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*[[What Can I Find in U.S. Church Records?|'''What Can I Find in U.S. Church Records?''']] | |||
*[[Determining the Church Your Ancestor Attended|'''Determining the Church Your Ancestor Attended''']] | |||
*[[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''' ]] | |||
*[[United States Church Records#Searching for Church Records by U.S. State|'''Searching for Church Records by U.S. State''']] | |||
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==Historical Background== | |||
In 2010, the Association of Religion Data Archives reported that the three largest denominational groups in Arizona were the Catholic Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and non-denominational Evangelical Protestants. The Catholic Church has the highest number of adherents in Arizona (at 930,001), followed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with 410,263 members reported, and then non-denominational Evangelical Protestants, reporting 281,105 adherents. The religious body with the largest number of congregations is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (with 836 congregations) followed by the Southern Baptist Convention (with 323 congregations). Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona#Religion Wikipedia] | In 2010, the Association of Religion Data Archives reported that the three largest denominational groups in Arizona were the Catholic Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and non-denominational Evangelical Protestants. The Catholic Church has the highest number of adherents in Arizona (at 930,001), followed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with 410,263 members reported, and then non-denominational Evangelical Protestants, reporting 281,105 adherents. The religious body with the largest number of congregations is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (with 836 congregations) followed by the Southern Baptist Convention (with 323 congregations). Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona#Religion Wikipedia] | ||
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==Finding Records== | ==Finding Records== | ||
===Look for online records.=== | ===Look for online records.=== | ||
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====FamilySearch==== | ====FamilySearch==== | ||
*'''1909-1917''' | *'''1909-1917''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1674580 '''Arizona, births and christenings, 1909-1917'''], index | ||
*'''1910-1911; 1933-1994''' | *'''1910-1911; 1933-1994''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1674678 '''Arizona, deaths and burials, 1910-1911; 1933-1994'''], index | ||
*'''1865-1949''' | *'''1865-1949''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1674679 '''Arizona, marriages, 1865-1949'''], index | ||
=====Episcopal===== | =====Episcopal===== | ||
*'''1889-1971''' | *'''1889-1971''' {{FSC|1156203|item|disp='''Episcopal Diocese of Arizona church records : jurisdiction of New Mexico and Arizona, 1889-1971'''}}, images | ||
====Ancestry.com==== | ====Ancestry.com==== | ||
=====Presbyterian===== | =====Presbyterian===== | ||
*'''1701-1970''' | *'''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. === | ||
*The [ | *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. '''Reformed''', and [[Roman Catholic Church in the United States|'''Roman Catholic''']] churches. | ||
*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://familysearch.org/ | *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=10&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Arizona%22 '''records of United States, Arizona''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within United States, Arizona''' and a list of counties will appear. | :::b. Click on '''Places within United States, Arizona''' 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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*[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/779399-redirection '''''The Church in Arizona: A Brief History'''''] History of the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona, lists the various parish churches. | *[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/779399-redirection '''''The Church in Arizona: A Brief History'''''] History of the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona, lists the various parish churches. | ||
===Check the church records collections in archives and libraries.=== | ===Check the church records collections in archives and libraries.=== | ||
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 | 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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==== | ====Lutheran==== | ||
'''South West California Synod / ELCA Region 2 Archives'''<br> | |||
1300 E. Colorado St.<br> | |||
Glendale, CA 91205<br> | |||
<br> | Phone:(818) 937-4761<br> | ||
Phone: ( | Email: archives@socalsynod.org<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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====Episcopal/Anglican==== | ====Episcopal/Anglican==== | ||
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The diocese includes the counties of: [[Coconino County, Arizona Genealogy|Coconino]], [[Maricopa County, Arizona Genealogy|Maricopa]], [[Mohave County, Arizona Genealogy|Mohave]] and [[Yavapai County, Arizona Genealogy|Yavapai]]. NOTE: '''The diocesan archives does not do any genealogical lookups.''' However, they will assist a person find their own Sacramental records if they do not know the parish where they took the Sacrament.<br><br> | The diocese includes the counties of: [[Coconino County, Arizona Genealogy|Coconino]], [[Maricopa County, Arizona Genealogy|Maricopa]], [[Mohave County, Arizona Genealogy|Mohave]] and [[Yavapai County, Arizona Genealogy|Yavapai]]. NOTE: '''The diocesan archives does not do any genealogical lookups.''' However, they will assist a person find their own Sacramental records if they do not know the parish where they took the Sacrament.<br><br> | ||
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[https://diocesetucson.org/archives-library '''Diocese of Tucson Archives''']<br>300 S. | [https://diocesetucson.org/archives-library '''Diocese of Tucson Archives''']<br>300 S. Tucson Blvd.<br>Tucson, AZ 85716<br>Phone: (520) 886-5201 | ||
*[https://diocesetucson.org/sacramental-records '''Sacramental Records'''] <br> | *[https://diocesetucson.org/sacramental-records '''Sacramental Records'''] <br> | ||
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'''The counties of [[Apache County, Arizona Genealogy|Apache]] and [[Navajo County, Arizona Genealogy|Navajo]] are included in the [http://www.dioceseofgallup.org/ Diocese of Gallup], [[New Mexico Genealogy|New Mexico]].''' The Archives office does not aid in genealogical research or family history studies. Contact [https://dioceseofgallup.org/parishes/ '''the local parish'''] for genealogical help. | '''The counties of [[Apache County, Arizona Genealogy|Apache]] and [[Navajo County, Arizona Genealogy|Navajo]] are included in the [http://www.dioceseofgallup.org/ Diocese of Gallup], [[New Mexico Genealogy|New Mexico]].''' The Archives office does not aid in genealogical research or family history studies. Contact [https://dioceseofgallup.org/parishes/ '''the local parish'''] for genealogical help. | ||
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The [http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org/ '''Arizona Historical Society'''] | The [http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org/ '''Arizona Historical Society'''] houses early Spanish Catholic Church records in collections such as “Archivo General de la Nacion” and “Archivo Colegial Franscano of Queretaro, Mexico.” | ||
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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. 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: | ||
==Next, go to the Wiki article for your ancestors' denomination. == | ==Next, go to the Wiki article for your ancestors' denomination. == | ||
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