontinued congregations and some current congregations. Their address is: | ||
'''The Presbyterian Historical Society'''<br>425 Lombard Street<br>Philadelphia, PA 19147-1516 <br>Telephone: 215-627-1852 <br>Internet: http://www.history.pcusa.org/ | :'''The Presbyterian Historical Society'''<br>425 Lombard Street<br>Philadelphia, PA 19147-1516 <br>Telephone: 215-627-1852 <br>Internet: http://www.history.pcusa.org/ | ||
The Family History Library has a history of the Presbyterian Church: | The Family History Library has a history of the Presbyterian Church: | ||
Murray, Andrew E. ''The Skyline Synod: Presbyterianism in Colorado and Utah''. Denver, Colorado: Golden Bell Press, 1971. (FHL book 978.8 K2m). It is indexed by the name of the church. It is a historical account of the church with a list of officials. There are some pictures of church buildings and reverends. | * Murray, Andrew E. ''The Skyline Synod: Presbyterianism in Colorado and Utah''. Denver, Colorado: Golden Bell Press, 1971. (FHL book 978.8 K2m). It is indexed by the name of the church. It is a historical account of the church with a list of officials. There are some pictures of church buildings and reverends. | ||
The library also has few church records, such as: | The library also has few church records, such as: | ||
Presbyterian Church (Corinne, Utah). ''Church Records 1870 to 1897''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1972. (FHL film 906168). This record includes minutes, baptisms, congregational records, registers of elders, deacons, and church records. | * Presbyterian Church (Corinne, Utah). ''Church Records 1870 to 1897''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1972. (FHL film 906168). This record includes minutes, baptisms, congregational records, registers of elders, deacons, and church records. | ||
'''Lutheran ''' <br>Rocky Mountain District, LCMS <br>7000 North Broadway Street Suite 401 <br>Denver, CO 80221-2907 <br>Telephone: 303-427-7553 <br>Fax: 303-426-5603 <br>Internet: http://www.lcmsdistricts.org/pages/default.asp?NavID=7217 | :'''Lutheran ''' <br>Rocky Mountain District, LCMS <br>7000 North Broadway Street Suite 401 <br>Denver, CO 80221-2907 <br>Telephone: 303-427-7553 <br>Fax: 303-426-5603 <br>Internet: http://www.lcmsdistricts.org/pages/default.asp?NavID=7217 | ||
Each congregation maintains its own records. The Rocky Mountain District office can help you locate current congregations and provide suggestions for finding the records of discontinued congregations. | Each congregation maintains its own records. The Rocky Mountain District office can help you locate current congregations and provide suggestions for finding the records of discontinued congregations. | ||
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The following guide can also help you learn about church records in Utah: | The following guide can also help you learn about church records in Utah: | ||
Historical Records Survey. ''Inventory of the Church Archives of Utah.'' Three Volumes. Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah Historical Records Survey, 1940. (FHL book 979.2 K2h; fiche 6046577). This was prepared to be a complete inventory of the records of churches. It contains a history of religion in Utah and has a list of books arranged by the name of the denomination. It also contains an inventory for the various religions | * Historical Records Survey. ''Inventory of the Church Archives of Utah.'' Three Volumes. Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah Historical Records Survey, 1940. (FHL book 979.2 K2h; fiche 6046577). This was prepared to be a complete inventory of the records of churches. It contains a history of religion in Utah and has a list of books arranged by the name of the denomination. It also contains an inventory for the various religions | ||
To locate church records or information the library has for any denomination, check the Family History Library Catalog | To locate church records or information the library has for any denomination, check the Family History Library Catalog Place Search under: | ||
UTAH - CHURCH RECORDS | UTAH - CHURCH RECORDS | ||