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==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
Before 1900, the largest religious groups in [[Nebraska Genealogy|Nebraska]] were the [[Roman Catholic Church in the United States|'''Roman Catholic,''']] [[Methodist Church in the United States|'''Methodist Episcopal,''']] [[Lutheran Church in the United States|'''Lutheran,''']] and [[Presbyterian Church in the United States|'''Presbyterian''']] churches.<ref>Sydney E. Ahlstrom, ''A Religious History of the American People'' (New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Press, 1972). {{ | Before 1900, the largest religious groups in [[Nebraska Genealogy|Nebraska]] were the [[Roman Catholic Church in the United States|'''Roman Catholic,''']] [[Methodist Church in the United States|'''Methodist Episcopal,''']] [[Lutheran Church in the United States|'''Lutheran,''']] and [[Presbyterian Church in the United States|'''Presbyterian''']] churches.<ref>Sydney E. Ahlstrom, ''A Religious History of the American People'' (New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Press, 1972). {{FSC|282712|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 K2ah}}.</ref> | ||
==Information Found in the Records== | ==Information Found in the Records== | ||
To effectively use church records, become familiar with their content. Click on these links to learn about a specific record type: | To effectively use church records, become familiar with their content. Click on these links to learn about a specific record type: | ||
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==Finding the Records== | ==Finding the Records== | ||
===Look for online records.=== | ===Look for online records.=== | ||
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====Indexes==== | ====Indexes==== | ||
*''' | *'''1855-1908''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61335 Nebraska, Marriage Records, 1855-1908]($), Index and images | ||
*'''1855-1995''' | *'''1855-1995''' {{RecordSearch|1708654|Nebraska, Marriages, 1855-1995}} at FamilySearch - [[Nebraska Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | ||
*''' | *'''1875-1899''' {{RecordSearch|2790263|Nebraska, Church Records, 1875-1899}} at FamilySearch - [[Nebraska, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | ||
====Dutch Reformed==== | ====Dutch Reformed==== | ||
*'''1639-1989''' | *'''1639-1989''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6961/ U.S., Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, 1639-1989], index & images, incomplete.($) | ||
*'''1856-1970''' | *'''1856-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60767/ U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Membership Records, 1856-1970], index & images, incomplete.($) | ||
====Presbyterian==== | ====Presbyterian==== | ||
*'''1701-1970''' | *'''1701-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61048/ U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970], index & images, incomplete.($) | ||
====Lutheran==== | ====Lutheran==== | ||
*'''1800-1947''' | *'''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.($) | ||
*'''1781-1969''' - [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60722/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969], index & images, incomplete.($) | |||
====Germans From Russia==== | |||
*[http://www.odessa3.org/collections/churches/ '''Odessa3.org'''] - This site contains German-Russian emigrant ancestry in pocket settlements in mid-west states of North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska. Contains transcribed minutes of meetings, membership lists (some with parentage listed), birth, deaths, and marriages. | |||
====Quaker (Society of Friends)==== | ====Quaker (Society of Friends)==== | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6027 Nebraska Monthly Meeting: Quaker Records] | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6027 Nebraska Monthly Meeting: Quaker Records]($), index | ||
===Look for digital copies of church records | ===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 [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://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=356&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Nebraska%22'''records of United States, Nebraska''']. | :::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=356&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Nebraska%22'''records of United States, Nebraska''']. | ||
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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://history.nebraska.gov/sites/history.nebraska.gov/files/doc/6.%20Nebraska%20Church%20Records%20at%20History%20Nebraska.pdf '''Nebraska Church Records at History Nebraska'''] | |||
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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 | 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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<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> | <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> | ||
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Phone: 402-471-4751<br> | Phone: 402-471-4751<br> | ||
Email: hn.reference@nebraska.gov<br> | |||
*[https://history.nebraska.gov/sites/history.nebraska.gov/files/doc/6.%20Nebraska%20Church%20Records%20at%20History%20Nebraska.pdf '''Nebraska Church Records at History Nebraska'''] | *[https://history.nebraska.gov/sites/history.nebraska.gov/files/doc/6.%20Nebraska%20Church%20Records%20at%20History%20Nebraska.pdf '''Nebraska Church Records at History Nebraska'''] | ||
*[https://history.nebraska.gov/collections/research-and-reference-services '''Research and Reference Services'''] | *[https://history.nebraska.gov/collections/research-and-reference-services '''Research and Reference Services'''] | ||
*[https://history.nebraska.gov/sites/history.nebraska.gov/files/doc/Geneology%20Guide%20Booklet-FINAL.pdf '''Genealogy Guide'''] | *[https://history.nebraska.gov/sites/history.nebraska.gov/files/doc/Geneology%20Guide%20Booklet-FINAL.pdf '''Genealogy Guide'''] | ||
*[https://history.nebraska.gov/collections/research-guides '''Research Guides'''] | *[https://history.nebraska.gov/collections/research-guides '''Research Guides'''] | ||
*[https://history.nebraska.gov/sites/history.nebraska.gov/files/doc/16.%20A%20Guide%20to%20German%20Sources%20at%20the%20Nebraska%20State%20Historical% | *[https://history.nebraska.gov/sites/history.nebraska.gov/files/doc/16.%20A%20Guide%20to%20German%20Sources%20at%20the%20Nebraska%20State%20Historical%20Society_0.pdf '''A Guide to German Sources At the Nebraska State Historical Society'''] | ||
====Lutheran==== | ====Lutheran==== | ||
[https://nebraskasynod.org/about-us/ '''Nebraska Lutheran Synod ECLA''']<br>4980 South 118 Street, Suite D<br>Omaha, NE 68137-2220<br>Phone: (402) 896-5311<br>Fax: (402) 896-5354<br>Email: [mailto:nebsynod@aol.com office@nebraskasynod.org] | |||
Early congregations and pioneers are described in Charles F. Sandahl, ''The Nebraska Conference of the Augustana Synod''. (n.p.: Nebraska Conference, 1931); {{ | Early congregations and pioneers are described in Charles F. Sandahl, ''The Nebraska Conference of the Augustana Synod''. (n.p.: Nebraska Conference, 1931); {{FSC|359382|item}} film 1036240 item 3 | ||
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[https://www.midlandu.edu/luther-library '''Luther Library''']<br> | |||
Midland Lutheran College<br> | |||
900 North Clarkson<br> | |||
Fremont, Nebraska 68025<br> | |||
Email: hinmanl@midlandu.edu<br> | |||
Phone: (402) 941-6252<br> | |||
*This collection has both Augustana materials and records from the German Nebraska Synod, part of the former United Lutheran Church in America.<br> | |||
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====Methodist==== | ====Methodist==== | ||
Nebraska Wesleyan University<br>Historical Archives United Methodist Church<br>5000 St. Paul Avenue<br>Lincoln, NE 68504<br>Phone: (402) 465- | *[https://www.greatplainsumc.org/archivesandhistory '''Nebraska Wesleyan University'''<br>'''Historical Archives United Methodist Church''']<br>5000 St. Paul Avenue<br>Lincoln, NE 68504<br>Phone: Phone: (402) 465-2175<br>Fax: (402) 465-2189<br>Email: gpcarchives@greatplainsumc.org | ||
====Roman Catholic==== | ====Roman Catholic==== | ||
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Chancery Office<br>[http://www.archomaha.org/ '''Archdiocese of Omaha''']<br>100 North 62 Street<br>Omaha, NE 68132-2795<br>Phone: (402) 558-3100<br>Fax: (402) 558-3026 | Chancery Office<br>[http://www.archomaha.org/ '''Archdiocese of Omaha''']<br>100 North 62 Street<br>Omaha, NE 68132-2795<br>Phone: (402) 558-3100<br>Fax: (402) 558-3026 | ||
*Contact [https://archomaha.org/find-a-parish/ the local parish with research requests. | *Contact [https://archomaha.org/find-a-parish/ '''the local parish'''] with research requests. | ||
The Archdiocese includes the counties of: Antelope, [[Boone County, Nebraska Genealogy|Boone]], [[Boyd County, Nebraska Genealogy|Boyd]], [[Burt County, Nebraska Genealogy|Burt]], [[Cedar County, Nebraska Genealogy|Cedar]], [[Colfax County, Nebraska Genealogy|Colfax]], [[Cuming County, Nebraska Genealogy|Cuming]], [[Dakota County, Nebraska Genealogy|Dakota]], [[Dixon County, Nebraska Genealogy|Dixon]], [[Dodge County, Nebraska Genealogy|Dodge]], [[Douglas County, Nebraska Genealogy|Douglas]], [[Holt County, Nebraska Genealogy|Holt]], [[Knox County, Nebraska Genealogy|Knox]], [[Madison County, Nebraska Genealogy|Madison]], [[Merrick County, Nebraska Genealogy|Merrick]], [[Nance County, Nebraska Genealogy|Nance]], [[Pierce County, Nebraska Genealogy|Pierce]], [[Platte County, Nebraska Genealogy|Platte]], [[Sarpy County, Nebraska Genealogy|Sarpy]], [[Stanton County, Nebraska Genealogy|Stanton]], [[Thurston County, Nebraska Genealogy|Thurston]], [[Washington County, Nebraska Genealogy|Washington]] and [[Wayne County, Nebraska Genealogy|Wayne]].<ref name="rome" /> | The Archdiocese includes the counties of: Antelope, [[Boone County, Nebraska Genealogy|Boone]], [[Boyd County, Nebraska Genealogy|Boyd]], [[Burt County, Nebraska Genealogy|Burt]], [[Cedar County, Nebraska Genealogy|Cedar]], [[Colfax County, Nebraska Genealogy|Colfax]], [[Cuming County, Nebraska Genealogy|Cuming]], [[Dakota County, Nebraska Genealogy|Dakota]], [[Dixon County, Nebraska Genealogy|Dixon]], [[Dodge County, Nebraska Genealogy|Dodge]], [[Douglas County, Nebraska Genealogy|Douglas]], [[Holt County, Nebraska Genealogy|Holt]], [[Knox County, Nebraska Genealogy|Knox]], [[Madison County, Nebraska Genealogy|Madison]], [[Merrick County, Nebraska Genealogy|Merrick]], [[Nance County, Nebraska Genealogy|Nance]], [[Pierce County, Nebraska Genealogy|Pierce]], [[Platte County, Nebraska Genealogy|Platte]], [[Sarpy County, Nebraska Genealogy|Sarpy]], [[Stanton County, Nebraska Genealogy|Stanton]], [[Thurston County, Nebraska Genealogy|Thurston]], [[Washington County, Nebraska Genealogy|Washington]] and [[Wayne County, Nebraska Genealogy|Wayne]].<ref name="rome" /> | ||
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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: | ||
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==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. | |||
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==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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