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==Finding the Records== | ==Finding the Records== | ||
===Look for online records.=== | ===Look for online records.=== | ||
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*'''1830-1950''' {{RecordSearch|1674820|Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950}} at FamilySearch; Index — [[Iowa Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | *'''1830-1950''' {{RecordSearch|1674820|Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950}} at FamilySearch; Index — [[Iowa Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
*'''1857-1947''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2547 Iowa Births and Christenings Index, 1857-1947] at Ancestry; Index ($) | *'''1857-1947''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2547 Iowa Births and Christenings Index, 1857-1947] at Ancestry; Index ($) | ||
*'''1837-1987''' {{RecordSearch|2366597|Iowa, Church and Civil Births and Baptisms, 1837-1987}} at FamilySearch; index | *'''1837-1987''' {{RecordSearch|2366597|Iowa, Church and Civil Births and Baptisms, 1837-1987}} at FamilySearch; index & images — [[Iowa, Church and Civil Births and Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
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*'''1809-1992''' {{RecordSearch|1674842|Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992}} at FamilySearch | *'''1809-1992''' {{RecordSearch|1674842|Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index; ''Also at: [https://www.americanancestors.org/search/databasesearch/1612/iowa-marriages-1809-1992 American Ancestors] ($), [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60284 Ancestry] ($), [http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30192/iowa-marriages-1809-1992?s=218489221 MyHeritage] ($)'' | ||
*'''1836-1926''' [http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10206/iowa-marriages-1836-1926?s=218489221 Iowa, Marriages, 1836 - 1926] at MyHeritage ($), index. | *'''1836-1926''' [http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10206/iowa-marriages-1836-1926?s=218489221 Iowa, Marriages, 1836 - 1926] at MyHeritage ($), index. | ||
*'''1837-1989''' {{RecordSearch|2366605|Iowa, Church and Civil Marriages, 1837-1989}} at FamilySearch; index — [[Iowa, Church and Civil Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | *'''1837-1989''' {{RecordSearch|2366605|Iowa, Church and Civil Marriages, 1837-1989}} at FamilySearch; index — [[Iowa, Church and Civil Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
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*'''1845-1987''' {{RecordSearch|2366613|Iowa, Church and Civil Deaths, 1845-1987}} at FamilySearch; index — [[Iowa, Church and Civil Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | *'''1845-1987''' {{RecordSearch|2366613|Iowa, Church and Civil Deaths, 1845-1987}} at FamilySearch; index — [[Iowa, Church and Civil Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
*'''1850-1990''' {{RecordSearch|1674841|Iowa, Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990}} at FamilySearch | *'''1850-1990''' {{RecordSearch|1674841|Iowa, Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index; ''Also at: [https://www.americanancestors.org/search/databasesearch/1611/iowa-deaths-and-burials-1850-1990 American Ancestors] ($), [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60283 Ancestry] ($), [http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30191/iowa-deaths-burials-1850-1990?s=218489221 MyHeritage] ($)'' | ||
=====Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints===== | =====Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints===== | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/253072-redirection Early church vital records, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Iowa] at FamilySearch; e-book | *[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/253072-redirection Early church vital records, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Iowa] at FamilySearch; e-book | ||
* | *{{FSC|127794|item|disp=Record of members, 1882-1941; annual genealogical report, Form E, 1907-1951, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Iowa District}} at FamilySearch | ||
=====Dutch Reformed===== | =====Dutch Reformed===== | ||
*'''1639-1989''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6961/ U.S., Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, 1639-1989], index | *'''1639-1989''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6961/ U.S., Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, 1639-1989], index & images, incomplete. at Ancestry ($) | ||
*'''1701-1995''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60766/ U.S., Selected States Dutch Reformed Church Membership Records, 1701-1995], index | *'''1701-1995''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60766/ U.S., Selected States Dutch Reformed Church Membership Records, 1701-1995], index & images, incomplete. at Ancestry ($) | ||
*'''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. at Ancestry ($) | ||
*'''1856-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60767/ U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Membership Records, 1856-1970], index | *'''1856-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60767/ U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Membership Records, 1856-1970], index & images, incomplete. at Ancestry ($) | ||
=====Episcopal===== | =====Episcopal===== | ||
*'''1853-1886''' | *'''1853-1886''' {{FSC|627965|item|disp=Church records, 1853-1886, Episcopal Church. Diocese of Iowa}} [https://www.familysearch.org/search/film/007842476?i=5&cat=627965 Browse images] at FamilySearch | ||
=====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. at Ancestry ($) | ||
*'''1800-1947''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61584/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1947], index | *'''1800-1947''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61584/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1947], index & images, incomplete. at Ancestry ($) | ||
*'''1866-1919''' {{RecordSearch|4166196|Iowa, Evangelical Lutheran Church, Vital Records, 1866-1919}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Evangelical Lutheran Church, Vital Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | *'''1866-1919''' {{RecordSearch|4166196|Iowa, Evangelical Lutheran Church, Vital Records, 1866-1919}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Evangelical Lutheran Church, Vital Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
=====Methodist===== | =====Methodist===== | ||
* | *{{FSC|44827|item|disp='''''Iowa Churches: A File at the Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa''''' (online)}} {{FSC|44827|item}} films 956387–417. This file consists of church histories, names of early members, anniversary programs, and newspaper clippings. It is arranged by towns or by the name of the church. | ||
* | *{{FSC|43828|item|disp='''''Ministerial Biographies: A File in the Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa''''' (online)}} {{FSC|43828|item}} films 956418–42. These films contain biographies, mainly of Methodist ministers. | ||
=====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. at Ancestry ($) | ||
=====Quakers===== | =====Quakers===== | ||
* | *{{FSC|169094|item|disp=The William Wade Hinshaw index to Iowa Quaker meeting records}} at FamilySearch | ||
*'''1800-1950''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2891/ U.S., Quaker Cemetery Records, 1800-1990], index | *'''1800-1950''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2891/ U.S., Quaker Cemetery Records, 1800-1990], index & images, at Ancestry ($) | ||
===Look for digital copies of church records in the FamilySearch Catalog. === | ===Look for digital copies of church records in the FamilySearch Catalog. === | ||
[[File:Family History Library.jpg|right|thumb|<center>''' | [[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=51&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Iowa%22 '''records of United States, Iowa''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within United States, Iowa''' and a list of counties will appear. | :::b. Click on '''Places within United States, Iowa''' 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://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.b4493862&view=1up&seq=7 '''''Iowa History Reference Guide.'''] Iowa City, Iowa: State Historical Society of Iowa, 1952.''<ref> William John. ''Iowa History Reference Guide. Iowa City, Iowa: State Historical Society of Iowa, 1952.'' {{ | *[https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.b4493862&view=1up&seq=7 '''''Iowa History Reference Guide.'''] Iowa City, Iowa: State Historical Society of Iowa, 1952.''<ref> William John. ''Iowa History Reference Guide. Iowa City, Iowa: State Historical Society of Iowa, 1952.'' {{FSC|164675|item}} 977.7 A3p.</ref>This bibliography includes sections about American Indians, immigration, land, government, courts, military, schools, churches, businesses, history, and biographies. It is arranged by subject and has an index. [https://www.worldcat.org/title/iowa-history-reference-guide/oclc/1510975 '''WorldCat'''] | ||
*[https://nabconference.org/nab-heritage-commission/collections/churches-and-their-stories/ '''Churches and Their History'''] North American Baptist Conference. | *[https://nabconference.org/nab-heritage-commission/collections/churches-and-their-stories/ '''Churches and Their History'''] North American Baptist Conference. | ||
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===Iowa Published Church Records=== | ===Iowa Published Church Records=== | ||
* | *{{FSC|1316260|item|disp=German immigrants in American church records}} [https://www.worldcat.org/title/german-immigrants-in-american-church-records/oclc/63417775 WorldCat] | ||
*[http://www.worldcat.org/title/german-immigrants-in-american-church-records-volume-7-iowa-west-protestant/oclc/772645615 German Immigrants in Western Iowa Protestant Church Records] | *[http://www.worldcat.org/title/german-immigrants-in-american-church-records-volume-7-iowa-west-protestant/oclc/772645615 German Immigrants in Western Iowa Protestant Church Records] | ||
* | *{{FSC|1316260|item|disp=German Immigrants in NE Iowa Protestant Church Records}} | ||
*[https://www.worldcat.org/title/german-immigrants-in-american-church-records-volume-9-iowa-southeast-protestant/oclc/772650936&referer=brief_results German immigrants in American church records. Volume 9, Iowa southeast Protestant] | *[https://www.worldcat.org/title/german-immigrants-in-american-church-records-volume-9-iowa-southeast-protestant/oclc/772650936&referer=brief_results German immigrants in American church records. Volume 9, Iowa southeast Protestant] | ||
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===Baptist=== | ===Baptist=== | ||
*'''1750-1899''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62267/ U.S., Southern Baptist Church Records, 1750-1899] at Ancestry - index & images ($) | |||
[http://pblib.org/FamHist-Iowa.html '''Church and Family History Research Assistance for Primitive Baptist Churches in Iowa, Wisconsin, and Missouri'''] Click on county. | [http://pblib.org/FamHist-Iowa.html '''Church and Family History Research Assistance for Primitive Baptist Churches in Iowa, Wisconsin, and Missouri'''] Click on county. | ||
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[http://www.nabconference.org/ '''North American Baptist Conference Heritage Commission''']<br>2100 South Summit Avenue<br>Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181<br>Phone:(605) 274-2702 or (605) 274-2731<br> | [http://www.nabconference.org/ '''North American Baptist Conference Heritage Commission''']<br>2100 South Summit Avenue<br>Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181<br>Phone:(605) 274-2702 or (605) 274-2731<br> | ||
*[https://nabconference.org/nab-heritage-commission/collections/churches-and-their-stories/ '''Churches and Their History'''] | *[https://nabconference.org/nab-heritage-commission/collections/churches-and-their-stories/ '''Churches and Their History'''] | ||
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The Wartburg Theological Seminary has Lutheran records from Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and upper Michigan. The WTS Archives also contain the documents of the German Lutheran Synod of Iowa, 1854-1930 and the records of antecedent bodies of the ELCA Region 5. Many of the records in this repository can be borrowed for a small fee. | The Wartburg Theological Seminary has Lutheran records from Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and upper Michigan. The WTS Archives also contain the documents of the German Lutheran Synod of Iowa, 1854-1930 and the records of antecedent bodies of the ELCA Region 5. Many of the records in this repository can be borrowed for a small fee. | ||
*''ALC Congregations on Microfilm.'' ALC Archives. Dubuque, Iowa: The Archives, [197-?]. {{ | *''ALC Congregations on Microfilm.'' ALC Archives. Dubuque, Iowa: The Archives, [197-?]. {{FSC|269930|item}} 6330690–93. Fiche 6330690 has records from Iowa. The list is alphabetical by state and then by city. | ||
*''American Lutheran Church Shelf List Index to Their Church Records'' N. p., 1988. {{ | *''American Lutheran Church Shelf List Index to Their Church Records'' N. p., 1988. {{FSC|437527|item}} 973 K2aL. | ||
*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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You can find two of the library’s collections in: | You can find two of the library’s collections in: | ||
* | *{{FSC|44827|item|disp='''''Iowa Churches: A File at the Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa''''' (online)}} {{FSC|44827|item}} films 956387–417. This file consists of church histories, anniversary programs, and newspaper clippings. It is arranged by towns or by the name of the church. | ||
* | *{{FSC|43828|item|disp='''''Ministerial Biographies: A File in the Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa''''' (online)}} {{FSC|43828|item}} films 956418–42. These films contain biographies, mainly of Methodist ministers. | ||
===Roman Catholic=== | ===Roman Catholic=== | ||
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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. | Some church records have been given to historical societies. Also, historical societies may be able to tell you where the records are being held. | ||
==Next, go to the Wiki article for your ancestors' denomination. == | ==Next, go to the Wiki article for your ancestors' denomination. == | ||
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