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*[[Syriac Orthodox Church in the United States|Syriac Orthodox Church]] | *[[Syriac Orthodox Church in the United States|Syriac Orthodox Church]] | ||
*[[Ukrainian Orthodox Church in the United States|Ukrainian Orthodox]] | *[[Ukrainian Orthodox Church in the United States|Ukrainian Orthodox]] | ||
===Look for digital copies of church records listed in the FamilySearch Catalog.=== | |||
[[File:Family History Library.jpg|right|thumb|<center>'''FamilySearch Library'''<br>'''Salt Lake City, Utah'''</center>]] | |||
===Look for digital copies of church records listed in the FamilySearch Catalog. === | *There are many entries of Mennonite church records listed in the FamilySearch Catalog: | ||
[[File:Family History Library.jpg|right|thumb|<center>''' | *Online church records can be listed in the FamilySearch Catalog '''state-wide, county-wide, or for a town'''. | ||
* | *If you find a record that has not yet been digitized, see [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-request-that-a-microfilm-be-digitized '''How do I request that a microfilm be digitized?'''] | ||
*Online church records can be listed in the FamilySearch Catalog | *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. | ||
*If you find a record that has not yet been digitized, see [https:// | <br> | ||
*Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://familysearch.org/ | |||
*To find records: | *To find records statewide records: | ||
:::a. | :::a. Enter your state name in the '''"Place"''' search field of [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog.'''] You will see a list of topics and, at the top, the phrase "Places within United States, [STATE]". | ||
::: | :::b. Click on '''"Church records"''' in the topic list. Click on the blue links to specific record titles. | ||
::: | *To find county-wide records: | ||
::: | :::c. From the original page, click on '''Places within United States, [STATE]''' and a list of counties will appear. | ||
::: | :::d. Click on your county. | ||
::: | :::e. Click on the '''"Church records"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles. | ||
::: | *To find town records: | ||
::: | :::f. From the list of counties, click on '''Places within United States, [STATE], [COUNTY]''' and a list of towns will appear. | ||
:::g. Click on your town if it appears, or the location which you believe was the parish which served your town or village. | |||
:::h. Click on the '''"Church records"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles. | |||
:::i. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the listing for the record. [[File:FHL icons.png|75px]]. 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. | |||
===Correspond with or visit the actual churches.=== | ===Correspond with or visit the actual churches.=== | ||
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===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 [https:// | 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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'''Orthodox Church in America (OCA) Archives'''<br> | |||
Mailing Address:<br>PO Box 675<br> | |||
Syosset, New York 11791<br> | |||
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Physical Address:<br> | |||
6850 N. Hempstead Turnpike<br> | |||
Syosset, NY 11791<br> | |||
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Email:alex@oca.org<br> | |||
Phone: 516-922-0550 ext. 121<br> | |||
Fax:516-922-0954 <br> | |||
*[https://www.oca.org/history-archives/about-archives '''Website'''] | |||
::"The Archives of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA) are the official repository for the inactive records of the Central Church Administration, documenting the All-American Councils, the Holy Synod, the Metropolitan Council, dioceses, monasteries, seminaries, parishes, clergy, departments, boards, commissions, and a variety of other external and internal matters affecting the Church." | |||
::"Additional collections preserved with the OCA Archives include some 90 sets of personal and institutional archives of hierarchs, clergy, lay leaders, and Church-related entities, as well as photographs, films and videos, computer discs, and other media, periodicals, Church directories, and anniversary and historical publications and artifacts from throughout the world." | |||
::"These rich and unparalleled historical collections include original documents handwritten by the North American Orthodox saints and documentation chronicling the history of Orthodox Christianity in North America dating back to the Alaskan mission in 1794." | |||
::"Individuals and groups are always welcome to visit the OCA Archives to familiarize themselves with the collections or to conduct research on a particular topic. Historical questions may also be directed to the OCA Archivist by e-mail, phone, fax or mail." | |||
==Carefully compare any record you find to known facts about the ancestor== | ==Carefully compare any record you find to known facts about the ancestor== | ||
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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'''.]] | [[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'''.]] | ||
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