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 ==Historical Background==
-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; FHL book 978.1 A1 no. 35; film 0928360 item 4).</ref>
+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:
-*[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. {{FHL|200218|item}} book 978.1 A1 no. 35; film 928360 item 4
+*[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==
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 ==Finding the Records==
 ===Look for online records.===
-'''Ancestry.com, FindMyPast.com, and MyHeritage.com can be searched free of charge at your local [https://familysearch.org/locations/ family history center] or the [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Family_History_Library Family History Library] in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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 #'''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!
 |}
-*'''1861-1918''' - {{RecordSearch|3042282|Kansas, Swedish Church Records, 1861-1918}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index
-*'''1861-1918''' - {{RecordSearch|3583832|Kansas, Swedish Church Vital Records, 1861-1918}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index
+*'''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]]
-*'''1826-1992''' - [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2790249?collectionNameFilter=true Kansas, Church Records, 1826-1992] - index and images, very incomplete
+*'''1826-1992''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2790249 Kansas, Church Records, 1826-1992] - index & images, very incomplete
-===Look for digital copies of church records listed in the FamilySearch Catalog. ===
+*'''1818-1936''' {{RecordSearch|1674839|Kansas, births and christenings, 1818-1936}}, index - [[Kansas Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
-[[File:Family History Library.jpg|right|thumb|<center>'''Family History Library'''<br>'''Salt Lake City, Utah'''</center>]]
+*'''1885-1911''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2567 Kansas, Births and Christenings Index, 1885-1911] ($)
-*The [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] (FHL) has a substantial collection of original church records and transcripts on microfilm for churches in the United States.
+*'''1885-1930''' {{RecordSearch|1674844|Kansas, deaths and burials, 1885-1930}}, index - [[Kansas Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
+*'''1885-1930''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2570 Kansas, Deaths and Burials, Index, 1885-1930] ($)
+*'''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====
+*'''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. ===
+[[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://familysearch.org/locations/ '''Family History Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations.
+*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=372&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Kansas%22 '''records of United States, Kansas'''].
+:::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.
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 ===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 [https://algensoc.org/main/researchers.html '''researcher.''']<br>
+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.
-==== Baptist  ====
+<br>
-[https://abhsarchives.org/william-samuel-colgate/ '''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
+<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>
+====Lutheran====
+'''Bethany College Archives'''<br>
+Wallerstedt Library<br>
+E. Swensson Street<br>
+Lindsborg , Kansas 67456-1897 <br>
 <br>
+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.''']]
+----
+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>
+North Clarkson<br>
+Fremont, Nebraska  68025<br>
+Email: hinmanl@midlandu.edu<br>
+Phone: (402) 941-6252<br>
+----
-== Disciples of Christ  ==
+==== Methodist  ====
-[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
-== Jesuit Mission  ==
-Jesuit Mission and College Records, 1832-1967. &nbsp;FHL film: 590422-590423
-== Methodist  ==
-[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.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.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
+[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
-=== Moravian  ===
+==== Roman Catholic  ====
-[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
+[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
-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.]
+*Contact the local parish: [https://www.dcdiocese.org/directory/parishes '''Parish Listing''']
+*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>
-Mission records are also available in the {{FHL|301362|item}}. The records are indexed in the {{FHL|53079|item}}Book 970.1 F642i.
+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]]
+----
-Moravian, Chippewa and Munsee Mission Family records FHL film: 982250 Item 6
+[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.
-== Protestant  ==
+*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]]
-First Protestant Osage Mission, 1820-1837.&nbsp; FHL book: 970.3 OS1g
+----
+[http://salinadiocese.org/ '''Diocese of Salina''']<br>103 North Ninth Street<br>Salina, KS 67401-2503<br>Phone: (785) 827-8746
-== Presbyterian  ==
+*Contact [https://salinadiocese.org/diocesan-directory/parishes-list '''the local parish'''] for requests.
-[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: [[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://catholicdioceseofwichita.org/ '''Diocese of Wichita''']<br>424 N. Broadway<br>Wichita, KS 67202<br>Phone: (316) 269-3900
+*Contact the [https://catholicdioceseofwichita.org/parishes/ '''local parish'''] with requests.
-[http://catholicdioceseofwichita.org/ Diocese of Wichita]<br>424 N. Broadway<br>Wichita, KS 67202<br>Phone: (316) 269-3900
-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: [[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>
 ===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:
-*[http://www.daddezio.com/society/hill/index.html '''Society Hill List of STATE Societies''']<br>
+<br>
+==Next, go to the Wiki article for your ancestors' denomination. ==
+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.
+{{Template:US-church-sidebar}}
+<br>
 ==Carefully compare any record you find to known facts about the ancestor==