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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] | *'''1855-1908''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61335 Nebraska, Marriage Records, 1855-1908]($), Index and images | ||
*'''1855-1995''' {{RecordSearch|1708654|Nebraska, Marriages, 1855-1995}} at FamilySearch - [[Nebraska Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | *'''1855-1995''' {{RecordSearch|1708654|Nebraska, Marriages, 1855-1995}} at FamilySearch - [[Nebraska Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | ||
*'''1875-1899''' {{RecordSearch|2790263|Nebraska, Church Records, 1875-1899}} at FamilySearch - [[Nebraska, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | *'''1875-1899''' {{RecordSearch|2790263|Nebraska, Church Records, 1875-1899}} at FamilySearch - [[Nebraska, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | ||
====Dutch Reformed==== | ====Dutch Reformed==== | ||
*'''1639-1989''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6961/ U.S., Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, 1639-1989], index | *'''1639-1989''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6961/ U.S., Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, 1639-1989], index & images, incomplete.($) | ||
*'''1856-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60767/ U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Membership Records, 1856-1970], index | *'''1856-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60767/ U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Membership Records, 1856-1970], index & images, incomplete.($) | ||
====Presbyterian==== | ====Presbyterian==== | ||
*'''1701-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61048/ U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970], index | *'''1701-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61048/ U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970], index & images, incomplete.($) | ||
====Lutheran==== | ====Lutheran==== | ||
*'''1800-1947''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61584/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1947], index | *'''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.($) | ||
*'''1781-1969''' - [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60722/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969], index | *'''1781-1969''' - [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60722/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969], index & images, incomplete.($) | ||
====Germans From Russia==== | ====Germans From Russia==== | ||
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====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 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 [https://www.familysearch.org/ | *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:// | *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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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'''] | ||
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====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> | [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); {{FSC|359382|item}} film 1036240 item 3 | 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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====Methodist==== | ====Methodist==== | ||
*[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> | *[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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===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. == | ==Next, go to the Wiki article for your ancestors' denomination. == | ||
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