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==Finding the Records== | ==Finding the Records== | ||
===Look for online records.=== | ===Look for online records.=== | ||
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====FamilySearch==== | ====FamilySearch==== | ||
*'''1915-1972''' {{RecordSearch|2790271|Utah, Church Records, 1915-1972}} at FamilySearch - [[Utah, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | *'''1915-1972''' {{RecordSearch|2790271|Utah, Church Records, 1915-1972}} at FamilySearch - [[Utah, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images, incomplete. | ||
====Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints==== | ====Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints==== | ||
* | *{{FSC|261771|item|disp=Historian's Office record of members : known as the "Minnie Margetts" file}} | ||
*'''1830-1900''' {{RecordSearch|2078505|Utah, FamilySearch, Early Church Information File, 1830-1900}} at FamilySearch - [[Utah, FamilySearch, Early Church Information File - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
*'''1835-1846''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3176 Seventy Quorum Membership, 1835–1846], index<br> | |||
*'''1836-1921''' {{RecordSearch|3714676|The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Record of Members (Worldwide), 1836-1970(1921)}} at FamilySearch - [[Utah, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Church History Library, Record of Members Collection - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]], index & images; Records online only go to 1921 because of a 100-year restriction | |||
*'''1860-1937''' {{RecordSearch|2517343|Utah, Salt Lake City, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Missionary Department, Missionary Registers, 1860-1937}} at FamilySearch - [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Missionary Registers (Worldwide) - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images. | |||
*'''1877-1918''' {{RecordSearch|2553860|Utah LDS Mission Calls and Recommendations 1877-1918}} at FamilySearch - [[Utah, LDS Mission Calls and Recommendations - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | *'''1877-1918''' {{RecordSearch|2553860|Utah LDS Mission Calls and Recommendations 1877-1918}} at FamilySearch - [[Utah, LDS Mission Calls and Recommendations - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | ||
*'''1887-1966''' {{RecordSearch|1675546|Utah, Marriages, 1887-1966}} at FamilySearch - [[Utah Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index only. | *'''1887-1966''' {{RecordSearch|1675546|Utah, Marriages, 1887-1966}} at FamilySearch - [[Utah Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index only. | ||
*'''1887-1966''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60201 Utah, Select Marriages, 1887-1966 | *'''1887-1966''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60201 Utah, Select Marriages, 1887-1966] ($), index. Also at [http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30198/utah-marriages-1887-1966?s=218489221 MyHeritage], ($), index | ||
*'''1888-1946''' {{RecordSearch|1675547|Utah, Deaths and Burials, 1888-1946}} at FamilySearch - [[Utah Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index only. Also at [http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30199/utah-deaths-burials-1888-1946?s=218489221 MyHeritage], ($), index | *'''1888-1946''' {{RecordSearch|1675547|Utah, Deaths and Burials, 1888-1946}} at FamilySearch - [[Utah Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index only. Also at [http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30199/utah-deaths-burials-1888-1946?s=218489221 MyHeritage], ($), index | ||
*'''1892-1941''' {{RecordSearch|1675542|Utah, Births and Christenings, 1892-1941}} at FamilySearch - [[Utah Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index only. Also at [http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/utah-births-and-christenings-1892-1941 Findmypast], ($), index | *'''1892-1941''' {{RecordSearch|1675542|Utah, Births and Christenings, 1892-1941}} at FamilySearch - [[Utah Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index only. Also at [http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/utah-births-and-christenings-1892-1941 Findmypast], ($), index | ||
*'''1914- | *'''1914-1940''' {{RecordSearch|3438701|Church Census Records, 1914–1960(1940)}} at FamilySearch - [[Utah, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Church Census Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; indexes and images; Records online only go to 1940 because of a 80-year restriction | ||
*'''1915-1972''' {{RecordSearch|2790271|Utah, Church Records, 1915-1972}} at FamilySearch - [[Utah, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index. | *'''1915-1972''' {{RecordSearch|2790271|Utah, Church Records, 1915-1972}} at FamilySearch - [[Utah, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index. | ||
====Dutch Reformed==== | ====Dutch Reformed==== | ||
*'''1856-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60524/ U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Vital Records, 1856-1970], index | *'''1856-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60524/ U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Vital Records, 1856-1970], index & images, incomplete.($) | ||
*'''1856-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60767/ U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Membership Records, 1856-1970], index | *'''1856-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60767/ U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Membership Records, 1856-1970], index & images, incomplete.($) | ||
====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.($) | ||
====Presbyterian==== | ====Presbyterian==== | ||
*'''1701-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61048/ U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970], index | *'''1701-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61048/ U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970], index & images, incomplete.($) | ||
====Roman Catholic==== | |||
*'''1860-1998''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=62202 Utah, U.S., Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City Sacramental Records, 1860-1998] 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 [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=27&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Utah%22 '''records of United States, Utah''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within United States, Utah''' and a list of counties will appear. | :::b. Click on '''Places within United States, Utah''' 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.''' | ||
* | *{{FSC|190429|item|disp='''''Inventory of the Church Archives of Utah.'''''}} Three Volumes. Historical Records Survey. Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah Historical Records Survey, 1940. This was prepared as a complete inventory of church records. It contains a history of religion in Utah and has a list of books arranged by the name of the denomination. It also contains an inventory for the various religions. | ||
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Fax: 801-533-3567 - historical society<br> | Fax: 801-533-3567 - historical society<br> | ||
801-533-3504 - research center<br> | 801-533-3504 - research center<br> | ||
Email: uhq@utah.gov<br> | |||
*[https://history.utah.gov/library-collections/ '''Library and Collections'''] | *[https://history.utah.gov/library-collections/ '''Library and Collections'''] | ||
*[https://utah.polarislibrary.com/Search/default.aspx?ctx=18.1033.0.0.5 '''Search the Catalog'''] | *[https://utah.polarislibrary.com/Search/default.aspx?ctx=18.1033.0.0.5 '''Search the Catalog'''] | ||
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<div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[[Latter-day Saint Online Genealogy Records]]</span></div> | <div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[[Latter-day Saint Online Genealogy Records]]</span></div> | ||
[https://www.familysearch.org/ | [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ '''FamilySearch Library''']<br>35 N. West Temple<br>Salt Lake City, Utah 84150<br>Phone: 801-240-2584 or 866-406-1830 | ||
*The | *The FamilySearch Library has copies of ward, branch, district, stake and mission records up to 1948 with a few up to 1977. | ||
*The [https://catalog.churchofjesuschrist.org/record/1d506d48-29b9-4e95-983f-17fd2a22d2ac?view=browse&lang=eng '''Journal History Index'''] is online from the Church History Library. (Images of a card index) The microfilm index is cataloged separately in Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The. Historical Department. ''Index to Journal History''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Historical Department, 1973. {{FSC|52690|item|disp=FS Library film 1233503 (first of 58) }}. Films do not circulate to | *The [https://catalog.churchofjesuschrist.org/record/1d506d48-29b9-4e95-983f-17fd2a22d2ac?view=browse&lang=eng '''Journal History Index'''] is online from the Church History Library. (Images of a card index) The microfilm index is cataloged separately in Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The. Historical Department. ''Index to Journal History''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Historical Department, 1973. {{FSC|52690|item|disp=FS Library film 1233503 (first of 58) }}. Films do not circulate to FamilySearch centers. This index contains an alphabetical listing of individual names, places, events, and subjects. Each entry gives the date and page where the entry is found in the ''Journal History ''films. | ||
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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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===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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