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==Finding the Records== | ==Finding the Records== | ||
===Look for online records.=== | ===Look for online records.=== | ||
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====Indexes==== | ====Indexes==== | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2527 Oregon, Church and Cemetery Records, 1840-1965], index | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2527 Oregon, Church and Cemetery Records, 1840-1965], index($) | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2790272 Oregon, Church Records, 1853-1874] - Index and images. Incomplete | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2790272 Oregon, Church Records, 1853-1874] - Index and images. Incomplete | ||
*'''1868-1929''' {{RecordSearch|1675468|Oregon, Births and Christenings, 1868-1929}} at FamilySearch - [[Oregon Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | *'''1868-1929''' {{RecordSearch|1675468|Oregon, Births and Christenings, 1868-1929}} at FamilySearch - [[Oregon Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | ||
also at [http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/oregon-births-and-baptisms-1868-1929 Findmypast] | also at [http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/oregon-births-and-baptisms-1868-1929 Findmypast]($), index, also at [http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30194/oregon-births-christenings-1868-1929?s=218489221 MyHeritage]($), index, also at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60106 Ancestry]($). | ||
*'''1853-1935''' {{RecordSearch|1675533|Oregon, Marriages, 1853-1935}} at FamilySearch - [[Oregon Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | *'''1853-1935''' {{RecordSearch|1675533|Oregon, Marriages, 1853-1935}} at FamilySearch - [[Oregon Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | ||
*'''1903-1998''' {{RecordSearch|1946790|Oregon, Death Index, 1903-1998}} at FamilySearch - [[Oregon Death Index, 1903-1998 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | *'''1903-1998''' {{RecordSearch|1946790|Oregon, Death Index, 1903-1998}} at FamilySearch - [[Oregon Death Index, 1903-1998 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | ||
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====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.($) | ||
====Presbyterian==== | ====Presbyterian==== | ||
*'''1701-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61048/ U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970], index | *'''1701-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61048/ U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970], index & images, incomplete.($) | ||
*'''1838-1869''' | *'''1838-1869''' {{FSC|224599|item|disp=Church records, 1838-1878, Presbyterian Church (Oregon)}} Records of Marcus Whitman's mission in the Oregon Territory. Records of the first Presbyterian Church in Oregon territory to 1878. | ||
====Roman Catholic==== | ====Roman Catholic==== | ||
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===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://www.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://www.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=56&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Oregon%22 '''records of United States, Oregon''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within United States, Oregon''' and a list of counties will appear. | :::b. Click on '''Places within United States, Oregon''' 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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'''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/424686-redirection '''''Directory of Churches and Religious Organizations, State of Oregon'''''] Portland, Ore.: Historical Records Survey, 1940 | *[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/424686-redirection '''''Directory of Churches and Religious Organizations, State of Oregon'''''] Portland, Ore.: Historical Records Survey, 1940 | ||
*'''''Inventory of Church Archives of Oregon Presbyterian Churches: 1968 Arrangement with Indexes''.''' n.p.: Historical Records Survey, WPA, 1968; {{ | *'''''Inventory of Church Archives of Oregon Presbyterian Churches: 1968 Arrangement with Indexes''.''' n.p.: Historical Records Survey, WPA, 1968; {{FSC|308751|item|disp=FS Library film 899323}}. | ||
===Correspond with or visit the actual churches.=== | ===Correspond with or visit the actual churches.=== | ||
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(253) 535-7586<br> | (253) 535-7586<br> | ||
Email: archives@plu.edu<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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For a history of Oregon Quakers, see: | For a history of Oregon Quakers, see: | ||
*''Remembering 75 Years of History: Quakers in Oregon''. Newberg, Ore.: Barclay Press, 1967. On film {{ | *''Remembering 75 Years of History: Quakers in Oregon''. Newberg, Ore.: Barclay Press, 1967. On film {{FSC|306422|item|disp=FS Library film 430055 Item 6}}. | ||
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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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