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|  | ==Finding the Records== |  | ==Finding the Records== | 
|  | ===Look for online records.=== |  | ===Look for online records.=== | 
|  | '''Ancestry.com, FindMyPast.com, and MyHeritage.com can be searched free of charge at your local [https://familysearch.org/locations/ family history center] or the [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Family_History_Library Family History Library] in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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|  | ====FamilySearch==== |  | ===Online Records=== | 
|  | *'''1846-1957''' - {{RecordSearch|2001071|Saskatchewan, Catholic Church records, 1846-1957}},  [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2001071?availability=Online List of parishes in this collection]
 |  | ====pre-1800s==== | 
|  | *'''1661-1959''' - {{RecordSearch|1520604|Canada, Births and Baptisms, 1661-1959}} Indexonly. |  | *'''1661-1959''' {{RecordSearch|1520604|Canada Births and Baptisms, 1661-1959}} Index — [[Canada Births and Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]  | 
|  | *'''1661-1949''' - {{RecordSearch|1520608|Canada, Marriages, 1661-1949}} Indexonly.   |  | *'''1661-1949''' {{RecordSearch|1520608|Canada Marriages, 1661-1949}} Index — [[Canada Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]    | 
|  | *'''1664-1955''' - {{RecordSearch|1520609|Canada Deaths and Burials, 1664-1955}} Indexonly. |  | *'''1664-1955''' {{RecordSearch|1520609|Canada Deaths and Burials, 1664-1955}} Index — [[Canada Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]  | 
|  | ====Ancestry.com==== |  |   | 
|  | =====Catholic=====
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|  | *'''1867-1932''' - [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61499/ Saskatchewan, Canada, Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1867-1932], indexand images, incomplete ($). |  | *'''1846-1957''' {{RecordSearch|2001071|Canada, Saskatchewan, Catholic Church Records, 1846-1957}} at FamilySearch — [[Canada, Saskatchewan Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Online {{FSC|2001071|item|disp=List of parishes in this collection}} | 
|  | =====Lutheran=====
 |  | *'''1867-1932''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61499/ Saskatchewan, Canada, Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1867-1932] at Ancestry, index & images, incomplete ($). | 
|  | *'''1800-1947''' - [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61584/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1947], indexand images, incomplete ($). |  |   | 
|  | =====Methodist=====
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|  | *'''1828-1910''' - [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9194/ Web: Canada, Wesleyan Methodist Baptismal Register, 1828-1910], index, incomplete ($). |  | *'''1800-1947''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61584/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1947] at Ancestry, index & images, incomplete ($). | 
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|  |  | ====Methodist==== | 
|  |  | *'''1828-1910''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9194/ Web: Canada, Wesleyan Methodist Baptismal Register, 1828-1910] at Ancestry, index, incomplete ($). | 
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|  | ===Look for digital copies of church records listed in the FamilySearch Catalog. === |  | ===Look for digital copies of church records listed in the FamilySearch Catalog. === | 
|  | [[File:Family History Library.jpg|right|thumb|<center>'''Family History Library'''<br>'''Salt Lake City, Utah'''</center>]] |  | [[File:Family History Library.jpg|right|thumb|<center>'''FamilySearch Library'''<br>'''Salt Lake City, Utah'''</center>]] | 
|  | *The [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] (FHL) has microfilmed and/or digitized records for churches in the Canada. |  | *The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] (FS Library) has microfilmed and/or digitized records for churches in the Canada.   | 
|  | *Online church records can be listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under the province or a town. |  | *Online church records can be listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under the province or a 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/locations/ '''Family History Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. |  | *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=302&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Canada%2C%20Saskatchewan%22 '''records of Canada, Saskatchewan''']. |  | :::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1929949&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Canada%2C%20Saskatchewan%22 '''records of Canada, Saskatchewan''']. | 
|  | :::b. Click on '''Places within Canada, Saskatchewan''' and a list of towns will appear. |  | :::b. Click on '''Places within Canada, Saskatchewan''' and a list of towns will appear. | 
|  | :::c. Click on your town or the town where the church was, if different. |  | :::c. Click on your town or the town where the church was, if different. | 
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|  | *See the [[Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy|'''Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy''']] for help with composing letters. |  | *See the [[Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy|'''Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy''']] for help with composing letters. | 
|  | ====Addresses==== |  | ====Addresses==== | 
|  | *[http://churchdirectory.ca/ '''Canadian Church Directory''']
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|  | *Each [[Canada Church Records#Searching for Church Records by Denomination|'''denomination page''']] offers an [[Canada Church Records#Searching for Church Records by Denomination|'''online address directory of local churches''']] for that denomination. |  | *Each [[Canada Church Records#Searching for Church Records by Denomination|'''denomination page''']] offers an [[Canada Church Records#Searching for Church Records by Denomination|'''online address directory of local churches''']] for that denomination. | 
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|  | === Anglican  === |  | ==== Anglican  ==== | 
|  | [https://quappelle.anglican.ca/archives/ '''Anglican Diocese of Qu’Appelle Archives''']<br>St. Cuthbert's House<br>1501 College Avenue<br>Regina, SK S4P 1B8<br>Canada<br>Telephone:  306-585-0390   |  | [https://quappelle.anglican.ca/archives/ '''Anglican Diocese of Qu’Appelle Archives''']<br>St. Cuthbert's House<br>1501 College Avenue<br>Regina, SK S4P 1B8<br>Canada<br>Telephone:  306-585-0390   | 
|  | *[https://quappelle.anglican.ca/blog/diocesan-archives/2014-04-14-genealogical-records '''Genealogical Records'''] |  | *[https://quappelle.anglican.ca/blog/diocesan-archives/2014-04-14-genealogical-records '''Genealogical Records'''] | 
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|  | ===Catholic  === |  | ====Catholic  ==== | 
|  |   |  | [https://archregina.sk.ca/archives-records '''Archdiocese of Regina''']br>2522 Retallack Street<br>Regina, SK S4T 2L3<br>Canada | 
|  | Regina Archdiocese<br>2522 Retallack Street<br>Regina, SK S4T 2L3<br>CANADA  |  | *The Archives is not available for genealogical research. Baptismal records are usually maintained by the parish concerned.  Please contact our reception desk for information relating to baptismal records kept at the Archdiocesan office; 306-352-1651 or email reception@archregina.sk.ca  | 
|  |  | *[https://archregina.sk.ca/parish-list '''Parish List'''] | 
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|  |  | [https://www.padiocese.ca/archives '''Catholic Diocese of Prince Albert Archives''']<br>1415 - 4th Avenue West<br>Prince Albert, SK S6V 5H1<br>Canada<br>Email: archives@padiocese.ca<br> Phone: 306-922-4747 ext 236 <br>Fax: 306-922-4754 | 
|  |  | *[https://www.padiocese.ca/parishes-mass-times '''Parish List'''] | 
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|  | Gravelbourg Diocese<br>P.O. Box 690<br>Gravelbourg, SKS0H lX0<br>CANADA<br>Telephone: 306-648-2615 
 |  | [https://rcdos.ca/our-diocese/alphabetical-list-catholic-pastoral-centre/ '''Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon''']<br>106 - 5th Avenue North<br>Saskatoon, SK S7K 2N7<br>Canada<br>Telephone: 306-242-7831 | 
|  |  | *[https://rcdos.ca/parishes-mass-times-list/ '''Parish List'''] | 
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|  | Prince Albert Diocese<br>1415 - 4th Avenue West<br>Prince Albert, SKS6V 5H1<br>CANADA<br>Telephone: 306-763-2778 
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|  |  | ==== Lutheran  ==== | 
|  |  | [https://sasksynod.ca/about-us/who-we-are/ '''Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada—Saskatchewan Synod''']<br>#6 – 2220 Northridge Drive<br>Saskatoon, SK S7L 6X8<br>Canada<br>Telephone: 306-244-2474<br>Email: [mailto:info@sasksynod.ca info@sasksynod.ca]  | 
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|  | Saskatoon Diocese<br>106 - 5th Avenue North<br>Saskatoon,SK S7K 2N7<br>CANADA<br>Telephone: 306-242-7831 |  | [https://lutherantheological.ca/contact '''Lutheran Theological Seminary Saskatoon''']<br> | 
|  |  | University of Saskatchewan<br> | 
|  |  | 114 Seminary Crescent<br> | 
|  |  | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 0X3<br> | 
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|  | === Lutheran === |  | ==== United Church of Canada  ==== | 
|  |   |  | [https://livingskiesrc.ca/resources/archives/ '''United Church of Canada Living Skies Region Archives'''] <br> | 
|  | Evangelical Lutheran Church ofCanada—Saskatchewan Synod 
 |  | If you are looking for information about a particular baptism, marriage, burial or membership, please send your request in writing to: <br> | 
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|  |  | Living Skies Region Archives<br> | 
|  |  | The United Church of Canada<br> | 
|  |  | c/o Lakeview United Church<br> | 
|  |  | 3200 McCallum Avenue<br> | 
|  |  | Regina, SK S4S 0R8 Canada<br> | 
|  |  | Email: [emailto:livingskiesarchives@united-church.ca livingskiesarchives@united-church.ca]<br> | 
|  |  | *The Archives holds records of Methodist, Presbyterian, and Congregational Churches within Saskatchewan prior to 1925, and of the United Church of Canada after 1925. Holdings include those records created by local congregations such as registers of baptisms, marriages, and burials; historic membership rolls and communion rolls; general membership lists; etc. | 
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|  | 707-601 Spadina Crescent East<br>Saskatoon, SK S7K 3G8<br>CANADA<br>Telephone: 306-244-2474 
 |  | ===Go to the Wiki article for your ancestors' denomination to find more archives.=== | 
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|  | Manitoba-Saskatchewan District<br>Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod<br>1927 Grant Drive<br>Regina, SK S4S 4V6<br>CANADA 
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|  | Archives of the Central Canada Synod Lutheran Church in America<br>c/o Lutheran Theological Seminary<br>114 Seminary Crescent<br>Saskatoon, SK S7N 0X3<br>CANADA 
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|  | Clerk of the Synod of Saskatchewan<br>Presbyterian Church in Canada<br>c/o First Presbyterian Church<br>2127 Albert Street<br>Regina, SK S4P 2V1<br>CANADA 
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|  | === United Church of Canada  === |  | 
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|  | Saskatchewan Conference<br>United Church of Canada<br>St. Andrew’s College Library<br>1121 College Drive<br>Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W3<br>CANADA<br>Telephone: 306-966-8983 
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|  | ==Go to the Wiki article for your ancestors' denomination to find more archives. == |  | 
|  | There are frequently additional, nationwide or regional archives for each denomination.  Find the article for your ancestors' denomination and follow the instructions there to access these sources. This is especially important if local archives are not given above. |  | There are frequently additional, nationwide or regional archives for each denomination.  Find the article for your ancestors' denomination and follow the instructions there to access these sources. This is especially important if local archives are not given above. | 
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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:   | 
|  | *[http://www.daddezio.com/society/hill.ca/index.html '''Society Hill List of Canada Societies''']<br>
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|  | ==Carefully compare any record you find to known facts about the ancestor== |  | ==Compare any record you find to known facts about the ancestor== | 
|  | You will possibly find many different people with the '''same name as your ancestor,''' especially when a family stayed in a locality for several generations, and several children were named after the '''grandparents or aunts and uncles'''. Be prepared to find the correct church records by organizing in advance as many of these exact details about the ancestor '''as possible''': |  | You will possibly find many different people with the '''same name as your ancestor,''' especially when a family stayed in a locality for several generations, and several children were named after the '''grandparents or aunts and uncles'''. Be prepared to find the correct church records by organizing in advance as many of these exact details about the ancestor '''as possible''': | 
|  | *'''name''', including '''middle name and maiden name''' |  | *'''name''', including '''middle name and maiden name''' |