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*[[Methodist Church in the United States|'''Methodist''']] | *[[Methodist Church in the United States|'''Methodist''']] | ||
*[[Episcopal Church in the United States|'''Protestant Episcopal''']] | *[[Episcopal Church in the United States|'''Protestant Episcopal''']] | ||
*[[Roman Catholic Church in the United States|'''Roman Catholic''']]<ref>Sydney E. Ahlstrom, ''A Religious History of the American People'' (New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Press, 1972). {{ | *[[Roman Catholic Church in the United States|'''Roman Catholic''']]<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> | ||
For a history of seven major denominations in Nevada, see: | For a history of seven major denominations in Nevada, see: | ||
*Loofbourow, Leon L. Loofbourow. ''Steeples among the Sage . . .'' (Oakland,California: Lake Park Press, 1964. {{ | *Loofbourow, Leon L. Loofbourow. ''Steeples among the Sage . . .'' (Oakland,California: Lake Park Press, 1964. {{FSC|216010|item}} book 979.3 K2L | ||
==Information Found in the Records== | ==Information Found in the Records== | ||
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==Finding the Records== | ==Finding the Records== | ||
===Look for online records.=== | ===Look for online records.=== | ||
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====Indexes==== | ====Indexes==== | ||
*'''1956-2005''' | *'''1956-2005''' {{RecordSearch|1949338|Nevada, Marriage Index, 1956-2005}} at FamilySearch - [[Nevada, Marriage Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; | ||
*'''1956-2005''' | *'''1956-2005''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1100 Nevada, Marriage Index, 1956-2005] ($) | ||
====Lutheran==== | ====Lutheran==== | ||
*'''1781-1969''' - [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60722/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969], index | *'''1781-1969''' - [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60722/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969], index & images, incomplete.($) | ||
===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 [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= | :::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=21&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Nevada%22 '''records of United States, Nevada''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within United States, Nevada''' and a list of counties will appear. | :::b. Click on '''Places within United States, Nevada''' 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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===Consult available finding aids.=== | ===Consult available finding aids.=== | ||
'''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://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/217430-redirection '''''Inventory of the Church Archives of Nevada: Roman Catholic Church'''''] (Reno, Nevada: Historical Records Survey, 1939. {{ | *[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/217430-redirection '''''Inventory of the Church Archives of Nevada: Roman Catholic Church'''''] (Reno, Nevada: Historical Records Survey, 1939. {{FSC|215911|item}} book 979.3 K2hc; film 1036527 item 7; fiche 6051185 | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/217195-redirection '''Inventory of the church archives of Nevada, Protestant Episcopal Church'''] (Reno, Nevada: Historical Records Survey, 1941. {{ | *[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/217195-redirection '''Inventory of the church archives of Nevada, Protestant Episcopal Church'''] (Reno, Nevada: Historical Records Survey, 1941. {{FSC|215958|item}} book 979.3 K2he; film 1036524 item 2; fiche 6051184 | ||
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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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Glendale, CA 91205<br> | Glendale, CA 91205<br> | ||
Phone:(818) 937-4761<br> | Phone:(818) 937-4761<br> | ||
Email: archives@socalsynod.org<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.''']] | *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.''']] | ||
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*'''They have the records for the Nevada Diocese from 1862 to 1969.''' | *'''They have the records for the Nevada Diocese from 1862 to 1969.''' | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/217195-redirection '''Inventory of the church archives of Nevada, Protestant Episcopal Church'''] (Reno, Nevada: Historical Records Survey, 1941. {{ | *[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/217195-redirection '''Inventory of the church archives of Nevada, Protestant Episcopal Church'''] (Reno, Nevada: Historical Records Survey, 1941. {{FSC|215958|item}} book 979.3 K2he; film 1036524 item 2; fiche 6051184 | ||
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====Roman Catholic==== | ====Roman Catholic==== | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/217430-redirection '''''Inventory of the Church Archives of Nevada: Roman Catholic Church'''''] (Reno, Nevada: Historical Records Survey, 1939. {{ | *[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/217430-redirection '''''Inventory of the Church Archives of Nevada: Roman Catholic Church'''''] (Reno, Nevada: Historical Records Survey, 1939. {{FSC|215911|item}} book 979.3 K2hc; film 1036527 item 7; fiche 6051185 | ||
[https://dioceseoflasvegas.org/Home.shtml '''Diocese of Las Vegas''']<br>Chancery Office<br>336 Cathedral Way<br>Las Vegas, NV 89109<br>Phone: (702) 735-3500<br>Fax: (702) 735-8941 | [https://dioceseoflasvegas.org/Home.shtml '''Diocese of Las Vegas''']<br>Chancery Office<br>336 Cathedral Way<br>Las Vegas, NV 89109<br>Phone: (702) 735-3500<br>Fax: (702) 735-8941 | ||
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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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