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==Finding the Records== | ==Finding the Records== | ||
===Look for online records.=== | ===Look for online records.=== | ||
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====FamilySearch==== | ====FamilySearch==== | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2790180 | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2790180 Texas, Church Records, 1852-1994] - index & images, very incomplete | ||
*{{RecordSearch|1681015|Texas, Births and Christenings, 1840-1981}} Index only. | *'''1840-1981''' {{RecordSearch|1681015|Texas, Births and Christenings, 1840-1981}} at FamilySearch - [[Texas Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index only. | ||
*{{RecordSearch|1681052|Texas, Marriages, 1837-1973}} Index only. | *'''1837-1973''' {{RecordSearch|1681052|Texas, Marriages, 1837-1973}} at FamilySearch - [[Texas Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index only. | ||
*{{RecordSearch|1681049|Texas, Deaths and Burials, 1903-1973}} Index only. | *'''1903-1973''' {{RecordSearch|1681049|Texas, Deaths and Burials, 1903-1973}} at FamilySearch - [[Texas Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index only. | ||
====Dutch Reformed==== | ====Dutch Reformed==== | ||
*'''1856-1970''' | *'''1856-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60524/ U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Vital Records, 1856-1970], index & images, incomplete.($) | ||
*'''1856-1970''' | *'''1856-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60767/ U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Membership Records, 1856-1970], index & images, incomplete.($) | ||
====Episcopal==== | ====Episcopal==== | ||
* | *{{FSC|1156203|item|disp=Episcopal Diocese of Arizona church records : jurisdiction of New Mexico and Arizona, 1889-1971}} | ||
====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.($) | ||
====Methodist==== | ====Methodist==== | ||
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====Presbyterian==== | ====Presbyterian==== | ||
*'''1701-1970''' | *'''1701-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61048/ U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970], index & images, incomplete.($) | ||
==== | ====Roman Catholic==== | ||
*[ | *'''1700-1996''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61845&_gl=1*ud4cbs*_ga*NzY4NTI3NzcyLjE2NTE1MjY4NTk.*_ga_4QT8FMEX30*MTY2NDU1NDYxMy44MS4xLjE2NjQ1NTUyMDguMC4wLjA. Texas, U.S., Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Antonio Sacramental Records, 1700-1996] at Ancestry - index & images ($) | ||
===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=26&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Texas%22 '''records of United States, Texas''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within United States, Texas''' and a list of counties will appear. | :::b. Click on '''Places within United States, Texas''' 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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*Fitzmorris, Mary Angela. [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015014711637&view=1up&seq=5 '''''Four Decades of Catholicism in Texas 1820-1860.'''] ''Washington, D.C.: Catholic University of America, 1926. | *Fitzmorris, Mary Angela. [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015014711637&view=1up&seq=5 '''''Four Decades of Catholicism in Texas 1820-1860.'''] ''Washington, D.C.: Catholic University of America, 1926. | ||
For a history of the Methodist Church, see: | For a history of the Methodist Church, see: | ||
*[ | *[https://www.archive.org/details/MN5075ucmf_0 '''''History of Early Methodism in Texas, 1817-1866.'''''] Phelan, Macum. Nashville, Tenn.: Cokesbury Press, 1924. | ||
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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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Mailing address: P.O. Box 12927, Austin, TX 78711-2927<br> | Mailing address: P.O. Box 12927, Austin, TX 78711-2927<br> | ||
Phone: (512) 463-5455<br> | Phone: (512) 463-5455<br> | ||
Email: info@tsl.texas.gov<br> | |||
*[https://www.tsl.texas.gov/arc/genfirst.html '''Genealogy Resources'''] | *[https://www.tsl.texas.gov/arc/genfirst.html '''Genealogy Resources'''] | ||
*[https://tsla.sirsi.net/uhtbin/cgisirsi/?ps=CMu6tnVwIx/TSLAC/X/60/1180/X '''Library Catalog'''] | *[https://tsla.sirsi.net/uhtbin/cgisirsi/?ps=CMu6tnVwIx/TSLAC/X/60/1180/X '''Library Catalog'''] | ||
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====Baptist==== | ====Baptist==== | ||
*'''1750-1899''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62267/ U.S., Southern Baptist Church Records, 1750-1899] at Ancestry - index & images ($) | |||
[http://www.swbts.edu/libraries '''Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary''']<br>A. Webb Roberts Library <br>2001 West Seminary Drive <br>Fort Worth, TX 76122 <br>Phone: (817) 923-1921 (x3330) <br>Fax: (817) 921-8754 | [http://www.swbts.edu/libraries '''Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary''']<br>A. Webb Roberts Library <br>2001 West Seminary Drive <br>Fort Worth, TX 76122 <br>Phone: (817) 923-1921 (x3330) <br>Fax: (817) 921-8754 | ||
*[https://libraries.swbts.edu/node/2063 '''Search the Catalog'''] | *[https://libraries.swbts.edu/node/2063 '''Search the Catalog'''] | ||
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Telephone:205-726-2196<br> | Telephone:205-726-2196<br> | ||
Email: referenc@samford.edu<br> | |||
*[https://library3.samford.edu/search~S27/?searchtype=Y&searcharg=church+records&searchscope=27&m=&SORT=D '''Catalog of church records in Samford University libraries'''] | *[https://library3.samford.edu/search~S27/?searchtype=Y&searcharg=church+records&searchscope=27&m=&SORT=D '''Catalog of church records in Samford University libraries'''] | ||
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====Lutheran==== | ====Lutheran==== | ||
[ | [https://www.swtsynod.org/pages/archives '''ELCA Region4-South Archives''']<br> | ||
1090 Oestreich Dr.<br> | 1090 Oestreich Dr.<br> | ||
Seguin, TX 78155<br> | Seguin, TX 78155<br> | ||
Phone:(830) 379-9900<br> | Phone:(830) 379-9900<br> | ||
Email: archives@swtsynod.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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[https://amarillodiocese.org/ '''Diocese of Amarillo''']<br>4512 NE 24th Amarillo, TX 79107<br>P.O. Box 5644<br>Amarillo, TX 79117<br>Phone:806-383-2243<br>Fax 806-383-8452 | [https://amarillodiocese.org/ '''Diocese of Amarillo''']<br>4512 NE 24th Amarillo, TX 79107<br>P.O. Box 5644<br>Amarillo, TX 79117<br>Phone:806-383-2243<br>Fax 806-383-8452 | ||
*[https://amarillodiocese.org/museum-archives '''Sacramental Records'''] "Request Form for Records" is in the left sidebar.<br> | *[https://amarillodiocese.org/museum-archives '''Sacramental Records'''] "Request Form for Records" is in the left sidebar.<br> | ||
The diocese includes the counties of: [[Armstrong County, Texas Genealogy|Armstrong]], [[Briscoe County, Texas Genealogy|Briscoe]], [[Carson County, Texas Genealogy|Carson]], [[Castro County, Texas Genealogy|Castro]], [[Childress County, Texas Genealogy|Childress]], [[Collingsworth County, Texas Genealogy|Collingsworth]], [[Dallam County, Texas Genealogy|Dallam]], [[Deaf Smith County, Texas Genealogy|Deaf Smith]], [[Donley County, Texas Genealogy|Donley]], [[Gray County, Texas Genealogy|Gray]], [[Hall County, Texas Genealogy|Hall]], [[Hansford County, Texas Genealogy|Hansford]], [[Hartley County, Texas Genealogy|Hartley]], [[Hemphill County, Texas Genealogy|Hemphill]], [[Hutchinson County, Texas Genealogy|Hutchinson]], [[Lipscomb County, Texas Genealogy|Lipscomb]], [[Moore County, Texas Genealogy|Moore]], [[Ochiltree County, Texas Genealogy|Ochiltree]], [[Oldham County, Texas Genealogy|Oldham]], [[Parmer County, Texas Genealogy|Parmer]], [[Potter County, Texas Genealogy|Potter]], [[Randall County, Texas Genealogy|Randall]], [[Roberts County, Texas Genealogy|Roberts]], [[Sherman County, Texas Genealogy|Sherman]], [[Swisher County, Texas Genealogy|Swisher]] and [[Wheeler County, Texas Genealogy|Wheeler]].<ref name="rome">[ | The diocese includes the counties of: [[Armstrong County, Texas Genealogy|Armstrong]], [[Briscoe County, Texas Genealogy|Briscoe]], [[Carson County, Texas Genealogy|Carson]], [[Castro County, Texas Genealogy|Castro]], [[Childress County, Texas Genealogy|Childress]], [[Collingsworth County, Texas Genealogy|Collingsworth]], [[Dallam County, Texas Genealogy|Dallam]], [[Deaf Smith County, Texas Genealogy|Deaf Smith]], [[Donley County, Texas Genealogy|Donley]], [[Gray County, Texas Genealogy|Gray]], [[Hall County, Texas Genealogy|Hall]], [[Hansford County, Texas Genealogy|Hansford]], [[Hartley County, Texas Genealogy|Hartley]], [[Hemphill County, Texas Genealogy|Hemphill]], [[Hutchinson County, Texas Genealogy|Hutchinson]], [[Lipscomb County, Texas Genealogy|Lipscomb]], [[Moore County, Texas Genealogy|Moore]], [[Ochiltree County, Texas Genealogy|Ochiltree]], [[Oldham County, Texas Genealogy|Oldham]], [[Parmer County, Texas Genealogy|Parmer]], [[Potter County, Texas Genealogy|Potter]], [[Randall County, Texas Genealogy|Randall]], [[Roberts County, Texas Genealogy|Roberts]], [[Sherman County, Texas Genealogy|Sherman]], [[Swisher County, Texas Genealogy|Swisher]] and [[Wheeler County, Texas Genealogy|Wheeler]].<ref name="rome">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Catholic_dioceses_in_the_United_States List of the Catholic Dioceses in the United States of America].</ref> | ||
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[http://www.austindiocese.org/ '''Diocese of Austin''']<br>6225 Highway 290 East<br>Austin, TX 78723-1025<br>Phone: (512) 949-2400 | [http://www.austindiocese.org/ '''Diocese of Austin''']<br>6225 Highway 290 East<br>Austin, TX 78723-1025<br>Phone: (512) 949-2400 | ||
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The diocese includes the counties of: [[Dimmit County, Texas Genealogy|Dimmit]], [[Jim Hogg County, Texas Genealogy|Jim Hogg]], [[La Salle County, Texas Genealogy|La Salle]], [[Maverick County, Texas Genealogy|Maverick]], [[Webb County, Texas Genealogy|Webb]], [[Zapata County, Texas Genealogy|Zapata]] and [[Zavala County, Texas Genealogy|Zavala]]<ref name="rome" /> | The diocese includes the counties of: [[Dimmit County, Texas Genealogy|Dimmit]], [[Jim Hogg County, Texas Genealogy|Jim Hogg]], [[La Salle County, Texas Genealogy|La Salle]], [[Maverick County, Texas Genealogy|Maverick]], [[Webb County, Texas Genealogy|Webb]], [[Zapata County, Texas Genealogy|Zapata]] and [[Zavala County, Texas Genealogy|Zavala]]<ref name="rome" /> | ||
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[ | [https://www.catholiclubbock.org/ '''Diocese of Lubbock''']<br>4620 Fourth Street<br>Lubbock, TX 79499-8700<br>Phone: (806) 792-3943 | ||
*Each parish maintains its own sacramental records. You may find the contact information for parishes of this diocese by using the [https://catholiclubbock.org/Parishes.html '''Parish Directory.'''] | *Each parish maintains its own sacramental records. You may find the contact information for parishes of this diocese by using the [https://catholiclubbock.org/Parishes.html '''Parish Directory.'''] | ||
The diocese includes the counties of: [[Bailey County, Texas Genealogy|Bailey]], [[Borden County, Texas Genealogy|Borden]], [[Cochran County, Texas Genealogy|Cochran]], [[Cottle County, Texas Genealogy|Cottle]], [[Crosby County, Texas Genealogy|Crosby]], [[Dawson County, Texas Genealogy|Dawson]], [[Dickens County, Texas Genealogy|Dickens]], [[Fisher County, Texas Genealogy|Fisher]], [[Floyd County, Texas Genealogy|Floyd]], [[Gaines County, Texas Genealogy|Gaines]], [[Garza County, Texas Genealogy|Garza]], [[Hale County, Texas Genealogy|Hale]], [[Haskell County, Texas Genealogy|Haskell]], [[Hockley County, Texas Genealogy|Hockley]], [[Kent County, Texas Genealogy|Kent]], [[King County, Texas Genealogy|King]], [[Lamb County, Texas Genealogy|Lamb]], [[Lubbock County, Texas Genealogy|Lubbock]], [[Lynn County, Texas Genealogy|Lynn]], [[Motley County, Texas Genealogy|Motley]], [[Scurry County, Texas Genealogy|Scurry]], [[Stonewall County, Texas Genealogy|Stonewall]], [[Terry County, Texas Genealogy|Terry]] and [[Yoakum County, Texas Genealogy|Yoakum]]<ref name="rome" /> | The diocese includes the counties of: [[Bailey County, Texas Genealogy|Bailey]], [[Borden County, Texas Genealogy|Borden]], [[Cochran County, Texas Genealogy|Cochran]], [[Cottle County, Texas Genealogy|Cottle]], [[Crosby County, Texas Genealogy|Crosby]], [[Dawson County, Texas Genealogy|Dawson]], [[Dickens County, Texas Genealogy|Dickens]], [[Fisher County, Texas Genealogy|Fisher]], [[Floyd County, Texas Genealogy|Floyd]], [[Gaines County, Texas Genealogy|Gaines]], [[Garza County, Texas Genealogy|Garza]], [[Hale County, Texas Genealogy|Hale]], [[Haskell County, Texas Genealogy|Haskell]], [[Hockley County, Texas Genealogy|Hockley]], [[Kent County, Texas Genealogy|Kent]], [[King County, Texas Genealogy|King]], [[Lamb County, Texas Genealogy|Lamb]], [[Lubbock County, Texas Genealogy|Lubbock]], [[Lynn County, Texas Genealogy|Lynn]], [[Motley County, Texas Genealogy|Motley]], [[Scurry County, Texas Genealogy|Scurry]], [[Stonewall County, Texas Genealogy|Stonewall]], [[Terry County, Texas Genealogy|Terry]] and [[Yoakum County, Texas Genealogy|Yoakum]]<ref name="rome" /> | ||
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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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==References== | ==References== | ||
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