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*[[What Can I Find in U.S. Church Records?|'''What Can I Find in U.S. Church Records?''']]  
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*[[How to Find Church Records in the United States|'''How to Find Church Records in the United States''']]  
*[[United States Church Records#Searching for Church Records by Denomination|'''Searching for Church Records by Denomination''' ]]
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==Historical Background==
Before 1900 the largest religious groups in [[Kansas Genealogy|Kansas]] were the [[Methodist Church in the United States|Methodist-Episcopal]], [[Roman Catholic Church in the United States|Catholic]], [[Baptist Church in the United States|Baptist]], [[Presbyterian Church in the United States|Presbyterian]], and Disciples of Christ. ( A brief history of the establishment of denominations is in Edward R. DeZurko, Early Kansas Churches (Manhattan, Kans.: Kansas State College, 1949; FHL book 978.1 A1 no. 35; film 0928360 item 4).  
Before 1900 the largest religious groups in [[Kansas, United States Genealogy|Kansas]] were the [[Methodist Church in the United States|'''Methodist-Episcopal''']], [[Roman Catholic Church in the United States|'''Catholic''']], [[Baptist Church in the United States|'''Baptist''']], [[Presbyterian Church in the United States|'''Presbyterian''']], and [[Disciples of Christ Church in the United States|'''Disciples of Christ''']]  <ref> Edward R. DeZurko, Early Kansas Churches (Manhattan, Kans.: Kansas State College, 1949; FS Library book 978.1 A1 no. 35; film 0928360 item 4).</ref>


DeZurko published a religious history of Kansas:  
DeZurko published a religious history of Kansas:  
*[https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uiug.30112124394393&view=1up&seq=10 '''''Early Kansas Churches (online)'''''] DeZurko, Edward R.  Manhattan, Kansas: Kansas State College, 1949. {{FSC|200218|item}} book 978.1 A1 no. 35; film 928360 item 4


==Information Found in the Records==
*DeZurko, Edward R. ''Early Kansas Churches.'' Manhattan, Kansas: Kansas State College, 1949. {{FHL|200218|item}} book 978.1 A1 no. 35; film 928360 item 4
To effectively use church records, become familiar with their content. Click on these links to learn about a specific record type:
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*[[What Can I Find in U.S. Church Records?#Minutes or Historical Narrative|Minutes or Historical Narrative]]
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==Finding the Records==
== Missions  ==
===Look for online records.===


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*Osage Mission (Catholic) 1837
*Shawnee Mission (Methodist)
*Ottawa Mission
*Sugar Creek Mission (near Osawatomie, Linn County)
*Osage Mission
*Potawatomie Mission
*Kickapoo Mission


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Online databases are <span style="color:Red">'''incomplete'''</span>. This can lead to two common errors:
#'''Near matches:''' Researchers might <span style="color:Red">'''mistakenly accept an entry very similar to their ancestor'''</span>, thinking it is the only one available. Only use information that matches your ancestor in date, place, relationships, and other details.
#'''Stopping research''': Researchers might <span style="color:Red">'''assume the database proves church records do not exist'''</span>.  Actually the record is still out there, just not in this <span style="color:Red">'''incomplete'''</span> collection of records. Keep searching!
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*'''1811-1940''' {{RecordSearch|2380510|Kansas, Births and Baptisms, 1811-1940}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/en/ FamilySearch], index - [[Kansas, Births and Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
The [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] has a few original church records for Kansas, such as files from the Jesuit missions and microfilm copies of records at the Presbyterian Historical Society. Many denominations have collected their records into central repositories. You can write to the following addresses to learn where their records are located:  
*'''1826-1992''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2790249 Kansas, Church Records, 1826-1992] - index & images, very incomplete
*'''1818-1936''' {{RecordSearch|1674839|Kansas, births and christenings, 1818-1936}}, index - [[Kansas Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1885-1911''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2567 Kansas, Births and Christenings Index, 1885-1911] ($)
*'''1885-1930''' {{RecordSearch|1674844|Kansas, deaths and burials, 1885-1930}}, index - [[Kansas Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1885-1930''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2570 Kansas, Deaths and Burials, Index, 1885-1930] ($)
*'''1840-1935''' {{RecordSearch|1674845|Kansas, marriages, 1840-1935}}, index - [[Kansas Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
====Lutheran====
*'''1781-1969'''  - [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60722/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969], index & images, incomplete.($)
*'''1800-1947''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61584/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1947], index & images. Incomplete. ($)
*'''1861-1918''' {{RecordSearch|3042282|Kansas, Swedish Church Records, 1861-1918}} at FamilySearch — index - [[Kansas, Swedish Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1861-1918''' {{RecordSearch|3583832|Kansas, Swedish Church Vital Records, 1861-1918}} at FamilySearch — index - [[Kansas, Swedish Church Vital Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]


====Presbyterian====
== Baptist  ==
*'''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. ===
[http://www.crcds.edu/ABHSLib.asp American Baptist—Samuel Colgate Historical Society]<br>1106 South Goodman Street<br>Rochester, NY 14620<br>Phone: (716) 473-1740<br>Fax: (716) 473-1740
[[File:Family History Library.jpg|right|thumb|<center>'''FamilySearch Library'''<br>'''Salt Lake City, Utah'''</center>]]
*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.
*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://locations.familysearch.org/en/search '''FamilySearch Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. 
*To find records:
:::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=35&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Kansas%22 '''records of United States, Kansas'''].
:::b. Click on '''Places within United States, Kansas''' and a list of counties will appear.
:::c. Click on your county if it appears.
:::d. Click on the '''"Church records"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.
:::e. Click on '''Places within United States, Kansas [COUNTY]''' and a list of towns will appear.
:::f. Click on your town if it appears, or the location which you believe was the parish which served your town or village. 
:::g. Click on the '''"Church records"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.
:::h. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the listing for the record. [[File:FHL icons.png|75px]].  The magnifying glass indicates that the record is indexed. Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the camera will take you to an online digital copy of the records.
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===Correspond with or visit the actual churches.===
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Some records are still held in the local churches. Contact the current minister to find out what records are still available.
*'''Make an appointment''' to look at the records. Or ask the minister of the church to make a copy of the record for you.
*To find church staff available, you might have to visit on Sunday.
*Ask for small searches at a time, such as one birth record or a specific marriage. Never ask for "everything on a family or surname". 
*A '''donation''' ($25-$40) for their time and effort to help you would be appropriate.
*If the church has a website, you may be able to '''e-mail a message'''.
*See the [[Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy|'''Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy''']] for help with composing letters.
*Each [[United States Church Records#Searching for Church Records by Denomination|'''denomination page''']] offers an [[United States Church Records#Searching for Church Records by Denomination|'''online address directory of local churches''']] for that denomination.


===Check the church records collections in archives and libraries.===
== Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons)  ==
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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<span style="color:DarkViolet">'''Here you will find archive information unique to the state. Many more archives are kept by denomination. For denominational  archives, go to  [[United States Church Records#Searching for Church Records by Denomination|'''Searching for Church Records by Denomination.''']]</span>
'''Early, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Church records for&nbsp;Kansas''' Wards and Branches can be found on film and are located at the LDS Family History Library in Salt Lake City. The film numbers, for each ward, can be locate 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 vols. Provo, Utah: Genealogy Tree, 1982. (FHL book 979.2258 A3j; fiche 6031507). These volumes contain the film numbers for many (but not all) membership and temple record films. <br>  
====Lutheran====
'''Bethany College Archives'''<br>
Wallerstedt Library<br>
335 E. Swensson Street<br>
Lindsborg , Kansas 67456-1897 <br>
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Phone: (785) 227-3311, Ext. 8342<br>
Email: carsond@bethanylb.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.''']]
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Some materials related to the current Central States Synod territory of Kansas and Missouri may also be
found in the archives of the Nebraska Synod, which are located at Midland Lutheran College, Fremont,
Neb. That collection has both Augustana materials and recordsfrom the German Nebraska Synod, part
of the former United Lutheran Church in America.<br>
[https://www.midlandu.edu/luther-library '''Luther Library''']<br>
Midland Lutheran College<br>
900 North Clarkson<br>
Fremont, Nebraska  68025<br>
Email: hinmanl@midlandu.edu<br>
Phone: (402) 941-6252<br>
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==== Methodist ====
== Disciples of Christ ==


[http://www.bakeru.edu/library3 '''Baker University Library''']<br>606 Eighth Street<br>Baldwin City, KS 66006<br>Phone: (913) 594-8414<br>Fax: (913) 594-6721
[http://www.discipleshistory.org/ Disciples of Christ Historical Society]<br>1101 19th Avenue South<br>Nashville, TN 37212<br>Phone: (615) 327-1444<br>Fax: (615) 327-1445


[http://www.sckans.edu/library/ '''Memorial Library'''<br>'''Southwestern College''']<br>100 College Street<br>Winfield, KS 67156<br>Phone: (316) 221-8225<br>Fax: (316) 221-2499
== Jesuit Mission  ==


==== Roman Catholic  ====
Jesuit Mission and College Records, 1832-1967. &nbsp;FHL film: 590422-590423


[http://www.dcdiocese.org/component/content/article/6-main-column-descriptions/55-description-for-archivist-diocesan '''Diocese of Dodge City''']<br>P.O. Box 137<br>Dodge City, KS 67801<br>Phone: (620) 227-1500
== Methodist  ==


*Contact the local parish: [https://www.dcdiocese.org/directory/parishes '''Parish Listing''']
[http://www.bakeru.edu/library3 Baker University Library]<br>606 Eighth Street<br>Baldwin City, KS 66006<br>Phone: (913) 594-8414<br>Fax: (913) 594-6721
*Archives: The Archives receives materials from the various agencies, ministries and parishes as well as the chancery. The Archives assists these units with identifying historical information. The Archives makes the heritage of the Diocese of Dodge City available to historical researchers within the guidelines of civil and canon law. <br>
The diocese includes the counties of: [[Barber County, Kansas Genealogy|Barber]], [[Barton County, Kansas Genealogy|Barton]], [[Clark County, Kansas Genealogy|Clark]], [[Comanche County, Kansas Genealogy|Comanche]], [[Edwards County, Kansas Genealogy|Edwards]], [[Finney County, Kansas Genealogy|Finney]], [[Ford County, Kansas Genealogy|Ford]], [[Grant County, Kansas Genealogy|Grant]], [[Gray County, Kansas Genealogy|Gray]], [[Greeley County, Kansas Genealogy|Greeley]], [[Hamilton County, Kansas Genealogy|Hamilton]], [[Haskell County, Kansas Genealogy|Haskell]], [[Hodgeman County, Kansas Genealogy|Hodgeman]], [[Kearny County, Kansas Genealogy|Kearny]], [[Kiowa County, Kansas Genealogy|Kiowa]], [[Lane County, Kansas Genealogy|Lane]], [[Meade County, Kansas Genealogy|Meade]], [[Morton County, Kansas Genealogy|Morton]], [[Ness County, Kansas Genealogy|Ness]], [[Pawnee County, Kansas Genealogy|Pawnee]], [[Pratt County, Kansas Genealogy|Pratt]], [[Rush County, Kansas Genealogy|Rush]], [[Scott County, Kansas Genealogy|Scott]], [[Seward County, Kansas Genealogy|Seward]], [[Stafford County, Kansas Genealogy|Stafford]], [[Stanton County, Kansas Genealogy|Stanton]], [[Stevens County, Kansas Genealogy|Stevens]] and [[Wichita County, Kansas Genealogy|Wichita]] 
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[https://www.archkck.org/page.aspx?pid=575 '''Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas''']<br>Chancery Office<br>12615 Parallel Parkway<br>Kansas City, KS 66109<br>Phone: (913) 721-1570<br>Fax: (913) 721-1577<br>
*The Archives Office is responsible for sacramental records before April 1958, historical material and the upkeep of the Archdiocesan Reference Library.
*Contact [https://www.archkck.org/file/parish-map-13.html '''the local parish'''] first.<br>
The Archdiocese includes the counties of: [[Anderson County, Kansas Genealogy|Anderson]], [[Atchison County, Kansas Genealogy|Atchison]], [[Brown County, Kansas Genealogy|Brown]], [[Coffey County, Kansas Genealogy|Coffey]], [[Doniphan County, Kansas Genealogy|Doniphan]], [[Douglas County, Kansas Genealogy|Douglas]], [[Franklin County, Kansas Genealogy|Franklin]], [[Jackson County, Kansas Genealogy|Jackson]], [[Jefferson County, Kansas Genealogy|Jefferson]], [[Johnson County, Kansas Genealogy|Johnson]], [[Leavenworth County, Kansas Genealogy|Leavenworth]], [[Linn County, Kansas Genealogy|Linn]], [[Lyon County, Kansas Genealogy|Lyon]], [[Marshall County, Kansas Genealogy|Marshall]], [[Miami County, Kansas Genealogy|Miami]], [[Nemaha County, Kansas Genealogy|Nemaha]], [[Osage County, Kansas Genealogy|Osage]], [[Pottawatomie County, Kansas Genealogy|Pottawatomie]], [[Shawnee County, Kansas Genealogy|Shawnee]], [[Wabaunsee County, Kansas Genealogy|Wabaunsee]] and [[Wyandotte County, Kansas Genealogy|Wyandotte]]
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[http://salinadiocese.org/ '''Diocese of Salina''']<br>103 North Ninth Street<br>Salina, KS 67401-2503<br>Phone: (785) 827-8746
*Contact [https://salinadiocese.org/diocesan-directory/parishes-list '''the local parish'''] for requests.


The diocese includes the counties of: [[Cheyenne County, Kansas Genealogy|Cheyenne]], [[Clay County, Kansas Genealogy|Clay]], [[Cloud County, Kansas Genealogy|Cloud]], [[Decatur County, Kansas Genealogy|Decatur]], [[Dickinson County, Kansas Genealogy|Dickinson]], [[Ellis County, Kansas Genealogy|Ellis]], [[Ellsworth County, Kansas Genealogy|Ellsworth]], [[Gove County, Kansas Genealogy|Gove]], [[Graham County, Kansas Genealogy|Graham]], [[Jewell County, Kansas Genealogy|Jewell]], [[Lincoln County, Kansas Genealogy|Lincoln]], [[Logan County, Kansas Genealogy|Logan]], [[Mitchell County, Kansas Genealogy|Mitchell]], [[Norton County, Kansas Genealogy|Norton]], [[Osborne County, Kansas Genealogy|Osborne]], [[Ottawa County, Kansas Genealogy|Ottawa]], [[Phillips County, Kansas Genealogy|Phillips]], [[Rawlins County, Kansas Genealogy|Rawlins]], [[Republic County, Kansas Genealogy|Republic]], [[Riley County, Kansas Genealogy|Riley]], [[Rooks County, Kansas Genealogy|Rooks]], [[Russell County, Kansas Genealogy|Russell]], [[Saline County, Kansas Genealogy|Saline]], [[Sheridan County, Kansas Genealogy|Sheridan]], [[Sherman County, Kansas Genealogy|Sherman]], [[Smith County, Kansas Genealogy|Smith]], [[Thomas County, Kansas Genealogy|Thomas]], [[Trego County, Kansas Genealogy|Trego]], [[Wallace County, Kansas Genealogy|Wallace]] and [[Washington County, Kansas Genealogy|Washington]]  
[http://www.sckans.edu/library/ Memorial Library<br>Southwestern College]<br>100 College Street<br>Winfield, KS 67156<br>Phone: (316) 221-8225<br>Fax: (316) 221-2499
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[http://catholicdioceseofwichita.org/ '''Diocese of Wichita''']<br>424 N. Broadway<br>Wichita, KS 67202<br>Phone: (316) 269-3900
=== Moravian  ===
*Contact the [https://catholicdioceseofwichita.org/parishes/ '''local parish'''] with requests.
 
[http://www.moravianchurcharchives.org/general.php The Moravian Archives]<br>41 West Locust Street<br>Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018<br>United States of America<br>Phone: (610) 866-3255<br>Fax: (610) 866-9210
 
For information concerning missions to the American Indians visit [http://www.wheaton.edu/bgc/archives/GUIDES/153.htm Moravian Missions Among American Indians.]&nbsp;For a map and list of missions visit [http://bdhp.moravian.edu/community_records/christianindians/missionmap.html Early Moravian Missions in Eastern Pennsylvania and Surrounding Areas 1740-1773.]
 
Mission records are also available in the {{FHL|301362|item}}. The records are indexed in the {{FHL|53079|item}}Book 970.1 F642i.
 
Moravian, Chippewa and Munsee Mission Family records FHL film: 982250 Item 6
 
== Protestant  ==
 
First Protestant Osage Mission, 1820-1837.&nbsp; FHL book: 970.3 OS1g
 
== Presbyterian  ==
 
[http://www.history.pcusa.org/ Presbyterian Historical Society]<br>United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.<br>425 Lombard Street<br>Philadelphia, PA 19147<br>Phone: (215) 627-1852<br>Fax: (215) 627-0509<br>
 
== Roman Catholic  ==
 
[http://www.dcdiocese.org/component/content/article/6-main-column-descriptions/55-description-for-archivist-diocesan Diocese of Dodge City]<br>P.O. Box 137<br>Dodge City, KS 67801<br>Phone: (620) 227-1500
 
There is an archive page but there are no records on-line.
 
The diocese includes the counties of: [[Barber County, Kansas Genealogy|Barber]], [[Barton County, Kansas Genealogy|Barton]], [[Clark County, Kansas Genealogy|Clark]], [[Comanche County, Kansas Genealogy|Comanche]], [[Edwards County, Kansas Genealogy|Edwards]], [[Finney County, Kansas Genealogy|Finney]], [[Ford County, Kansas Genealogy|Ford]], [[Grant County, Kansas Genealogy|Grant]], [[Gray County, Kansas Genealogy|Gray]], [[Greeley County, Kansas Genealogy|Greeley]], [[Hamilton County, Kansas Genealogy|Hamilton]], [[Haskell County, Kansas Genealogy|Haskell]], [[Hodgeman County, Kansas Genealogy|Hodgeman]], [[Kearny County, Kansas Genealogy|Kearny]], [[Kiowa County, Kansas Genealogy|Kiowa]], [[Lane County, Kansas Genealogy|Lane]], [[Meade County, Kansas Genealogy|Meade]], [[Morton County, Kansas Genealogy|Morton]], [[Ness County, Kansas Genealogy|Ness]], [[Pawnee County, Kansas Genealogy|Pawnee]], [[Pratt County, Kansas Genealogy|Pratt]], [[Rush County, Kansas Genealogy|Rush]], [[Scott County, Kansas Genealogy|Scott]], [[Seward County, Kansas Genealogy|Seward]], [[Stafford County, Kansas Genealogy|Stafford]], [[Stanton County, Kansas Genealogy|Stanton]], [[Stevens County, Kansas Genealogy|Stevens]]&nbsp;and [[Wichita County, Kansas Genealogy|Wichita]]&nbsp;
 
[http://www.archkck.org/ Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas]<br>Chancery Office<br>12615 Parallel Parkway<br>Kansas City, KS 66109<br>Phone: (913) 721-1570<br>Fax: (913) 721-1577<br>
 
The Archdiocese includes the counties of: [[Anderson County, Kansas Genealogy|Anderson]], [[Atchison County, Kansas Genealogy|Atchison]], [[Brown County, Kansas Genealogy|Brown]], [[Coffey County, Kansas Genealogy|Coffey]], [[Doniphan County, Kansas Genealogy|Doniphan]], [[Douglas County, Kansas Genealogy|Douglas]], [[Franklin County, Kansas Genealogy|Franklin]], [[Jackson County, Kansas Genealogy|Jackson]], [[Jefferson County, Kansas Genealogy|Jefferson]], [[Johnson County, Kansas Genealogy|Johnson]], [[Leavenworth County, Kansas Genealogy|Leavenworth]], [[Linn County, Kansas Genealogy|Linn]], [[Lyon County, Kansas Genealogy|Lyon]], [[Marshall County, Kansas Genealogy|Marshall]], [[Miami County, Kansas Genealogy|Miami]], [[Nemaha County, Kansas Genealogy|Nemaha]], [[Osage County, Kansas Genealogy|Osage]], [[Pottawatomie County, Kansas Genealogy|Pottawatomie]], [[Shawnee County, Kansas Genealogy|Shawnee]], [[Wabaunsee County, Kansas Genealogy|Wabaunsee]] and [[Wyandotte County, Kansas Genealogy|Wyandotte]]  
 
[http://salinadiocese.org/ Diocese of Salina]<br>103 North Ninth Street<br>Salina, KS 67401-2503<br>Phone: (785) 827-8746


There are no records at this site.


The diocese includes the counties of: [[Allen County, Kansas Genealogy|Allen]], [[Bourbon County, Kansas Genealogy|Bourbon]], [[Butler County, Kansas Genealogy|Butler]], [[Chase County, Kansas Genealogy|Chase]], [[Chautauqua County, Kansas Genealogy|Chautauqua]], [[Cherokee County, Kansas Genealogy|Cherokee]], [[Cowley County, Kansas Genealogy|Cowley]], [[Crawford County, Kansas Genealogy|Crawford]], [[Elk County, Kansas Genealogy|Elk]], [[Greenwood County, Kansas Genealogy|Greenwood]], [[Harper County, Kansas Genealogy|Harper]], [[Harvey County, Kansas Genealogy|Harvey]], [[Kingman County, Kansas Genealogy|Kingman]], [[Labette County, Kansas Genealogy|Labette]], [[Marion County, Kansas Genealogy|Marion]], [[McPherson County, Kansas Genealogy|McPherson]], [[Montgomery County, Kansas Genealogy|Montgomery]], [[Morris County, Kansas Genealogy|Morris]], [[Neosho County, Kansas Genealogy|neosho]], [[Reno County, Kansas Genealogy|Reno]], [[Rice County, Kansas Genealogy|Rice]], [[Sedgwick County, Kansas Genealogy|Sedgwick]], [[Sumner County, Kansas Genealogy|Sumner]], [[Wilson County, Kansas Genealogy|Wilson]] and [[Woodson County, Kansas Genealogy|Woodson]]<br>
The diocese includes the counties of: [[Cheyenne County, Kansas Genealogy|Cheyenne]], [[Clay County, Kansas Genealogy|Clay]], [[Cloud County, Kansas Genealogy|Cloud]], [[Decatur County, Kansas Genealogy|Decatur]], [[Dickinson County, Kansas Genealogy|Dickinson]], [[Ellis County, Kansas Genealogy|Ellis]], [[Ellsworth County, Kansas Genealogy|Ellsworth]], [[Gove County, Kansas Genealogy|Gove]], [[Graham County, Kansas Genealogy|Graham]], [[Jewell County, Kansas Genealogy|Jewell]], [[Lincoln County, Kansas Genealogy|Lincoln]], [[Logan County, Kansas Genealogy|Logan]], [[Mitchell County, Kansas Genealogy|Mitchell]], [[Norton County, Kansas Genealogy|Norton]], [[Osborne County, Kansas Genealogy|Osborne]], [[Ottawa County, Kansas Genealogy|Ottawa]], [[Phillips County, Kansas Genealogy|Phillips]], [[Rawlins County, Kansas Genealogy|Rawlins]], [[Republic County, Kansas Genealogy|Republic]], [[Riley County, Kansas Genealogy|Riley]], [[Rooks County, Kansas Genealogy|Rooks]], [[Russell County, Kansas Genealogy|Russell]], [[Saline County, Kansas Genealogy|Saline]], [[Sheridan County, Kansas Genealogy|Sheridan]], [[Sherman County, Kansas Genealogy|Sherman]], [[Smith County, Kansas Genealogy|Smith]], [[Thomas County, Kansas Genealogy|Thomas]], [[Trego County, Kansas Genealogy|Trego]], [[Wallace County, Kansas Genealogy|Wallace]] and [[Washington County, Kansas Genealogy|Washington]]  


===Correspond with genealogical or historical societies.===
[http://catholicdioceseofwichita.org/ Diocese of Wichita]<br>424 N. Broadway<br>Wichita, KS 67202<br>Phone: (316) 269-3900
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. ==
There are no records at this site.  
There are frequently additional, nationwide or regional archives and online collections for each denomination.  Find the article for your ancestors' denomination and follow the instructions there to access these sources.
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==Carefully compare any record you find to known facts about the ancestor==
The diocese includes the counties of: [[Allen County, Kansas Genealogy|Allen]], [[Bourbon County, Kansas Genealogy|Bourbon]], [[Butler County, Kansas Genealogy|Butler]], [[Chase County, Kansas Genealogy|Chase]], [[Chautauqua County, Kansas Genealogy|Chautauqua]], [[Cherokee County, Kansas Genealogy|Cherokee]], [[Cowley County, Kansas Genealogy|Cowley]], [[Crawford County, Kansas Genealogy|Crawford]], [[Elk County, Kansas Genealogy|Elk]], [[Greenwood County, Kansas Genealogy|Greenwood]], [[Harper County, Kansas Genealogy|Harper]], [[Harvey County, Kansas Genealogy|Harvey]], [[Kingman County, Kansas Genealogy|Kingman]], [[Labette County, Kansas Genealogy|Labette]], [[Marion County, Kansas Genealogy|Marion]], [[McPherson County, Kansas Genealogy|McPherson]], [[Montgomery County, Kansas Genealogy|Montgomery]], [[Morris County, Kansas Genealogy|Morris]], [[Neosho County, Kansas Genealogy|neosho]], [[Reno County, Kansas Genealogy|Reno]], [[Rice County, Kansas Genealogy|Rice]], [[Sedgwick County, Kansas Genealogy|Sedgwick]], [[Sumner County, Kansas Genealogy|Sumner]], [[Wilson County, Kansas Genealogy|Wilson]] and [[Woodson County, Kansas Genealogy|Woodson]]<br>  
You will possibly find many different people with the '''same name as your ancestor,''' especially when a family stayed in a locality for several generations, and several children were named after the '''grandparents or aunts and uncles'''. Be prepared to find the correct church records by organizing in advance as many of these exact details about the ancestor '''as possible''':
*'''name''', including '''middle name and maiden name'''
*names of all '''spouses''', including middle and maiden name
*exact or closely estimated '''dates of birth, marriage, and death'''
*names and approximate birthdates of '''children'''
*all known places of '''residence'''
*'''occupations'''
*'''military''' service details
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[[File:Dark_thin_font_green_pin_Version_4.png|50px]]'''Carefully evaluate''' the church records you find to make sure you have really found records for your ancestor and not just a '''"near match"'''. If one or more of the details do not line up, be careful about accepting the entry as your ancestor. There are guiding principles for deciding how to resolve discrepancies between records that are seemingly close. For more instruction in evaluating evidence, read the Wiki article, [[Evaluate the Evidence|'''Evaluate the Evidence'''.]]
==References==
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Before 1900 the largest religious groups in Kansas were the Methodist-Episcopal, Catholic, Baptist, Presbyterian, and Disciples of Christ. ( A brief history of the establishment of denominations is in Edward R. DeZurko, Early Kansas Churches (Manhattan, Kans.: Kansas State College, 1949; FHL book 978.1 A1 no. 35; film 0928360 item 4).

DeZurko published a religious history of Kansas:

  • DeZurko, Edward R. Early Kansas Churches. Manhattan, Kansas: Kansas State College, 1949. FHL Collection book 978.1 A1 no. 35; film 928360 item 4

Missions[edit | edit source]

  • Osage Mission (Catholic) 1837
  • Shawnee Mission (Methodist)
  • Ottawa Mission
  • Sugar Creek Mission (near Osawatomie, Linn County)
  • Osage Mission
  • Potawatomie Mission
  • Kickapoo Mission

The Methodist came to the area in the 1830, the Baptist and Presbyterian in 1837.

The Family History Library has a few original church records for Kansas, such as files from the Jesuit missions and microfilm copies of records at the Presbyterian Historical Society. Many denominations have collected their records into central repositories. You can write to the following addresses to learn where their records are located:

Baptist[edit | edit source]

American Baptist—Samuel Colgate Historical Society
1106 South Goodman Street
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: (716) 473-1740
Fax: (716) 473-1740


Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons)[edit | edit source]

Early, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Church records for Kansas Wards and Branches can be found on film and are located at the LDS Family History Library in Salt Lake City. The film numbers, for each ward, can be locate through the FamilySearch Catalog. Or by refering to Jaussi, Laureen R., and Gloria D. Chaston. Register of Genealogical Society Call Numbers. 2 vols. Provo, Utah: Genealogy Tree, 1982. (FHL book 979.2258 A3j; fiche 6031507). These volumes contain the film numbers for many (but not all) membership and temple record films.

Disciples of Christ[edit | edit source]

Disciples of Christ Historical Society
1101 19th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: (615) 327-1444
Fax: (615) 327-1445

Jesuit Mission[edit | edit source]

Jesuit Mission and College Records, 1832-1967.  FHL film: 590422-590423

Methodist[edit | edit source]

Baker University Library
606 Eighth Street
Baldwin City, KS 66006
Phone: (913) 594-8414
Fax: (913) 594-6721

Memorial Library
Southwestern College
100 College Street
Winfield, KS 67156
Phone: (316) 221-8225
Fax: (316) 221-2499

Moravian[edit | edit source]

The Moravian Archives
41 West Locust Street
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018
United States of America
Phone: (610) 866-3255
Fax: (610) 866-9210

For information concerning missions to the American Indians visit Moravian Missions Among American Indians. For a map and list of missions visit Early Moravian Missions in Eastern Pennsylvania and Surrounding Areas 1740-1773.

Mission records are also available in the FHL Collection. The records are indexed in the FHL CollectionBook 970.1 F642i.

Moravian, Chippewa and Munsee Mission Family records FHL film: 982250 Item 6

Protestant[edit | edit source]

First Protestant Osage Mission, 1820-1837.  FHL book: 970.3 OS1g

Presbyterian[edit | edit source]

Presbyterian Historical Society
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.
425 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: (215) 627-1852
Fax: (215) 627-0509

Roman Catholic[edit | edit source]

Diocese of Dodge City
P.O. Box 137
Dodge City, KS 67801
Phone: (620) 227-1500

There is an archive page but there are no records on-line.

The diocese includes the counties of: Barber, Barton, Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Finney, Ford, Grant, Gray, Greeley, Hamilton, Haskell, Hodgeman, Kearny, Kiowa, Lane, Meade, Morton, Ness, Pawnee, Pratt, Rush, Scott, Seward, Stafford, Stanton, Stevens and Wichita 

Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas
Chancery Office
12615 Parallel Parkway
Kansas City, KS 66109
Phone: (913) 721-1570
Fax: (913) 721-1577

The Archdiocese includes the counties of: Anderson, Atchison, Brown, Coffey, Doniphan, Douglas, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Leavenworth, Linn, Lyon, Marshall, Miami, Nemaha, Osage, Pottawatomie, Shawnee, Wabaunsee and Wyandotte

Diocese of Salina
103 North Ninth Street
Salina, KS 67401-2503
Phone: (785) 827-8746

There are no records at this site.

The diocese includes the counties of: Cheyenne, Clay, Cloud, Decatur, Dickinson, Ellis, Ellsworth, Gove, Graham, Jewell, Lincoln, Logan, Mitchell, Norton, Osborne, Ottawa, Phillips, Rawlins, Republic, Riley, Rooks, Russell, Saline, Sheridan, Sherman, Smith, Thomas, Trego, Wallace and Washington

Diocese of Wichita
424 N. Broadway
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: (316) 269-3900

There are no records at this site.

The diocese includes the counties of: Allen, Bourbon, Butler, Chase, Chautauqua, Cherokee, Cowley, Crawford, Elk, Greenwood, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Labette, Marion, McPherson, Montgomery, Morris, neosho, Reno, Rice, Sedgwick, Sumner, Wilson and Woodson


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