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==Finding the Records==
==Finding the Records==
===Look for online records.===
===Look for online records.===
 
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===Online Records===
*'''1661-1959''' - {{RecordSearch|1520604|Canada, Births and Baptisms, 1661-1959}} Index only.
====pre-1800s====
*'''1661-1949''' - {{RecordSearch|1520608|Canada, Marriages, 1661-1949}} Index only. 
*'''1661-1959''' {{RecordSearch|1520604|Canada Births and Baptisms, 1661-1959}} Index — [[Canada Births and Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1664-1955''' - {{RecordSearch|1520609|Canada Deaths and Burials, 1664-1955}} Index only.
*'''1661-1949''' {{RecordSearch|1520608|Canada Marriages, 1661-1949}} Index — [[Canada Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] 
*'''1664-1955''' {{RecordSearch|1520609|Canada Deaths and Burials, 1664-1955}} Index — [[Canada Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
 
====Catholic====
*'''1846-1957''' {{RecordSearch|2001071|Canada, Saskatchewan, Catholic Church Records, 1846-1957}} at FamilySearch — [[Canada, Saskatchewan Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Online {{FSC|2001071|item|disp=List of parishes in this collection}}
*'''1867-1932''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61499/ Saskatchewan, Canada, Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1867-1932] at Ancestry, index & images, incomplete ($).
 
====Lutheran====
*'''1800-1947''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61584/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1947] at Ancestry, index & images, incomplete ($).
 
====Methodist====
*'''1828-1910''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9194/ Web: Canada, Wesleyan Methodist Baptismal Register, 1828-1910] at Ancestry, index, incomplete ($).


===Look for digital copies of church records listed in the FamilySearch Catalog. ===
===Look for digital copies of church records listed in the FamilySearch Catalog. ===
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*The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] (FS Library) has microfilmed and/or digitized records for churches in the Canada.  
*The [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] (FHL) has microfilmed and/or digitized records for churches in the Canada.  
*Online church records can be listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under the province or a town.
*Online church records can be listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under the province or a 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://locations.familysearch.org/en/search '''FamilySearch Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations.   
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*To find records:  
*To find records:  
:::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1929949&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Canada%2C%20Saskatchewan%22 '''records of Canada, Saskatchewan'''].
:::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=302&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Canada%2C%20Saskatchewan%22 '''records of Canada, Saskatchewan'''].
:::b. Click on '''Places within Canada, Saskatchewan''' and a list of towns will appear.
:::b. Click on '''Places within Canada, Saskatchewan''' and a list of towns will appear.
:::c. Click on your town or the town where the church was, if different.
:::c. Click on your town or the town where the church was, if different.
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===Correspond with or visit the actual churches.===
===Archives===
Some records are still held in the local churches. Contact the current minister to find out what records are still available.
'''The Saskatchewan Archives Board'''  
*'''Make an appointment''' to look at the records. Or ask the minister of the church to make a copy of the record for you.
*This is the the repository for the following church records:
*To find church staff available, you might have to visit on Sunday.
**Diocese of Qu’Appelle Archives (Anglican)
*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". 
**Diocese of Saskatoon Archives (Anglican)
*A '''donation''' ($25-$40) for their time and effort to help you would be appropriate.
**Saskatchewan Conference of the United Church of Canada (which includes the Congregational Methodist Church and part of the Presbyterian churches which were combined in 1925), and  
*If the church has a website, you may be able to '''e-mail a message'''.
*Microfilm copies of some other church records.  
*See the [[Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy|'''Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy''']] for help with composing letters.
*Access to baptismal, marriage and death records is subject to permission of the donors.
====Addresses====


*Each [[Canada Church Records#Searching for Church Records by Denomination|'''denomination page''']] offers an [[Canada Church Records#Searching for Church Records by Denomination|'''online address directory of local churches''']] for that denomination.
=== Anglican  ===


===Check the church records collections in archives and libraries.===
The Archivist, Trevor J. D. Powell<br>Diocese of Qu’Appelle Archives<br>1501 College Avenue<br>Regina, SK S4P 1B8<br>CANADA<br>Telephone: 306-787-4066<br>Fax: 306-787-1975
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.<br>
 
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Mr. Douglas Bocking<br>Diocese of Saskatoon Archives<br>P.O. Box 1965<br>Saskatoon, SK S7K 3S5<br>CANADA
<span style="color:DarkViolet">'''Here you will find archive information unique to the province. 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>
 
===Archives===
Diocese of Saskatchewan Archives<br>P.O. Box 1088<br>2030 - 2nd Avenue West<br>Prince Albert, SK S6V 5S6<br>CANADA<br>Telephone: 306-763-2455<br>Fax: 306-764-5172
[https://www.saskarchives.com/ '''Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan''']  <br>
 
3303 Hillsdale Street<br>
===Catholic ===
Regina, SK<br>
 
Canada<br>
Regina Archdiocese<br>2522 Retallack Street<br>Regina, SK S4T 2L3<br>CANADA
Phone: 306-787-4068<br>
 
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Gravelbourg Diocese<br>P.O. Box 690<br>Gravelbourg, SK S0H lX0<br>CANADA<br>Telephone: 306-648-2615
Mailing Address: Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan, P.O. Box 1665, Regina SK S4P 3C6, Canada
 
*[https://www.saskarchives.com/emr/?q=website-enquiry-form '''Enquiry Form''']
Prince Albert Diocese<br>1415 - 4th Avenue West<br>Prince Albert, SK S6V 5H1<br>CANADA<br>Telephone: 306-763-2778
*[https://www.saskarchives.com/using-archives/family-history-research/church-records '''Church Records''']
**The Provincial Archives has in its custody many original and microfilm copies of parish registers. Most of these are from United, Anglican and Presbyterian churches in the province, but other denominations such as Catholic and Lutheran are represented as well.
**For the most part, access to the records of the '''United, Anglican and Presybterian''' churches is subject to the permission of the Conference or of the Diocese; the researcher must contact the appropriate church body first.
*[https://search.saskarchives.com/ '''Online Catalogue''']
**It is recommended that you consult with Provincial Archives reference staff regarding your research interests, since many resources available at the Provincial Archives are not yet described in our database.
*[https://www.saskarchives.com/using-archives/family-history-research '''Family History Research''']
**For projects requiring detailed or extensive research, you may need to visit the Archives in person or consider hiring a professional researcher to undertake research on your behalf.  For information about genealogical research services offered by the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society, visit www.saskgenealogy.com.
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==== Anglican  ====
Saskatoon Diocese<br>106 - 5th Avenue North<br>Saskatoon, SK S7K 2N7<br>CANADA<br>Telephone: 306-242-7831
[https://quappelle.anglican.ca/archives/ '''Anglican Diocese of Qu’Appelle Archives''']<br>St. Cuthbert's House<br>1501 College Avenue<br>Regina, SK S4P 1B8<br>Canada<br>Telephone:  306-585-0390
*[https://quappelle.anglican.ca/blog/diocesan-archives/2014-04-14-genealogical-records '''Genealogical Records''']
*[https://quappelle.anglican.ca/blog/diocesan-archives/2014-04-14-request-for-documents-or-information '''Request for Documents of Information''']
**[https://quappelle.anglican.ca/archives/request/?type=personal '''Online Request Form''']
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[https://www.anglicandiocesesaskatoon.com/diocesan-archives '''Anglican Diocese of Saskatoon Archives''']<br>P.O. Box 1965<br>Saskatoon, SK S7K 3S5<br>Canada
*The Archive is stored in two locations: within the Archive Room of the Diocesan Synod Offices, Saskatoon and within the Provincial Archives Board offices in Regina. All diocesan registers are stored at the Saskatoon location.
*The Diocesan Archivist, upon request for specific information, will search the archived records and can supply information either as simple information, as copies of documents or a new signed and sealed Certificates of Baptism, Confirmation, Burial, and Baptism
*The Archive will conduct searches of its registers and other files and will produce information at the cost of $5.00/instance (first instance free); $5.00/page; $10.00/page or entry in a register or $25.00 for the issuance of new signed and sealed Certificates of Baptism, Confirmation, Marriage or Burial. For information concerning the Diocesan Archive or to request a search of the Archive, please contact the Diocesan Archivist, the Rev. Peter Coolen at ptrcoolen@sasktel.net or 306 (244-0935) (as of 3 August 2020).
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[https://www.skdiocese.com/resources/archives '''Anglican Diocese of Saskatchewan Archives''']<br>P.O. Box 1088<br>2030 - 2nd Avenue West<br>Prince Albert, SK S6V 5S6<br>CANADA<br>Telephone: 306-763-2455<br>Fax: 306-764-5172
*[https://www.skdiocese.com/resources/archives '''Download Archives Request Form''']
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====Catholic ====
=== Lutheran ===
[https://archregina.sk.ca/archives-records '''Archdiocese of Regina''']br>2522 Retallack Street<br>Regina, SK S4T 2L3<br>Canada
*The Archives is not available for genealogical research. Baptismal records are usually maintained by the parish concerned.  Please contact our reception desk for information relating to baptismal records kept at the Archdiocesan office; 306-352-1651 or email reception@archregina.sk.ca
*[https://archregina.sk.ca/parish-list '''Parish List''']
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[https://www.padiocese.ca/archives '''Catholic Diocese of Prince Albert Archives''']<br>1415 - 4th Avenue West<br>Prince Albert, SK S6V 5H1<br>Canada<br>Email: archives@padiocese.ca<br> Phone: 306-922-4747 ext 236 <br>Fax: 306-922-4754
*[https://www.padiocese.ca/parishes-mass-times '''Parish List''']
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[https://rcdos.ca/our-diocese/alphabetical-list-catholic-pastoral-centre/ '''Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon''']<br>106 - 5th Avenue North<br>Saskatoon, SK S7K 2N7<br>Canada<br>Telephone: 306-242-7831
*[https://rcdos.ca/parishes-mass-times-list/ '''Parish List''']
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==== Lutheran  ====
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada—Saskatchewan Synod  
[https://sasksynod.ca/about-us/who-we-are/ '''Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada—Saskatchewan Synod''']<br>#6 – 2220 Northridge Drive<br>Saskatoon, SK S7L 6X8<br>Canada<br>Telephone: 306-244-2474<br>Email: [mailto:info@sasksynod.ca info@sasksynod.ca]
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[https://lutherantheological.ca/contact '''Lutheran Theological Seminary Saskatoon''']<br>
University of Saskatchewan<br>
114 Seminary Crescent<br>
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 0X3<br>
Canada<br>
Telephone: (306) 966-7850
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==== United Church of Canada  ====
707-601 Spadina Crescent East<br>Saskatoon, SK S7K 3G8<br>CANADA<br>Telephone: 306-244-2474
[https://livingskiesrc.ca/resources/archives/ '''United Church of Canada Living Skies Region Archives'''] <br>
If you are looking for information about a particular baptism, marriage, burial or membership, please send your request in writing to: <br>
Postal address: <br>
Living Skies Region Archives<br>
The United Church of Canada<br>
c/o Lakeview United Church<br>
3200 McCallum Avenue<br>
Regina, SK S4S 0R8 Canada<br>
Email: [emailto:livingskiesarchives@united-church.ca livingskiesarchives@united-church.ca]<br>
*The Archives holds records of Methodist, Presbyterian, and Congregational Churches within Saskatchewan prior to 1925, and of the United Church of Canada after 1925. Holdings include those records created by local congregations such as registers of baptisms, marriages, and burials; historic membership rolls and communion rolls; general membership lists; etc.


===Go to the Wiki article for your ancestors' denomination to find more archives.===
Manitoba-Saskatchewan District<br>Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod<br>1927 Grant Drive<br>Regina, SK S4S 4V6<br>CANADA
There are frequently additional, nationwide or regional archives for each denomination.  Find the article for your ancestors' denomination and follow the instructions there to access these sources. This is especially important if local archives are not given above.


{{Canada denominations}}
Archives of the Central Canada Synod Lutheran Church in America<br>c/o Lutheran Theological Seminary<br>114 Seminary Crescent<br>Saskatoon, SK S7N 0X3<br>CANADA


==Correspond with genealogical or historical societies.==
=== Presbyterian  ===
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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Clerk of the Synod of Saskatchewan<br>Presbyterian Church in Canada<br>c/o First Presbyterian Church<br>2127 Albert Street<br>Regina, SK S4P 2V1<br>CANADA


=== United Church of Canada  ===


==Compare any record you find to known facts about the ancestor==
Saskatchewan Conference<br>United Church of Canada<br>St. Andrew’s College Library<br>1121 College Drive<br>Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W3<br>CANADA<br>Telephone: 306-966-8983
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'''.]]




Revision as of 20:06, 3 August 2020

Saskatchewan Wiki Topics
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Beginning Research
Record Types
Saskatchewan Background
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Denominations[edit | edit source]

Christian sub-affiliation (2011):[1]

  • Roman Catholic 41.0%
  • United Church 18.5
  • Lutheran 8.8%
  • Anglican 7.5%
  • Baptist 2.2%
  • Pentecostal 2.2%
  • Orthodox 1.8%
  • Presbyterian 1.1%
  • Other Christian 16.9%

Information Found in the Records[edit | edit source]

To effectively use church records, become familiar with their content. Click on these links to learn about a specific record type:

Finding the Records[edit | edit source]

Look for online records.[edit | edit source]

Ancestry.com, FindMyPast.com, and MyHeritage.com can be searched free of charge at your local family history center or the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Online databases are incomplete. This can lead to two common errors:

  1. Near matches: Researchers might mistakenly accept an entry very similar to their ancestor, thinking it is the only one available. Only use information that matches your ancestor in date, place, relationships, and other details.
  2. Stopping research: Researchers might assume the database proves church records do not exist. Actually the record is still out there, just not in this incomplete collection of records. Keep searching!

Look for digital copies of church records listed in the FamilySearch Catalog.[edit | edit source]

Family History Library
Salt Lake City, Utah
  • The Family History Library (FHL) has microfilmed and/or digitized records for churches in the Canada.
  • Online church records can be listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under the province or a town.
  • If you find a record that has not yet been digitized, see How do I request that a microfilm be digitized?
  • Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a Family History Center near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations.
  • To find records:
a. Click on the records of Canada, Saskatchewan.
b. Click on Places within Canada, Saskatchewan and a list of towns will appear.
c. Click on your town or the town where the church was, if different.
d. Click on the "Church records" topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.
e. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the listing for the record. FHL icons.png. 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.


Archives[edit | edit source]

The Saskatchewan Archives Board

  • This is the the repository for the following church records:
    • Diocese of Qu’Appelle Archives (Anglican)
    • Diocese of Saskatoon Archives (Anglican)
    • Saskatchewan Conference of the United Church of Canada (which includes the Congregational Methodist Church and part of the Presbyterian churches which were combined in 1925), and
  • Microfilm copies of some other church records.
  • Access to baptismal, marriage and death records is subject to permission of the donors.

Anglican[edit | edit source]

The Archivist, Trevor J. D. Powell
Diocese of Qu’Appelle Archives
1501 College Avenue
Regina, SK S4P 1B8
CANADA
Telephone: 306-787-4066
Fax: 306-787-1975

Mr. Douglas Bocking
Diocese of Saskatoon Archives
P.O. Box 1965
Saskatoon, SK S7K 3S5
CANADA

Diocese of Saskatchewan Archives
P.O. Box 1088
2030 - 2nd Avenue West
Prince Albert, SK S6V 5S6
CANADA
Telephone: 306-763-2455
Fax: 306-764-5172

Catholic[edit | edit source]

Regina Archdiocese
2522 Retallack Street
Regina, SK S4T 2L3
CANADA

Gravelbourg Diocese
P.O. Box 690
Gravelbourg, SK S0H lX0
CANADA
Telephone: 306-648-2615

Prince Albert Diocese
1415 - 4th Avenue West
Prince Albert, SK S6V 5H1
CANADA
Telephone: 306-763-2778

Saskatoon Diocese
106 - 5th Avenue North
Saskatoon, SK S7K 2N7
CANADA
Telephone: 306-242-7831

Lutheran[edit | edit source]

Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada—Saskatchewan Synod

707-601 Spadina Crescent East
Saskatoon, SK S7K 3G8
CANADA
Telephone: 306-244-2474

Manitoba-Saskatchewan District
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
1927 Grant Drive
Regina, SK S4S 4V6
CANADA

Archives of the Central Canada Synod Lutheran Church in America
c/o Lutheran Theological Seminary
114 Seminary Crescent
Saskatoon, SK S7N 0X3
CANADA

Presbyterian[edit | edit source]

Clerk of the Synod of Saskatchewan
Presbyterian Church in Canada
c/o First Presbyterian Church
2127 Albert Street
Regina, SK S4P 2V1
CANADA

United Church of Canada[edit | edit source]

Saskatchewan Conference
United Church of Canada
St. Andrew’s College Library
1121 College Drive
Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W3
CANADA
Telephone: 306-966-8983


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Links to Saskatchewan-related articles
Topics
  1. ↑ "Statistics Canada: Religion for the Population in Private Households of Canada, National Household Survey, Statistics Canada, 2019, url=https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/nhs-enm/2011/dp-pd/dt-td/Rp-eng.cfm?, accessed July 16, 2019.

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