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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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*'''1956-2005''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1100 Nevada, Marriage Index, 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 [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= | :::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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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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