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==Finding the Records== | ==Finding the Records== | ||
===Look for online records.=== | ===Look for online records.=== | ||
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* | *{{FSC|225105|item|disp=Index cards to vital records of Connecticut churches at the Connecticut State Library}} at FamilySearch | ||
*'''1630-1920''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3032 Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts, 1630-1920] at Ancestry ($) Index. | *'''1630-1920''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3032 Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts, 1630-1920] at Ancestry ($) Index. | ||
*'''1630-1997''' {{RecordSearch|1674749|Connecticut, Marriages, 1630-1997}} at FamilySearch — [[Connecticut, Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | *'''1630-1997''' {{RecordSearch|1674749|Connecticut, Marriages, 1630-1997}} at FamilySearch — [[Connecticut, Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
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*'''1772-1934''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1674748 Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934] at FamilySearch — [[Connecticut_Deaths_and_Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]<br> | *'''1772-1934''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1674748 Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934] at FamilySearch — [[Connecticut_Deaths_and_Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]<br> | ||
* | *{{FSC|225105|item|disp=''Early Connecticut Marriages as Found on Ancient Church Records Prior to 1800''}}, Bailey, Frederic W. , 7 vols. New Haven, Conn.: Bureau of American Ancestry for Family Research, 1896-1906. | ||
*[http://dunhamwilcox.net/0_ct-index.htm Dunham-Wilcox-Trott-Kirk] indexes church, cemetery, probate and other early New England, New York and New Jersey records with links to abstracts of the records. | *[http://dunhamwilcox.net/0_ct-index.htm Dunham-Wilcox-Trott-Kirk] indexes church, cemetery, probate and other early New England, New York and New Jersey records with links to abstracts of the records. | ||
====Community of Christ, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints==== | ====Community of Christ, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints==== | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5144 Early Members of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints] at Ancestry ($) Index<br><br> | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5144 Early Members of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints] at Ancestry ($) Index<br><br> | ||
*'''1867-1965''' | *'''1867-1965''' {{FSC|755832|item|disp=Church records (New York-Philadelphia District), 1867-1965, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. New York-Philadelphia District}}. Includes records for the states of New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Connecticut and New Jersey. | ||
*'''1865-1904''' | *'''1865-1904''' {{FSC|757200|item|disp=Church records (Philadelphia District), 1865-1904, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Philadelphia District (Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey)}}. Includes records for the states of New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Connecticut and New Jersey. | ||
*'''1842-1905''' | *'''1842-1905''' {{FSC|755831|item|disp=Church records 1842-1905, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. New York and Connecticut District.}} Includes records for the states of New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Connecticut and New Jersey. | ||
====Lutheran==== | ====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 | *'''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.($) | ||
====Methodist==== | ====Methodist==== | ||
*'''1787-1922''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9134 New England, Select United Methodist Church Records, 1787-1922] at Ancestry; Index. ($) | *'''1787-1922''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9134 New England, Select United Methodist Church Records, 1787-1922] at Ancestry; Index. ($) | ||
*'''1809-1845''' | *'''1809-1845''' {{FSC|492024|item|disp=Church records 1809-1845, Methodist Episcopal Church.}} at FamilySearch; Includes records for the states of New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Connecticut and New Jersey. | ||
*'''1903-1939''' [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS8S-S8R3 African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Records, 1903-1939, Winchester, Conn] | *'''1903-1939''' [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS8S-S8R3 African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Records, 1903-1939, Winchester, Conn] | ||
====Universalist==== | ====Universalist==== | ||
*'''1832-1941''' | *'''1832-1941''' {{FSC|453702|item|disp=Church records 1832-1941(Connecticut), Connecticut Universalist Convention}} at FamilySearch; Includes records for the states of New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Connecticut and New Jersey. | ||
*'''1836-1899''' | *'''1836-1899''' {{FSC|457045|item|disp=Church records 1836-1899 (Connecticut), Southern Association of Universalists (Connecticut)}} at FamilySearch; Includes records for the states of New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Connecticut and New Jersey. | ||
====Roman Catholic ==== | ====Roman Catholic ==== | ||
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===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 | The FamilySearch Library has an extensive microfilm collection of records of the Baptist, Congregational, Episcopal, Methodist, and Methodist Episcopal churches. Published histories are available for denominations, such as Episcopal, Roman Catholic, Latter-day Saint (Mormon), and Universalist. | ||
*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=33&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Alabama%22 '''records of United States, Connecticut''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within United States, Connecticut''' and a list of counties will appear. | :::b. Click on '''Places within United States, Connecticut''' 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.''' | ||
To learn about church records existing in 1942, see: | To learn about church records existing in 1942, see: | ||
*''Guide to Vital Statistics in the Church Records of Connecticut.'' (New Haven, Conn.: Connecticut Historical Records Survey, 1942). {{ | *''Guide to Vital Statistics in the Church Records of Connecticut.'' (New Haven, Conn.: Connecticut Historical Records Survey, 1942). {{FSC|244317|item}} 974.6 K23g; film 924002 item 2; fiche 6051300 | ||
===Check the church records collections in archives and libraries.=== | ===Check the church records collections in archives and libraries.=== | ||
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Hartford, Connecticut 06106<br> | Hartford, Connecticut 06106<br> | ||
Telephone: 860-757-6500 or toll free: 866-886-4478<br> | Telephone: 860-757-6500 or toll free: 866-886-4478<br> | ||
*[http://ctstatelibrary.org/contact-us/email-us/ ''' | *[http://ctstatelibrary.org/contact-us/email-us/ '''Email'''] | ||
*[https://ctstatelibrary.org/ '''Website'''] | *[https://ctstatelibrary.org/ '''Website'''] | ||
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More than 600 churches have deposited their records with the [[Connecticut State Library|Connecticut State Library]]. | More than 600 churches have deposited their records with the [[Connecticut State Library|Connecticut State Library]]. | ||
* | *{{FSC|225105|item|disp=Index cards to vital records of Connecticut churches at the Connecticut State Library}} | ||
====Baptist==== | |||
*'''1750-1899''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62267/ U.S., Southern Baptist Church Records, 1750-1899] at Ancestry - index & images ($) | |||
====Congregational==== | ====Congregational==== | ||
[ | [https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/ '''Connecticut Museum of Culture and History''']<br>One Elizabeth Street<br>Hartford, CT 06105<br>Phone: (860) 236-5621<br>Fax: (860) 236-2664 | ||
[http://congregational-library.typepad.com/ '''The Congregational Library''']<br>14 Beacon Street<br>Boston, MA 02108-3704<br>Phone: (617) 523-0470<br>Fax: (617) 523-0491 | [http://congregational-library.typepad.com/ '''The Congregational Library''']<br>14 Beacon Street<br>Boston, MA 02108-3704<br>Phone: (617) 523-0470<br>Fax: (617) 523-0491 | ||
====Episcopal==== | ====Episcopal==== | ||
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====Quakers (Society of Friends)==== | ====Quakers (Society of Friends)==== | ||
*'''''Quaker Census of 1828: Members of the New York Yearly Meeting, the Religious Society of Friends of New York, Ontario, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Quebec, at the Time of the Separation of 1828''' Fay, Loren V., editor. ''Rhinebeck, N.Y.: Knshp, 1989 and is available in the {{ | *'''''Quaker Census of 1828: Members of the New York Yearly Meeting, the Religious Society of Friends of New York, Ontario, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Quebec, at the Time of the Separation of 1828''' Fay, Loren V., editor. ''Rhinebeck, N.Y.: Knshp, 1989 and is available in the {{FSC|425835|item}}. Use this to determine the monthly meeting a person attended. It includes name, age, and family group. | ||
**To locate a copy nearest you, use [http://www.worldcat.org/title/quaker-census-of-1828-members-of-the-new-york-yearly-meeting-the-religious-society-of-friends-in-new-york-ontario-vermont-connecticut-massachusetts-and-quebec-at-the-time-of-the-separation-of-1828/oclc/20487290&referer=brief_results WorldCat]. | **To locate a copy nearest you, use [http://www.worldcat.org/title/quaker-census-of-1828-members-of-the-new-york-yearly-meeting-the-religious-society-of-friends-in-new-york-ontario-vermont-connecticut-massachusetts-and-quebec-at-the-time-of-the-separation-of-1828/oclc/20487290&referer=brief_results WorldCat]. | ||
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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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