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*[http://www.huntington.org/Information/ECPPmain.htm Early California Population Project] Database of information contained in early mission records.<br>
*[http://www.huntington.org/Information/ECPPmain.htm Early California Population Project] Database of information contained in early mission records.<br>
====FamilySearch Historical Records====
=====General Records=====
 
*'''1864-1985''' {{RecordSearch|2790461|California, Church Records, 1864-1985}} at FamilySearch; index — [[California, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]  
*'''1864-1985''' {{RecordSearch|2790461|California, Church Records, 1864-1985}} at FamilySearch; index — [[California, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]  
*'''1812-1988''' {{RecordSearch|1674703|California Births and Christenings, 1812-1988}} at FamilySearch; index — [[California Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]  
*'''1812-1988''' {{RecordSearch|1674703|California Births and Christenings, 1812-1988}} at FamilySearch; index — [[California Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]  
*'''1850-1945''' {{RecordSearch|1674735|California Marriages, 1850-1945}} at FamilySearch; index — [[California Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]  
*'''1850-1945''' {{RecordSearch|1674735|California Marriages, 1850-1945}} at FamilySearch; index — [[California Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]  
*'''1776-2000''' {{RecordSearch|3518938|California Deaths and Burials, 1776-2000}} at FamilySearch; index — [[California Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]  
*'''1776-2000''' {{RecordSearch|3518938|California Deaths and Burials, 1776-2000}} at FamilySearch; index — [[California Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]  
====FamilySearch Digitized====
 
=====Congregational=====
=====Congregational=====
*{{FSC|1088440|item|disp= Records of the American Missionary Association (Congregational) among the Chinese : principally in California}}
*{{FSC|1088440|item|disp= Records of the American Missionary Association (Congregational) among the Chinese : principally in California}}
====Ancestry.com====
 
=====Presbyterian=====
=====Dutch Reformed=====
*'''1701-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61048/ U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970], index & images, incomplete.($)
*'''1639-1989''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6961/ U.S., Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, 1639-1989], index & images, incomplete.($)
*'''1701-1995''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60766/ U.S., Selected States Dutch Reformed Church Membership Records, 1701-1995], index & images, incomplete.($)
*'''1856-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60524/ U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Vital Records, 1856-1970], index & images, incomplete.($)
 
=====Lutheran=====
=====Lutheran=====
*'''1800-1947''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61584/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1947], index & images, incomplete.($)
*'''1800-1947''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61584/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1947], index & images, incomplete.($)
*'''1781-1969'''  - [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60722/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969], index & images, incomplete.($)
*'''1781-1969'''  - [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60722/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969], index & images, incomplete.($)
*'''1781-1969'''  - [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60722/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969], index & images, incomplete.($)
*'''1781-1969'''  - [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60722/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969], index & images, incomplete.($)
=====Presbyterian=====
*'''1701-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61048/ U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970], index & images, incomplete.($)


=====Dutch Reformed=====
=====Roman Catholic=====
*'''1639-1989''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6961/ U.S., Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, 1639-1989], index & images, incomplete.($)
*[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20926/california-archdiocese-of-san-francisco-catholic-burials?s=275764761 California, Archdiocese of San Francisco Catholic Burials] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
*'''1701-1995''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60766/ U.S., Selected States Dutch Reformed Church Membership Records, 1701-1995], index & images, incomplete.($)
*'''1856-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60524/ U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Vital Records, 1856-1970], index & images, incomplete.($)


===Look for digital copies of church records in the FamilySearch Catalog. ===
===Look for digital copies of church records in the FamilySearch Catalog. ===
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Glendale, CA 91205<br>
Glendale, CA 91205<br>
Phone:(818) 937-4761<br>
Phone:(818) 937-4761<br>
E-mail: archives@socalsynod.org<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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[https://www.sdcatholic.org/ '''Diocese of San Diego''']<br>3888 Paducah Drive<br>San Diego, CA 92117  
[https://www.sdcatholic.org/ '''Diocese of San Diego''']<br>3888 Paducah Drive<br>San Diego, CA 92117  


Mailing Address''<br>''P.O. Box 85728<br>San Diego, CA 92186-5728<br>Phone: (858) 490-8200<br>Fax: (858) 490-8272<br>E-mail:gperfecto@symbolsdcatholic.org  
Mailing Address''<br>''P.O. Box 85728<br>San Diego, CA 92186-5728<br>Phone: (858) 490-8200<br>Fax: (858) 490-8272<br>Email:gperfecto@symbolsdcatholic.org  
::The diocese includes the counties of: [[Imperial County, California Genealogy|Imperial]] and [[San Diego County, California Genealogy|San Diego]].
::The diocese includes the counties of: [[Imperial County, California Genealogy|Imperial]] and [[San Diego County, California Genealogy|San Diego]].


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Phone: 909-558-4550
Phone: 909-558-4550
===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:


==Next, go to the Wiki article for your ancestors' denomination. ==
==Next, go to the Wiki article for your ancestors' denomination. ==
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